| Name | Certificate of Origin: Melanesian Spearhead Group Trade Agreement |
|---|---|
| Description | To qualify for MSGTA preferences, originating goods must fall into one of two categories: 1. Goods must be wholly produced or obtained in the Territory of a Party; or 2. Goods must be sufficiently worked in the Territory of a Party. The MSGTA (Melanesian Spearhead Group Trade Agreement) Rule of Origin (ROO) criterion uses the Change of Tariff Heading (CTH) rule to determine whether a product qualifies for preferential treatment based on the sufficient working or substantial transformation of materials during processing. Specifically, it requires a change in the last two digits of the six-digit HS code from the original raw material to the final product. This measure applies to all products exported from Fiji except Beverages (except HS 2201, 2202, 2209), Tobacco (Chapter 24), Mineral fuels/oils (Chapter 27), and Cane sugar (HS 1701.1100). |
| Comments | Signed by Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Implemented by Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu |
| Validity From | 01-01-1993 |
| Measure Type | General |
| Agency | Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) |
| Legal Document | - Melanesian Spearhead Group Trade Agreement |
Procedures
| # | Procedure Name | Description | Category | View Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Certificate of Origin: PICTA, SPARTECA, EU, MSGTA | Depending on the destination market and trade agreement, exporters must complete specific forms—such as the FIC1, MSG Form A, EUR.1 —and submit them along with supporting documentation to the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS). | Export |
Forms
| # | Title | Description | Issued By | File |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement Certificate of Origin Form – FIC1 | The Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA) Certificate of Origin Form – FIC1 is an official document used by exporters in Fiji to certify that their goods meet the PICTA Rules of Origin. This form is required to claim preferential duty-free access when trading with other PICTA member countries and must be completed by the exporter and authorised by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS). | Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications | |
| 2 | SPARTECA- Declaration Required by Forum Island Country Exporters to Australia | Under the SPARTECA agreement, exporters from Fiji must include a self-declaration on the commercial invoice when exporting goods to Australia. This declaration confirms that the goods meet the required Rules of Origin, enabling them to qualify for duty-free access under the agreement. | Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications | |
| 3 | SPARTECA- Declaration Required by Forum Island Country Exporters to New Zealand | Under the South Pacific Regional Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement (SPARTECA), Forum Island Country (FIC) exporters, including those from Fiji, are required to provide a self-declaration on the commercial invoice when exporting goods to New Zealand. This declaration confirms that the goods meet the Rules of Origin criteria specified in the agreement, enabling them to qualify for preferential tariff treatment. A sample of this declaration form can be found in Appendix 2 of the SPARTECA agreement. | Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications | |
| 4 | EUR.1 Form | The EUR.1 form is a movement certificate used to certify that goods exported from Fiji meet the Rules of Origin under the EU-Pacific or UK-Pacific Interim Economic Partnership Agreements (IEPA). When validated by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS), it allows eligible goods to enter the EU or UK markets duty-free. | Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications | |
| 5 | MSGTA-MSG Form A | The MSG Form A is a Certificate of Origin used under the Melanesian Spearhead Group Trade Agreement (MSGTA) to certify that goods exported from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, or Vanuatu meet the agreement's Rules of Origin. This form is essential for exporters seeking preferential duty rates within MSGTA member countries. | Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications |
Commodity/s
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Step-by-Step Guide
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