The Harmonized System or HS, is the common name for an international goods classification system called the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System.
COVID-19 update: Vanuatu is no longer Covid-free, the Government has advised of a Community Transmission and a lockdown on Efate.
International travel restrictions are in place at the border, but no restrictions on the movement of freight. For more information, visit the official COVID-19 website.
Services
We are an organization established to protect Vanuatu's border, facilitate trade and collect revenue. This section includes all the services provided by DCIR.
Cruise Ships
Landing of goods from Cruise Ships
A few important points to take note of:
Customs Service fee
(1) If a person requires the services of a Customs officer:
(a) outside the normal working hours of Customs; or
(b) at a Customs controlled area; or
Change of Vehicle Ownership of exempted vehicles
I’ve recently purchased an exempted vehicle and I want to get it transferred to my name. How do I do that?
New Tax Laws from 1 January 2020
The money that the Government uses to manage our country, provide education, health facilities, to fund police and the justice system, to build roads and infrastructure, comes partly from the taxes and other revenue collected by the Department of Customs and Inland Revenue.
Customs Audit – What you 'The Importer' Should Know
This article is to provide information to importers and customs brokers on what Post Customs Clearance Audit (Customs Audit) is and what they are expected to know when being audited.
Transfer of Exempted Vehicle
It has become apparent that a large number of vehicles on the road carrying exempted plate numbers has either already expired OR vehicle owners driving such exempted vehicles are not entitled to hold those plate numbers.
Change of Vehicle Ownership
Change of vehicle ownership applies when individuals and companies sell a vehicle to a new owner.
- Change of ownership fee = Selling price x 7%
Concession for Personal & Household Effects
Returning Residents or People Assuming Residence in Vanuatu
Who is Eligible?
Penalties for technical offences
For the purposes of subsection 105(1) of the Customs Act, the administrative penalty for a person who:
Notice to Masters of Visiting Yachts and Small Craft
Click here to access all information in relation to relevant Customs offences and penalties.
Information for Annual Road Tax Registration
Road tax is an annual fee charged on vehicles for the use of public roads. Before any road tax fee can be made, the registered vehicle must undergo a Road Worthiness Test.