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Customs Tariff (Budget Amendment) Decree 2012

GOVERNMENT OF FIJI
__________________


CUSTOMS TARIFF (BUDGET AMENDMENT) DECREE 2012
(DECREE NO. 3 OF 2012)


IN exercise of the powers vested in me as the President of the Republic of Fiji and the Commander in Chief of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces by virtue of the Executive Authority of Fiji Decree 2009, I hereby make the following Decree –


A DECREE TO AMEND THE CUSTOMS TARIFF ACT 1986


Short title and commencement

1. - (1) This Decree may be cited as the Customs Tariff (Budget Amendment) Decree 2012.


(2) This Decree is deemed to have come into force on 25th November, 2011.

(3) The Customs Tariff Act 1986 is referred to as the 'Principal Act'.

Part I of Schedule 2 amended

2. - (1) Part I of Schedule 2 of the Principal Act is amended by deleting the duty rates appearing in column 3 and substituting the new duty rates in column 4, for the tariff items specified below –


Tariff Item
Column
Delete
Substitute
0101.10.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
0102.10.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
0103.10.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
0104.10.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
0104.20.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
0703.90.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0704.10.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0704.20.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0704.90.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0705.21.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0705.29.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0706.10.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0706.90.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0708.10.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0708.20.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0708.90.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0709.20.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0709.40.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0709.51.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0709.59.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0709.60.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0709.70.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
0709.90.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
1209.10.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
1209.21.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
1209.22.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
1209.23.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
1209.24.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
1209.25.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
1209.29.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
1209.30.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
1209.91.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
1209.99.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
1511.90.00
3
"15%"
"32%"
1604.11.00
3
"15%"
"32%"
1604.12.00
3
"15%"
"32%"
1604.13.00
3
"15%"
"32%"
1604.14.00
3
"15%"
"32%"
1604.15.00
3
"15%"
"32%"
1604.16.00
3
"15%"
"32%"
1604.19.00
3
"15%"
"32%"
1604.20.00
3
"15%"
"32%"
2106.90.32
3
"$45.90 per litre"
"$47.28 per litre"
2106.90.39
3
"$80.37 per litre of alcohol"
"$82.78 per litre of alcohol"
2203.00.10
3
"$2.16 per litre"
"$2.22 per litre"
2203.00.90
3
"$2.93 per litre"
"$3.02 per litre"
2204.10.90
3
"$4.57 per litre"
"$4.71 per litre"
2204.21.90
3
"$4.05 per litre"
"$4.17 per litre"
2204.29.90
3
"$4.05 per litre"
"$4.17 per litre"
2205.10.90
3
"$4.05 per litre"
"$4.17 per litre"
2205.90.90
3
"$4.05 per litre"
"$4.17 per litre"
2206.00.19
3
"$2.80 per litre"
"$2.88 per litre"
2206.00.22
3
"$2.80 per litre"
"$2.88 per litre"
2206.00.29
3
"$4.47 per litre"
"$4.60 per litre"
2206.00.92
3
"$2.80 per litre"
"$2.88 per litre"
2206.00.99
3
"$4.05 per litre"
"$4.17 per litre"
2207.10.00
3
"$80.37 per litre of alcohol"
"$82.78 per litre of alcohol"
2207.20.10
3
"$45.90 per litre"
"$47.28 per litre"
2207.20.90
3
"$80.37 per litre of alcohol"
"$82.78 per litre of alcohol"
2208.20.10
3
"$1.81 per litre"
"$1.86 per litre"
2208.20.20
3
"$45.90 per litre"
"$47.28 per litre"
2208.20.90
3
"$80.37 per litre of alcohol"
"$82.78 per litre of alcohol"
2208.30.10
3
"$1.81 per litre"
"$1.86 per litre"
2208.30.20
3
"$45.90 per litre"
"$47.28 per litre"
2208.30.90
3
"$80.37 per litre of alcohol"
"$82.78 per litre of alcohol"
2208.40.10
3
"$1.81 per litre"
"$1.86 per litre"
2208.40.20
3
"$45.90 per litre"
"$47.28 per litre"
2208.40.90
3
"$80.37 per litre of alcohol"
"$82.78 per litre of alcohol"
2208.50.10
3
"$1.81 per litre"
"$1.86 per litre"
2208.50.20
3
"45.90 per litre"
"$47.28 per litre"
2208.50.90
3
"$80.37 per litre of alcohol"
"$82.78 per litre of alcohol"
2208.60.10
3
"$1.81 per litre"
"$1.86 per litre"
2208.60.20
3
"$45.90 per litre"
"$47.28 per litre"
2208.60.90
3
"$80.37 per litre of alcohol"
"$82.78 per litre of alcohol"
2208.70.11
3
"$1.81 per litre"
"$1.86 per litre"
2208.70.12
3
"$45.90 per litre"
"$47.28 per litre"
2208.70.19
3
"$80.37 per litre of alcohol"
"$82.78 per litre of alcohol"
2208.70.21
3
"$1.81 per litre"
"$1.86 per litre"
2208.70.22
3
"$45.90 per litre"
"$47.28 per litre"
2208.70.29
3
"$80.37 per litre of alcohol"
"$82.78 per litre of alcohol"
2208.90.11
3
"$1.81 per litre"
"$1.86 per litre"
2208.90.19
3
"$1.81 per litre"
"$1.86 per litre"
2208.90.21
3
"$45.90 per litre"
"$47.28 per litre"
2208.90.29
3
"$45.90 per litre"
"$47.28 per litre"
2208.90.91
3
"$80.37 per litre of alcohol"
"$82.78 per litre of alcohol"
2208.90.99
3
"$80.37 per litre of alcohol"
"$82.78 per litre of alcohol"
2401.10.00
3
"$140.81 per kg"
"$145.03 per kg"
2401.20.00
3
"$140.81 per kg"
"$145.03 per kg"
2401.30.00
3
"$140.81 per kg"
"$145.03 per kg"
2402.10.00
3
"$90.65 per kg"
"$93.37 per kg"
2402.20.00
3
"$149.28 per kg or 1000 cigarettes, whichever is the greater"
"$153.76 per kg or 1000 cigarettes, whichever is the greater"
2402.90.10
3
"$90.65 per kg"
"$93.37 per kg"
2402.90.90
3
"$149.28 per kg or 1000 cigarettes, whichever is the greater"
"$153.76 per kg or 1000 cigarettes, whichever is the greater"
2403.10.00
3
"$90.65 per kg"
"$93.37 per kg"
2403.91.00
3
"$90.65 per kg"
"$93.37 per kg"
2403.99.90
3
"$90.65 per kg"
"$93.37 per kg"
2922.42.00
3
"5%"
"32%"
3808.50.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
3808.91.90
3
"5%"
"Free"
3808.92.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
3808.93.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
3926.90.20
3
"5%"
"15%"
4820.20.00
3
"15%"
"32%"
6002.40.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6002.90.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6003.10.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6003.20.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6003.30.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6003.40.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6003.90.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6004.10.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6004.90.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6005.21.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6005.22.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6005.23.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6005.24.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6005.31.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6005.32.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6005.33.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6005.34.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6005.41.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6005.42.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6005.43.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6005.44.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6005.90.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.10.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.21.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.22.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.23.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.24.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.31.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.32.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.33.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.34.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.41.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.42.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.43.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.44.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
6006.90.00
3
"32%"
"5%"
8701.20.10
3
"32%"
"5%"
8701.30.10
3
"32%"
"5%"
8701.90.20
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.10.10
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.21.51
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.21.53
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.21.55
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.21.57
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.21.59
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.21.62
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.21.64
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.21.66
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.21.91
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.22.20
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.22.91
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.23.30
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.23.91
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.31.20
3
"15%"
"5%"
8704.31.51
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.31.53
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.31.55
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.31.57
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.31.59
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.31.62
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.31.64
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.31.66
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.31.91
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.32.20
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.32.40
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.32.60
3
"32%"
"5%"
8704.90.10
3
"32%"
"5%"
8705.10.10
3
"32%"
"5%"
8705.20.10
3
"32%"
"5%"
8705.30.10
3
"32%"
"5%"
8705.40.10
3
"32%"
"5%"
8705.90.10
3
"32%"
"5%"
8705.90.91
3
"32%"
"5%"
8716.20.10
3
"32%"
"5%"
8716.31.10
3
"32%"
"5%"
8716.39.10
3
"32%"
"5%"
8716.40.10
3
"32%"
"5%"
9201.10.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9201.20.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9201.90.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9202.10.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9202.90.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9205.10.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9205.90.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9206.00.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9207.10.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9207.90.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9208.10.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9208.90.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.11.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.12.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.19.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.21.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.29.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.31.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.32.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.39.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.40.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.51.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.59.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.61.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.62.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.69.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.70.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.91.00
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.99.10
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.99.30
3
"5%"
"Free"
9506.99.90
3
"5%"
"Free"
5607.41.00
4
"Free"
"15%"
5607.49.00
4
"Free"
"15%"
5607.50.00
4
"Free"
"15%"
5607.90.90
4
"Free"
"15%"
7317.00.00
4
"Free"
"10%"
8704.10.10
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.21.51
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.21.53
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.21.55
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.21.57
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.21.59
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.21.62
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.21.64
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.21.66
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.21.91
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.22.20
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.22.91
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.23.30
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.23.91
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.31.20
4
"Free"
"5%"
8704.31.51
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.31.53
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.31.55
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.31.57
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.31.59
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.31.62
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.31.64
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.31.66
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.31.91
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.32.20
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.32.40
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.32.60
4
"15%"
"5%"
8704.90.10
4
"15%"
"5%"
9201.10.00
4
"10%"
"Free"
9201.20.00
4
"10%"
"Free"
9201.90.00
4
"10%"
"Free"
9202.10.00
4
"10%"
"Free"
9202.90.00
4
"10%"
"Free"
9205.10.00
4
"10%"
"Free"
9205.90.00
4
"10%"
"Free"
9206.00.00
4
"10%"
"Free"
9207.10.00
4
"10%"
"Free"
9207.90.00
4
"10%"
"Free"
9908.00.10
2
"$45.90 per litre"
"$47.28 per litre"
0805.10.00
3
"15%"
"5%"
0805.20.00
3
"15%"
"5%"

(2) Part I of Schedule 2 of the Principal Act is amended by deleting tariff item 7314.41.00 and substituting –


Item No.
Description
Fiscal
Import Excise
Import Vat
Export Duty
Statistical Code
Unit
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
"7314.41
--Plated or coated with zinc






7314.41.10
---Chicken mesh hexagonal wire netting
5%
10%
15%
Free
693.532
kg
7314.41.90
---Other
32%
10%
15%
Free
693.538
kg"

(3) Part I of Schedule 2 of the Principal Act is amended by deleting tariff item 8523.40.00 and substituting -


Item No.
Description
Fiscal
Import Excise
Import Vat
Export Duty
Statistical Code
Unit
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
"8523.40
- Optical media






8523.40.10
---Unrecorded
$1.00 per disc
10%
15%
Free
898.417
u
8523.90
---Other
5%
10%
15%
Free
898.419
u"

Part II of Schedule 2 amended

3. Part II of Schedule 2 of the Principal Act is amended by deleting, item "(ii)" in column 2 of concession code 117.


Part III of Schedule 2 amended

4. - (1) Part III of Schedule 2 of the Principal Act is amended by inserting, in concession code 236, the following new item after item no.(ii)-


Goods
Fiscal
Excise
Vat
Conditions
Certificate to be signed by
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)

"(iii) Machinery used in the manufacture of goods

Free

Free

15%

That the machinery is to be used by the manufacturer in the manufacture of approved goods

The person approved by the Comptroller"







(2) Part III of Schedule 2 of the Principal Act is amended by adding, the following new concession code numbers 241-274, after concession code 240 –


Code
No.
Persons of Bodies
Goods Eligible for duty Conc.

Duty Rates

Conditions

Certificate To Be Signed By

Fiscal
Excise
Vat


(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

"241
Bus operators excluding
mini bus operators
(i) New chassis fitted with engine
for body building
purposes and new
bus engines for
replacement of
old buses
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the goods are not for sale The person approved by the and are to be used exclusively for Comptroller purposes for which the concession is granted

(b) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is

The person approved by the Comptroller


(ii) Identifiable fixtures & components
5%
Free
15%




(iii) Ticketing machines and ticketing machine parts

Free
Free
15%


242
Companies involved in or with Logging Industry
New cab & chassis
5%
Free
15%
(a) That the vehicle to be purchased as cab & chassis and converted into logging truck to the satisfaction of the Comptroller.

The person approved by the Comptroller






(b) That inspection of the vehicle to be carried out by Customs to confirm the conversion that the vehicle or the truck cannot be used for any other purpose other than logging







(c) That the goods are not for sale and are to be used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted

(d) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act


243
Companies and individuals involved in or with sugar cane industry
New cab & Chassis
5%
Free
15%
(a) That the vehicle to be purchased as cab & chassis and converted into cane truck to the satisfaction of the Comptroller

The person approved by the Comptroller






(b) That inspection of the vehicle to be carried out by Customs to confirm the conversion that the vehicle or the truck is suitable for transporting cane







(c) That the goods are not for sale and are to be used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted









(d) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act


244
Companies or entities granted under Short Life Investment Scheme
Capital equipment, plant and machinery
(does not include
kitchenware, raw
materials, furniture
and furnishing)

Free
Free
15%
(a) That a provisional approval for under SLIP is required from the Ministry of Finance
The person approved by the Comptroller






(b) That the goods are not for sale and are used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted







(c) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act


245
Companies or entities involved in Inter- Island Shipping
(i) Gas-oil(diesel) having sulphur content not exceeding 500ppm (HS 2710.11.31)
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the goods are directly used in vessels approved for Inter- Island Shipping

The person
approved by
the
Comptroller


(ii) Residual fuel oil (HS2710.11.39)
Free
Free 1
15%
(b) That the goods are not for sale and are used exclusively for purposes
for which the concession is granted




(iii) Mooring ropes between 56mm to 76mm in diameter
5%
Free
15%
(c) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than for which the concession is granted to be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act


246
Companies of entities involved in Fishing Industry
(i) Gas-oil(diesel) having sulphur content not exceeding 500ppm (HS 2710.11.31)

2 cents per litre
Free
15%
(a) That the goods are directly used for prawn farming
The person approved by the Comptroller.






(b) That the goods are not for sale and are used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted




(ii) Specialised fishing gear & equipment

Free
Free
15%




(iii) Specialised fishing vessel
Free
Free
15%
(c) That the disposal or used of goods for purposes other than that for which concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act.


247
Companies or entities involved in Prawn Industry
(i) Prawn Larvae
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the goods are directly used for prawn farming industry

The person approved by the Comptroller.


(ii) Prawn Feed
Free
Free
15%
(b) That the goods are not for sale




(iii) Lime
Free
Free
15%





(iv) Formalin

Free

Free

15%

(c) That the disposal o use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act.


248
Companies or entities involved in Pearl Farming
(i) Rope specifically DAN lines – (6mm, 10mm,12mm, 16mm and 24 mm)

3%
Free
15%
(a) The goods are directly used for peal farming industry
The person approved by the Comptroller


(ii) Floats – 300mm
3%
Free
15%
(b) That the goods are not for sale and are used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted




(iii) Mono Filament – 100mm
3%
Free
15%
(c) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act.




(iv)Spat collector lines

3%
Free
15%




(v) Protective plastic mesh

3%
Free
15%




(vi) Panel and pocket nets

3%
Free
15%




(vii)Scientific equipment –

  • Bag filter vessel and bag filters
  • UV sterilizer
  • Chemicals
(for hatchery)


3%

Free

15%


249
Approved operators engaged in 100% export
(i) Sharks fin
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the goods covered under concession are to be exported

The person approved by the Comptroller


(ii) Live fish
Free
Free
15%





(iii) Live corals
Free
Free
15%
(b) That the goods are not or sale and are used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted




(iv) Food supplement

(v) Fish sauce & fish
Free

Free
Free

Free
15%

15%
(c) That the disposal or used of goods for purposed other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act.


250
An approved body or organisation
National team uniform (jerseys, shorts and socks)
Free
Free
15%
(a) That consent and purchase order from parent body such as FRU, FFA etc is required

The person approved by the Comptroller.






(b) That the goods are for the players representing the national team








(c) That the goods are not for sale and are used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted.








(d) That the disposal or used of goods for purposed other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act.


251
An Approved body or organisation
Club and school team uniform (jerseys, shorts and socks)
Free
Free
15%
(a) That confirmation from the District Association that the club is affiliated with association








(b) That the goods are directly used for club and school team uniform

The person approved by the Comptroller






(c) That the goods are not for sale and are used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted








(d) That the disposal or used of goods for purposed other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act

252
Companies or entities involved in new Mining Industry
(i) Machineries and specialised equipment (except hand tools of a kind for general –purpose use)

Free
Free
15%
(a) That the goods are solely to be used in mining work
The person approved by the Comptroller


(ii) Motor vehicles and mobile equipment (except parts & accessories) falling under tariff items -
8429.11.10;8429.19.10;
8429.20.10;8429.30.10;
8429.40.10;8429.51.10;
8429.59.10;8430.10,10;
8430.39.10;8430.41.10;
8430.49.10;8430.50.10;
8430.61.10;8430.69.10;
8704.10.10;8705.10.10
8705.20.10;8705.90.10;
8716.39.10;7816.40.10;
8704.23.30

Free
Free
15%
(b) That the goods are not for sale and are to be used exclusively for purposes which the concession is granted

(c) That the disposal or used of goods for purposed other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act

253
Companies or entities involved in Ship or Boat Building Industry
(i) Identifiable fixtures, fittings and components
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the goods are solely to be used in ship or boat building industry

The approved person by
the Comptroller


(ii) Approved raw materials
Free
Free
15%
(b) That the goods are to be used exclusively for which the concession is granted








(c) That the disposal or used of goods for purposed other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act


254
Companies or entities involved in Coachwork Building
(i) New chassis fitted with engine for body building purposes.
Free
Free
15%
(a) That are goods are solely to be used in coachwork building.

The approved person by the Comptroller


(ii) Identifiable fixtures and components
5%
Free
15%
(b) That the goods are not for sale and are to be used exclusively for the purposes for which the concession is granted








(c) That the disposal or used of goods for purposed other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act


255
Entities involved in Floriculture
(i) Seedling trays, oasis for flower arrangements and sarlon cloths
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the goods are solely to be used in floriculture








(b) That the goods are not for sale and are to be used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted








(c) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act


256
Companies, entities and educational institutions
(i) Educational materials and stationery as follows-
-manila folders
-arch lever files
-ring binders
-plastic files
5%
Free
15%
(a) That the concessionary rate has granted which is to be reflected on the price of the goods when sold

The person approved by the Comptroller.






(b) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act




(ii) Ball pen
Free
Free
15%



257
Companies or entities involved in Hydroponic Green House Farming
Greenhouse accessories for installation of hydroponic equipment sun shade
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the goods are solely to be used in hydroponic greenhouse farming

The person approved by the Comptroller.






(b) That the goods are not for sale and are to be used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted








(c) That the disposal or used of goods for purposed other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act


258
Individuals and organisation
Trophies, medals, ribbons and similar items imported without commercial advertisement of any kind and not for sale
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the goods have been won or awarded as prizes

(b) That the goods are not for sale and are to be used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted

The person approved by the Comptroller






(c) That the disposal or used of goods for purposed other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the conditions laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act


259
Individuals, companies or entities
Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) &
solar vehicles
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the concession to be claimed at the time of importation or purchased
ex-bonded warehouse

The person approved by the Comptroller






(b) That the goods are solely used for Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) & solar vehicles


260
Approved companies engaged in repacking of powered milk
Full cream powdered milk in bulk
7.5%
Free
Free
(a) That the goods are solely to be used repacking of powdered milk

The person approved by the Comptroller






(b) That the concessionary rate has been granted which is to be reflected on the price of the goods when sold







(c) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act


261
Approved companies involved in ICT/BOP operation
Computer,
computer parts
& accessories,
specialised
plant,
equipment & fittings,
and specialised
furniture
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the goods are solely to be used in ICT/BOP business operation

(b) That the goods are not for sale and are to be used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted

The person approved by the Comptroller






(c) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act

262
Approved companies initial involved in the production establishment of the factory of Bio-Diesel and Ethanol

(i) Machinery for initial establishment of the factory
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the goods are solely to be used in the production of bio-diesel and ethanol
The person approved by the Comptroller


(ii) Chemical required for the bio-fuel production
Free
Free
15%
(b) That the goods are not for sale and are to be used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted








(c) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Ac


263
Companies or entities involved in importation of Renewable
Energy Goods
The following Renewable
Energy goods –

(i) Energy efficient lamps with ratings less than 25
watts (excludes 25 watts)


Free

Free

15%
(a) That the concessionary rate has been granted which is to be reflected on the price of the goods when sold
The person approved by the Comptroller


(ii) Fluorescent tubes and bulbs less than 25 watts the Customs Tariff Act (excludes 25 watts) excluding bulbs and tubes used for motor vehicles, torches or flash lights, lanterns
Free
Free
15%
(b) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Ac


264
Companies or entities in importation of Renewable Energy Goods
The following Renewable Energy goods –

(i) Wind-
-wind resource monitoring
equipment
-wind turbines and related
accessories


Free


Free


15%

(a) That the concessionary rate has been granted which is to be reflected on the price of the goods when sold

(b) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Ac

The person approved by the Comptroller


(ii) Hydo –
- hydro-resource monitoring equipment
-hydro turbines and
-alternators and related accessories


Free

Free

15%




(iii) Solar –
-solar resource monitoring
-solar panels
-batteries for power supply
or electrification purposes
-solar lights
-solar prepayment meters
and other related
accessories
-solar hot water heater and
related equipment
-solar water pumps and
related accessories

Free
Free
15%




(iv) Geothermal-
-drilling equipment and other
related equipment relating to
the harnessing of electricity
from geothermal sources
Free
Free
15%




(v) Biomass -
-steam cogeneration plants
(Gasfiers) and related technology
Accessories for power
or electricity generation
Free
Free
15%


265
Companies or entities
Water storage tanks of a kind not manufactured locally
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the concessionary rate has been granted which is to be reflected on the price of the goods when sold

The person approved by the Comptroller






(b) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act


266
Companies or entities
involved in
the
importation
of rice
(i) Rice in the husk
(paddy or rough)
Free
Free
Free
(a) That the concessionary rate has been granted which is to be reflected on the price of the goods when sold

The person approved by the Comptroller


(ii) Husked (brown) rice

Free
Free
Free
(b) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other



(iii) Semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed
Free
Free
Free
than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act




(iv) Broken rice
Free
Free
Free


267
Companies or entities in the importation of potable and refined cooking oil
(i) Soya bean oil
and involved in
the its fractions
(refined)
importation of
potable
(HS Code
1507.90.00)
Free
Free
Free
(a) That the concessionary rate has been granted which is to be reflected on the price of the goods when sold




(ii) Ground nut oil and its fractions (refined)
(HS Code 1508.90.00)
Free
Free
Free

(b) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act




(iii) Olive oil and its fractions (refined)
(HS Code 1509.90.00)
Free
Free
Free




(iv) Other oils and their fractions obtained solely
from olives, including blends of these oils or
their fractions (refined)
(HS Code 1510.00.90)

Free
Free
Free





(v) Sunflower-seed or safflower oil and their
fractions (refined)
(HS Code 1512.90.00)

Free

Free

Free




(vi) Cotton seed oil and
its fractions (refined)
(HS Code 1512.29.00)

Free

Free

Free




(vii) Coconut (copra),
palm, kernel or babassu
oil and their fractions
(refined)-

-Coconut (copra) and its fractions
(HS Code 1513.19.00)
-Palm kernel or babassu oil
(HS Code 1513.29.00)


Free

Free

Free

Free

Free

Free




(viii) Rape, colza or mustard oil and fractions (refined)
- Rape or colza oil and its fractions (refined)-
(HS Code 1514.19.00)
-Mustard oil HS Code 1514.99.00)


Free

Free

Free

Free

Free

Free




(ix) Other fixed vegetable
fats and oils (including
jojoba oil) and their
fractions (refined)-
(HS Code 1515.19.00)
(HS Code 1515.29.00)
-Maize (corn) and its
fractions
(HS Code 1515.30.00)
-Sesame oil and its
fractions
(HS Code 1515.50.90)

-Other
(HS Code 1515.90.90)


Free
Free
Free

Free

Free

Free
Free
Free

Free

Free

Free
Free
Free

Free

Free


268
Companies or entities involved in Beekeeping Industry
Beekeeping Industry-

- (i) Bee-keeping machines


Free

Free

15%
(a) That the goods are solely to be used in the beekeeping Industry
The person approved by the Comptroller


(ii) Bee suits
Free
Free
15%
(b) That the goods are not for sale and are to be used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted



(iii) Hot water baths for
re-melting honey combs
including those with pressing
screws
Free
Free
15%
(c) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act




(iv) Bee hives
Free
Free
15%




(v) Centrifugal honey extractors

Free
Free
15%




(vi) Bee wax
Free
Free
15%




(vii) Bees smoker

Free
Free
15%




(viii) Hive tool

Free
Free
15%




(ix) Uncapping knife-
standard electrical
capping scratches
Free
Free
15%





(x) Bee brush

Free

Free

15%




(xi) Queen bee grafting kits
Free
Free
15%




(xii) Queen cell cups

Free
Free
15%




(xiii) Honey gates & plastic
leather hand gloves
Free
Free
15%




(xiv) Honey refracto -meter
Free
Free
15%




(xv) Frame wires

Free
Free
15%




(xvi) Sticky boards

Free
Free
15%




(xvii) Queen excluders

Free
Free
15%




(xviii) Bees escape boards
Free
Free
15%




(xix) Bee full depth frames

Free
Free
15%


269
Companies and entities involved in Pea Processing Industry
Shell peas
(Dump peas)
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the
goods are
solely to be
used in pea
processing
industry

(b) That the
goods are not
for sale and are
to be used
exclusively for
purposes for
which
the concession is granted

(c) That the
disposal or use
of goods for
purposes other
than that for
which the
concession is
granted be
subject to the
condition laid
down in
Section 17 of

The person to be approved by the Comptroller
270
Approved companies
Jet Skis
5%
Free
15%
(a) That the concessionary rate has granted which is to be reflected on prices of the goods when sold

(b) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act

The person to be approved by the Comptroller
271
Companies or entities
Plastic Crates-Free Crates imported for use in farms for transporting fruits and vegetables from farms to warehouse/ factory
Free
Free
15%
(a) That a letter from Department of the Agriculture will be required stating that the crates will be used by the farmers

(b) That the goods are not for sale and are to be used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted

(c) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act

The person to be approved by the Comptroller
272
Companies, entities, organisations or individuals
Smart Phones
(high end
mobile phones)
- Phones that
have email
capability, have
inbuilt features
that is found on
a personal
digital assistant
or a computer,
Personal Digital
Assessment
(PDA) calendar
and internet
browser, etc
e.g. Blackberry,
iPhone. Not
applicable to
phones which
have a WAP
(Wireless
Application
Protocol)
Browser.
5%
Free
15%
(a) That the concessionary rate has been granted which is to be reflected of the price of the goods when sold

(b) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act

The person to be approved by the Comptroller
273
Companies or entities
Desalination and Sewerage Treatment Plant and Machinery
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the goods solely used in desalination and sewage treatment

(b) That the goods are not used for sale and are to be used exclusively for purposes for which the concession is granted.

(c) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act

The person to be approved by the Comptroller
274
Approved manufacturers
Located outside Viti Levu
All raw materials used in the manufacture of the goods
Free
Free
15%
(a) That the materials are to be used by the manufacturer in the manufacture of the approved goods

(b) That the raw materials are not for sale

(c) That the disposal or use of goods for purposes other than that for which the concession is granted be subject to the condition laid down in Section 17 of the Customs Tariff Act

The person to be approved by the Comptroller

GIVEN under my hand this 6th day of January 2012.


EPELI NAILATIKAU
President of the Republic of Fiji

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