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Find your starting point.
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Capital — Primary Gateway
From manifest to release —
every stage, every form.
Follow a single shipment through the six stages of customs clearance. Each stage has the guides, tools, and forms you need — in the order you need them.
Classification
Every imported good must be assigned a Harmonized System (HS) code. This determines the duty rate, any restrictions, and licensing requirements.
How to Read a Tariff Schedule
Step-by-step guide to navigating the PNG Customs Tariff with worked examples.
HS Code Lookup
Search 5,000+ commodity codes instantly. No login required.
Classification Basics (8 min)
Video walkthrough: classifying ceramic tiles, electronics, and food products.
Valuation
Customs value is the basis for calculating import duties. PNG Customs uses WTO transaction value methods — what you paid, not what you declared.
WTO Valuation Methods Explained
Six methods in plain language, with examples from common import scenarios.
Duty Rate Calculator
Enter HS code, CIF value, and origin to calculate total duty payable.
Customs Value Declaration (Form CV-1)
Required for all commercial shipments above PGK 1,000 CIF.
Declaration
The Single Administrative Document (SAD) is the primary declaration instrument. Errors here cause the most avoidable delays — know the fields.
SAD Form — Import Declaration
Official SAD form with field-by-field completion guide attached.
Common SAD Errors & How to Fix Them
The 12 most-rejected fields and correct completion examples from real cases.
Filing Your First SAD (12 min)
Screen recording: filing a declaration for a 20-foot container of ceramic tiles.
Inspection
Risk-scored shipments are selected for physical or documentary examination. Understand the criteria and prepare your documentation package.
Risk Scoring Explained
How the selectivity system works and what triggers a physical examination.
Examination Request Form (ER-3)
Request an examination appointment to avoid demurrage costs.
Documentation Checklist by Commodity
Required documents for 30 common commodity categories including food, electronics, and vehicles.
Payment
Duties, taxes, and levies must be paid before goods are released. Understand deferred payment options, bond facilities, and penalty interest.
Payment Options & Deferred Duty Bonds
Bank guarantee, cash payment, and licensed warehouse options explained.
Payment Reference Generator
Generate your unique payment reference number for BSP and Westpac transfers.
Penalty Interest — What Triggers It
Underpayment, late payment, and voluntary disclosure rules under the Customs Act 1951.
Release
The final stage. When all conditions are met, a Release Order is issued. Know what "Cleared" actually means and how to track your cargo post-release.
Reading Your Release Order
What each field means, what conditions may be attached, and next steps.
Disputes, Appeals & Penalty Waivers
Step-by-step process for challenging an assessment or requesting a penalty waiver.
Post-Clearance Audit — What to Expect
Record-keeping requirements and how to prepare for a post-clearance review.
Tools that work before you register.
The duty calculator and HS code lookup are public tools — because a compliant trade starts with accurate information, not a login form.
HS Code Lookup
Harmonized System commodity classification
Duty Rate Calculator
Estimate total duty and GST payable
Manifest Upload Portal
Registered UsersSubmit vessel or aircraft manifests 24 hours before arrival. Required under Customs Regulation 2018, Part III.
Declaration Status Tracker
Track NowEnter your SAD reference number to view real-time status: Lodged → Under Assessment → Approved → Released.
Tariff Amendment Alerts
FreeReceive email notification within 2 hours of any tariff schedule amendment, new restriction notice, or policy update.
Everything you need,
in one place.
Guides, forms, explainer videos, and the full tariff schedule. The card exists to prevent the rejection, the penalty, the delay.
PNG Customs Tariff Schedule 2025
Complete 8-digit HS code schedule with applicable duty rates, excise tariffs, and import restrictions. Updated February 2026.
Importer Registration Guide
How to obtain your Importer Code from PNG Customs — required before your first commercial shipment.
SAD Form — Import Declaration (C88)
Official Single Administrative Document for all commercial imports. Includes completion guide.
Freight Forwarder Masterclass — 4-Part Series
Deep-dive video series covering SAD filing, manifest procedures, bonded warehouse operations, and post-clearance audit preparation.
Prohibited & Restricted Imports List
Full list of goods requiring permits, licenses, or subject to absolute prohibition under the Customs Act 1951 and related legislation.
Duty Exemption Application (Form DE-7)
For diplomatic missions, NGOs, and approved development projects. Attach supporting authorization documentation.
Post-Clearance Audit — Record Keeping
What records to keep, for how long, and in what format. Five-year retention requirement under Section 142 of the Customs Act.
Penalty Waiver Application Walkthrough
Step-by-step video guide to submitting a penalty waiver request, including required supporting documentation.
Bonded Warehouse Procedures
Entry, storage, and removal procedures for goods stored in licensed bonded warehouses. Includes duty suspension rules.
Regulatory changes happen
at 5am on a Monday.
Tariff amendments, new restriction notices, HS code reclassifications, and policy updates are published without warning. Register to receive a plain-English summary within two hours of any change affecting your commodity category.
Download the Tariff Guide
PDF · 12.4 MB · Updated Feb 2026