FIJI
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- 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.