Fiji
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Passport
Work Permit
Residence Permit
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 residents, provided the items arrive within 12 months of Customer's arrival
Returning Fiji residents must prove that effects have been owned and used for at least 12 months
All shipments are inspected by Customs and Quarantine officials
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
Alcohol, tobacco and food products
Boats, engines and trailers
Personal computers
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
Severe import restrictions and duty rates apply
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
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