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Mozambique

Used clothing bales for importers in Mozambique

Mozambique imported 39,320 tonnes of used clothing in 2023, the second-largest volume in SADC after Tanzania, with Europe supplying about 18 % (reported November 2024). The trade is legal and taxed. Tell us your categories, grade and port — Maputo or Beira — and we reply with a written offer.

Ports and routing

  • Port of Maputo

    Under evaluation

    MZMPM · Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC)

    Quotation requests accepted, subject to confirmation of feasibility.

    See on the destination map

  • Port of Beira

    Under evaluation

    MZBEW · Cornelder de Moçambique (port operator)

    Quotation requests accepted, subject to confirmation of feasibility.

    See on the destination map

  • Port of Nacala

    Information only

    MZMNC · Portos do Norte (Nacala)

    Shown for orientation only — no quotation requests at the moment.

    See on the destination map

Sea freight to Maputo or Beira; Beira is also a gateway for Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Nacala is shown on the map for orientation.

Documents for Mozambique

The standard export file for each container, plus what this destination is known to require. The final list is confirmed with your offer.

  • Bill of lading (B/L)
  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list per bale
  • Certificate of origin
  • Fumigation or disinfection certificate
  • Verified gross mass (VGM)

Import rules to check

Second-hand clothing imports into Mozambique are legal and taxed — about USD 35 million a year in import taxes (study reported by AIM, March 2025). The U.S. Commercial Service guide (April 2026) does not list used clothing among restricted imports but notes an opaque permitting process; confirm duties and documents with the Autoridade Tributária and your clearing agent for each shipment.

Mozambique: second-hand clothing imports are legal and taxed — about USD 35 million a year in import taxes and about 36,750 tonnes imported a year (study reported by AIM, 21 March 2025). Confirm duties and documents for each shipment.

This information is for orientation only. Import rules change; confirm current requirements with the competent authority and your clearing agent before ordering.

Local terminology

Bales are bought by retailers and resold in open-air markets.

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