JVK Pacific Ltd.
Lotemau Building
PO Box No. 3448
Apia, Samoa
Tel: 685-21-150
Fax: 685-20-271
E-mail: Please contact branch through the Contact Us page

SAMOA
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS

All non-diplomatic shipments for expatriates are dutiable at varying rates unless the shipper can provide an exemption permit from such duties.

Samoan nationals who have resided outside of Samoa for a minimum 12 months prior to returning to Samoa have owned and used all the personal effects for a minimum 12 months are granted a small duty free concession but the majority of the shipment will likely be dutiable.

Diplomats require duty free certificate issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs whilst UN/NGO/AID employees require duty free certificate issued by their sponsor government department.

All shipments must be ISPM15 compliant. Additional quarantine charges might apply.

PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS

Never mix personal effects with commercial goods.
Generally pornography, guns, fireworks, narcotics, gambling instruments and
subversive or offensive literature are banned as are agricultural products.

MOTOR VEHICLES (AUTOS AND MOTORBIKES)

Cars are complicated to import. Generally only diplomats can import duty free but

under certain circumstances individuals can import but the procedure is lengthy and
complicated. Check with JVK before shipping.

ANIMALS AND PETS

Pets may be imported but a valid Import Permit is required to be issued prior to arrival
of the pet. Pets must be forwarded as manifested cargo under an Airway Bill (not hand
carried). To apply for an Import Permit we require the general details of the pet
(name, sex, breed, age, color). Import Permits can take up to 2 weeks to issue and
shipments MUST NOT be forwarded without an Import Permit. When the pet is
forwarded it is essential that the rabies vaccination and general vaccination
certificates are attached to the Airway Bill. Up to 4 months quarantine is required at
an approved quarantine establishment. Length of quarantine depends which country
the pet is imported from. Contact JVK for more details.

CONSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Please contact the JVK office for consignment instructions.