1. IMPORT
  2. FIRST TIME TRADER IMPORTS
  3. LIQUOR
  4. Full procedure for importing liquor via Rarotonga International Airport
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Steps (24) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Incorporate a new company  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain licence to sell  (7) expand_more expand_less
Register a Revenue Management Division (RMD) number  (1) expand_more expand_less
Register as a CUSPCK user  (2) expand_more expand_less
Register as an importer  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain import liquor licence  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain customs clearence  (4) expand_more expand_less
Release cargo at Rarotonga International Airport  (2) expand_more expand_less

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Submit declarant code application
(last modified: 11/08/2020)

Timeframe ( see details )

Waiting time until next step

0 mn  -  0 mn
5 days  -  10 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Cook Islands Customs Service

Takuvaine , Avarua, Rarotonga 0000
Tel: 682 29510 / 682 55368
Email: customs.info@cookislands.gov.ck
Website: https://www.mfem.gov.ck/customs
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Trade and Revenue Assurance

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

Customs Officers

Tel: 682 29510
Email: customs.payments@cookislands.gov.ck

Requirements

1. Application for registration as a user of Customs computerised entry processing system - Form008
Application for registration as a user of Customs computerised entry processing system - Form008
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Valid Identification
Two types of identification required
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Revenue Managment Number confirmation letter

Time frame

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

Legal justification

1. Customs Revenue and Border Protection Act
Customs Revenue and Border Protection Act
Article 13 Customs computerised entry processing system

Additional information

Once completed, you are required to deliver application in person or email to "customs.applications@cookislands.gov.ck". IMPORTANT POINTS; 1.A Customs officer is required to assess your competence. 2.The Comptroller may require an application to provide of any criminal history and consent to conduct Police checks. 3.Successful applicants will require to complete a training provided by the Agency. Customs may approve your application and impose any conditions, or refuse it.

Complaints: Revenue Management Division

Entity in charge

Revenue Management Division

Avarua , Rarotonga
Tel: 682 29365
Email: tax.info@cookislands.gov.ck, customs.info@cookislands.gov.ck
Website: https://tax.cookislands.gov.ck/, http://www.mfem.gov.ck/customs

Unit in charge

Cook Islands Customs Service

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

Maria Matua Ioane

Chief of Customs - Acting
Tel: 682 29510 ext 7010
Email: maria.matua@cookislands.gov.ck, customs.info@cookislands.gov.ck
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