Only 16 tabua per month allowed to be taken out of Fiji – ban on tabua export to USA
Only sixteen pieces of tabua will be allowed to be taken out of the country per month, beginning January 2025.
The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs states it will work with Ministry of Environment to strengthen enforcement of Fiji’s regulatory framework concerning the export and import of tabua.
“To take a tabua overseas or bring one into Fiji, individuals must obtain an approval letter from the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts,” states the Ministry.
“The next step is to obtain an export/import permit from the Ministry of Environment. Without this permit, you will not be allowed to take a tabua overseas or bring it into Fiji.”
“The Ministry will strictly enforce the monthly quota (16 per month) for the export of tabua.”
“There is no quota for the import of tabua, but individuals must meet all regulatory requirements, including securing the necessary permits from the country of origin and an import permit from Fiji’s Ministry of Environment.”
The Ministry adds approval letters and permits are issued on a first come, first served basis as last-minute requests often coincide with the quota already being fully utilised.
The public is reminded tabua export and import is prohibited in the United States, and as such, the Ministry will not issue any approval letters for such cases.
Source: The Fiji Times
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