The Government, through the Ministry of Economy, approved last week the proposed Ministerial Decree establishing the Mechanism and Administrative Procedures for the Import of Ceramic Products in the country, recommending its signing by the competent authority and subsequent publication in the Official Gazette.
According to a statement shared with DE, the decision was taken during the 4th ordinary working session of the Import Advisory Commission (CCI), held last Thursday, May 7, under the chairmanship of the Secretary of State for Trade, António Grispos.
The note states that the new legal instrument is in compliance with Decree No. 51/2025 of December 29, which establishes the need to create administrative mechanisms applicable to the import of ceramic products, aiming to strengthen the protection of the national industry and the State’s capacity to regulate import processes in this sector.
“The mechanism will apply to all entities involved in the import of ceramic products into the country, including financial institutions, logistics operators, port and customs authorities, as well as the national ceramic industry and other stakeholders in the import chain,” the statement reads.
The document also clarifies that among the main objectives of the measure are ensuring the availability of ceramic products in the domestic market under efficient and economically sustainable conditions, providing quality products at competitive prices to consumers, and creating a favorable environment for public and private investment in the Mozambican ceramic industry.
The regime will have an initial validity of 12 months from the date it enters into force, and may be extended for an equal period depending on an assessment of its impact on the national industry, import trends, and the functioning of the domestic market.
In March, the Executive had already stated that it was studying mechanisms to increase import tariffs on food products, as well as ceramic goods, especially tiles, with the aim of boosting local production. The information was advanced by the Secretary of State for Trade, António Grispos.
Speaking during a visit to the Safira Mozambique ceramic factory, the government official explained that the State intends to introduce a surcharge or even raise the tariff from 7.5% to 20%, as well as implement the certification of importers.
“We may take measures to boost local activity or production, and, if possible, eliminate our imports. This could involve a surcharge or raising the rate from 7.5% to 20%, which is the limit,” he said.
