Customs Information


Tonga - All

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Tonga

  • Passport
  • Work and/or Residence Permit
  • Invoices for new items
  • Inventory with estimated values
  • Letter authorizing Destination Service Provider to clear shipment

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

  • Household goods and personal effects are generally allowed to be imported duty free in reasonable quantities for first time residents.
  • Items must arrive within a reasonable time of taking up residence in the country
  • Shipments are subject to quarantine and Customs inspection

MOTOR VEHICLES

  • Only one allowed, duties and taxes payable
  • Motor vehicles at assessed values (generally reasonable)

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

  • Appliances and electrical items
  • Alcohol and tobacco
  • Goods intended for resale
  • Some new household goods may be assessed for duty by Customs

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Drugs
  • Poisons
  • Dangerous cargo
  • Weapons