🇰🇮 Einfuhrzoll und Abgaben: Kiribati

Kurz & knapp

Zollfreier Schwellenwert

$50

Pakete unter $50, zollfrei

MwSt / Steuer

15%

No VAT or sales tax. Revenue primarily from import duties and fishing licenses.

Verzollungsdauer

5-14 Tage

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Zollsätze nach Kategorie

KategorieZollsatzHS-Kapitel
Electronics0-25%85
Clothing25-60%61-62
Footwear25-60%64
Food & Beverages0-25%01-24
Machinery0-10%84
Cosmetics25%33
Books0%49
Toys & Games25%95

Angegebene Sätze gelten für Standardwaren. Der genaue Satz hängt vom HS-Code Ihres Artikels ab.

Verzollungsprozess

Kiribati Customs Division under Ministry of Finance. Manual paper-based system, no electronic customs. High protective duties (up to 60% on some goods). Australian dollar is official currency. Very small import volumes.

Bearbeitungszeit5-14 Tage
MwSt.-Satz0% (no VAT/GST)

Was tatsächlich zu erwarten ist

EXTREMELY REMOTE, 33 atolls spread across 3.5 million km² of ocean. Tarawa is the main island with the only real port (Betio). No international courier services. Cargo arrives by infrequent ships from Fiji or Australia (every 2-4 weeks). Postal mail can take 4-12 weeks. No airport capable of handling large cargo planes. Climate change flooding threatens entire nation. Import duties are high (government revenue). Infrastructure is minimal. One of the world's hardest places to ship to.

Erforderliche Dokumente

1

Handelsrechnung

Artikelbeschreibung, Menge, Wert, Absender- und Empfängerdaten

2

Packliste

Detaillierte Inhaltsauflistung

3

Zollerklärung (CN22/CN23)

Erforderlich für Postsendungen

4

Luftfrachtbrief (AWB)

Wird vom Spediteur erstellt

5

Ursprungszeugnis

Kann für reduzierte Zölle erforderlich sein

6

Export-/Importlizenz

Für eingeschränkte Waren

Anforderungen an Einfuhrlizenzen

Required for firearms, alcohol, tobacco, and agricultural products. Quarantine inspection mandatory for all food and plant imports. Very limited list of approved importers for some goods.

Ursprungszeugnis

Standard certificate of origin. PICTA (Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement) for regional trade. Limited trade agreements.

Verbotene & eingeschränkte Waren

Verboten

  • xBetäubungsmittel und illegale Drogen
  • xSprengstoff und brennbare Materialien
  • xWaffen und Munition
  • xGefälschte Waren
  • xFalschgeld und gefälschte Dokumente

Eingeschränkt (Genehmigung erforderlich)

  • !Medikamente
  • !Lebensmittel und Getränke
  • !Pflanzen und Samen
  • !Elektronik (Lithiumbatterien)
  • !Parfüm und Kosmetik

Beliebte Routen nach Kiribati

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What is the duty-free threshold for Kiribati?

The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Kiribati is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.

What is the VAT rate on imports to Kiribati?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Kiribati is 15%. VAT applies to: No VAT or sales tax. Revenue primarily from import duties and fishing licenses.

How long does customs clearance take in Kiribati?

Typical customs clearance in Kiribati takes 5-14 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.

What documents are needed to import into Kiribati?

To import into Kiribati, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.

What items are prohibited from import into Kiribati?

Kiribati prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.