🇼🇸 Einfuhrzoll und Abgaben: Samoa
Kurz & knapp
Zollfreier Schwellenwert
$50
Pakete unter $50, zollfrei
MwSt / Steuer
15%
CIF value + duty. VAGST at 15% on most imports.
Verzollungsdauer
3-7 Tage
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Zollsätze nach Kategorie
| Kategorie | Zollsatz | HS-Kapitel |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0-20% | 85 |
| Clothing | 10-20% | 61-62 |
| Footwear | 10-20% | 64 |
| Food & Beverages | 0-20% | 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-5% | 84 |
| Cosmetics | 10-20% | 33 |
| Books | 0% | 49 |
| Toys & Games | 10-20% | 95 |
Angegebene Sätze gelten für Standardwaren. Der genaue Satz hängt vom HS-Code Ihres Artikels ab.
Verzollungsprozess
Samoa Ministry for Revenue, Customs Division. ASYCUDA World system. PACER Plus member. VAGST (Value Added Goods and Services Tax) at 15% on imports. Duties 0-20%. Tala (WST) currency. Apia port (Matautu Wharf) is the main entry. WTO member since 2012.
Was tatsächlich zu erwarten ist
Small Polynesian nation (~200,000 people). VAGST at 15% plus duties up to 20%. Apia port handles cargo from NZ, Australia, Fiji, and American Samoa. DHL has limited service. Postal mail 2-4 weeks from NZ. Cargo ships every 1-2 weeks. Strong remittance economy from NZ/Australia/US diaspora drives personal imports. Customs reasonably organized with ASYCUDA World. Strict biosecurity. Cyclone season (Nov-Apr) disrupts shipping. Faleolo Airport for air cargo. WTO member since 2012.
Erforderliche Dokumente
Handelsrechnung
Artikelbeschreibung, Menge, Wert, Absender- und Empfängerdaten
Packliste
Detaillierte Inhaltsauflistung
Zollerklärung (CN22/CN23)
Erforderlich für Postsendungen
Luftfrachtbrief (AWB)
Wird vom Spediteur erstellt
Ursprungszeugnis
Kann für reduzierte Zölle erforderlich sein
Export-/Importlizenz
Für eingeschränkte Waren
Anforderungen an Einfuhrlizenzen
Required for firearms, alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products. Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries for biosecurity. Import permits for vehicles.
Ursprungszeugnis
PACER Plus for Pacific trade. PICTA for regional preferences. General certificates from Samoa Chamber of Commerce.
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
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is the duty-free threshold for Samoa?
The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Samoa is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Samoa?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Samoa is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. VAGST at 15% on most imports.
How long does customs clearance take in Samoa?
Typical customs clearance in Samoa takes 3-7 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Samoa?
To import into Samoa, 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 Samoa?
Samoa 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.