Overview
The following items may be imported into Mali without incurring customs duty:

? 1,000 cigarettes or 250 cigars or 2kg of tobacco.
? Two bottles of alcoholic beverage.
? A reasonable amount of perfume for personal use.

Note: (a) Imports of professional articles such as cameras and photographic equipment, radios and recording equipment, materials for professional use and sports firearms are subject to special authorization. (b) Authorization from the National Museum in Bamako must be obtained when exporting certain Malian archaeological objects, particularly those from the Niger River Valley.