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Obtain shipping documents  (1) expand_more expand_less
Customs Clearance  (1) expand_more expand_less
Release at Nuku'alofa seaport (Cars) copy  (6) expand_more expand_less
Register car  (1) expand_more expand_less

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Submit Customs Declaration
(last modified: 29/05/2024)

Costs

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Timeframe ( see details )

Waiting time until next step

TOP 12
10 mn  -  1h 20 mn
0 days  -  0.5day

Contact details

Entity in charge

Ministry of Revenue and Customs

Fe'ao Moe Ngalu-Customs Building , Ma'ufanga
Tel: +6767400660
Website: www.revenue.gov.to

Unit in charge

One Stop Shop

Mon: 08:30 - 16:30
Tue: 08:30 - 16:30
Wed: 08:30 - 16:30
Thu: 08:30 - 16:30
Fri: 08:30 - 16:30
Sat: closed
Sun: closed
Closed during lunch hour 12:30pm-1:30pm. Requests submitted before 4pm would be processed the same day.

Person in charge

Naitingikeili Paongo

Revenue Officer - Vetting
Tel: +676 7400650

Expected results

Receive Inspection notification Receive Inspection notification
Inspection Request Form (Blank)

Requirements

1. Commercial Invoice
Commercial Invoice (original)
2. Packing List
Packing List (original)
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Bill of Lading (original)
4. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Sanitary Certificate (from Country of Origin) (original)
5. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
ESAD- C13 Entry form (2 simple copies)
1 printed copy + 1 electronic copy on Flash drive/USB stick
6. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Importer Authorization and Declaration Form (3 simple copies)
7. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Release Document-Imported Beef (original)

Cost TOP 11.5

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TOP 11.5
Processing Fee
Payment methods: cash, Check

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: min   5mn - max  20mn
Attention at counter: min   5mn - max   1h.
Waiting time until next step: max   0.5day

Legal justification

1.
Customs Act, 2008
2. Customs and Excise Management Act, 2008
Customs and Excise Management Act, 2008

Additional information

Timeframe/Duration for this step will depend on the risk rating given to your import declaration. A high risk rating may require physical inspection and thorough examination of your submitted documents.

Complaints: Ministry of Revenue and Customs

Entity in charge

Ministry of Revenue and Customs

Fe'ao Moe Ngalu-Customs Building , Ma'ufanga
Tel: +6767400660
Website: www.revenue.gov.to

Unit in charge

One Stop Shop

Mon: 08:30 - 16:30
Tue: 08:30 - 16:30
Wed: 08:30 - 16:30
Thu: 08:30 - 16:30
Fri: 08:30 - 16:30
Sat: closed
Sun: closed
Closed during lunch hour 12:30pm-1:30pm. Requests submitted before 4pm would be processed the same day.

Person in charge

Esafe Huni

Senior Revenue Officer
Tel: +6767400690
Email: esafeh@customs.gov.to