The National Authority for Commercial Remedial Measures (ANMCC) reminds importers of the rules governing the importation of condensed milk and creamer (cream). This initiative aims to protect domestic production and strengthen controls. Imported condensed milk boxes are flooding the market.

Imports of condensed milk and cream remain subject to a safeguard measure designed to protect domestic production. The National Authority for Commercial Remedial Measures held a meeting with importers on July 16 at the House of Products in the 67 Ha district to clarify the implementation procedures of this mechanism and address operators' questions.

The safeguard measure was introduced to address the surge in imports of products similar to or directly competing with local production. It provides for an annual quota of 3,000 tonnes exempt from additional duties. Beyond this volume, imports are subject to an additional duty of 29% until December 31, 2026, then 28% until June 5, 2027.

Circumvention

The ANMCC also drew importers' attention to circumvention practices detected during inspections. Some operators reportedly use other Harmonized System (HS) codes to avoid paying the additional duty. The authority reiterated that both condensed milk and cream remain subject to the measure as competing products.

Control requirements have also been strengthened. Since August 2025, a technical sheet and analysis certificate must accompany each Prior Import Declaration (DPI) filed on the Madagascar Integrated Digital Administration for Commerce (MIDAC) platform to facilitate product compliance verification.

During discussions, importers expressed concerns about the tariff classification of creamer and the treatment of goods imported before the new implementation procedures took effect. The ANMCC indicated that these observations will be considered in monitoring the measure's implementation.