Customs declaration requirements for Tonga
Customs Declare produces the completed Customs Declaration for Tonga’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
Moderate confidence- Form
- Customs Declaration
- Issuing authority
- Tonga Customs and Trade Division, Ministry of Revenue and Customs
- Primary language
- English
- Accepted languages
- English, Tongan
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
- Source
- Not cited
Import requirements & restrictions
Import permit required
Firearms, ammunition, and explosives require an import license into Tonga; some food items require an import permit, and commercial-quantity imports require an import licence plus applicable duty. Live animals require a permit from the Biosecurity and Quality Management Division and face strict quarantine; animal products (meat, eggs, dairy, honey, ivory, feathers) are subject to the same controls, and all food must be declared regardless of preparation state.
Tonga Biosecurity and Quality Management Division / Ministry of Revenue and Customs
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 15%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- None on record
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Tonga
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Tonga require?
Tonga’s import declaration is the Customs Declaration, issued by Tonga Customs and Trade Division, Ministry of Revenue and Customs.
Which languages does Tonga accept on a customs declaration?
English; English, Tongan
What is the VAT rate on imports into Tonga?
The default VAT rate on record for Tonga is 15%.