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 application form
(last modified: 11/08/2020)

Timeframe ( see details )

Waiting time until next step

10 mn  -  20 mn
15 days  -  30 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

Maria Matua Ioane

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

Requirements

1. Application for a Licence to Import Intoxicating Liquor into the Cook Islands (completed)
Application for a Licence to Import Intoxicating Liquor into the Cook Islands (completed) (original + 2 simple copies)
2. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Range of liquor
3. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Countries from which it is desired to import
4. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Details of suppliers
5. Evidence from supplier
Evidence from supplier

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: min   5mn - max  10mn
Attention at counter: min   5mn - max   10mn
Waiting time until next step: min   15 days - max   30 days

Legal justification

1. Cook Islands Amendment Act 1995/1996
Cook Islands Amendment Act 1995/1996
Section 7(1-3) Licence to import intoxicating liquor
2. Cook Islands Amendment Act 1995/1996
Cook Islands Amendment Act 1995/1996
Article Firstschedule Application for a licence to import

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

Ngapoko Ngatamaine

Chief of Customs
Tel: 682 29365
Email: ngapoko.ngatamaine@cookislands.gov.ck
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