Customs declaration requirements for Vanuatu
Customs Declare produces the completed Customs Declaration, via ASYCUDA (regional Pacific/Oceania Customs Organisation convention) for Vanuatu’s own customs authority, in English, French, 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, via ASYCUDA (regional Pacific/Oceania Customs Organisation convention)
- Issuing authority
- Vanuatu Customs and Inland Revenue Department
- Primary language
- English, French
- Accepted languages
- English, French
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
- Source
- Not cited
Import requirements & restrictions
Import permit required
Plant and animal product imports into Vanuatu require phytosanitary/zoosanitary certificates, import permits, and fumigation certificates from the country of origin, administered by Biosecurity Vanuatu in coordination with Customs. Non-compliant consignments are detained for assessment and destroyed if deemed high quarantine risk.
Biosecurity Vanuatu
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 15%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- None on record
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Vanuatu
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Vanuatu require?
Vanuatu’s import declaration is the Customs Declaration, via ASYCUDA (regional Pacific/Oceania Customs Organisation convention), issued by Vanuatu Customs and Inland Revenue Department.
Which languages does Vanuatu accept on a customs declaration?
English, French
What is the VAT rate on imports into Vanuatu?
The default VAT rate on record for Vanuatu is 15%.