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Duty Free Goods

Information on restricted and prohibited goods

Duty Free Allowance

Any passenger aged 21 years and above may import up to:

  • 2.25L of alcohol by volume of 40% or less
  • 200g cigarettes or 250g tobacco products

All passengers are entitled to goods obtained or purchased duty free in Samoa with a combined total price of SAT $500.00 including gifts but excluding goods for business, commercial or trade purposes.

Restricted Goods

  • Firearms and ammunition must be accompanied by a permit from the Ministry of Police.
  • Fireworks and related goods must be accompanied by a permit from the Ministry of Police.
  • Goods listed under the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) must be accompanied by a permit from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
  • SAT $20000.00 (or its foreign equivalent) must be declared and a Border Currency Report must be completed on arrival.

Prohibited Goods

  • Pornography related indecent goods
  • Illicit drugs and narcotics
  • Goods such as paraphernalia/utensils associated with illicit drugs.
  • Copyright or trademark infringing materials.
Visit theĀ Ministry of Customs and Revenue office for more information