By Shaffie A Mtambo
Malawi has taken a significant leap towards streamlining trade processes and enhancing business efficiency with the launch of an electronic customs tariff system by the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA). This innovative system is expected to reduce delays in customs clearance, enabling businesses to operate with greater speed and certainty.
The electronic customs tariff system was launched during the International Customs Day 2025 commemoration in Blantyre, where MRA Commissioner General Daniel Daka highlighted its benefits. “The system will improve efficiency, reduce delays, and enable businesses to operate with greater speed and certainty,” Daka said.
MRA Board Member John Kamanga applauded the authority for embracing digitization, noting that the initiative will significantly reduce the time and effort required to navigate complex tariff schedules. The system is also expected to simplify import and export procedures, contributing to economic development and ease of doing business in the country.
This year’s Customs Day is being observed under the theme “Customs delivering on its commitment to efficiency, security, and prosperity.” The launch of the electronic customs tariff system is a significant step towards achieving this theme, and Malawi’s business community is eagerly awaiting the benefits it will bring.
