Shipping Container to Tonga | Moving to Tonga
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Shipping to Tonga from Australia
When shipping a 20FT or 40FT container (FCL) to Tonga you are paying a fixed sea-freight rate (subject to USD/AUD exchange rate/s) and may fill up as little or as much of the sole-purpose container as you wish.
With this type of service, the container space is not shared with other cargoes and your goods are not handled from one container to another at several points during transit such as is the case with shared container services (LCL), rather, the goods stay in the same container they were packed at origin, until delivery at the final destination.
What size shipping container do I need for moving my personal effects to Tonga?
- 20FT shipping containers have inner dimensions as follows and a capacity of 33m3//1,158cubic feet:
- 5.90m x 2.35m x 2.38m // 19.35 ft x 7.71 ft x 7.80 ft
- 20FT containers are usually sufficient for an entire 2-3 bedroom house contents
- 40FT shipping containers have inner dimensions as follows and have a capacity of 67m3//2,372cubic feet:
- 12.01m x 2.35m x 2.38m // 39.39 ft x 7.71 ft x 7.80 ft
- 40FT containers are usually sufficient for an entire 2-3 bedroom house contents and a motor vehicle, or, an entire 4-5 bedroom house contents.
- 40FT (High Cube) shipping containers have inner dimensions as follows and have a capacity of 76m3//2,679cubic feet:
- 12.01m x 2.35m x 2.69m // 39.39 ft x 7.71 ft x 8.82 ft
- 40HC containers are 30cm//1foot higher than a standard 40FT container and are designed for when that little bit of extra space is needed for excess cargoes.
Are you planning on Moving to Tonga?
We provide self pack options or professional packing services (should you require them) to move your household goods and/or motor vehicle/s in 20FT and 40FT shipping container/s from your door in Australia to the port of Nuku’alofa in Tonga.
First time settlers and Tongan nationals that have lived outside of Tonga for at least 12 months may be granted a duty free concession on taxes/duties for used personal effects that have been owned and used for at least 12 months, and, are in reasonable quantities not for re-sale. If duty free concession is not granted 15% tax may be applicable on the value of the goods in addition to shipping//insurance costs.
Required documents for import:
• Copy of the importers passport photo page• Bill of Lading (provided once cargo is shipped)
• Comprehensive valued inventory list in Tongan or English, signed and dated
• Proofs of living outside of Tonga for a period of at least 12 months, property lease//purchase, utility bills, tax filings etc
Required documents for vehicle importation: Proof of purchase showing make/model/VIN, Certificate of title, Current/Previous registration.
Vehicle imports can be complex, private individuals may be eligible to import one motor vehicle, discussion with import agent required before shipping any motor vehicle to Tonga.
If you are considering moving to Tonga speak to one of our friendly professionals to assist you with all your shipping related questions, call us on +6129575-7614.
