Customs declaration requirements for Papua New Guinea
Customs Declare produces the completed Customs Declaration for Papua New Guinea’s own customs authority, in English, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Confirmed against the authority’s own published source- Form
- Customs Declaration
- Issuing authority
- Papua New Guinea Customs Service
- Primary language
- English
- Accepted languages
- English
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
- Source
- Not cited
Import requirements & restrictions
Import permit required
Import of animals, plants, and their products into Papua New Guinea requires prior written approval from the Chief Quarantine Officer. All declared goods are risk-assessed by a biosecurity officer on arrival; goods assessed as posing biosecurity risk may be treated, re-exported (at the importer's expense), or voluntarily disposed of.
Papua New Guinea Chief Quarantine Officer / PNG Customs
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 10%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- None on record
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Papua New Guinea
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Papua New Guinea require?
Papua New Guinea’s import declaration is the Customs Declaration, issued by Papua New Guinea Customs Service.
Which languages does Papua New Guinea accept on a customs declaration?
English
What is the VAT rate on imports into Papua New Guinea?
The default VAT rate on record for Papua New Guinea is 10%.