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  1. IMPORT
  2. FIRST TIME TRADER IMPORTS
  3. MOTOR VEHICLES - RIGHT HAND DRIVE
  4. Full procedure for imports of motor vehicles via Avatiu Seaport
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Register a Revenue Management Division (RMD) number  (1) expand_more expand_less
Register as a ASYCUDA user  (2) expand_more expand_less
Register as a motor vehicle dealer  (3) expand_more expand_less
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Obtain customs clearance  (3) expand_more expand_less
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Release cargo - Avatiu harbor  (3) expand_more expand_less

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Obtain permit to land certificate
(last modified: 29/07/2020)

Timeframe ( see details )

Waiting time until next step

0 mn  -  0 mn
0 days  -  0.5day

Contact details

Entity in charge

Ministry of Agriculture

Ara Tapu, Arorangi District Tel: 682 28711
Email: moa.support@cookislands.gov.ck
Website: https://agricul.wpengine.com/
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Biosecurity Cook Islands

Mon: 08:00 - 16:00
Tue: 08:00 - 16:00
Wed: 08:00 - 16:00
Thu: 08:00 - 16:00
Fri: 08:00 - 16:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Piriariki Maao

Senior Biosecurity Officer
Tel: 682 28710
Email: piriariki.maao@cookislands.gov.ck

Expected results

Permit to land - Biosecurity

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Biosecurity passed sticker
Biosecurity passed notice is free from Biosecurity risk organisms, and from organic material and other contaminating substances. Only required for used vehicles

Time frame

Attention at counter: min   5mn - max   10mn
Waiting time until next step: max   0.5day

Legal justification

1. Biosecurity Act
Biosecurity Act
Article 23 Biosecurity entry inspection of incoming articles

Additional information

All vehicles imported into the Cook Islands are considered high risk items and are regularly inspected upon arrival for any Biosecurity risk. This usually take 10-15 mins per vehicle check.

Complaints: Ministry of Agriculture

Entity in charge

Ministry of Agriculture

Ara Tapu, Arorangi District Tel: 682 28711
Email: moa.support@cookislands.gov.ck
Website: https://agricul.wpengine.com/
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Biosecurity Cook Islands

Mon: 08:00 - 16:00
Tue: 08:00 - 16:00
Wed: 08:00 - 16:00
Thu: 08:00 - 16:00
Fri: 08:00 - 16:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Ngatoko Ngatoko

Head of Department
Tel: 682 28711
Email: ngatoko.ngatoko@cookislands.gov.ck