Sending a parcel to Mauritania
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Mauritania. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Mauritania arrives in 14–24 days (standard) or DHL Express 5–9 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 0 €. Best carriers: dhl-express.
Quick facts
Sending a parcel to Mauritania
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Summary
A parcel to Mauritania arrives in 14–24 days (standard) or DHL Express 5–9 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 0 €, customs duty from 0 €. Best carriers: dhl-express.
- Region
- africa
- EU
- No
- Currency
- MRU
- Standard delivery
- 14–24 days
- Express delivery
- DHL Express 5–9 days
- Customs duty from
- No customs (EU)
- VAT
- from 0 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Mauritania
| Carrier | Business days from carrier pickup. Does not include weekends or public holidays. | Indicative price for a 10 kg parcel. Calculated from average market rates — varies by season, volume and fuel surcharges. | Key strengths | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 DHL Express Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–2 days | 220 € | Fastest for non-EU destinations · Door-to-door in 72h worldwide | Detailsarrow_forward |
Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Mauritania
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 30 € | 74 € |
| 5 kg | 52 € | 120 € |
| 10 kg | 88 € | 202 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
Mauritania is an ECOWAS member (since 2019) and Arab League member. No de minimis — TVA 16% and customs duty per the Mauritanian tariff (0–30%) apply from the first value. DGD (Direction Générale des Douanes) manages clearance in Nouakchott. Mauritania is Arabic- and French-speaking — documents in Arabic or French. DHL covers Nouakchott. Alcohol is strictly prohibited (Islamic state).
Required documents
- CN22 is a simplified customs declaration for parcels up to 2 kg and €270 in value. Completed at the post office or generated by the carrier. Without CN22, the parcel may be held at customs.
- Commercial invoice in Arabic or French
- Detailed description and value in USD or EUR
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Mauritania.
- Alcohol (Islamic state — strictly banned)
- Pork products
- Drugs and controlled substances
- Weapons and ammunition (without permit)
- Pornographic material
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Data accuracy
Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Mauritania.
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What is prohibited from import to Mauritania?
Mauritania is an Islamic state — alcohol and pork products are strictly banned and will be confiscated. Standard prohibitions also apply (drugs, weapons, pornography). Documents in Arabic or French.
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