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Mauritania: 30% Customs Tax on Smartphones

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In Mauritania, smartphones are subject to a 30% charge, while non-smart phones are taxed at 12%. However, this reform of the customs clearance of mobile phones, adopted under the Financial Act 2026, has been a major challenge. In Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, traders have demonstrated that they are...
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In Mauritania, smartphones are subject to a 30% charge, while non-smart phones are taxed at 12%. However, this reform of the customs clearance of mobile phones, adopted under the Financial Act 2026, has been a major challenge. In Nouakchott and Nouadhibou, traders have demonstrated that they are...

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Financial Afrik broke the news in on Friday, March 13, 2026.
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