🇹🇴 Einfuhrzoll und Abgaben: Tonga
Kurz & knapp
Zollfreier Schwellenwert
$50
Pakete unter $50, zollfrei
MwSt / Steuer
15%
CIF value + duty. Consumption Tax (CT) at 15% on most imports.
Verzollungsdauer
5-14 Tage
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Zollsätze nach Kategorie
| Kategorie | Zollsatz | HS-Kapitel |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0-20% | 85 |
| Clothing | 15-30% | 61-62 |
| Footwear | 15-30% | 64 |
| Food & Beverages | 0-30% | 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-5% | 84 |
| Cosmetics | 15-20% | 33 |
| Books | 0% | 49 |
| Toys & Games | 15-20% | 95 |
Angegebene Sätze gelten für Standardwaren. Der genaue Satz hängt vom HS-Code Ihres Artikels ab.
Verzollungsprozess
Tonga Customs and Trade Division under Ministry of Revenue. ASYCUDA system. CT (Consumption Tax) at 15% on imports. Import duties 0-30%. Paanga (TOP) currency. Queen Salote Wharf in Nuku'alofa is the main port. PACER Plus trade agreement.
Was tatsächlich zu erwarten ist
Small Polynesian kingdom (~100,000 people). Nuku'alofa port handles most imports. CT at 15% plus duties up to 30%. Imports mainly from NZ, Australia, and Fiji. DHL has limited service. Postal mail 3-5 weeks. Cargo ships from NZ every 2-3 weeks. Outer islands (Ha'apai, Vava'u), add 1-2 weeks via inter-island vessels. Cyclone season (Nov-Apr) disrupts shipping. Recovering from 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption and tsunami, port infrastructure rebuilt with international aid. Strict biosecurity. Remittances from diaspora (NZ, Australia, US) drive personal imports.
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 quarantine. Strict biosecurity for island ecology.
Ursprungszeugnis
PACER Plus for Pacific trade. PICTA for regional preferences. General certificates from Tonga 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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Beliebte Routen nach Tonga
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is the duty-free threshold for Tonga?
The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Tonga is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Tonga?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Tonga is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Consumption Tax (CT) at 15% on most imports.
How long does customs clearance take in Tonga?
Typical customs clearance in Tonga takes 5-14 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Tonga?
To import into Tonga, 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 Tonga?
Tonga 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.