Wallis and Futuna Islands Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Your shipment is subject to a 20% Entry Tax (Taxe d'Entrée) calculated on the total cost, insurance, and freight value. Additionally, Customs Duties ranging from 4% to 55% may apply depending on your product category and origin.

Yes, because your shipment originates in the US, you will likely face Customs Duties averaging around 10% for common consumer goods. Goods of European Union origin are generally exempt from this specific duty but still incur the Entry Tax.

For commercial purchases forwarded by Stackry, taxes apply if the calculated charges exceed 1,000 XPF. A higher exemption of 10,000 XPF exists only for genuine person-to-person gifts, not store-bought items.

Yes, a territorial proportional fee (Redevance) of approximately 2% is added to your customs bill. Your carrier will also charge a handling or disbursement fee, typically starting around 2,000 XPF.

The Service des Douanes de Wallis et Futuna collects all government taxes and duties upon arrival. The carrier delivering your package will collect these fees plus their own handling charges before releasing the parcel.

The 20% Entry Tax is applied to the CIF value, which includes the cost of your goods plus insurance and freight shipping costs. This means the tax base is higher than just the item price you paid.

Yes, if your items were manufactured in the European Union, providing a Statement on Origin or EUR.1 form can waive the Customs Duty portion of the charges. You should still expect to pay the 20% Entry Tax regardless of origin.

Shipments with a value over 100,000 XPF (approximately $900 USD) require a formal customs entry declaration known as a DAU. This process may incur higher administrative fees compared to standard declarations.

All import taxes, duties, and thresholds are calculated in CFP Francs (XPF). You will likely see the final charges converted to your local currency by the carrier or Stackry during the billing process.

Final charges are determined by the destination country customs and the specific carrier handling your shipment. Product classification, exact material composition, and current carrier rates can cause variations in the total amount due.