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Malta — Customs Guide

European Union — EU Customs Territory

The Malta Freeport is a major Mediterranean transshipment node — transshipment seizures and ship-supply matters are frequent.

Customs unionEuropean Union (UCC)

Tariff systemTARIC / Common Customs Tariff

CurrencyEuro (EUR)

Official languageMaltese / English

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Law Firm

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Seizures, penalties, smuggling defense

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Logistics / Forwarder

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Transit, NCTS, demurrage, re-routing

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VAT, excise, duty refunds & drawback

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Sworn translation of customs documents

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Cargo, liability & customs guarantee bonds

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Warehouse

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Bonded storage, antrepo & free zones

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Customs Authority

Customs Department MaltaOfficial national customs administration

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Customs Directorates & Field Offices

Customs HQ (Valletta)Malta Freeport customsAirport customs

Customs Legislation & Tariff

Union Customs Code — Reg. (EU) 952/2013EU-wide customs code

Customs Ordinance (Cap. 37)National customs ordinance

TARIC — EU tariff databaseDuties, measures and codes

Major Ports & Border Gates

Malta Freeport (Marsaxlokk)Valletta (Grand Harbour)Malta Airport

Common Problems Handled in Malta

Seizure & analysis holds Post-clearance audits Counterfeit (IP) stops NCTS transit discharges Excise & VAT disputes

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