🇹🇻 Alfândega e Direitos de Importação: Tuvalu
Factos Rápidos
Limite de isenção
$50
Pacotes abaixo de $50, isentos de taxas
IVA / Imposto
15%
No VAT or sales tax. Revenue from import duties, fishing licenses, and .tv domain licensing.
Tempo de Desalfandegamento
7-21 dias
processamento típico
Taxas de Direitos por Categoria
| Categoria | Taxa de Direito | 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 |
As taxas apresentadas são para mercadorias padrão. A taxa exata depende do código HS do seu artigo.
Processo de Desalfandegamento
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.
O Que Realmente Esperar
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 necessários
Fatura comercial
Descrição do item, quantidade, valor, dados do remetente e destinatário
Lista de embalagem
Descrição detalhada do conteúdo de cada pacote
Declaração aduaneira (CN22/CN23)
Obrigatória para envios postais
Conhecimento de transporte aéreo (AWB)
Gerado pela transportadora ao reservar o envio
Certificado de origem
Pode ser necessário para taxas reduzidas (ALC/tarifas preferenciais)
Licença de exportação/importação
Para mercadorias restritas (eletrônicos, medicamentos, produtos químicos)
Requisitos de Licença de Importação
Required for firearms, alcohol, and certain controlled goods. Quarantine for all food and plant imports. Very basic regulatory system.
Certificado de Origem
Standard certificate of origin. PICTA member. Very limited trade agreements.
Itens proibidos e restritos
Proibido
- xEntorpecentes e drogas ilícitas
- xExplosivos e materiais inflamáveis
- xArmas e munições
- xProdutos falsificados
- xMoeda falsa e documentos falsificados
Restrito (requer autorização)
- !Medicamentos e produtos farmacêuticos
- !Alimentos e bebidas
- !Plantas e sementes
- !Eletrônicos (baterias de lítio)
- !Perfumes e cosméticos (limites de volume)
Ligações Úteis
Rotas populares para Tuvalu
Perguntas frequentes
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.