Commodity

Commodity Structure

Tariff Information

Tariff

#	Tariff/Fee Code	Group Description	Activity	Rate	Unit	Valid From	Valid To
1	ED	Export Duty	Export	0%	U	02-01-2003	01-01-9999
2	IED	Import Excise Duty	Import	0%	U	02-01-2003	01-01-9999
3	VAT	Value Added Tax	Import	15%	U	02-01-2003	01-01-9999
4	FD	Fiscal Duty	Import	0%	U	02-01-2003	01-01-9999

Measures

#	Name	Type	Agency	Description	Law	Procedure	Valid To	Apply To
1	Import Permit Medicinal Products	Permit Requirement	Fiji Medicines Regulatory Authority (MRA)	An application to import a medicinal product must be approved by the Medicinal Products Board before the applicant may import that medicinal product. The Board require that the medicinal products imported into Fiji meet prescribed standards of quality, safety, and efficacy, and that they are imported only by authorized and licensed persons.	Medicinal Products Act 2011	Import permit for Medicinal Products [Online]	06-12-0002	ALL
2	Provisional Registration of Medicinal Products	Registration Requirement	Fiji Medicines Regulatory Authority (MRA)	The Medicinal Products Act 2011 section 29 requires that no person shall import, manufacture, export, store, sell, distribute, transport, offer for sale, expose to sale or advertise any medicinal product which is not registered with the Fiji Medicine Regulatory Authority. The process is a requirement for all licensed importers of medicines in Fiji, including wholesalers and pharmacies, regardless of whether they supply the government or the private sector. Overseas-based suppliers to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MOHMS) are not required to undergo provisional registration but must apply for Finished Pharmaceutical Product Prequalification for each product they intend to supply.	Medicinal Products Act 2011	Provisional Registration of Medicinal Products	08-12-0002	ALL
3	Export Permit for Medicinal Products for Commercial Purposes	Permit Requirement	Fiji Medicines Regulatory Authority (MRA)	Export permits are currently only issued for controlled medicines, and the process is handled manually. Only licensed wholesalers and pharmacies are eligible to apply for an export permit. This process ensures that the products meet the necessary safety, efficacy, and quality standards and are in compliance with both Fiji’s domestic regulations and international requirements.	Illicit Drugs Control Act No. 9 of 2004		06-12-0002	ALL
4	Prequalification of Finished Pharmaceutical Products and their Manufacturers.	Registration Requirement	Fiji Medicines Regulatory Authority (MRA)	Prequalification of Finished Pharmaceutical Products (FPPs) and Their Manufacturers are based on the National Medicinal Products Policy 2013 and the Medicinal Products Act 2011. The prequalification process is mandatory for all medicines intended for procurement or use by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services through the Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services (FPBS). Both local and overseas-based suppliers must have their products prequalified before they can be purchased for use in Fiji,	Medicinal Products Act 2011	Pre-qualification of Finished Pharmaceutical Products [Online]	10-12-0002	ALL

Standard

Procedures

#	Name	Description	Category	Agency	Measure	Form
1	Import permit for Medicinal Products [Online]	To get an import permit for medicinal products in Fiji, go to the Fiji MRA Online Service Portal. Create an account if you are a new user, or log in if you already have one. Once logged in, find the application for an import permit for medicinal products. Fill in all required information about the products, including their names, quantities, and intended use. Upload any necessary supporting documents, such as product certificates or licenses. Pay the application fee online if required. After submission, monitor your account for updates on the approval status. Once approved, you will be able to download the permit directly from the portal.	Import	Fiji Medicines Regulatory Authority (MRA)	Import Permit Medicinal Products
2	Provisional Registration of Medicinal Products	The Medicinal Products Act 2011 mandates that all medicinal products for importation, manufacture, export, sale, or distribution in Fiji must be registered with Medicine Regulatory Authority of Fiji.	Import/Export	Fiji Medicines Regulatory Authority (MRA)	Provisional Registration of Medicinal Products
3	Pre-qualification of Finished Pharmaceutical Products [Online]	The Fiji Medicines Regulatory Authority (Fiji MRA) is responsible for assessing applications to ensure that FPPs meet standards for quality, safety, and efficacy. Prequalification is required for all FPPs before they can be supplied to the Fiji MHMS, and suppliers must apply for both product and manufacturer prequalification.	Import	Fiji Medicines Regulatory Authority (MRA)	Prequalification of Finished Pharmaceutical Products and their Manufacturers.

Legal Documents

#	Title	Type	Issuing Agency	Responsible Agency	Issue Date
1	Medicinal Products Act 2011	Decree	Parliament of the Republic of Fiji	Fiji Medicines Regulatory Authority (MRA)	01-01-2011
2	Illicit Drugs Control Act No. 9 of 2004	Act	Parliament of the Republic of Fiji	Fiji Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Services Centre	07-07-2004

Forms