Samoa
WS · WSM
Al: 28/06/2026
Pazifischer Inselstaat, See- und Luftfracht-abhängig
Capitale: Apia
PACER Plus / Pacific Islands ForumMarittimoAriaStradaIVA import: VAGST (Value Added Goods and Services Tax) 15 Prozent auf den eingeführten Warenwert (Landed Cost)Dogana: mittelRischio: mittelPharma: geringMerci pericolose: gering bis mittelE-Commerce: gering bis mittel
Panoramica
Samoa (ISO code: WS) is an island state in the South Pacific, east of Fiji and west of American Samoa. It is a parliamentary democracy and a member of the Commonwealth and the United Nations. The climate is tropical, with high temperatures year-round, high humidity and a pronounced rainy and cyclone season from November to April. The economy is small-scale and relies heavily on agriculture, fisheries, tourism and remittances from abroad. Because of its island location, Samoa depends strongly on sea and air freight, with the Port of Apia playing the central role. Exports are dominated by agricultural produce, fishery products and processed foods, while import dependence is high, especially for fuels, machinery, vehicles and consumer goods. There is no significant transit function, but Samoa serves as a regional hub for inter-island cargo. The national currency is the Samoan Tala (WST).
Paesi menzionati
Superficie2842 km²
Popolazione218.019
ValutaTala samoano (WST)
Area economicaPACER Plus / Pacific Islands Forum
ContinenteOceania
ReligioniChristentum
Codice ISOWS / WSM
Dogana & Import/Export
Autorità doganale
Ministry for Customs and Revenue (Zoll- und Steuerbehörde)Sistema import
Elektronische Abfertigung über ASYCUDA World (asyworld.revenue.gov.ws); Einfuhranmeldung per Customs Import Entry durch lizenzierte Zollagenten.
Sistema export
Ausfuhranmeldung (Customs Export Entry) ebenfalls über ASYCUDA World beim Ministry for Customs and Revenue.
IVA all'import
- VAGST (Value Added Goods and Services Tax) 15 Prozent auf den eingeführten Warenwert (Landed Cost)
- Grundnahrung und Medizinprodukte null-bewertet oder befreit.
Complessità doganalemittel
Documenti import
- Handelsrechnung
- Packliste
- Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
- Ursprungszeugnis
- Customs Import Entry (ASYCUDA)
Documenti export
- Handelsrechnung
- Packliste
- Customs Export Entry
- Ursprungszeugnis / Ursprungserklärung
- ggf. Phytosanitär-/Gesundheitszertifikat
Prove origine / ALS
Präferenzen über PACER Plus, PICTA und EU-Pazifik-Interims-EPA (EU-Marktzugang zoll- und kontingentfrei); Nachweis per Ursprungszeugnis bzw. Ursprungserklärung.
Merci vietate
Einfuhrverbote/-beschränkungen u.a. Waffen, Munition, Drogen, gefährdete Arten (CITES); strenge Biosicherheit für Tiere, Pflanzen und Lebensmittel (Quarantäne MAF).
Controllo esportazioni
Keine eigenen umfassenden Sanktionsregime; Samoa setzt UN-Sicherheitsrats-Sanktionen um. Keine OFAC-/EU-Listung des Landes.
Senza garanzia — verificare sempre con spedizioniere e autorità.
Dogana / Import / Export (Rest) — Processo generale
Panoramica operativa per spedizioni internazionali. A seconda della destinazione (Oceania, Medio Oriente o altre), passaggi, pre-dichiarazioni e documenti variano.
Documenti (tipici)
Processo (semplificato)
- Preparare export (documenti, codice HS, origine)
- Sdoganamento nel paese di destinazione (dichiarazione, possibili controlli)
- Rilascio e consegna; dazi/imposte secondo classificazione e valore
Errori frequenti
- Descrizione vaga o codici HS mancanti → ritardi e chiarimenti
- Incoterms poco chiari: chi sdogana/paga gli oneri?
- Dati origine incompleti → preferenza può non applicarsi
- Documenti incoerenti (fattura vs packing list vs spedizione)
Importante: i requisiti dipendono da merce, origine, Incoterms, valore e destinatario. In caso di dubbio, verificare con spedizioniere/agente doganale e fonti ufficiali.
Link ufficiali
Nota: fonti regionali/generali. I link delle autorità per paese verranno aggiunti progressivamente.
Commercio
Infrastruttura merci & rete di trasporto
Rilevanza del trasporto
Marittimo
altoAria
medioStrada
bassoFerrovia
n/aFluviale
n/aAeroporti cargo
- Faleolo International Airport (APW), Upolu
Porti marittimi / di accesso
- Hafen Apia / Matautu (APW), Upolu - Haupthafen
- Asau (Savaii)
- Salelologa (Savaii)
Corridoi stradali & valichi di frontiera
- Apia - Faleolo (Upolu)
- Faehrverbindung Mulifanua (Upolu) - Salelologa (Savaii)
Principali rotte commerciali
- Neuseeland - Samoa
- Australien - Samoa
- Fidschi/Pazifik-Transhipment - Samoa
- China - Samoa
Rischi & note operative
Rischio logisticomittel
Rischio ritardo doganalemittel
Rischio congestione portualegering bis mittel
Note di rischio
Hohe Importabhängigkeit und Insellage; lange Seetransitzeiten, niedrige Frachtfrequenz. Umschlag fast ausschliesslich über Apia; Engpassrisiko bei Schiffsausfällen.
Rischi stagionali & meteo
Zyklon- und Regenzeit November bis April mit Risiko von Hafenschliessungen und Lieferverzögerungen; tropisch-feuchtes Klima ganzjährig.
Note logistiche attuali
Seefracht überwiegend via Transhipment-Hubs (Auckland, Fidschi/Suva); Linien u.a. von Neuseeland und Australien. Stand Juni 2026.
Al: 2026-06-28
Note operative senza pretesa di completezza. Verificare con lo spedizioniere.
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Fonti & Affidabilità
hochVerificato: 2026-06-28
Fonti ufficiali
- revenue.gov.ws
- spasamoa.ws
- sbs.gov.ws
- mfat.gov.ws
Fonti senza garanzia. Per decisioni legali/fiscali, consultare le autorità ufficiali.
FAQ
What import tax applies in Samoa?
Imported goods are subject to a 15 percent VAGST (Value Added Goods and Services Tax) on the landed-cost value. Certain basic foods and medical supplies are zero-rated or exempt.
How high are import duties?
Import duties under the Customs Tariff Act 1975 are mostly between 0 and 20 percent (ad valorem), sometimes supplemented by specific or compound rates. Higher rates and excises apply to items such as tobacco, alcohol and fuels.
Which customs authority is responsible and how is clearance handled?
The Ministry for Customs and Revenue is responsible. Clearance is electronic via ASYCUDA World; import and export declarations are usually filed through licensed customs brokers.
Which ports and airports handle freight?
Almost all international freight runs through the Port of Apia (Matautu) on Upolu. Air cargo is handled at Faleolo International Airport (APW). Savaii is served via Salelologa and the Mulifanua-Salelologa ferry.
Which trade agreements does Samoa use?
Samoa is a party to PACER Plus (in force since December 2020) and PICTA and has applied the EU-Pacific interim EPA since December 2018, which grants duty-free and quota-free access for Samoan goods to the EU market.
Which import restrictions apply?
Strict biosecurity and quarantine rules apply to animals, plants and food. Weapons, ammunition, drugs and protected species (CITES) are prohibited or require a permit.
What logistics risks should be considered?
The island location means long sea transit times, low shipping frequency and near-total reliance on the Port of Apia. During the cyclone and rainy season (November to April) port closures and delays are possible.
Quali partner commerciali sono importanti per Samoa?
Quali termini logistici sono particolarmente rilevanti per Samoa?
Per i trasporti internazionali, questi termini sono un buon punto di partenza:
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