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🇻🇺 Aduanas e impuestos de importación: Vanuatu

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Datos rápidos

Umbral libre de impuestos

$50

Paquetes bajo $50, libre de impuestos

IVA / Impuesto

15%

CIF value + duty. VAT at 15%. No income tax, trade taxes are primary government revenue.

Tiempo de despacho

3-10 días

tramitación habitual

Tipos arancelarios por categoría

CategoríaTipo arancelarioCapítulo HS
Electronics0-15%85
Clothing15-40%61-62
Footwear15-40%64
Food & Beverages0-30%01-24
Machinery0-5%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

Vanuatu Customs and Inland Revenue Department. ASYCUDA World system. MSG member. VAT at 15% on imports. Duties 0-40%. Vatu (VUV) currency. Port Vila (Efate) is the main port. WTO member since 2012. No income tax, government relies on trade taxes.

Tiempo de tramitación3-10 días
Tipo de IVA15%

Qué esperar realmente

Melanesian archipelago of 83 islands. Port Vila (Efate) handles most imports. VAT at 15% plus duties up to 40%, but NO income tax, so trade taxes are the main revenue source. DHL has limited presence. Postal mail 3-5 weeks. Cargo ships from Australia, NZ, and Fiji regularly. Outer islands (Tanna, Espiritu Santo), add 1-2 weeks. Severe cyclone season (Nov-Apr). WTO membership since 2012 gradually reducing tariffs. Tourism economy. Kava exports. Citizenship by investment program attracts attention.

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, certain food products. Biosecurity Vanuatu for quarantine. Import permits for vehicles. Some consumer goods restricted to protect local industry.

Certificado de origen

MSG certificate for Melanesian trade. PICTA for Pacific regional trade. General certificates from Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce.

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 Vanuatu

🇺🇸Estados Unidos → Vanuatu🇻🇺🇬🇧Reino Unido → Vanuatu🇻🇺🇩🇪Alemania → Vanuatu🇻🇺🇫🇷Francia → Vanuatu🇻🇺🇨🇳China → Vanuatu🇻🇺🇯🇵Japón → Vanuatu🇻🇺🇰🇷Corea del Sur → Vanuatu🇻🇺🇦🇺Australia → Vanuatu🇻🇺

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the duty-free threshold for Vanuatu?

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

What is the VAT rate on imports to Vanuatu?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Vanuatu is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. VAT at 15%. No income tax, trade taxes are primary government revenue.

How long does customs clearance take in Vanuatu?

Typical customs clearance in Vanuatu takes 3-10 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.

What documents are needed to import into Vanuatu?

To import into Vanuatu, 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 Vanuatu?

Vanuatu 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.