Clearing a Japanese used vehicle at Suva Port becomes much easier when the paperwork is ready before the vessel arrives. The key steps are customs entry, payment of applicable charges, biosecurity clearance, port release, and then LTA inspection and registration. Importers should also confirm that the required FRCS import licence was obtained before shipment. However, customs clearance and port collection are not the same thing. A vehicle may complete one stage while another requirement remains open. Therefore, Fiji buyers should coordinate with their customs agent, shipping agent, biosecurity officials, and other relevant parties early. For businesses in Suva and nearby ...
