The Department's export control activities include checking export valuations.

Exports are actively encouraged and, while some export taxes are imposed, they are minimal.

All exports from Fiji are controlled by a system of export licensing and export proceeds must be repatriated to Fiji through the banking system within six months of shipment of products.

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This year (2008) the NES funding (grant) will be targeted at Small & Medium Enterprises on a cost sharing basis with emphasis in addressing supply-side constraints such as product development, packaging, infrastructure, marketing and training.

The Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Trade & Communications is currently inviting applications & proposals from SMEs to source funding through the National Export Strategy in a Fiji Times Advertisement dated 7 June, 2008. The Ad will again be placed in the Fiji Times on the following dates: June 13,14,20,21,28. Please note that the closing date for applications is on July 4, 2008.

Source: Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Trade & Communications

Application Form and Criteria.