๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ด Dogana e dazi d'importazione: Tonga

Dati rapidi

Soglia di esenzione

$50

Pacchi sotto $50, esenti da dazio

IVA / Imposta

15%

CIF value + duty. Consumption Tax (CT) at 15% on most imports.

Tempo di sdoganamento

5-14 giorni

elaborazione tipica

Aliquote dei dazi per categoria

CategoriaAliquota dazioCapitolo HS
Electronics0-20%85
Clothing15-30%61-62
Footwear15-30%64
Food & Beverages0-30%01-24
Machinery0-5%84
Cosmetics15-20%33
Books0%49
Toys & Games15-20%95

Le aliquote indicate sono per merci standard. L'aliquota esatta dipende dal codice HS del suo articolo.

Processo di sdoganamento

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.

Tempo di elaborazione5-14 giorni
Aliquota IVA15% (CT)

Cosa aspettarsi realmente

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.

Documenti necessari

1

Fattura commerciale

Descrizione dell'articolo, quantitร , valore, dati mittente e destinatario

2

Lista di imballaggio

Descrizione dettagliata del contenuto di ogni pacco

3

Dichiarazione doganale (CN22/CN23)

Obbligatoria per le spedizioni postali

4

Lettera di vettura aerea (AWB)

Generata dal corriere al momento della prenotazione della spedizione

5

Certificato di origine

Puรฒ essere richiesto per dazi ridotti (ALS/tariffe preferenziali)

6

Licenza di esportazione/importazione

Per merci soggette a restrizioni (elettronica, medicinali, prodotti chimici)

Requisiti della licenza di importazione

Required for firearms, alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural products. Ministry of Agriculture quarantine. Strict biosecurity for island ecology.

Certificato di origine

PACER Plus for Pacific trade. PICTA for regional preferences. General certificates from Tonga Chamber of Commerce.

Articoli proibiti e soggetti a restrizioni

Proibiti

  • xNarcotici e droghe illegali
  • xEsplosivi e materiali infiammabili
  • xArmi e munizioni
  • xMerci contraffatte
  • xValuta e documenti contraffatti

Soggetti a restrizioni (permesso richiesto)

  • !Medicinali e farmaci
  • !Alimenti e bevande
  • !Piante e semi
  • !Elettronica (batterie al litio)
  • !Profumi e cosmetici (limiti di volume)

Rotte popolari verso Tonga

Domande frequenti

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.