1 Apr 2008

Tonga introduces new formula for calculating customs duty on imported vehicles

11:06 am on 1 April 2008

The Tonga government hopes a new formula for calculating customs duty on imported vehicles, based on the size of the engine will encourage people in Tonga to buy new cars.

Tonga's Customs Department is introducing the new formula for the calculation of Customs Duty on imported vehicles from May 1.

The calculation of the customs duty on vehicles will be based on the cubic centimetre or cc capacity of the engine of a vehicle and not on the cost, insurance and freight value of a vehicle when it gets to Tonga.