Tariff Information
Tariff
Measures
| # | Name | Type | Agency | Description | Law | Procedure | Valid To | Apply To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Import Permit Requirements for Plant and Plant Products | Permit Requirement | Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) | All plant material must be declared upon arrival into Fiji. The brought or imported items may need a Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) import permit or treatment, and other products may be prohibited. Depending on the level of biosecurity risk plant and plant products can be imported with or without a BAF import permit. Importation of all plant and plant products need to meet certain biosecurity requirements to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases to Fiji. BAF regulates such items and assists importers meet these requirements. | Biosecurity Act 2008 | Import Permit for Plant or Plant Products | N/A | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
| # | Name | Description | Category | Agency | Measure | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Import Permit for Plant or Plant Products | To obtain an import permit for plants and plant products in Fiji, the importer must follow the procedures set by the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF). Begin by getting your BAP (Facility approved by BAF) and then submitting a completed application form to BAF, including details about the plant species and its intended use. BAF assesses the risk associated with importing the plant material to ensure it aligns with Fiji’s quarantine regulations. If the assessment is favorable, you receive an import permit with specific conditions to meet during shipment. This process helps protect Fiji’s agricultural and ecological environment from potential biosecurity threats which is verified on arrival of the consignment in Fiji. | Import | Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) | Import Permit Requirements for Plant and Plant Products | Application Form to Import Plant or Plant Products |
Legal Documents
| # | Title | Type | Issuing Agency | Responsible Agency | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biosecurity Act 2008 | Act | Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) | Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) | 19-12-2008 |
Forms
| # | Title | Description | Issued By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application Form to Import Plant or Plant Products | To import BAF regulated articles, the importer must have a BAF-approved facility (BAP), only then the importer may apply for the import permit. To apply for the BAP, the importer must fill out the BAP application form, submit (via email or hand delivery) to the nearest BAF Office. The application form is reviewed and facility inspections are made by the Station. Once the station recommends approval of the facility, only then can the importer apply for the import permit. The importer must fill out the Import Permit Application form. Provide detailed information about the plant species, quantity, origin, and intended purpose. Submit the completed application Form to BAF via email or physically at any nearest BAF office. Once the application is approved, the BAF officer creates an invoice and issues it to the importer via email or hard copy. Once the fee is paid via online or cash at BAF. Importers can also make the payment online using cards on the BAF website. Payments can also be made from mobile banking accounts. BAF processes the permit within three working days and issues it to the importer via email and hard copy original. | Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) |