Biosecurity Fees
CATEGORY 1 - FEES FOR IMPORT SERVICES
| ITEM |
CHARGE DESCRIPTION |
UNIT OF CHARGE |
FEE (VT) |
| C1-1 |
Import permit (personal) |
per permit |
1,000 |
| C1-2 |
Import permit (commercial) |
per permit |
3,500 |
| C1-3 |
Import permit for live animals (personal) |
per permit |
5,000 |
| C1-4 |
Import permit for live animals (commercial) |
per permit |
10,000 |
| C1-5 |
Import permit for animal products and biological products (commercial) |
per permit |
5,000 |
| C1-6 |
Import permit for used vehicle |
per permit |
5,000 |
| C1-7 |
Import permit for used heavy duty machinery |
per permit |
10,000 |
| C1-8 |
Import permit for aggregates |
per permit |
10,000 |
| C1-9 |
Import permit for live organisms |
per permit |
5,000 |
| C1-10 |
Amendments to permits |
per permit |
1,000 |
| C1-11 |
Transit permit |
per permit |
2,000 |
| Technical Services - Import Risk Analysis (IRA) |
| C1-12 |
Desktop IRA of low complexity |
per IRA |
50,000 |
| C1-13 |
Desktop IRA of moderate complexity |
per IRA |
200,000 |
| C1-14 |
Desktop IRA of high complexity |
per IRA |
400,000 |
| C1-15 |
IRA overseas |
per IRA |
|
| C1-16 |
Risk analysis of intercepted pest |
per hour |
1,000 |
| C1-17 |
Risk analysis of intercepted products |
per hour |
1,000 |
| C1-18 |
Risk analysis of ballast water |
per vessel |
10,000 |
| C1-19 |
Risk analysis of aquatic organisms on vessels |
per vessel |
20,000 |
| Post-entry Quarantine (PEQ) |
| C1-20 |
Post-entry quarantine of plants |
per 90 days |
100,000 |
| C1-21 |
Post-entry quarantine of plants at Biosecurity approved private PEQ facility |
per visit |
1,000 |
| C1-22 |
Post-entry quarantine of animals |
per 7 days |
20,000 |
| C1-23 |
Post-entry quarantine of animals at Biosecurity approved private PEQ facility |
per visit |
5,000 |
CATEGORY 2 - FEES FOR IMPORT INSPECTION SERVICES
| ITEM |
CHARGE DESCRIPTION |
UNIT OF CHARGE |
FEE (VT) |
| C2-1 |
Inspection of personal consignment of plant and animal products and other regulated articles or goods |
per consignment |
1,500 |
| C2-2 |
Inspection of used personal effects at post office and freight stations (personal) |
per consignment |
1,500 |
| C2-3 |
Inspection of used personal effects at post office and freight stations (commercial) |
per consignment |
2,500 |
| C2-4 |
Inspection of postal parcel at freight stations and post office |
per consignment |
300 |
| C2-5 |
Inspection of commercial airfreight cargo |
per consignment |
6,000 |
| C2-6 |
Inspection of container cargo |
per container |
6,000 |
| C2-7 |
Inspection of LCL at the wharf, post office and freight stations |
per consignment |
3,000 |
| C2-8 |
Inspection of sawn timber, timber poles and logs |
per cubic |
1,000 |
| C2-9 |
Inspection of plywood and other timber products |
per consignment |
3,000 |
| C2-10 |
Discharge inspection of break-bulk or loose cargo |
per consignment |
300 |
| C2-11 |
Discharge inspection of FCL |
per container |
500 |
| C2-12 |
Inspection of used vehicle |
per unit |
3,500 |
| C2-13 |
Inspection of used heavy duty machineries |
per unit |
6,000 |
| C2-14 |
Inspection of used spare parts up to 1 cubic meter |
per consignment |
2,000 |
| C2-15 |
Inspection of used spare parts over 1 cubic meter |
per consignment |
3,500 |
| C2-16 |
Inspection of used tyres |
per consignment |
3,000 |
| C2-17 |
Empty container discharge inspection - interior and exterior |
per container |
1,000 |
| C2-18 |
Inspection of other regulated goods or articles |
per hour |
1,000 |
| C2-19 |
Escort of regulated goods or articles |
per escort |
4,000 |
| C2-20 |
Detention and storage of articles or goods at port of entry |
per unit |
500 |
| C2-21 |
Inspection of trade samples |
per consignment |
1,000 |
| C2-22 |
Inspection of live animals (normal hours) |
per hour |
3,000 |
| C2-23 |
Inspection of live animals (after hours) |
per hour |
6,000 |
CATEGORY 3 - FEES FOR TREATMENT SERVICES
| ITEM |
CHARGE DESCRIPTION |
UNIT OF CHARGE |
FEE (VT) |
| C3-1 |
Fumigation with methyl bromide at 32 g/m3 |
per cubic meter |
800 |
| C3-2 |
Fumigation with methyl bromide at 48 g/m3 |
per cubic meter |
1000 |
| C3-3 |
Fumigation with methyl bromide at 64 g/m3 |
per cubic meter |
1,200 |
| C3-4 |
Fumigation with methyl bromide at 120 g/m3 |
per cubic |
2,000 |
| C3-5 |
Fumigation with phosphine |
per cubic |
200 |
| C3-6 |
Steam cleaning |
per hour |
5,000 |
| C3-7 |
Disinfection (alcohol, formalin, bleach) |
per treatment |
1,000 |
| C3-8 |
Dipping and dusting |
per treatment |
1,000 |
CATEGORY 4 - FEES FOR CONVEYANCE CLEARANCE SERVICES - VESSELS
| ITEM |
CHARGE DESCRIPTION |
UNIT OF CHARGE |
FEE (VT) |
| C4-1 |
Boarding and clearance of cruise ship vessels of up to 2,000 pax |
per vessel |
30,000 |
| C4-2 |
Boarding and clearance of cruise ship vessels over 2,000 pax |
per vessel |
40,000 |
| C4-3 |
Boarding and clearance of yacht |
per vessel |
3,000 |
| C4-4 |
Boarding and clearance of super yacht |
per vessel |
10,000 |
| C4-5 |
Boarding and clearance of fishing vessel |
per vessel |
15,000 |
| C4-6 |
Boarding and clearance of cargo vessels |
per vessel |
25,000 |
| C4-7 |
Boarding and clearance of tanker vessels |
per vessel |
25,000 |
| C4-8 |
Boarding and clearance of tug boats |
per vessel |
10,000 |
| C4-9 |
Boarding and clearance of non-diplomatic vessels |
per vessel |
20,000 |
| C4-10 |
Surveillance and monitoring of vessels |
per vessel |
20,000 |
CATEGORY 5 - FEES FOR CONVEYANCE CLEARANCE SERVICES - AIRCRAFTS
| ITEM |
CHARGE DESCRIPTION |
UNIT OF CHARGE |
FEE (VT) |
| C5-1 |
Boarding and clearance of aircraft with less than 30 pax |
per aircraft |
3,000 |
| C5-2 |
Boarding and clearance of aircraft with 31-60 pax |
per aircraft |
6,000 |
| C5-3 |
Boarding and clearance of aircraft with 61-130 pax |
per aircraft |
9,000 |
| C5-4 |
Boarding and clearance of aircraft with 131-200 pax |
per aircraft |
12,000 |
| C5-5 |
Boarding and clearance of aircraft with over 200 pax |
per aircraft |
15,000 |
| C5-6 |
Boarding and clearance of non-scheduled flight |
per aircraft |
15,000 |
| C5-7 |
Boarding and clearance of private aircraft |
per aircraft |
15,000 |
| C5-8 |
Boarding and clearance of private aircraft port of call |
per aircraft |
5,000 |
CATEGORY 6 - FEES FOR EXPORTS OF PLANTS AND PLANT PRODUCTS SERVICES
| ITEM |
CHARGE DESCRIPTION |
UNIT OF CHARGE |
FEE (VT) |
| C6-1 |
Inspection and certification of fruits and vegetables |
per inspection |
3,000 |
| C6-2 |
Inspection and certification of other plant produce (commercial) |
per inspection |
3,000 |
| C6-3 |
Inspection and certification of hand carried products |
per certificate |
2,000 |
| C6-4 |
Inspection and certification of plants, plant products or other regulated articles or goods for re-export |
per certificate |
5,000 |
| C6-5 |
Issue of phytosanitary certificate |
per certificate |
3,000 |
| C6-6 |
Replacement of phytosanitary certificate |
per certificate |
1,000 |
CATEGORY 7 - FEES FOR FACILITY ACCREDITATION AND MONITORING SERVICES
| ITEM |
CHARGE DESCRIPTION |
UNIT OF CHARGE |
FEE (VT) |
| C7-1 |
Annual inspection for registration of import premises |
per facility |
10,000 |
| C7-2 |
Annual registration of post-entry quarantine (PEQ) facility |
per registration |
20,000 |
| C7-3 |
Annual registration of private quarantine facility |
per registration |
20,000 |
| C7-4 |
Monitoring of quarantine facility |
per quarantine period |
10,000 |
| C7-5 |
Annual inspection for registration of export premises |
per inspection |
10,000 |
| C7-6 |
Annual registration of export premises for BQA commodities |
per registration |
30,000 |
| C7-7 |
Annual registration for copra export facility |
per registration |
150,000 |
| C7-8 |
Annual registration for kava export facility |
per registration |
150,000 |
| C7-9 |
Annual registration for cocoa export facility |
per registration |
100,000 |
| C7-10 |
Annual registration for other commodity facility |
per registration |
30,000 |
| C7-11 |
Audit of Biosecurity approved quarantine facility |
per audit |
5,000 |
| C712 |
Annual registration of approved growers |
per grower |
1,000 |
BQA - Bilateral quarantine arrangement - is an arrangement made between Vanuatu and New Zealand on the access of host material of fruit
fly species of economic significance that is imported into New Zealand from Vanuatu
CATEGORY 8 - FEES FOR THE EXPORT OF ANIMALS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS SERVICES
| ITEM |
CHARGE DESCRIPTION |
UNIT OF CHARGE |
FEE (VT) |
| C8-1 |
Inspection and certification of animal products for export (personal) |
per certificate |
2,500 |
| C8-2 |
Inspection and certification of animal products for export (commercial) plus 1VT per kg |
per certificate |
5,000 |
| C8-3 |
Export seal |
per seal |
1,500 |
| C8-4 |
Inspection and certification of companion animals for export or re-export |
per certificate |
5,000 |
| C8-5 |
Inspection and certification of live animals for export (per species) |
per certificate |
10,000 |
| C8-6 |
Inspection and certification of ornamental fish |
per certificate |
2,000 |
| C8-7 |
Replacement of export certificate |
per certificate |
1,000 |
| C8-8 |
Escort of animals, animal products, and any other regulated articles of animal origin |
per escort |
2,000 |
CATEGORY 9 - FEES FOR VETERINARY SERVICES
| ITEM |
CHARGE DESCRIPTION |
UNIT OF CHARGE |
FEE (VT) |
| Clinical Services |
| C9-1 |
Clinical consultation |
per hour |
2,000 |
| C9-2 |
Vaccination of animals |
per animal |
1,000 |
| Surgical procedures - Dogs |
| C9-3 |
Bitch spays |
per animal |
20,000 |
| C9-4 |
Pregnant bitch spays |
per animal |
12,000 |
| C9-5 |
Castration |
per animal |
10,000 |
| C9-6 |
Euthanasia |
per animal |
2,000 |
| Surgical procedures - Cats |
| C9-7 |
Spays |
per animal |
10,000 |
| C9-8 |
Pregnant spays |
per animal |
15,000 |
| C9-9 |
Castration |
per animal |
5,000 |
| C9-10 |
Euthanasia |
per animal |
2,000 |
| |
| C9-11 |
Other surgical operations |
per operation plus cost of materials |
12,000 |
| C9-12 |
Blood tests for canine heart worm |
per test |
1,000 |
| C9-13 |
Other laboratory tests |
per test plus cost of materials |
5,000 |
| Commercial livestock |
| C9-14 |
Consultation |
per hour |
4,000 |
| C9-15 |
Cattle pregnancy diagnosis |
per animal |
400 |
| C9-16 |
Field surgical operations |
per operation plus cost of materials |
5,000 |
| C9-17 |
Veterinary medication - cattle, horse etc. |
per animal |
2,000 |
| C9-18 |
Veterinary drugs - disinfectants, drenches, acaricides, chemicals etc. |
per animal |
400 |
CATEGORY 10 - FEES FOR OTHER SERVICES
| ITEM |
CHARGE DESCRIPTION |
UNIT OF CHARGE |
FEE (VT) |
| C10-1 |
Service call within 2km in uban area |
per trip |
2,000 |
| C10-2 |
Service call over 2km within urban area |
per trip |
3,000 |
| C10-3 |
Service call outside urban area |
per trip |
3,000 plus 100VT per km |
| C10-4 |
Inspection and certification of empty shipping container |
per container |
1,000 |
| C10-5 |
Surveillance of discharge of cargo |
per hour |
3,000 |
| C10-6 |
Supervise fresh produce (fresh fruits and vegetables) undergoing high temperature forced air (HTFA) treatment |
per consignment |
3,000 |
| C10-7 |
Destruction of items |
per cubic |
3,000 |
| C10-8 |
Travel overnight cost |
per officer |
5,000 |
| C10-9 |
Overtime claim after hours per officer |
per hour |
1,800 |
| C10-10 |
Garbage disposal and destruction |
per cubic meter |
3,500 |
