Fiji Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Fiji charges a 12.5% Import VAT on all shipments with no minimum value threshold, plus Fiscal Duty on items over FJD 1,000 at rates of 0%, 5%, 15%, or 32% depending on the product category. Your shipment will also incur a FJD 7.15 Import Entry Transaction Fee and carrier brokerage charges of approximately FJD 20–30 on top of these taxes.

There is no VAT tax-free threshold in Fiji; all personal imports are taxed at 12.5% VAT regardless of value. However, customs duty has a FJD 1,000 threshold, meaning shipments under this amount are duty-free. Your shipment will incur VAT on arrival even for low-value items, while duty only applies to shipments over FJD 1,000.

Duty rates fall into four bands: 0%, 5%, 15%, or 32% depending on the item type. Your specific rate depends on how Fiji Customs classifies your goods.

Yes, a 12.5% Import VAT applies to all personal imports into Fiji regardless of value. This tax is calculated on the total CIF value plus any applicable duties.

Customs duty generally applies only if your shipment's value exceeds FJD 1,000. Shipments valued at FJD 1,000 or less are typically duty-free under the Personal Import Concession.

Fiji uses the CIF method, which includes the cost of the item plus international shipping and insurance. This total forms the base for calculating both duty and VAT.

Yes, a standard Import Entry Transaction Fee of FJD 7.15 is charged by Customs for processing your entry. This fee is included in the total charges you pay upon arrival.

Yes, carriers like DHL or FedEx typically charge a brokerage fee for advancing these payments on your behalf. This is usually 2% of the tax amount or a flat minimum of around FJD 20–30.