1. Import
  2. Vehicles
  3. New & Used Vehicles
  4. Full procedure for import of second-hand vehicles (seaport)
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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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Pay Customs Fees to obtain warrant number
(last modified: 24/05/2024)

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

Malia Telesia Melekiola

Revenue Officer-Cashier
Tel: +676 7400698

Expected results

Final Release Form with Warrant Number

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Customs Import Entry (approved) (original)

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Customs Processing Fee
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QE Form Fee
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TOP  8 per 20ft Container
Variable inspection fee per 20ft Container
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TOP  16 per 40ft Container
Variable Inspection Fee per 40ft Container
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TOP  4 per vehicle
Variable inspection fee per vehicle
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Payment methods: cash, credit cards, Check, EFTPOS
Private Checks are not accepted.

Time frame

Time spent at counter may vary due to number of entries being paid.
Waiting time in queue: min   5mn - max  30mn
Attention at counter: min   5mn - max   15mn

Legal justification

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

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
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