Shipping from China to Nausori
China โ Nausori ยท via NAN air / Suva sea ยท clearance by Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
Nausori is eastern town adjoining Suva, and it is served through NAN air / Suva sea. That combination is what actually sets your delivery date on this lane โ the inland leg is same-day, so the clearance date is effectively the delivery date.
Clearance itself is handled by Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, and typical dwell at the gateway runs 3โ8 days.
Routing and transit on this lane
Fiji is the hub of the South Pacific and the transshipment point for cargo continuing to Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu and Kiribati. Direct Asian calls exist but most volume routes via Singapore, Auckland or Brisbane. Biosecurity screening is thorough โ wood packaging and any cargo with soil or plant residue is inspected.
| Air gateways used | NAN (Nadi), SUV (Suva) |
|---|---|
| Air transit, China to gateway | 5โ8 business days |
| Sea gateways used | Suva, Lautoka |
| Sea transit, China to gateway | 18โ26 calendar days |
| Gateway serving Nausori | NAN air / Suva sea |
| Inland leg to Nausori | Same day from the gateway |
| Typical clearance / dwell | 3โ8 days |
| Peak season to plan around | SepโNov |
Duty, tax and clearance into Nausori
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service assesses duty and tax on cargo arriving for Nausori consignees. Current regime: VAT 15%; duty 0โ32%, plus import excise on selected goods, with a de-minimis position of FJD 400 for personal consignments.
Conformity is the part most first-time importers underestimate: Biosecurity Authority of Fiji clearance; conformity for regulated goods. Getting this wrong is expensive because it usually cannot be fixed after the cargo has landed.
Restrictions and known friction points for Fiji: Biosecurity clearance is required for wood packaging and agricultural-risk goods. Onward island transshipment adds time and a separate handling cost.
Air, sea or overland into Nausori?
| Mode | Transit to gateway | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| โ๏ธ Air Freight | 5โ8 business days | time-critical, high-value and low-volume cargo |
| ๐ข Sea Freight | 18โ26 calendar days | volume cargo where cost per kilo matters more than speed |
Transit shown is China departure to the Fiji gateway and excludes the same-day inland leg to Nausori and 3โ8 days of clearance.
What to sort out before the cargo leaves China
- Check the de-minimis position (FJD 400 for personal consignments) against your invoice value before you decide how to split the shipment.
- Budget for the inland leg: same-day delivery beyond gateway clearance to reach Nausori.
- Confirm the consignee in Nausori can act as importer of record โ Fiji Revenue and Customs Service will not release cargo to an unregistered party.
- Use ISPM-15 treated pallets. Untreated wood is the most common reason otherwise-clean cargo gets held.
- Declare lithium batteries, magnets, liquids and powders up front โ retro-declaring after booking usually means re-planning the whole shipment.
- Photograph carton markings and seal numbers before departure โ it makes any claim far easier to settle.
Mode guides for Nausori
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from China to Nausori take?
China to the Fiji gateway is 5โ8 business days by air, 18โ26 calendar days by sea. On top of that, allow 3โ8 days of clearance with Fiji Revenue and Customs Service and a same-day inland leg to Nausori.
What duty and tax will I pay importing into Nausori?
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service applies: VAT 15%; duty 0โ32%, plus import excise on selected goods. The de-minimis position is FJD 400 for personal consignments. Under a DDP arrangement these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival in Nausori.
Can you deliver door-to-door in Nausori?
Yes. Delivery to a Nausori address is quoted as one figure covering freight, duty and tax owed to Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, and the same-day inland leg. Confirm whether your consignee wants the goods at a warehouse, a marketplace fulfillment center or a shop front, because the last-mile requirement differs.
What documents does Fiji Revenue and Customs Service require?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, a packing list, the bill of lading or air waybill, a certificate of origin where it lowers duty, and any product certification (Biosecurity Authority of Fiji clearance; conformity for regulated goods). We prepare and file these as part of the service.
Which port or airport does cargo for Nausori clear through?
Cargo for Nausori is routed via NAN air / Suva sea. Sea gateways for Fiji are Suva, Lautoka; air gateways are NAN (Nadi), SUV (Suva). We pick whichever gives the shortest total door time for your address.
Is sea freight cheaper than air freight into Nausori?
Per kilo, yes โ usually by a wide margin. The trade-off is time: 18โ26 calendar days by sea versus 5โ8 business days by air to the Fiji gateway, before clearance and the same-day inland leg. The crossover point is normally somewhere between 100 and 300 kg depending on the density of your cargo.
Other delivery cities in Fiji
References & official sources
Duty rates, thresholds and conformity requirements for Fiji change by ministerial decision, sometimes mid-year. The figures on this page are buyer-planning references, not a customs ruling โ confirm the current position for your own HS code with Fiji Revenue and Customs Service or your broker before you ship.
- Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
- WTO โ Tariff Profiles (applied MFN duty by country)
- IATA โ Lithium battery shipping guidance (PI 965โ970)
- World Bank โ Logistics Performance Index
- ICC โ Incoterms 2020 rules (DDP, DAP, FOB definitions)
Page data last reviewed: 10 ๆ 2026.
Shipping by industry
This page covers the route and clearance picture for the destination. Packing, classification and the compliance step that actually holds a shipment depend on what you are sending โ these guides cover that by commodity.
- Furniture Furniture & Home Products
- Home Storage Products Furniture & Home Products
- Exhibition Display Equipment Retail, Display & Commercial Fixtures
- Aluminum Coils Steel & Metal Materials
- Pipe Fittings Metal Products & Industrial Components
- Generators New Energy, Power & Electrical
- Ceramic Tiles Building Materials & Construction Products
- Paper Packaging Wood, Bamboo & Paper Products
- Packaging Materials Plastics, Rubber & Packaging
- Laboratory Furniture Furniture & Home Products
- Fabric Textiles, Apparel, Footwear & Leather
- Salon Furniture Beauty, Personal Care & Wellness
Checking the Fiji duty position yourself
Duty and tax figures on this page are planning estimates. The binding assessment is made by Fiji Revenue and Customs Service against your declared HS code at the time of entry; where the amount is material, verify the current rate through ITC Market Access Map before committing to an order.
Most landed-cost surprises trace back to classification rather than freight. the WCO Harmonized System defines the heading structure every customs administration builds on, and ITC Market Access Map will show you the duty a given heading attracts in this destination.
For ocean cargo, restricted commodities move under the IMO's IMDG Code, and the container has to be declared and stowed accordingly. Batteries, flammables and corrosives all have a compliant ocean path; what causes rolled bookings is finding out about them after the container is packed.
If this is your first shipment into Fiji, the Fiji Country Commercial Guide covers the practical import environment in more depth than a rate page reasonably can, and it is written by a party with no stake in your booking.
Watch: the process behind this route
This guide covers routing and clearance for Nausori. The video below covers the wider shipping process that sits around it.
Sea Freight from China: How to import from China to your country via Ocean Shipping — SINO Shipping. Published on YouTube by a third party; we link it because it explains the process well, not because we produced it or endorse the provider.
Customs clearance in Fiji
Duty and tax position, certification, typical port dwell and what actually holds shipments at this border โ plus who files the entry.
Fiji clearance requirements →