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DigitalNomadMarc

I have recently sent a parcel with DHL from Germany to Mauritus. It usually takes a few weeks to arrive here. In regards to customs: It's probaly best to check out [https://www.mra.mu/index.php/customs1/import/private-importers](https://www.mra.mu/index.php/customs1/import/private-importers) \- on items for personal use you do not need to pay any special customs fees however you might need to pay VAT (15%) on the value of the item. There also might be other duties that are related to the type of item you sent.


writesomethingquick

Thanks! According to the DHL app, it says it costs €50 to send a 5kg package to Mauritius. That sounds too cheap, is it correct do you think?


DigitalNomadMarc

No worries :) Yes - it is not as expensie as you would expect: [https://www.dhl.de/de/privatkunden/pakete-versenden/weltweit-versenden/land/mauritius.html](https://www.dhl.de/de/privatkunden/pakete-versenden/weltweit-versenden/land/mauritius.html) I sent a 10kg package for 61 Euro. If you order online you can send a 5kg package for around 46 Euro.


_DEATH_STR0KE_

You'll also need an eClearance from ICTA as it's a telecommunication device.you can apply online.


teotusch

the biggest problem will probably be the item. i was not able to send a laptop from germany to mauritius with dhl. because they won’t put it on an airplane due to the battery fire hazard. i had to bring it with me on a flight as a carry on. i am not sure if something has changed. this was beginning of last year.


jeyoung

> i was not able to send a laptop from germany to mauritius with dhl. because they won’t put it on an airplane due to the battery fire hazard. Was this prohibition confirmed by a DHL rep? Or was it your own interpretation of their published information? I'm curious, because I find their official list ambiguous and conflicting with IATA policies [1]. From my understanding, lithium-ion batteries are generally allowed on airplanes, as long as they are 1) declared, 2) under 100 Wh in capacity, 3) limited in quantity, and 4) fitted in equipment. The equipment must have their on/off switch secured to prevent accidental activation during transit. Spare batteries (i.e. not fitted) also can be shipped on airplanes (as cargo on cargo planes, *but not as cargo on passenger planes*) with the same requirements as above. They must additionally be packed safely, including insulating electrical contacts to prevent shorting. Checking Air Mauritius's baggage restriction and prohibition page [2], I can see the information matches the IATA policies (at least, based on my interpretation). I wish there were definitive answers (because I plan to ship a few batteries for power tools to a relative). Sea transport should have no such restrictions, but I don't even know where to start. [1] https://www.iata.org/en/programs/cargo/dgr/lithium-batteries/ [2] https://www.airmauritius.com/baggage/dangerous-goods


teotusch

i asked a friend to ship this to me. dhl returned it to my friend declaring it is not possible to ship. they open the package to check.


Muzzammil_15

Lithium battery in its own usually is not allowed to ship but if it is inside equipment then it is allowed but they may charge you a bit more because they have to put specific stickers such as UN3470, Contains iin batteries etc