Step 1: Registration of the Product to be Imported
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Before Importation of goods, the Importer shall first ensure that the goods is/has been registered according to the AS/NZS standards 4474.1 and 4474.2. If the goods have been registered according to the standards, the Importer can then proceed with the Importation Process. If not the product need to be registered with Department of Energy before importing |
Step 2: Prepare the Application
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Once the goods are successfully registered, the Importer must submit an application to import for each import/shipment of goods. Complete the application and attach the required documents. |
Step 3: Visit and Submit the Completed Application
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Submit the completed application in person to the Department of Energy. The DOE will review the application, and if any documents are missing, you will be notified to provide the necessary details |
Step 4: Visit and Collect Import Permit for Household Electric Refrigerator and Freezers
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If approved, the importer can collect the import permit for household refrigerators and freezers in person at the Department of Energy or have it emailed to them. If rejected, the applicant will be notified by email with the reasons for rejection. |
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| 1 | Application Form for the Import of Refrigerators/Freezers | The Application Form for the Import of Refrigerators/Freezers is a document required by Fiji's Department of Energy (DOE) for individuals or businesses wishing to import household refrigerators and freezers into the country. The form must be completed and submitted along with necessary documentation, including details about the products, such as brand, model, category, quantity, and country of origin. It also requires information about the importer, purpose of importation, and shipping details. T | Department of Energy |
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| 1 | Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Labelling (MEPSL) for Freezers & Refrigerators in Fiji | Importers must ensure that the goods they wish to import are registered according to the AS/NZS 4474.1 and 4474.2 standards before entering Fiji. If the products are not already registered, the importer must either register them through Australian or New Zealand regulators (for Category A products) or the Fiji Department of Energy (DOE). | Permit Requirement | Department of Energy | For Category A products, registration can be based on the product’s registration in an approved country, with proof of the registration number. Category B products require additional documentation, including confirmation from the manufacturer that the product is identical to a registered model and the relevant registration number. Category C products, which have not been registered in any approved country, must undergo testing in compliance with AS/NZS standards and submit a full test report and an energy rating label. | Act No. 40 of 2020 – Ozone Depleting Substances (Amendment) Act 2020 | 0002-12-04 | Good |
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