Countries / Middle East & Africa
Morocco
Tax stamps on excise goods
SystemTax marking (customs, ADII), operated by SICPA
Code on the productSecure tax marks
AggregationNo.
Next date
Nothing announced
First stepHold the licence of a manufacturer or importer of excise goods.
Overview
Since the 2010 Finance Law, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and manufactured tobacco subject to the internal consumption tax carry tax marks. Customs sees production and imports in real time.
If you supply this market
- Hold the licence of a manufacturer or importer of excise goods.
- Order stamps from the authority for each batch: Tax marking.
- Apply a stamp to every unit before release and activate it in the system.
- Keep stock and reports in line: unstamped goods can be seized.
Timeline
Already in force
- 2010Tax marking introduced by the Finance Law
- 2020New five-year contract with lower marking fees
What the code looks like
TAX STAMPSN 0001234567
Tax stamp on each unit
- Physical stamp
- Applied to every pack or bottle, usually by the manufacturer or importer
- Serial number + 2D code
- Issued by the tax authority; the manufacturer applies it
- Check
- Inspectors and often consumers scan it to confirm the duty was paid
Frequently asked questions
Is product marking mandatory in Morocco?
Only excise goods carry tax stamps: Tax marking. Other consumer goods are not marked.
What is already in force?
2010: Tax marking introduced by the Finance Law; 2020: New five-year contract with lower marking fees.
What code goes on the product?
Secure tax marks.
Is aggregation required?
No.
What changes next?
No announced changes found yet.
Where can I check the rules?
Start with Ministry of Finance of Morocco. All sources are listed at the end of this page.