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IMPORT DESTINATION

Importing Into 🇲🇳 Mongolia

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYMongolian Customs General Administration
STANDARD VAT10%
DE MINIMIS (USD)US$250

De Minimis Threshold

THRESHOLD (USD)

US$250

LOCAL CURRENCY

1000000 MNT

Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.

Personal-import parcels under MNT 1,000,000 (≈USD 290) duty-free; above attracts customs (5-20%) + 10% VAT.

As of: 2023-01-01

VAT / GST on Imports

10%

STANDARD VAT / GST RATE

Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.

Required Documentation

#Document
01Customs declaration form
02MoH permit for medications

Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →

Restricted Import Categories

  • Firearms (police permit)
  • Pharmaceuticals (MoH permit)

Prohibited Import Categories

  • Narcotics
  • Counterfeit goods
  • Cultural property without permit

Special Notes

  • 01Mongolia is land-locked; principal trade routes via China (Erlian) and Russia.
  • 02Currency: tugrik (MNT).
  • 03Cashmere export is a major economic activity.

DUTY CALCULATOR

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