tonga

Shipments within Tonga are usually delivered in 1-3 working days, depending on the region. It takes 10-25 days from other European countries, 8-20 days from the USA, 7-18 days from Asia — depending on the shipping method and service provider.

In Tonga, Monday through Friday are considered working days. However, public holidays — regional or nationwide — can cause delays. Particularly moving holidays such as Ascension Day or Corpus Christi fall on different Thursdays every year.

Here is an overview of the holidays: https://www.timeanddate.de/feiertage/tonga/

With the Pakajo portal, you can find the best shipping price in seconds — worldwide, transparently and tailored to your package. Simply enter the destination, weight and shipping method and compare all available rates directly. This allows you to ship faster, cheaper and more efficiently.

Tracking via the Pakajo site

As a Pakajo partner, you can easily track your shipments via the dashboard. Under “Shipment overview,” you can see a graph of your last 14 days — you can adjust the time period flexibly. Clicking on the graphic takes you to the detailed view. Alternatively, simply enter the shipment number directly into the shipment tracking. There you will receive all status information — including a link to the respective shipping service provider for live tracking of your shipment.

Tracking via AFTERSHIP

You can also track your Pakajo shipments on aftership. You can find Pakajo as a shipping service in the Aftership portal. The Aftership app also offers very good shipment tracking, which informs you of any current shipping status. With aftership, you can enter your pakajo tracking numbers and track your shipments as follows: UPG-123456/UPG123456 or 123456. Of course, you can also track your shipments using the final shipment numbers of the respective shipping providers, such as Deutsche Post, DHL, DPD, Post NL, bpost and many others.

NOTE: Pakajo sends recipients a delivery email that the shipment has been delivered or is ready for collection at the parcel shop!

Customs content declaration

For international shipping outside the EU, a customs declaration is of great importance. This statement informs customs officials of the content and value of your package. The information in the customs content declaration is used to calculate the country-specific import sales taxes and duties, which must then be paid by the recipient.

In order to make customs processing smooth, it is important to fill out the corresponding CN 23 customs declaration for parcel shipping outside the EU. Attach the document clearly visible to the outside of your package in a shipping bag. However, when sending by post, the CN 22 customs declaration must be used. In any case, the customs declaration for shipping to Tonga should be on the address page of your shipment.

Please note that the customs declaration must be completed for shipping to Tonga, the world language English. This ensures smooth processing by the customs authorities to Tonga. Make sure that all information is correct and complete to avoid delays or problems with delivery.
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COMMERCIAL INVOICE
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In addition, when shipping via parcel services such as UPS or DHL, you also need a commercial invoice in English. It informs customs officials about your goods, the entire shipping process and you as the sender. Please attach the commercial invoice to the outside of your package in a shipping bag. The commercial invoice must be affixed to the package in 3 copies.

TIP: Also include a commercial invoice in the package to be on the safe side.

When shipping goods to Tonga, there are import duties, which must be paid by the recipient. These consist of customs duties and a consumption tax, the amount of which depends on the type of goods and the value of the goods. The calculation is based on the value of the goods, including shipping costs. Customs clearance requires a correct commercial invoice and a clear description of the goods. Certain goods may be subject to additional controls or approvals. The duties are not included in the shipping price and are charged before delivery.

Gift shipments to Tonga are not automatically exempt from import duties. The shipment should be clearly marked as a gift and contain a realistic value of the goods. Gifts may also be subject to customs duties and taxes, depending on the type of goods and valuation by customs. There is no fixed and reliably applied exemption limit. Values set too low or unclear information can lead to delays. The resulting duties are usually paid by the recipient.

Important: The respective laws and customs regulations of the recipient country must be observed, especially with regard to products and topics relating to eroticism, pornography, sexuality and/or religion or religious criticism.

Responsibility for this lies exclusively with the sender. Only the generally applicable German customs regulations are presented in this document. Please be sure to be aware of these restrictions to avoid issues when shipping to Tonga. A careful review of the content and compliance with applicable regulations will help ensure that your package arrives without any problems. If you are unsure whether you can ship your goods to Tonga, it is advisable to get detailed information from the customs authority in Tonga.

For more information, see:
https://www.zoll.de/DE/Unternehmen/Warenverkehr/Warenverkehr-innerhalb-der-EU/warenverkehr-innerhalb-der-eu_node.html

In addition to German customs, the embassies or consular offices of Tonga can provide information on questions regarding customs and other import and export regulations. Other sources of information include foreign trade offices and the respective chambers of industry and commerce.

Disclaimer:
Despite intensive research, this list of customs regulations and entry requirements is not complete and is not always up to date. In case of doubt, only customs can provide binding information. This information is not legal advice. Any liability claims against the author of this overview article are excluded.