Entry Of Goods For Home Consumption

Under customs regulations, persons or businesses bringing cargo into the country must complete and submit a “Home Consumption Entry Form” at the time of arrival.

Eligibility

All persons importing cargo on a vessel or aircraft.

Process

1. Collect documents from shipping / airline agent.
2. Complete relevant forms.
3. Present forms and supporting documents to Customs Entry Checking.
4. Pay import duties.
5. Collect goods.

Application Form(s)

1. C13 Form - Home Consumption Entry Form
2. C43 Form - Declaration of Value

Supporting Documents

• Completed Forms.
• Invoices (where applicable).
• Shipping documents (bill of lading / airway bill, any other documents provided by the supplier).
• Agricultural Permit (mandatory based on items).
• Phytosanitary Certificate (mandatory based on items).
• For individuals – passport or NIB or driver’s license.
• For businesses – valid business license.

Turn-around time

This service can be completed within 2 to 24 hours after submission of documents.

Deadline

Goods not collected within five working days (Monday-Saturday) will be transferred to the Government Warehouse where charges are applicable for removal.

Related Fee(s)

Processing fees – 1% of C.I.F. Value (min $10.00, max $500.00). Environmental fee ($1.00 – $500.00). V.A.T – 12% on all landed charges. All applications are to be submitted electronically to the Customs Department through the electronic interface system.

The Customs Broker will charge fees for the preparation of your supporting documents.

Release of perishable or other goods prior to payment of duty.

Businesses concerned with perishable imports can request permission for the removal of these perishable goods prior to entry submission and payment of duty.

Eligibility

All businesses importing perishable goods. A CB-1 Bond ( for Delivery of Perishable or Other Goods Prior to Payment of Delivery) is a pre-approved amount has to be in place with the Customs Department prior . To enquire on bonds, please contact our Temporary Imports/Bonds Section.

Process

1. Complete relevant forms.
2. Present documents to the Comptroller of Customs.
3. Collect goods.
4. Pay import duties.

Application Form(s)

C19 Form- Application for release of perishable or other goods prior to payment of duty

Supporting Documents

1. Completed required C19 form (Application for release of perishable or other goods prior to payment of duty).
2. Completed CB1 form.
3. Invoices (where applicable).
4. Shipping / Airline documents (bill of lading / airway bill, any other documents provided by the supplier).
5. Agricultural Permit (optional based on items).
6. Phytosanitary Certificate (optional based on items).
7. For individuals - Proof of ownership/identification (passport or driver’s licence).
8. For businesses - Proof of valid business licence.

Turn-around time

Immediate.

Deadline

The applicant has 10 days to complete payment of duties and taxes.

Related Fee(s)

There is a processing fee of $25.00 associated with this service.

The Customs Broker may charge for preparation of supporting documents.