Palau
Palau Customs Contacts
Website: http://palaugov.org/executive-branch/ministries/finance/bureau-of-revenue-customs-taxation/
E-mail: info@palaugov.org
Address: PO Box 6011, Koror, Palau 96940
Telephone: +6804881985/ +6804884505
Palau is an island country located in the western Pacific Ocean. It is geographically part of the larger island group of Micronesia. The country's population of around 21,000 is spread across 250 islands forming the western chain of the Caroline Islands. The most populous island is Koror. The capital Ngerulmud is located in Melekeok State on the nearby island of Babeldaob. The islands share maritime boundaries with Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
Every person who imports into Palau any of the enumerated products in the “General Information on Tax Laws and Business Licenses” shall pay import tax regardless of purposes. The amount to be charged varies depending on the type of item being imported. Things needed through the Airport: airway bill, invoice, packing lists, bill of sale. Things needed through Port: Bill of landing, invoice, packing lists, bill of sale. All things must bear a value.
Import documents:
- Bill of lading
- Commercial invoice
- Customs import declaration
- Inspection report
- Preferential certificate
- Pre-shipment inspection (Clean report of findings)
- Tax certificate
- Technical standard/health certificate
- Terminal handling receipts
Export documents:
- Bill of lading
- Customs export declaration
- Packing List
- Preferential certificate
- Technical standard/health certificate
Source:
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/palau?topic=trading-across-borders
