section 3
Export Process
for the Key Sectors
This sector includes fresh, frozen and processed plant and animal products.
I. Export Process
An exporter that exports fruits, vegetables, animals and animal products would be required to apply for an export licence.Apart from the export licences, an exporter of agricultural produce should apply for a Biosecurity Approved Premises(BAP). BAF will inspect the premises to ensure that it complies with BAF requirements and recommendation for approval is submitted to the Permanent Secretary for Agriculture. Farms that plant crops for export must first be registered with BAF upon the recommendation by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Upon registration, BAF will conduct monthly audits to ensure that farming practices comply with the BAF requirements.The exporter needs to check for biosecurity requirements of the importing country. BAF only works to meet the importing countries' requirements and thus ensures safe international trade according to WTO SPS agreement. Exporters can also seek advice from BAF on the biosecurity requirements of any foreign markets that they wish to export to.
1
Seek information from BAF
2
Obtain application form online from BAF’s website
3
Complete the application form for an export licence and approved premises
4
Submit completed forms with TIN letter/VAT and Business Registration to BAF office nearest to you
5
BAF local office assesses application & conducts initial inspection of facility.
Please note that a pack house facility within in a dwelling house/ as part of the dwelling house is not encouraged
6
BAF – TFC conducts audit for verification and approves facility
(If required, refer to Department of Environment for EIA.)
Export of water, noni, dairy products and honey requires Ministry of Health certification
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Once approved, BAF provides relevant license
II. Export Licence Form and Biosecurity Approved Premises (BAP)
The application form for an export licence can be obtained from BAF’s website via this link
III. Application Fees
Fees and charges can be obtained via this website link
IV. Contact Details
The following organisations can be contacted with regard to any question on incentives and exporting requirements for agriculture products
Ministry of Agriculture
Robinson Complex
Grantham Road
+679 3384 233 / +679 3383 583
Email
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service
Lot 1 Corner of Queen Elizabeth Drive & Ratu Sukuna Road, Nasese
+679 3243 000
Email
Department of Environment
19 McGregor Rd,
Suva
+679 3311 699
Email
Ministry of Health
Food Safety Unit
Dinem House, 88 Amy Street, Toorak
+679 3306 177
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji
Level 3, Provident Plaza I,
Ellery Street, Suva
+679 3312 512
Email
Nature’s Way Cooperative (Fiji) Ltd.
Nasoso Rd, Nadi
+679 6724 985
Email
This sector includes salt and fresh water species.
I. Export Process
BAF inspects and certifies live fish, crustaceans among other marine products for export.
1
Obtain an application form for an export licence from the Ministry of Fisheries website
2
Seek clarifications on the Application Form from Ministry of Fisheries
3
Complete the Application Form and submit to Ministry of Fisheries
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Ministry of Fisheries to assess application & may request more information
5
Depending on the product, the Ministry of Fisheries may request an assessment from the Department of Environment
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Assessment report provided to the Ministry of Fisheries
7
Projects Committee assesses the application and makes recommendations to PS Fisheries
8
Ministry of Fisheries to assess application & may request more information
II. Forms to Complete
- Schedule 6A - Licence to fish within Fiji fisheries water application
- Schedule 6B - Licence to fish within Fiji’s exclusive economic zone application
- Schedule 6C - Sport or recreational fishing licence
- Schedule 6D - Exploratory fishing or test fishing application
- Schedule 6F - Authorisation to fish beyond Fiji’s fisheries waters – high seas
- Schedule 6G - Export and import application
Click here to access the forms
III. Application Fees
Fees and charges can be obtained via this link
Commercial export licence fees:
- Application - FJD $5.75
- Per Consignment - FJD $11.50
- Monthly Fresh Fish Export - FJD $28.75
IV. Contact Details
Below are the organisations that can be contacted for further information regarding this sector.
Ministry of Fisheries
Takayawa Building
360 Toorak Building
+679 3301 611
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service
Lot 1 Corner of Queen Elizabeth Drive & Ratu Sukuna Road, Nasese
+679 3243 000
Email
Department of Environment
19 McGregor Rd,
Suva
+679 3311 699
Email
Ministry of Health
Food Safety Unit
Dinem House, 88 Amy Street, Toorak
+679 3306 177
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji
Level 3, Provident Plaza I,
Ellery Street, Suva
+679 3312 512
Email
This sector includes all forestry products from sawn timbers, value added products, furniture making and handicrafts.
I. Export Process
BAF provides Phytosanitary certification and fumigation supervision when required for timber export.
1
Overseas buyer issues Purchase Order to Local Company.
2
Application to be filled online through the Ministry of Forestry website
3
An inspection will be conducted by a Forestry Official for the certification of the consignment.
4
After the inspection has ceased and from the output of the inspection, 2 certificates will be generated, Inspection Certificate and Timber Grading Certificate.
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Then to submit the Inspection Certificate to the nearest Biosecurity office. The Timber Grading Certificate is attached with the application for further vetting.
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The Export license is issued when all the requirements are fulfilled. Applicant will be notified of the result.
II. Forms To Complete
- Forest Produce Inspection Certificate for Export
- Timber Grading Report
- Application for Export Licence
- Inspection Certificate for Imported Forest Produce
Click here to access the forms
III. Application Fees
Fees and charges can be obtained via this website link
IV. Contact Details
The following organisations can be contacted with regard to any question on incentives and exporting requirements for agriculture products
Ministry of Forestry
Takayawa Building
360 Toorak Building
+679 3301 611
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service
Lot 1 Corner of Queen Elizabeth Drive & Ratu Sukuna Road, Nasese
+679 3243 000
Email
Department of Environment
19 McGregor Rd,
Suva
+679 3311 699
Email
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji
Level 3, Provident Plaza I,
Ellery Street, Suva
+679 3312 512
Email
This sector includes textiles, garments, footwear, steel, sugar, tobacco, food processing, beverages (including mineral water) and wood-based industries.
I. Export Process
Manufacturing relates to the physical or chemical transformation of materials or components into new products, whether the work is performed by power-driven machines or by hand, whether it is done in a factory, or in the workers’ home, and whether the products are sold at wholesale or retail.
The assembling of component parts of manufactured products is considered manufacturing also. Manufacturers are to be registered with FRCS as an approved manufacturer in order to quality for duty free imports of raw materials. This applies to both local and foreign businesses.
Local Manufacturing Business
1
Seek information from BAF
2
Obtain application form online from BAF’s website
3
Complete the application form for an export licence and approved premises
Note: Depending of your business operations obtain additional Licences and approval.For instance, please contact Food Safety Unit - Ministry of Health.
Foreign Manufacturing Business
1
Register your business with ROC
2
Obtain your business TIN Number from FRCS
3
Obtain relevant letters (Insurance of funds and remittance)from RBF
4
Obtain Business Licence from relevant authorities such as Town Council
Note: Depending of your business operations obtain additional Licences and approval.For instance, for food items manufactured contact Ministry of Health.
Depending on the type of manufactured product, you might need approval from the following Agencies:
- Ministry of Health
- Fiji Revenue & Customs Service
- Ministry of Fisheries
- Ministry of Forestry
- Mineral Resource Department
- Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications
- Biosecurity Authority of Fiji
Some manufactured products require BAF intervention, such as animal feed, flour, rice, ghee, animal products (e.g. sausages, canned meat, ice-cream, butter, milk powder, etc.) for export to Pacific Island Countries and New Zealand.
IV. Contact Details
Ministry of Commerce Trade Tourism and Transport
Level 2 & 3 Civic Tower
Victoria Parade, Suva.
+679 3301 611
Email
Fiji Revenue & Customs Service
Lot 1 Corner of Queen Elizabeth Drive & Ratu Sukuna Road, Nasese
+679 3243 000
Email
Fiji Export Council
32 High Street, Toorak
Suva
+679 3318 032 / +679 3316 344
Email
Ministry of Health
Food Safety Unit
Dinem House, 88 Amy Street, Toorak
+679 3306 177
Biosecurity Authority of Fiji
Level 3, Provident Plaza I,
Ellery Street, Suva
+679 3312 512
Email
This sector includes gold, silver, manganese, copper, zinc, marble/limestone, phosphate, magnetite, hematite, ilmenite, rutile, zircon, topaz and underground water.
I. Export Process
A company can apply for a prospecting licence for any minerals. Once the prospecting process is completed, the company may set up its processing operations for export.
Outlined below is the process of obtaining a prospecting licence from the Department of Mineral Resources
1
Identify area & mineral of interest (via MRD geological maps/reports).
2
Obtain Prospector’s Right from MRD
3
Formally submit area of interest on a topographical map together with financial and technical capabilities report in accordance to the guideline that is issued by the Department.
4
Submit application for Pegging/marking out or apply for a waiver of pegging.
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Notify relevant stakeholders and conduct landowner’s consultations.
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Obtain & complete Form 1 (MRD) with supporting documentation (work program/financial capacity) and submit to MRD.
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MRD assess application
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If Form 1 is in order, the applicant is further processed to check for forestry reserves, water catchment or cultural significant sites.
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Publish notice of application & await 30 days objection period.
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Deal with objection if received and proceed to prepare the recommendation for MLMR’s approval.
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MLMR grants / declines submission.
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Preparation and endorsement of the license documents.
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The applicant advised of the condition of grant, payment of rental fees and deposit(bond).
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Advise Divisional Commissioners & TLTB of license grant.
15
Transfer fees to revenue & registration of license.
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Handover of license to applicant.
II. Forms To Complete
- Petroleum Form (Exploration License) link
- Application for a Prospector's right link
- Report of Operations on Prospecting License link
- Report on Drilling Operations link
- Application for an Exploration Licence link
The application form for an export licence can be obtained from BAF’s website via this link
III. Application Fees
- Filing Fee - FJD $121.13
- Application Fee - FJD $250.00
- Rental Rates - FJD $38.35/ha (1st 200 ha), additional FJD $18.75/ha (for each ha. Above 200ha)
- Bond - Dependent on the scale and scope of the work program
IV. Contact Details
Below are the organisations that can be contacted with regards to any question on exporting minerals or underground water.