Papua New Guinea

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Inventory in English and the contents of each carton/package must be clearly defined
Terms such as miscellaneous and PBO-Packed by Owner are prohibited
Personal Effects Declaration authorized by the Commission of Oath

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
Used household goods may be duty-free for Papua New Guinea citizens or employees of Papua New Guinea companies, providing they have owned and used the goods for at least 12 months prior to shipment arrival and goods are for their own personal use.
All shipments inspected

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

New items (purchase receipts required)
All electrical/electronic items must be declared and are dutiable; receipts may be required to prove ownership over 12 months.
Foodstuff is subject to quarantine
Liquor - One liter allowed duty free per person 18 and over. Remaining alcohol is subject to high duty and tax. Rates are based on CIF value.
Tobacco products may not exceed 50 cigars or 200 cigarettes

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Plants
Soil
Seeds
Products from endangered animal species (such as ivory, skins, furs, feathers)
Narcotics
Firearms
Flick knives
Pornographic material

MOTOR VEHICLES

Duty free entry if vehicle has been in the owner's use and possession for 12 months or more, and not be sold or otherwise disposed of for 15 months after importation.

Documentation:

Customs declaration
Original purchase invoice
Insurance certificate
Maintenance invoices

USEFUL INFORMATION

All video tapes are screened and subject to duty (K5.00 per tape).