DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport
- Work Permit
- needed before customs clearance can commence
- Residence Permit
- needed before customs clearance can commence
- Customs Baggage Declaration Form (CE 111) must be signed in the presence of a Customs Officer
- Inventory, detailed (PBO - "packed by owner", miscellaneous, bedroom, etc. NOT acceptable description)
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY TO CLEAR SHIPMENT (STORAGE CHARGES INCURRED FOLLOWING A DELAY IN COMPLYING WITH THIS CONDITION ARE FOR THE CUSTOMER'S ACCOUNT)
- Household goods and personal effects may be imported duty-free, in reasonable quantities, for first time re
sidents, provided the items arrive within 12 months of Customer's arrival
- Returning Fijian residents must have been out of the country for more than 12 months and must prove that effects have been owned and used for at least 12 months to qualify for duty free clearance.
- All shipments are inspected by Customs and Quarantine officials
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Alcohol, tobacco and food products
- Boats, engines and trailers
- Goods intended for trade or business
- Gifts
- Any item that may have had contact with soil (lawn mowers, bikes, golf clubs, gardening tools, etc.) must be clearly marked on the inventory and easily accessible
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Firearms and ammunition
- Weapons
- Drugs
- Agricultural material
- Communications equipment including transceivers
- Pornographic books and magazines
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Must contact the Destination Agent for full details before importing
- Steam cleaning required prior to import
- Must have been owned minimum one year to qualify for lower rate of duty
- Additional charges payable for clearance and related formalities
- Permission from the Fiji Land Transport Authority must be obtained prior to importing left hand drive vehicles.
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate. |