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  1. Import
  2. Vehicles
  3. Full procedure for import of vehicles via sea port
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Steps (10) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Obtain Shipping Documents  (1) expand_more expand_less
Hire a certified Customs Broker expand_more expand_less
Customs clearance at port - Obtain release order  (4) expand_more expand_less
Pay shipping agent to receive delivery order  (1) expand_more expand_less
Pay Port Authority Fees  (2) expand_more expand_less
Quarantine Clearance  (1) expand_more expand_less
Final release at port  (1) expand_more expand_less

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Submit Import Declaration (SAD)
(last modified: 08/04/2021)

Timeframe ( see details )

Waiting time until next step

10 mn  -  10h 15 mn
0 days  -  1 day

Contact details

Entity in charge

Customs & Excise Division, Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Solomon Islands

Mendana Avenue , Honiara PO Box G16
Tel: +677 21060
Website: http://www.customs.gov.sb/index.jsf
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Lodgement Office - Customs

Mon: 08:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Tue: 08:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Wed: 08:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Thu: 08:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Fri: 08:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Joel Rutu Silvae

Tel: +677 20288
Email: jrsilvae@customs.gov.sb

Expected results

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Commercial Invoice (Simple copy)
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Bill of lading/Air way Bill (Simple copy)
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Sanitary and phytosanitary Certificate (Simple copy)
4. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Self Assessment Document (Simple copy)
1 electronic copy (via ASYCUDA) + 1 hard copy

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: min   5mn - max  10h.
Attention at counter: min   5mn - max   15mn
Waiting time until next step: max   1 day

Legal justification

Complaints: Customs & Excise Division, Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Solomon Islands

Entity in charge

Customs & Excise Division, Ministry of Finance and Treasury, Solomon Islands

Mendana Avenue , Honiara PO Box G16
Tel: +677 21060
Website: http://www.customs.gov.sb/index.jsf
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Queries Office - Customs

Mon: 08:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Tue: 08:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Wed: 08:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Thu: 08:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Fri: 08:30 - 12:00, 13:00 - 16:30
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Mildred Kafa

Query Officer
Tel: 21059
Email: msiale@customs.gov.sb