Ship Car To Fiji

1. Car Shipping Fiji
2. Shipping A Car To Fiji
3. Typical Shipping Prices – How Much Does It Cost?
4. Cost & Time Examples For Shipping A Car To Fiji
5. Major Industry Of Fiji
6. “Left Handed” Drivin
7. Importing A Vehicle To Fiji
8. Self Imported Vehicles
9. Popular Shipping Destinations
10. Clearance Procedures
11. To Obtain Delivery Of The Vehicle, You Need To
12. Required Documents For Shipping A Vehicle To Fiji
13. Personal Belongings In Vehicles
14. Valuation Of Privately Imported Vehicles
15. To Determine An Alternative Valuation
16. How To Register A Self-Imported Vehicle
17. To Register Your Vehicle, Go Here
18. First Registration
19. All The Above Should Be Original
20. Shipping Of Heavy Equipment & Oversized Cargo To Fiji
21. Second Hand Vehicles Age Restriction/Requirements
22. Japanese Second Hand/Auction Vehicles
23. Other Countries (Australia, New Zealand, Usa, Singapore Etc)
24. Related Information & Faqs

Car Shipping Fiji

Shipping A Car To Fiji

Typical Shipping Prices – How Much Does It Cost?

• There are challenges to shipping a car to Tahiti, mainly because it consists of many small islands that are not easily accessible.
• Depending on where you’re shipping a car from in the U.S. (the West Coast is cheaper), costs are generally between $2,800 and $6,000.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Fiji

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save the ground transport cost by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.

*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.

*Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*Using the RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

There are 333 islands and islets in Fiji, a country in the South Pacific. Only 106 of these are inhabited. Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji. Fiji, once the Pacific's most progressive democracy, has been ruled by the military since 2006. The government of Fiji has limited basic liberties and ruled by decree since April 2009, when it abrogated the country's Constitution. Some liberties were restored by a new constitution that was enacted on September 6, 2013, although decrees remained in effect until the first sitting of Parliament, which is likely to occur sometime after elections in September 2014.

Major industry of fiji

Tourism is a major industry in Fiji, and a full range of services are available. The Fiji Visitors Bureau has a wide range of information for travelers that can be accessed by visiting the Fiji Visitors Bureau's website.

“Left handed” drivin

They drive on the left side of the road in Fiji. The maximum speed limit within township boundaries and built up areas is 50 km/h (30 mph) and the national speed limit on highways ranges from 60 km/h(37 mph) to 80 km/h (50 mph).

Left-hand drive vehicles are a restricted commodity in Fiji now.

Exemptions are only granted for Diplomatic vehicles to be conditionally registered and must be exported out of the country upon expiry of the diplomats attachment.

Importing a vehicle to fiji

Self Imported Vehicles

Since these types of vehicles have been registered in another country, the government will need to have the cancellation certificate from the previous country of registration. There should be a translated version if the cancellation certificate is not in English. The vehicle cannot be transferred for the next 5 years to another person.

Popular Shipping Destinations:

• Labasa
• Lautoka
• Levuka
• Nadi
• Suva

Clearance Procedures

Shipping companies and Customs Agents will usually provide arrival papers around the time your vehicle is imported. Some freight forwarders/Customs Brokers or Customs Agents will also assist you with the Customs formalities. If you are completing the Customs formalities yourself, it is recommended that you make an appointment with your local Customs office.

To obtain delivery of the vehicle, you need to:

• arrange an agricultural clearance for the vehicle through the Quarantine Section of Biosecurity Authority of Fiji.
• arrange for a Customs clearance.

Required Documents For Shipping A Vehicle To Fiji

1. Quarantine/agriculture clearance.
2. Your passport.
3. invoice receipt showing the total price paid and date of purchase.
4. Registration papers or Certificate of Permanent Export (UK), Certificate of Title (USA), or De-registration Certificate (Japan).(create checklist and include other countries)
5. invoice showing export costs.
6. Invoice showing freight costs and insurance to Fiji.
7. Bill of Lading.
8. Odometer reading at time of sale for export to Fiji.
9. Odometer reading at time of importation into Fiji.

After Customs clearance, the vehicle should be presented to a Lands Transport Authority (LTA) agent for inspection and a compliance audit for certification for registration. You will need to produce the following documents for LTA registration purposes:

1. a copy of the bill of lading.
2. paid and certified copy of the Single Administration Document (SAD green copy)
3. De-registration Certificate.

Please note that there is no duty concession on personal motor vehicles unless it is imported by diplomatic missions, personnel or other persons or bodies who are entitled to duty concessions.

Personal Belongings in Vehicles

It is recommended that you do not pack personal belongings in your vehicle when it is being shipped to Fiji for the following reasons. If your vehicle is not containerized, items are very susceptible to pilferage and theft while the vehicle is on the wharf awaiting shipment or collection, or on the vessel carrying the vehicle to Fiji.

Many shippers or carriers will not accept your vehicle for shipment to Fiji if it is packed with personal belongings. The shipper or carrier is required to present a complete list of what is being transported, including the contents of your vehicle, to the Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority. The complete contents of your vehicle must be declared at the time they are presented to the Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority for entry into Fiji. If this is not done, you may be subject to a fine and the vehicle and its contents may be seized.

Valuation of privately imported vehicles

The Customs value of privately imported new or used motor vehicles is determined in accordance with the provisions of the Customs Tariff Act – Revised 29 Jan 2010. In normal circumstances, the Customs value is determined as the price paid or payable. Refer to valuation.

Any overseas duties or taxes included in the price paid which have been rebated or refunded before the vehicle arrives in Fiji. An allowance for depreciation if the vehicle has been personally owned and used by the importer overseas for not less than 90 days prior to the arrival of the vehicle in Fiji.

Where an importer supplies insufficient or unsatisfactory information, the FRCA may determine a value employing one of the alternative methods provided in the Customs Tariff Act 1986.

For example, an alternative method of valuation may be used when:

• the importer has purchased the vehicle overseas at an unrealistically low or token price.
• the vehicle was acquired by the importer as a gift or prize.
• the vehicle was constructed overseas by the importer.
• the value of the vehicle has been altered significantly after the date of purchase, for example, major restoration, modification or improvement.
• use of the depreciation allowance results in an unrealistically high Customs value.

To determine an alternative valuation:

• the Fiji market value of the vehicle, as imported, is established.
• a series of deductions is made for such things as overseas freight and insurance, duty (where applicable), VAT and normal markups, until a nominal value for duty can be determined.
• duty (if applicable) and VAT are calculated on the nominal value.

How to register a self-imported vehicle

You will need to fill a first registration form. In the first registration, you are required to fill in all the particulars about the vehicle including the engine and chassis. This document can be presented to an Insurance company and they will prepare a Third Party Policy (TPP). The TPP should be presented to the Licensing office and a permission to drive will be given to drive the vehicle from the wharf to your residence or to LTA office for registration.

To register your vehicle, go here:

http://www.ltafiji.com/gallery/pic/appregistervehicletraile.pdf

First Registration

If it is a brand new vehicle?

• Fill in the 1st registration form.
• Give the form to the examiner to verify.
• When the examiner gives you back the form, take it to the customer service area.
• Pick up a number from the Q Matic machine.
• Present your form to the cashier.
• The cashier will create your vehicle ID, allocate you a number and the following fees you will have to pay. -
  • 1st registration fees - $33.00
  • Inspection fees(o/c) - $28.00
  • Inspection fees(psv) - $54.00
  • Annual registration - Depending on your engine cc.

If it’s a secondhand vehicle?

• Fill in the 1st registration form plus an application for inspection form.
• Present your form to the cashier.
• The cashier will create the vehicle ID, allocate you a number and accept $14.00 application for inspection fee if your vehicle is private or commercial. If it’s a Public service vehicle then $28.00 will be accepted.
• Give the form to the Vehicle Examiner to verify together with the relevant documents for registration. i.e
  • Bill of Lading
  • Customs Entry form. This would include – consignee to be the same as the name on the bill of lading, commodity code of the vehicle IM 4 for unit & IMC4 for # of units, VIN number, amount of tax paid should be in cash, Approved (FIRCA) stamp with “LTA documents certification “ with approved authorised signature.
  • Cancellation certificate and.
  • Translation version of the cancellation certificate if it’s not in English. This should be a certified translation.

All the above should be original

• Examiner will give you back the Inspection check sheet. If the result is certified ok?
• Take it to the customer service area.
• Pick up a number from the Q Matic system.
• Present your inspection check sheet to the cashier and pay the following:
  • 1st registration fees - $33.00
  • Inspection fees(o/c) - $14.00
  • Inspection fees(psv) - $28.00
  • Annual registration - Depending on your engine cc

If the vehicle is not certified by the examiner, you will need to take it to a garage for repair.

Shipping Of Heavy Equipment & Oversized Cargo To Fiji

There are a variety of reasons to ship large and heavy freight to Fiji. From building materials for developmental projects to large motorhomes for a family adventure, getting your goods from the U.S. to Fiji can be nerve wracking. But it doesn’t have to be. There are many steps to the process and missing just one can set you back on time and money. A-1 Auto Transport specializes in eliminating that hassle and getting your heavy equipment or oversized cargo to Fiji on time and within budget.

A-1 has shipped a wide range of heavy equipment and oversized cargo in recent months. Including but not limited to:

• Asphalt Pavers
• Heavy Trucks
• Bulldozers
• Pontoon Boats
• Cranes
• Excavators
• Tractors
• Industrial Plant Equipment
• Log Loaders

An integral part of the shipping process is the type of vessel that’ll be used to transport your freight. A myriad of factors play into this including whether or not your cargo is operable and also its size and weight. With this in mind, there are a few transport options to keep in mind.

If you were to be shipping a large vehicle such as an RV or any other wheeled equipment then the Roll In/Roll Out transport method would be the most suitable way to go. This type of transport is cost saving because wheeling the vehicle onto and off of the cargo vessel is a relatively simple process.

If you were shipping a marine vessel or something inoperable then you would be aligned with a Lift On/Lift Off vessel. These ships are designed to crane lift your cargo from the dock to the ship, then do oppositely upon delivery. This type of shipping usually results in the cargo being placed on the top of the cargo ship since they are unstackable.

A Flat Rack is a versatile option for a myriad of shipping needs including construction materials, piping, machinery and tracked vehicles. A flat rack acts as a hollowed wall shipping container with an open top. Uniquely large equipment or cargo, under most circumstances, would be transported on a flat rack. Having your cargo wrapped to protect it from the elements may be a consideration as well.

Container Shipping can be a convenient choice given that your cargo can fit within its dimensions. Easy to transport with simple pricing makes a shipping container an attractive choice. They inherently provide security and protection from the elements as well.

Second Hand Vehicles Age Restriction/Requirements

1. Importer, while selecting the vehicle, should keep in mind the second-hand motor vehicle importation criteria for Fiji. The criteria applicable to vehicles are as follows:

• Used or reconditioned road tractors; motor vehicles for the transport of persons; motor cars and other motor vehicles, principally designed for the transport of persons including station wagons and racing cars; motor vehicles for the transport of goods; dual purpose motor vehicles; vehicle chassis; vehicle chassis fitted with engines which are less than five years of their year of manufacture.
• Used or reconditioned Special Purpose vehicles that perform certain non-transport function consuming any type of fuel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Solar road tractors; motor vehicles for the transport of persons; motor cars and other motor vehicles, principally designed for the transport of persons including station wagons and racing cars; motor vehicles for the transport of goods; dual-purpose motor vehicles; vehicle chassis; vehicle chassis fitted with engines which are less than eight years of their year of manufacture.

2. The year of manufacture should be the production or the manufactured date of the vehicle and not the first registration date.

3. An application should be made to General Manager Customs, in writing, together with the relevant documents as follows:

Japanese Second Hand/Auction Vehicles

• Export Certificate (Japanese Original)
• Export Certificate (English version – to be Translated and certified by relevant authority and not the importer)
• Further evidence, when required, to confirm the year of manufacture of the second-hand vehicle from the Road Transport Authority (Japan), signed by the authorized signatory.

Other Countries (Australia, New Zealand, USA, Singapore etc)

• Cancellation Certificate.
• De-registration Certificate.
• Or relevant documents from the Road Transport Authority of the importing country to prove the year of manufacture of the vehicle, that is to be certified and signed by the appropriate authorities.

Related Information & FAQs.

• How much does it cost to ship a car to Fiji through US transport services?