In order to enter Wallis and Futuna, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Wallis and Futuna government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items are prohibited from entering the Wallis and Futuna, and which items need special documentation before exporting to Wallis and Futuna.
Import regulations
Senders should determine import restrictions from Wallis and Futuna Islands authorities before posting:
- Animals and animal products
- Chemical products
- Counterfeiting apparatus
- Films
- Firearms
- Flowers
- Fruit
- Medicines
- Plants
- Sound recordings.
Wallis and Futuna Islands requires an import certificate for non-dutiable goods and an import licence for dutiable goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has the necessary certificate or licence.
Wallis and Futuna Islands admits items free of all duties and taxes if they are for the personal and family use of the addressee and valued at less than $81.00 AUD per item.
Special documentation requirements
Senders should post Certificates of Origin and all documentation to the addressee separately.
Prohibitions
In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI International Courier Regulations, Wallis and Futuna Islands prohibits:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Marks of origin, false
- Metal counters and similar articles resembling coins
- Sweetening agents
- Weights and measures, non-metric
- Wine made with raisins, figs or dates.