Corporate Plan 2024-2028

This five-year Corporate Plan 2024 - 2028 sets out PNG Custom's renewed focus on developments to strengthen its institutional capability, capacity and competency in line with the international best practices and standards promulgated by World Customs Organization (WCO), World Trade Organization (WTO) and other International Conventions and Treaties.

Becoming a Broker/Agent?

Customs brokers are an integral link between the import and export community and PNG Customs Service.

Looking for a Broker/Agent?

In order to register one must acquire the legal documents before lodging with a local Customs Agent/Broker.

Register as an Importer/Exporter

It is a requirement for all Importers and Exporters to register with PNG Customs.

Customs Import & Export Tariff Act

Keep up-to-date with the latest figures on tax and duties.

International Travel

Arrival/Departure Clearance, Passenger Processing, Immigration formalities...

What am I allowed to bring when travelling into PNG?

Be aware that travellers may have to pay duty when arriving in PNG if they exceed their duty free concession.

Importing a Used Vehicle

Be aware of all the costs associated with purchasing and importing a vehicle from overseas before you make you purchase.

Paying for duties and taxes?

The e-payment method of paying Customs duties and taxes through the Central Bank of Papua New Guinea (BPNG).

Reporting suspicious or illegal?

If you see, hear or know of any person, aircraft, vessel, containers or goods coming into or leaving Papua New Guinea WITHOUT Customs knowledge, notify us

Are you moving more than PGK20,000 worth of currency or valuables into or out of PNG?


Any Currency? Monetary instruments? Jewellery? Precious metal or stones?


That's okay! But you MUST DECLARE it to a Customs Officer before you cross the border.