🇵🇬 Aduanas e impuestos de importación: Papúa Nueva Guinea

Datos rápidos

Umbral libre de impuestos

$50

Paquetes bajo $50, libre de impuestos

IVA / Impuesto

15%

CIF value + duty. GST at 10% on most imports.

Tiempo de despacho

5-14 días

tramitación habitual

Tipos arancelarios por categoría

CategoríaTipo arancelarioCapítulo HS
Electronics0-15%85
Clothing15-40% (protective)61-62
Footwear15-40%64
Food & Beverages0-40% (high protection on local produce)01-24
Machinery0-10%84
Cosmetics15-25%33
Books0%49
Toys & Games15-25%95

Las tarifas mostradas corresponden a mercancías estándar. El tipo exacto depende del código HS de tu artículo.

Proceso de despacho de aduanas

PNG Customs Service under Internal Revenue Commission (IRC). ASYCUDA World system. MSG and PACER Plus trade agreements. GST at 10% on imports. High protective tariffs (up to 40%) on goods competing with local industry. Lae and Port Moresby are the main ports.

Tiempo de tramitación5-14 días
Tipo de IVA10% (GST)

Qué esperar realmente

Largest Pacific Island nation but with extremely challenging infrastructure. Lae and Port Moresby are the main ports, customs can be very slow, 1-4 weeks for clearance. DHL and TNT available in Port Moresby and Lae only. Postal mail unreliable, 4-8 weeks. Highland regions nearly inaccessible (no roads to many areas). Security concerns in some areas. Corruption is a known issue. Mining sector (LNG, gold, copper) ensures decent logistics for industrial imports. Kina (PGK) currency. Strict biosecurity.

Documentos necesarios

1

Factura comercial

Descripción, cantidad, valor, datos del remitente y destinatario

2

Lista de empaque

Descripción detallada del contenido

3

Declaración aduanera (CN22/CN23)

Requerida para envíos postales

4

Guía aérea (AWB)

Generada por el transportista al reservar el envío

5

Certificado de origen

Puede requerirse para aranceles reducidos

6

Licencia de exportación/importación

Para productos restringidos

Requisitos de licencia de importación

Required for firearms, pharmaceuticals, used vehicles, certain agricultural products. NAQIA (National Agricultural Quarantine and Inspection Authority) handles biosecurity. Import permits from ICCC for some goods.

Certificado de origen

MSG certificate for Melanesian trade. PACER Plus for Pacific trade. General certificates from PNG Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Artículos prohibidos y restringidos

Prohibidos

  • xNarcóticos y drogas ilegales
  • xExplosivos y materiales inflamables
  • xArmas y municiones
  • xProductos falsificados
  • xMoneda y documentos falsos

Restringidos (requiere permiso)

  • !Medicamentos
  • !Alimentos y bebidas
  • !Plantas y semillas
  • !Electrónica (baterías de litio)
  • !Perfumes y cosméticos

Rutas populares a Papúa Nueva Guinea

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the duty-free threshold for Papúa Nueva Guinea?

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

What is the VAT rate on imports to Papúa Nueva Guinea?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Papúa Nueva Guinea is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. GST at 10% on most imports.

How long does customs clearance take in Papúa Nueva Guinea?

Typical customs clearance in Papúa Nueva Guinea takes 5-14 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.

What documents are needed to import into Papúa Nueva Guinea?

To import into Papúa Nueva Guinea, 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 Papúa Nueva Guinea?

Papúa Nueva Guinea 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.