Solomon Islands - Customs and duties

All products imported into the Solomon Islands are subject to customs duties and a 20% surcharge is levied on all ad valorem goods. Specific duties apply to alcoholic beverages, tobacco, rice, and sugar. Concessionary rates have been granted to imports of industrial machinery and equipment, raw materials, chemicals, and building materials. Licenses are required for the importation of firearms, ammunition, animals, seeds, soil, and plant material.