🇹🇻 Aduanas e impuestos de importación: Tuvalu
Datos rápidos
Umbral libre de impuestos
$50
Paquetes bajo $50, libre de impuestos
IVA / Impuesto
15%
No VAT or sales tax. Revenue from import duties, fishing licenses, and .tv domain licensing.
Tiempo de despacho
7-21 días
tramitación habitual
Tipos arancelarios por categoría
| Categoría | Tipo arancelario | Capítulo HS |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0-40% | 85 |
| Clothing | 10-40% | 61-62 |
| Footwear | 10-40% | 64 |
| Food & Beverages | 0-40% | 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-5% | 84 |
| Cosmetics | 10-40% | 33 |
| Books | 0% | 49 |
| Toys & Games | 10-40% | 95 |
Las tarifas mostradas corresponden a mercancías estándar. El tipo exacto depende del código HS de tu artículo.
Proceso de despacho de aduanas
Tuvalu Customs under Ministry of Finance. Australian dollar is currency. Manual paper-based system. Import duties 0-40%. No VAT or GST. Funafuti (capital atoll) is the only real port. World's 4th smallest country by area (26 km2). ~12,000 population.
Qué esperar realmente
AMONG THE WORLD'S MOST REMOTE DESTINATIONS and 4th smallest country. Tiny nation (~12,000 people on 26 km2 of coral atolls). Funafuti has a small wharf, cargo ships from Fiji every 3-4 weeks. NO international courier services. Fiji Airways provides limited air service. Postal mail 6-12 weeks. No VAT, import duties are major government revenue. No internet-based customs system. Outer atolls, delivery only by inter-island boat. Rising sea levels threaten the entire nation's existence. The .tv internet domain provides significant national revenue. Everything must be imported. Australian dollar is currency.
Documentos necesarios
Factura comercial
Descripción, cantidad, valor, datos del remitente y destinatario
Lista de empaque
Descripción detallada del contenido
Declaración aduanera (CN22/CN23)
Requerida para envíos postales
Guía aérea (AWB)
Generada por el transportista al reservar el envío
Certificado de origen
Puede requerirse para aranceles reducidos
Licencia de exportación/importación
Para productos restringidos
Requisitos de licencia de importación
Required for firearms, alcohol, and certain controlled goods. Quarantine for all food and plant imports. Very basic regulatory system.
Certificado de origen
Standard certificate of origin. PICTA member. Very limited trade agreements.
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
Enlaces útiles
Rutas populares a Tuvalu
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Tuvalu?
The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Tuvalu is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Tuvalu?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Tuvalu is 15%. VAT applies to: No VAT or sales tax. Revenue from import duties, fishing licenses, and .tv domain licensing.
How long does customs clearance take in Tuvalu?
Typical customs clearance in Tuvalu takes 7-21 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Tuvalu?
To import into Tuvalu, 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 Tuvalu?
Tuvalu 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.