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Obtain Customs Registration Code
(last modified: 02/06/2020)

Contact details

Entity in charge

Ministry of Customs and Revenue

Beach Rd, Matautu , Apia
Tel: +685/21561
Tel. 1: +685/21562
Email: cld@revenue.gov.ws
Website: https://www.revenue.gov.ws/customs-procedures
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Customs Wharf Office- Risk and Compliance Division

Mon: 09:00 - 17:00
Tue: 09:00 - 17:00
Wed: 09:00 - 17:00
Thu: 09:00 - 17:00
Fri: 09:00 - 17:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Customs Officer - Compliance Division

Tel: +685/21561
Email: cld@revenue.gov.ws

Expected results

Customs Registration Code Customs Registration Code

Requirements

1. Application for Registration of Importers and Exporters
Application for Registration of Importers and Exporters (original)
filled
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
National I.D. - Copy of Passport/Driver´s License (an authentic copy)
certified copy
For business
1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Business Licence (with the exception of primary producers) (an authentic copy)
Certified Copy

Cost Free

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: min   5mn - max  10mn
Attention at counter: min   5mn - max   15mn

Legal justification

1. Tax Administration Act, 2012
Tax Administration Act, 2012
Section 12(6)

Additional information

The filled application form together with the necessary attachments can also be submitted via Fax: +685 21562 or Mail: Customs Department, P.O Box 44, Matautu-tai, Apia, Samoa
The Customs Registration Code will automatically be available on the ASYCUDA system which are accessed by Customs Agents.

Complaints: Ministry of Customs and Revenue

Entity in charge

Ministry of Customs and Revenue

Beach Rd, Matautu , Apia
Tel: +685/21561
Tel. 1: +685/21562
Email: cld@revenue.gov.ws
Website: https://www.revenue.gov.ws/customs-procedures
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Customs Wharf Office- Risk and Compliance Division

Mon: 09:00 - 17:00
Tue: 09:00 - 17:00
Wed: 09:00 - 17:00
Thu: 09:00 - 17:00
Fri: 09:00 - 17:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Eseta Vaifale Afaaso

Principal Customs Officer - Client Services & CCA Admin
Tel: +685/21561 ext 166
Email: evaifale@revenue.gov.ws