Importation of Aquatic Animal Products for personal use into Fiji

The Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF) sets its conditions for the import of aquatic animal products
from any country.
1. Highly processed aquatic animal products for non-commercial (personal allowance) use and with
quantities of less than 10kg or 22.04lbs per item:

•  No Import Permit required from BAF.
• Receipt(s) from supermarket/retail outlet is required
• The product should be commercially prepared and packaged;
• The product should be in its original sealed packaging on arrival;
• The country of origin must be identifiable from the packaging;
• The integrity of both the product and packaging must be intact to ensure that the product is not adulterated;
• The product should be labeled and packaged in English labeling to protect the health and welfare of consumers;
• The product should be shelf-stable.

If you wish to import more than 10 kg/ 22.04lbs or cooked aquatic products or any other status of
Aquatic product, please contact BAF on info@baf.com.fj.
2. Importation of crustacean from any countries for non-commercial (personal) use and with
quantities of less than 10kg or 22.04lbs per item:

• No Import Permit required from BAF.
• Receipt(s) from supermarket/retail outlet is required
• Shrimps/Prawn have to be frozen, head/thorax and shell removed
• Crabs-Frozen and clean (no eggs in female cabs)
• Any other crustacean – Frozen, clean, shell removed
• Must be commercially prepared and packaged for retail trade for human consumption
• The product should be in its original sealed packaging on arrival;
• The import consignment is subject to inspection on arrival to verify that there are no live crustacean in the import and to ensure freedom from contamination

If you wish to import more than 10 kg/ 22.04lbs or cooked aquatic products or any other status of Aquatic product, please contact BAF on info@baf.com.fj.
3. Importation of Molluscs from any country for non-commercial (personal) use and with quantities of
less than 10kg or 22.04lbs per item:

• No Import Permit required from BAF.
• Receipt(s) from supermarket is required
• Frozen, clean, and shell removed only will be allowed.
• Must be commercially prepared and packaged for retail trade for human consumption
• The product should be in its original sealed packaging on arrival;
• Must be inspected on arrival to verify that there are no live molluscs in the import and to ensure freedom from contamination
• If you wish to import more than 10 kg/ 22.04lbs or cooked aquatic products or any other status of Aquatic product, please contact BAF on info@baf.com.fj.

4. Importation of Fish from any country for non-commercial (personal) use and with quantities of less
than 10kg or 22.04lbs per item:

• No Import Permit required from BAF.
• Receipt(s) from supermarket is required
• Fish fillets or steaks (chilled or frozen) which have been prepared and packaged for retail sale
• The product should be in its original sealed packaging on arrival;
• Must be inspected on arrival to verify that to ensure freedom from contamination

If you wish to import more than 10 kg/ 22.04lbs or cooked aquatic products or any other status of Aquatic product, please contact BAF on info@baf.com.fj.

Aquatic animal products will not be permitted if they are processed or mixed with any other animal products (egg, dairy, or any other animal origin).

For your better understanding, contact BAF for more information on the import requirements.

Any import of aquatic animal products of more than 10 kg or 22.04lbs is categorized as a commercial consignment and requires an import permit from BAF.

What you need to do

More information on the import of live aquatic animals and aquatic animal products can be obtained
from the BAF website www.baf.com.fj or email info@baf.com.fj