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Steps (13) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Obtain Import Permit (Quarantine)  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Shipping Documents  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Customs Clearance  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Quarantine Clearance  (1) expand_more expand_less
Pay Wharfage fee at Samoa Ports Authority  (2) expand_more expand_less
Get goods released from Shipping Agent  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Customs Export Clearance  (2) expand_more expand_less

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Pay customs fee
(last modified: 27/09/2022)

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

Cashier - Customs Wharf Office

Mon: 09:00 - 16:00
Tue: 09:00 - 16:00
Wed: 09:00 - 16:00
Thu: 09:00 - 16:00
Fri: 09:00 - 16:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Mailagi Peteru Afaese

Cashier
Tel: +685/21561 ext 121
Email: mafaese@revenue.gov.ws

Expected results

Payment Receipt - Ministry of Revenues

Requirements

1.
Customs Export Declaration (stamped/approved) (original + an authentic copy)
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Customs Assessment Notice (original)

Cost WST 25

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WST 25
Processing Fee General Goods- Customs Export Entry
or  WST 35
Processing Fee Liquor- Export Entry
Payment methods: cash, Check
The fee for re-imports (e.g. repairs) is WST 42

Time frame

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

Legal justification

1. Customs Act, 2014
Customs Act, 2014

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