To apply for a duty concession on agriculture-related items, applicants must first complete the online application form by providing details such as company name, location, item description, purpose, supplier information, and the country of origin. Supporting documents must also be attached before submitting the application. The duty concession on agriculture-related items helps reduce the cost of importing essential agricultural goods, making them more affordable for businesses and farmers. This concession promotes the growth and development of the agricultural sector by easing the financial burden of acquiring necessary equipment, seeds, fertilizers, and other supplies.
Step 1: Complete the Application [Online]
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To apply for a duty concession, visit the Duty Concession Request Information application and complete the form with details such as company name, location, item description, purpose, supplier, and country of origin. Attach the necessary supporting documents and submit the completed application. |
Step 2: Collect Your Recommendation letter for Duty Concession on Agriculture-related Items
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To apply for a duty concession, visit the Duty Concession Request Information application and complete the form with details such as company name, location, item description, purpose, supplier, and country of origin. Attach the necessary supporting documents and submit the completed application. |
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| 1 | Online process to obtain concession on agriculture-related items | The Ministry of Agriculture through the AgTrade unit coordinates provision of duty exemption support letters for each interested stakeholders. These includes assignment of duty concessions on agricultural materials, equipments for processing, production and packaging (specialized machineries) and agricultural inputs – seeds, feed and meals, vaccines, live animals, plants and part thereof. | General | Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways | The Fijian Government offers a range of customs and taxation incentives to support the agricultural sector. Under customs incentives, companies and individuals engaged in agriculture can import goods with free fiscal duties, free import excise, and 9% VAT, provided they submit a support letter from the Ministry of Agriculture, along with an invoice and bill of lading. These concessions apply to agricultural machinery, livestock and dairy equipment, packaging materials, and items related to floriculture, greenhouse farming, and beekeeping. Some goods, like tractors, ploughs, and milking machines, are eligible for automatic concessions without prior approval | Agricultural Marketing Authority Act No. 2 of 2004 | 0002-12-04 | Good |
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