Samoa Trade Portal

Number of pieces of legislation: 160

Official title	Implementation date	Agencies	HS codes	Categories	Links	Documents

Accident Compensation Act 1989 Details Description This Regulation outlines record keeping requirements and imposition of levy for fuel imports into Samoa. Affected products Goods: Any fuel and motor spirits.Services: Accident compensation and benefits. Fuel includes motor spirits. NTM types F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges, B - Technical barriers to trade Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2024-02-01	Accident Compensation Corporation	2701, 2702, 2703, 2706, 2707, 2708, 2709, 2710, 2711, 2713, 3826	Service, Other	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/aca1989204/	WSM_aca1989204.pdf
Agriculture and Fisheries Ordinance 1959 Details Description An Ordinance establishes the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and states its principal functions to include as - i. promotion and encouragement of the development of all phases of the planting, agricultural, pastoral, and horticultural industries in Samoa including the banana, coconut, cocoa, coffee, and other fruit and vegetable production industries with a view to maintaining and improving the quality and quantity of the products derived from those industries [....]; ii. regulation of fishing in Samoa and the territorial waters belonging to Samoa or any part thereof, or in the exclusive economic zone of Samoa [...] iii. regulation, control and supervision the manufacture, importation, storage and use of pesticides. Concrete requirements are written in subsidiary regulations to the Ordinance. Requirements Other Publication date 2019-12-31 Repeal date 2020-06-30 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2011-01-28	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries	Not provided	Other	Not provided	WSM_aafo1959303.pdf
Agriculture and Fisheries Sector Act 2020 Details Description An Act to guide and facilitate the management and development of a sustainable agriculture and fisheries sector and for related purposes. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2020-06-30	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	Not provided	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/aafsa2020324/	WSM_aafsa2020324.pdf
Airport Authority Act 2012 Details Description This legislation continues the existence of the corporate body Samoa Airport Authority and it shall perform its functions and powers under this Act in relation to the airports situated at Faleolo, Maota and Asau. Fees, charges and levies for any service provided by the Authority at a private airport shall be payable to the Authority in accordance with the provisions of this Act. A determination of airport fees, charges and levies under this Act, by regulation or as otherwise provided, may be made in the place of any fee prescribed under the Civil Aviation Act, 1998. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2021-03-03	Samoa Airport Authority	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_aaa2012239.pdf
Alcohol Control Act 2020 Details Description An Act to control the manufacture, sale, consumption and importation of alcohol under reformed arrangements, and for related purposes. Affected products Adulterated alcohol means any alcohol: (a) that contains or is mixed or diluted with any substance which operates, or may operate, in any manner to the prejudice or disadvantage of the purchaser or consumer; or (b) that contains or is mixed or diluted with any substance of a commercial value lower than that of such alcohol in its normal state and in an undeteriorated and sound condition; or (c) from which any substance or ingredient has been extracted or omitted, and by reason of such extraction or omission the nutritive properties of the alcohol as sold are less than that of such alcohol in its normal state, or in a manner where the purchaser or consumer is or may be prejudiced; or (d) any other substance prescribed by regulations as adulterated alcohol. Alcohol includes: (a) a beverage which, at 20°Celcius contains more than 1.15% ethanol by volume; (b) anything that is not a beverage referred to in paragraph (a) but, for the purposes of sale, is held out to be beer or spirits; (c) any spirits, wine, ale, beer, stout, cider, alcoholic ready to drink beverages or any other fermented, distilled or spirituous alcohol ordinarily used as a beverage which contains more than two (2) parts percent of proof spirit; (d) any other substance prescribed by regulations as alcohol. NTM types E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures, J - Distribution restrictions, F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2021-07-01	Ministry of Customs and Revenue	2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2208	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/aca2020170/	WSM_aca2020170.pdf
Allied Health Professions Act 2014 Details Description It establishes the Allied Health Profession Council and requires that a health service professional must be registered under Division 2, 3 or 4 of this Act to qualify as an allied health professional or undertake the business of an allied health profession in Samoa (Clauses 10 and 11). The Schedule sets out the categories of allied health professionals that are required to be registered under this Act and the qualification requirements that must be met respectively (Clause 39). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-04	Ministry of Health	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_ahpa2014250.pdf
Animals Ordinance 1960 Details Description An Ordinance to consolidate and amend certain enactments relating to animals and game, and to make provision for controlling the importation of animals and animal products. Some part is repealed by the Quarantine (Biosecurity) Act 2005. Affected products Animals and animal products; cattle; birds and their parts. All types of birds (whether native, introduced, or imported, or that has migrated to Samoa or has arrived in Samoa and become established there,but not including any domestic bird); its feathers, eggs or other parts of any such birds. NTM types P - Export related measures Requirements Other, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-04	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	010631, 010632, 010633, 010639, 020890, 021099, 040719, 040729, 040790, 0408, 0505, 6701, 9705	TBT, Other, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/ao1960136/	WSM_ao1960136.pdf
Arms Ordinance 1960 Details Description An Ordinance to make provision for the importation, sale, and licensing of firearms and ammunition in Samoa. Affected products Arms, including pistols, shot guns, ammunitions, fireworks and explosives. All types of firearms and ammunition. All types of fireworks. Any dynamite, gelignite, nitroglycerine, blasting powder, or any other explosive of any nature that are not in manufactured cartridges for any firearms Explosive includes any article of which an explosive forms a part and which is capable of a destructive force by way of an explosion, but does not include any firework of a type approved by the Commissioner of Police under section 6A. Any dynamite, gelignite, nitroglycerine, blasting powder, or any other explosive of any nature Explosive includes any article of which an explosive forms a part and which is capable of a destructive force by way of an explosion, but does not include any firework of a type approved by the Commissioner of Police under section 6A. NTM types E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures, J - Distribution restrictions, B - Technical barriers to trade, F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges, H - Measures affecting competition Requirements Other, Import Licence, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2019-07-01	Ministry of Police and Prisons	281129, 281290, 284329, 284330, 284390, 285210, 290420, 290522, 290899, 290930, 291590, 291619, 291639, 292090, 292119, 292129, 292130, 292142, 292143, 292144, 292149, 292151, 292159, 292219, 292250, 292419, 292421, 292690, 292700, 292800, 293090, 293190, 293299, 293319, 293369, 293399, 360100, 360200, 3603, 360410, 360490, 360690, 391220, 9301, 9302, 9303, 9304, 9305, 9306	TBT, Other, Import Licence, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/ao1960121/	WSM_ao1960121.pdf
Banana Board Act 1975 Details Description An Act to establish the Banana Board to control, promote, and improve the banana industry in Western. Samoa, to make provision for the acquisition and marketing by it of bananas, to provide for the fixing of prices for bananas for export, and to make provision for the regulation of export and marketing of bananas. Repealed by the Statutes Repeal Act 1990 (No. 10 of 1990). Affected products Banana NTM types P - Export related measures Publication date 9999-12-31 Repeal date 1990-08-15 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1975-12-23	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	0803	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/num_act/bba197583/	WSM_bba197583.pdf
Bee and Bee Products Prohibition Order 1999 Details Description The Bee and Bee Products Prohibition Order 1999 prohibits the importation of second-hand bee equipment, packaged bees, and certain bee products into Samoa, unless authorized by a license from the Director of Agriculture, Forests and Fisheries to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Affected products (a) Honey; and (b) Bees (other than packaged bees); and (c) Queen bees and queen cells for genetic improvements Second-hand or used bee supplies, bee equipment, and protective clothing used for any purpose relating to beekeeping. Packaged bees. NTM types A - Sanitary and phytosanitary measures Original language English Source Parliament of Samoa	2020-03-09	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	010641, 040900, 630900, 843680	Not provided	Not provided	WSM_S.R. 1999-24 Bee and Bee Products Prohibition Order 1999 (Sam & Eng) (1).pdf
Bills of Exchange Act 1976 Details Description This legislation defines what is a bill of exchange; inland and foreign bills; process to draw bills; which bills are negotiable; bills payable on demand; inchoate instruments; etc. Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1976-08-23	Ministry of Finance	Not provided	Other	Not provided	WSM_boea1976148 (1).pdf
Broadcasting Act 2010 Details Description This legislation states that a person who seeks to provide a broadcasting service to the public for direct or indirect compensation; or owns or operates a broadcasting facility used to provide a broadcasting service to the public for direct or indirect compensation must hold a license to do so (Clause 21). The Regulator may issue 2 types of licences - individual licences; and class licences (Clause 24) and the imposition of surcharge conditions are listed under Clause 38). A service provider shall only charge a customer for the specific broadcasting service or broadcasting facility that the customer has ordered (Clause 43). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2021-03-03	Ministry of Communications and Information Technology	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_ba2010122.pdf
Building Alignment Ordinance 1932 Details Description Under this legislation, the Chief Surveyor of the Planning and Urban Management Agency fixes the building line of all land to which this Ordinance applies and delineate the same in a map or plan or in separate maps [...] (Clause 4). Therefore, a person who intends to erect a new building on land to which this Ordinance applies may apply in writing to the Chief Surveyor to mark out on such land the building line (Clause 5) requires a permit issued under the building regulations (Clause 6). Repealed by the Fabric of Laws Miscellaneous Repeal Act 2020. Publication date 2018-12-31 Repeal date 2020-08-19 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1932-10-10	Planning and Urban Management Agency	Not provided	Service	Not provided	Building Alignment Ordinance 1932.pdf
Business Licence Amendment Regulations 2018 Details Description This regulation was amended with respect to the definition of 'beneficial owner' (Clause 2) and addition of new business license fees for sole trader, company and special business under Schedule (Clause 5). Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) website	2018-12-13	Ministry of Revenue	Not provided	Service, Other	https://revenue.gov.ws/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Business-License-Amendment-Regulations-2018.pdf	WSM_Business-License-Amendment-Regulations-2018.pdf \| WSM_Business-License-Regulations-2012_1.pdf
Business Licence Regulations 2012 Details Description This regulation under the provisions of the Business Licenses Act, 1988 provides for the following classes of licenses - sole trader; company; partnership; non profit organisation; statutory body; trust; company or a trust that has majority shares, howsoever called, that are owned beneficially or otherwise by a non-citizen; commercial traveller; and special business (Clause 3). Requirements Other Original language English Source Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) website	2012-12-14	Ministry of Revenue	Not provided	Service, Other	Not provided	WSM_Business-License-Regulations-2012_1_1.pdf
Business Licences Act 1998 Details Description An Act to repeal the Business Licences Ordinance 1960 and to consolidate the law relating to licences to engage in any business, trade or profession. It prohibits the export of endangered species. Affected products Any business (any goods and services) All types of endangered species. NTM types E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures Requirements Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence, Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-04	Ministry of Customs and Revenue	010129, 010130, 010190, 010239, 010290, 010391, 010392, 0104, 010611, 010612, 010613, 010614, 010619, 010620, 010631, 010632, 010633, 010639, 010649, 010690, 0201, 0202, 0203, 0204, 0205, 0206, 0208, 0210, 030111, 030119, 030192, 030193, 030199, 030249, 030273, 030274, 030281, 030282, 030289, 030291, 030292, 030299, 030325, 030326, 030359, 030381, 030382, 030389, 030391, 030392, 030399, 030439, 030451, 030456, 030457, 030459, 030469, 030488, 030489, 030493, 030510, 030520, 030531, 030539, 030544, 030549, 030552, 030553, 030554, 030559, 030564, 030569, 030571, 030572, 030579, 030742, 030743, 030749, 030760, 030782, 030784, 030788, 030791, 030792, 030799, 030890, 040719, 040729, 040790, 0408, 0410, 0502, 0504, 050590, 0506, 0507, 0508, 0510, 051191, 051199, 0601, 060210, 060220, 060290, 0604, 120999, 121120, 121150, 121190, 130214, 130219, 150430, 152190, 160220, 160290, 1603, 160431, 160554, 160556, 160558, 160559, 160561, 160569, 3001, 300290, 300339, 300341, 300342, 300343, 300349, 300360, 300390, 300439, 300441, 300442, 300443, 300449, 300460, 300490, 3005, 330130, 330499, 4102, 4103, 4106, 411320, 411330, 411390, 4114, 420211, 420219, 420221, 420229, 420231, 420239, 420291, 420299, 420310, 420329, 420330, 420340, 4205, 430130, 430160, 430180, 430190, 430219, 430220, 430230, 4303, 440321, 440322, 440323, 440324, 440325, 440326, 440349, 440395, 440396, 440397, 440398, 440399, 440420, 440721, 440729, 440796, 440797, 440799, 440839, 440890, 440922, 440929, 4420, 442191, 442199, 5102, 5103, 5104, 510531, 510539, 510540, 5108, 5109, 5110, 5111, 5112, 5113, 570110, 570231, 570241, 570250, 570291, 570310, 580110, 600590, 600610, 610190, 610210, 610310, 610329, 610331, 610341, 610419, 610429, 610431, 610441, 610451, 610461, 611012, 611019, 611190, 611490, 611691, 6117, 620111, 620191, 620211, 620291, 620311, 620329, 620331, 620341, 620411, 620421, 620431, 620441, 620451, 620461, 620590, 620620, 620990, 621139, 621149, 621420, 6217, 630120, 640320, 640351, 640359, 640391, 640399, 640420, 640510, 640590, 640610, 640690, 650699, 6602, 660390, 6701, 670290, 711790, 821110, 821191, 821192, 821193, 8214, 8215, 854231, 854232, 854239, 910111, 910119, 910121, 910129, 910211, 910212, 910219, 910221, 910229, 911390, 9201, 9202, 920590, 9206, 9208, 920991, 920992, 920999, 930310, 930320, 930330, 930520, 9307, 950790, 9508, 9601, 961519, 961590, 961620, 9620, 9703, 9705, 9706	Service, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence, Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/bla1998183/	WSM_bla1998183.pdf
Casino and Gambling Control Act 2010 Details Description An Act to establish the Gambling Control Authority and, for the promotion of tourism to provide for the licensing of casinos and control of their operation, and for other forms of gambling, and for related purposes. Affected products Chips means any tokens used or capable of being used in a casino in the conduct of gaming in the place of money and approved for the purpose by the Authority. Gaming equipment means an electrical, electronic or mechanical device or any other thing (other than chips) used, or suitable for use, in connection with gaming. NTM types B - Technical barriers to trade Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2021-03-03	Gambling Control Authority	950430, 950440, 950490	Not provided	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/cagca2010239/	WSM_cagca2010239.pdf
Chemical Weapons Act 2010 Details Description An Act to give effect to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction, and for related matters. Affected products Chemicals listed under Schedule 1, 2 and 3. 'Chemical weapons' means the following, together or separately: (a) toxic chemicals and their precursors, except where intended for purposes not prohibited under the Convention, as long as the types and quantities are consisted with such purposes; (b) munitions and devices, specifically designed to cause death or other harm through the toxic properties of those toxic chemicals specified in paragraph (a), which would be released as a result of the employment of such munitions and devices; (c) any equipment specifically designed for use directly in connection with the employment of munitions and devices specified in paragraph (b). 'Old chemical weapon' means: (a) a chemical weapon which was produced before 1925; or (b) a chemical weapon produced in the period between 1925 and 1946 that has deteriorated to such extent that it can no longer be used as a chemical weapon. All chemicals listed in Schedule 2 of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction. All chemicals listed in Schedule 3 of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction. NTM types P - Export related measures, B - Technical barriers to trade Requirements Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence, Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-06-06	Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade	281112, 281211, 281212, 281213, 281214, 281215, 281216, 281217, 285310, 290399, 290519, 291817, 292021, 292022, 292023, 292024, 292119, 292215, 292217, 292219, 293070, 293090, 293139, 293339	TBT, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence, Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/cwa2010153/	WSM_cwa2010153.pdf
Citizenship Investment Act 2015 Details Description This legislation establishes the Citizenship Investment Committee and states that the citizen of any country is entitled to apply for citizenship by investment under this Act (Clause 4). In order to qualify for citizenship by investment, an investor must invest in 1 or more qualifying investments specified in the Schedule (Clause 5). Publication date 2014-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-01-31	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_cia2015279.pdf
Citizenship Investment Regulations 2016 Details Description This regulation elaborates on the due diligence process to be followed for the submission of applications and the associated fees to be paid to acquire citizenship by investment in Samoa under the provisions of the Citizenship Investment Act, 2015. The fees are listed in the Schedule of this regulation. Original language English Source Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	2017-01-31	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	Not provided	Service	https://www.mcil.gov.ws/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Citizenship-Investment-Regulations-2016.pdf	Citizenship-Investment-Regulations-2016.pdf
Civil Aviation Act 1998 Details Description This legislation establishes the Civil Aviation Authority and requires that a person lawfully entitled to the possession of an aircraft for a period of 28 days or longer of an aircraft which flies to, from, within, or over Samoa territory shall register that aircraft and hold a valid certificate of registration for that aircraft (Clause 23). No aircraft shall be registered in or remain registered in Samoa if it is registered in any other country. Different rates of fees and charges may be so prescribed or fixed in respect of different classes of persons, aerodromes, aircraft, aeronautical products, aviation related services, air traffic services, or aeronautical procedures, or on the basis of different times of use, or on any other differential basis (Clause 37). Concrete fees and charges are not available in this Act. A person who carries on an air service operation must obtain a licence (Clause 82). Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-06-06	Civil Aviation Authority	Not provided	Service, TBT, Other	Not provided	WSM_caa1998154.pdf
Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act 2012 Details Description An Act to give effect to the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, and for related matters. Affected products A cluster munition means a conventional munition that is designed to disperse or release explosive submunitions each weighing less than 20 kilograms and includes those explosive submunitions. It does not include: (a) a mine; or (b) a munition or submunition that is designed— (i) to dispense flares, smoke, pyrotechnics, or chaff; or (ii) to produce electrical or electronic effects; or (c) a munition that is designed exclusively for an air defence role; or (d) a munition that, in order to avoid indiscriminate area effects and the risks posed by unexploded submunitions, has all of the following characteristics— (i) each munition contains fewer than 10 explosive submunitions; (ii) each explosive submunition weighs more than 4 kilograms; (iii) each explosive submunition is designed to detect and engage a single target object; (iv) each explosive submunition is equipped with an electronic self-destruction mechanism; (v) each explosive submunition is equipped with an electronic self-deactivating feature. NTM types P - Export related measures, E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures Requirements Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-06-06	Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade	930690	TBT, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/cmpa2012361/	WSM_cmpa2012361.pdf
Companies Act 2001 Details Description This legislation states that an application for incorporation of a company must be made to the Registrar in the prescribed form with the associated fees (Clause 6). Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2019-07-01	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	Not provided	Service, Other	Not provided	WSM_ca2001107.pdf
Companies Regulations 2008 Details Description This regulation elaborates on the fees, penalties and forms that require to be completed for the purpose of incorporation of companies under the Companies Act, 2001. The fees set out in Part 1 of Schedule 2 are payable to the Registrar in respect of the matters to which they relate and the fees prescribed by Schedule 2 are inclusive of value added goods and services tax (Clause 6). Requirements Other Original language English Source Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	2008-07-01	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	Not provided	Service, Other	Not provided	WSM_S.R.2008-26 Companies Regulations 2008 - English.pdf
Competition and Consumer Act 2016 Details Description This legislation seeks to promote competition in markets in Samoa; establishes standards of conduct for those engaged in trade in Samoa to be implemented by the Competition and Consumer Commission; and states the guidelines on competition, consumer protection or pricing of goods and services, and the administration of competition or consumer laws. All businesses must not engage in misleading or deceptive conduct generally and in relation to employment; bid rigging; unfair practices; bait advertising; referral selling; forged, etc., trade marks; mislead representations about certain businesses; harassment and coercion; pyramid selling and similar schemes; etc. Additionally, all goods supplied must be of standard quality as established under various standards for the product. All services are to be supplied with care and skill, be fit for particular purpose, completed in reasonable time and include provisions for consumer’s remedies for services that do not comply with consumer guarantee as well.The Schedule of this Act lists the various regulations that are repealed or amended by this legislation. Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-03	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	Not provided	Service, Other	Not provided	WSM_caca2016265.pdf
Conventional Arms Act 2017 Details Description An Act to implement the Arms Trade Treaty and for related purposes. Affected products Ammunitions, antique small arms and light weapons, armoured combat vehicles, attack helicopters, battle tanks, combat aircrafts, conventional arms listed in the Schedule, large-calibre artillery system, light weapons, missile and missile launchers, small arms and light weapons, and warships. “conventional arms” means any conventional arms listed in the Schedule “ammunition” means: (a) for any small arms and light weapons, the complete round or component of ammunition, including a cartridge case, primer, propellant powder, bullet or projectile, that is used in a small arm or light weapon, or any conventional arm listed in the Schedule; and (b) for any conventional arms listed in the Schedule, munition fired, launched or delivered by that conventional arm “small arms and light weapons”: (a) means any man-portable lethal weapon that expels or launches, that is designed to expel or launch (or may be readily converted to expel or launch) a shot, any bullet or projectile by the action of an explosive; and (b) includes any of the items listed in paragraphs (f) and (h) of the Schedule; but (c) does not include any small antique arms and antique light weapons or their replicas “light weapon” means any heavy machine gun, handheld under-barrel and mounted grenade launcher of anti-tank missile and rocket system, portable launcher of anti-aircraft missile system, and mortar of a calibre of less than 100 millimetres “small arm” means any revolver, self-loading pistol, rifle, carbine, sub-machine gun, assault rifle or light machine gun All conventional arms listed in the Schedule, their parts and components; and all types of ammunition. Ammunition means: (a) for any small arms and light weapons, the complete round or component of ammunition, including a cartridge case, primer, propellant powder, bullet or projectile, that is used in a small arm or light weapon, or any conventional arm listed in the Schedule; and (b) for any conventional arms listed in the Schedule, munition fired, launched or delivered by that conventional arm. NTM types E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures, P - Export related measures Requirements Other, Import Licence Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2018-08-01	Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet	8710, 8802, 8803, 8805, 890610, 9301, 9302, 9303, 9305, 9306	TBT, Other, Import Licence	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/caa2017200/	WSM_caa2017200.pdf
Copyright Act 1998 Details Description An Act to make provision for the protection of Copyright and other similar rights. Affected products Goods: Books, pamphlets, articles, computer programs and other writings; speeches, lectures, addresses, sermons and other oral works; dramatic, dramatico-musical works, pantomimes, choreographic works and other works created for stage productions; stage productions of works mentioned in the previous item and of traditional cultural expressions that are apt for such productions; musical works, with or without accompanying words; audiovisual works; works or architecture; works of drawing, painting, sculpture, engraving, lithography, tapestry and other works of fine art; photographic works; work of applied arts; illustrations, maps, plans, sketches and three-dimensional works relative to geography, topography architecture or science; traditional cultural expressions. Services: Author, broadcasting, channel provider, performers, producers, public displays, public lending, public performances. All types of copyrighted works. NTM types N - Intellectual property Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-06-06	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	3704, 3705, 3706, 4601, 4602, 482390, 4901, 4902, 4903, 4904, 4905, 4906, 4907, 4908, 4909, 4910, 4911, 570210, 5805, 630790, 8523, 9701, 9702, 9703, 9704	Service, Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/ca1998133/	WSM_ca1998133.pdf
Coroners Act 2017 Details Description This legislation states that a person is qualified for appointment as a coroner if the person is a lawyer who is qualified for appointment as a District Court Judge. A coroner is entitled to salaries or allowances fixed under the Remuneration Tribunal Act, 2003. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-09-01	Ministry of Justice and Courts Administration	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_ca2017120.pdf
Cotton Ordinance 1925 Details Description This Order outlines authorisation requirements for importing cotton seeds into Samoa. Repealed by the Enactments Amendment and Repeal Ordinance Act 1960. However, the repeal date is not identifiable due to the lack of actual text. Affected products All types of cotton seeds. NTM types E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures Repeal date 1960-01-01 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1925-11-24	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	120721, 120729	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/num_act/co1925155/	WSM_co1925155.pdf
Customs (Prohibited Import) Amendment Order (No. 1) 2018 Details Description This Order states that a left-hand drive vehicle is exempted from prohibition [...] if the left hand drive vehicle imported into Samoa is a pick up truck or 6 wheel truck, which is imported by an individual and won't be used for taxi or bus services. The total number of imported left-hand drive vehicles should not exceed 100 vehicles per month and must not be imported by any car dealer company with the intention of these vehicles being sold. Requirements Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence Original language English Source Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) website	2018-06-21	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	TBT, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence	Not provided	Customs-Prohibition-Import-Amendment-Order-No.1-2018.pdf
Customs (Prohibited Import) Amendment Order (No. 1) 2020 Details Description This Order amends the Order of Prohibited Imports, 2008 and states that a right or left hand drive vehicle manufactured more than 10 years prior to the date it enters Samoa is exempt from prohibition in the period of 8th April, 2020 to 30th April, 2020 (Clause 3). This Order doesn't apply to any motor cycle or heavy machinery vehicle referred to under regulation 4 and the Schedule that arrives in Samoa at the commencement of this Order (Clause 4). Requirements Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence Original language English Source Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) website	2020-04-08	Ministry of Customs and Revenue, Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	TBT, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence	Not provided	Customs-Prohibited-Import-Amendment-Order-No.1-2020.pdf
Customs (Prohibited Import) Amendment Order (No. 2) 2018 Details Description This Order amends the provisions of the Order of Prohibited Imports, 2008 and states that it's unlawful to import into Samoa any vehicle which was manufactured more than 10 years prior to the date on which the vehicle enters Samoa instead of 8 years previously (Clause 2). However, a Samoan citizen who has returned to Samoa for permanent residency can import a right or left hand drive vehicle manufactured within the past 10 years. This Order amends the Customs (Prohibition Import) Amendment Order (No.1), 2018 and states that a left-hand drive vehicle is exempted from prohibition [...] if the left hand drive vehicle imported into Samoa is not only a pick up truck, 6 wheel truck, but also SUV vehicles, which is imported by an individual and won't be used for taxi or bus services. The total number of imported left-hand drive vehicles should not exceed 100 vehicles per month and must not be imported by any car dealer company with the intention of these vehicles being sold. Requirements Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence Original language English Source Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) website	2018-01-01	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	TBT, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence	Not provided	Customs-Prohibition-Import-Amendment-Order-No.2-2018.pdf
Customs (Prohibited Import) Amendment Order (No. 3) 2018 Details Description This Order amends the Order of Prohibited Imports, 2008 and states that a right or left hand drive vehicle manufactured more than 10 years prior to the date it enters Samoa is exempted from prohibition where it's personally owned by a Samoan citizen returning to Samoa from seasonal employment or for permanent residency; the vehicle has been used within 12 months before the date it enters Samoa by a returning Samoan citizen; [...]; the returning Samoan citizen is only allowed one vehicle to be exempted. Original language English Source Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) website	2018-09-17	Ministry of Customs and Revenue, Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	TBT	Not provided	Prohibited-Import-Amendment-Order-No.-3-2018.pdf
Customs (Prohibited Import) Order 2016 Details Description This Order amends the provisions of the Order of Prohibited Imports, 2008 and states that it's unlawful to import into Samoa any vehicle which was manufactured more than 8 years prior to the date on which the vehicle enters Samoa instead of 12 years previously; and any left hand drive vehicle that has the steering column to the left of the longitudinal centre line (Clause 2). This is not applicable to any left or right hand drive vehicle that has already been shipped to Samoa or has been purchased [..] for the purpose of shipping to Samoa and arriving at the ports of Samoa within one month after the date of this Notice (Clause 3). Requirements Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence Original language English Source Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) website	2017-01-01	Ministry of Customs and Revenue, Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	TBT, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence	Not provided	Customs--Prohibited-Import-Order-2016.pdf
Customs Act 2014 Details Description An Act to regulate Customs controls, management and enforcement, revenue administration, border controls and border management, trade and travel facilitation, security, and for related purposes. Affected products All types of goods (it means all kinds of movable personal property, including animals.) All types of goods exported from Samoa. All types of goods imported into Samoa. All types of publications, including electronic publications that are considered objectionable within the meaning of this Act in the hands of all persons and for all purposes All types of publications, including electronic publications that are considered objectionable within the meaning of this Act in the hands of all persons and for all purposes; and all other indecent or obscene articles. Any money or bank notes, cheque forms or promissory note forms NTM types P - Export related measures, E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures, B - Technical barriers to trade, C - Pre-shipment inspection and other formalities Requirements Other, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2022-02-17	Ministry of Customs and Revenue	All Products	TBT, Other, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/ca2014124/	WSM_ca2014124.pdf
Customs Ports of Entry Order 2009 Details Description This Order establishes the port of Aleipata to be a port of entry for purposes of the Customs Act 1977. Affected products All types of goods imported into Samoa. NTM types C - Pre-shipment inspection and other formalities Publication date 9999-12-31 Original language English Source Parliament of Samoa	2009-08-12	Ministry of Customs and Revenue	All Products	Not provided	https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads//02.Regulations/Regulations%202009/S.R._2009-20__Customs_Port_of_Entry_Order_2009_-_Eng.pdf	WSM_S.R._2009-20__Customs_Port_of_Entry_Order_2009_-_Eng.pdf
Customs Prohibited Export Order (No.2) 2007 Details Description The Customs Prohibited Export Order (No.2) 2007 prohibits the export of Samoan fine mats except under a permit issued by the Minister for Revenue for specific purposes such as funerals, cultural events, or fundraising. Affected products fine mats NTM types P - Export related measures Publication date 2007-04-27 Original language English Source Parliament of Samoa	2007-04-11	Ministry of Revenue	460129	Not provided	Not provided	WSM_S.R. 2007-17 Customs Prohibited Export Order (No.2) 2007 - Prohibition on the Exportation of Samoan Fine Mats (Sam & Eng) (1).pdf
Customs Regulations 2015 Details Description This document contains the updated details of the fees payable for goods and services that are applicable for customs and excise duties. Requirements Other Original language English Source Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) website	2015-03-01	Ministry of Revenue	Not provided	Other	Not provided	Customs_Regulations 2015.pdf
Customs Tariff Act 1975 Details Description An Act to prescribe the Customs Tariff of Samoa. Affected products All types of goods. All types of dutiable goods imported into Samoa. NTM types F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2023-07-04	Ministry of Customs and Revenue	All Products	Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/cta1975178/	WSM_cta1975178.pdf
Customs Tariff Act, 1975 (Entered again for Trade Remedy) Details Description Article 9 states application of dumping duty for protection of domestic industry. Requirements Trade remedy Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1975-11-08	Ministry of Customs and Revenue	Not provided	Trade remedy	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/cta1975178/	WSM_cta1975178_1.pdf
Dental Practitioners Act 2007 Details Description This legislation states that in order to be eligible for registration as a dental practitioner, a person must (Clause 11) have a degree in dentistry from an educational institution recognised by the Council; be of good character and reputation; and have undertaken such practical experience in the practice of dentistry as the Council may require. An application for registration as a dental practitioner must be made in writing to the Secretary in a form approved by the Dental Council; accompanied by the prescribed fees and by 2 recent references as to the applicant’s good character, reputation and professional competence given by dental practitioners of good standing; and evidence to the satisfaction of the Council of the matters referred to in Clause 11. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2019-02-01	Ministry of Health	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_dpa2007225.pdf
Drugs Act 1967 Details Description An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the sale of drugs. Affected products All types of drugs. Drug means: (a) any substance or mixture of substances used or intended for use, whether internally or externally, for the purposes of the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease, ailment, disorder, deformity, defect, or injury of the human body; and (b) any substance or mixture of substances used or intended for use for the purpose of altering the nutrition or structure of the human body; and (c) any substance or mixture of substances used or intended for use for the purposes of influencing, inhibiting, or modifying any physiological process in human beings, or the desires or emotions connected with any such physiological process, or the desire for tobacco; and (d) any disinfectant, germicide, antiseptic, or preservative used for any purpose; and (e) any anaesthetic; and (f) any laundry soap, toilet soap, cream, or lotion, and synthetic detergent; and (g) any cosmetic; and (h) any dentifrice; and (i) any chemical contraceptive. All types of drugs. Drug means: (a) any substance or mixture of substances used or intended for use, whether internally or externally, for the purposes of the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of any disease, ailment, disorder, deformity, defect, or injury of the human body; and (b) any substance or mixture of substances used or intended for use for the purpose of altering the nutrition or structure of the human body; and (c) any substance or mixture of substances used or intended for use for the purposes of influencing, inhibiting, or modifying any physiological process in human beings, or the desires or emotions connected with any such physiological process, or the desire for tobacco; and (d) any disinfectant, germicide, antiseptic, or preservative used for any purpose; and (e) any anaesthetic; and (f) any laundry soap, toilet soap, cream, or lotion, and synthetic detergent; and (g) any cosmetic; and (h) any dentifrice; and (i) any chemical contraceptive. New drug means any substance or preparation within the meaning of paragraphs (a) or (b) or (c) or (e) or (i) of the definition of the term “drug” in this section which has not previously been used in Samoa, but does not include any narcotic within the meaning of the Narcotics Act 1967 or any radioactive substance. NTM types B - Technical barriers to trade, J - Distribution restrictions Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2015-06-03	Ministry of Health	121130, 121140, 121150, 121190, 130190, 130211, 130214, 130219, 280610, 2807, 284161, 284330, 284390, 290230, 290551, 290911, 291411, 291412, 291431, 291524, 291634, 292146, 292149, 292214, 292216, 292217, 292218, 292219, 292229, 292231, 292239, 292242, 292243, 292244, 292249, 292411, 292423, 292424, 292425, 292429, 292512, 292630, 292640, 292690, 293291, 293292, 293293, 293294, 293295, 293299, 293332, 293333, 293339, 293341, 293349, 293353, 293354, 293355, 293372, 293391, 293392, 293399, 293491, 293499, 293911, 293919, 293920, 293941, 293942, 293943, 293951, 293959, 293961, 293962, 293963, 293969, 293971, 293979, 293980, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 320190, 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3401, 3402, 380894, 380899, 391231, 391310	Not provided	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/da196785/	WSM_da196785.pdf
Education Act 2009 Details Description Under this legislation, it's compulsory to enrol a school-aged child as a student in a school appropriate to the child’s educational needs. A person or organisation must not operate a private school or mission school unless the Chief Executive Officer has registered the school (Clause 27). Nothing in this legislation prevents members of a village community from establishing and running a registered school as a village school (Clause 37). A person or organisation must not operate an early childhood education centre unless that centre is registered by an approved organisation; or if no approved organisation exists, by the Chief Executive Officer (Clause 65). Publication date 2021-03-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2020-01-01	Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_ea2009104.pdf
Electric Power Corporation Act 1980 Details Description This legislation states that the Electric Power Corporation is responsible for the generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity; [...] in Samoa (Clause 15). Also, a person shall not carry out any electrical wiring work unless the person is the holder of a licence issued by the Licensing Committee under section 25(3); or a person who is apprenticed to, or employed by, the holder of a licence and is working under the immediate direction and supervision of a person holding that licence (Clause 24). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2014-04-24	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_epca1980293.pdf
Electricity (Fees) Regulations 2017 Details Description This regulation states that a licensee must pay to the regulator the annual license fee set out in the Schedule on or before 1st January in each license year (Clause 4), or pay an additional surcharge of 5% of the unpaid license fee in addition to the license fee (Clause 5). Original language English Source Official website of the Office of the Regulator of Samoa	2017-03-20	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	Service	Not provided	Electricity (Fees) Regulations 2017 eng.pdf
Electricity Act 2010 Details Description This legislation states that a person wishing to generate electricity other than for their own use or to provide electricity network services must apply in writing to the Regulator for a licence to do so. The Regulator may issue 2 types of licences - electricity network services licences; and generation licences (Clauses 12 and 13). The Regulator must set all tariffs charged by a licensee (Clause 19). Publication date 2021-03-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2021-03-31	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_ea2010139.pdf
Electronic Transactions Act 2008 Details Description This legislation gives legal recognition to electronic records and signatures, and that it is a legal method for the formation and validity of contracts between parties. However, nothing in this Act requires a person to use, provide or accept an electronic record without that person’s consent. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2014-01-27	Ministry of Finance	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_eta2008256.pdf
Energy Efficiency (Approved Energy Using Products Standards) Regulations 2018 Details Description This Regulation prescribes standards and labelling requirements for energy using products such as refrigerators and freezers, air conditioners, incandescent lamps, linear fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps and fluorescent lamp ballasts. Affected products Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, incandescent lamps, linear fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps, fluorescent lamp ballasts. Incandescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps and air conditioners. Refrigerators and freezers; air conditioners Refrigerators and freezers; air conditioners; incandescent lamps, linear fluorescent lamps, compact fluorescent lamps and fluorescent lamp ballasts. NTM types B - Technical barriers to trade Requirements Other Publication date 9999-12-31 Original language English Source Ministry of Finance	2018-03-05	Ministry of Finance	841510, 841520, 841581, 841582, 841583, 8418, 850410, 853910, 853921, 853922, 853929, 853931, 853932, 853939, 940510, 940520, 940530, 940540, 940560	TBT, Other	Not provided	WSM_Energy-Regulation.pdf
Energy Efficiency Act 2017 Details Description An Act to regulate energy efficiency of energy using products and consumer information on those products, and for related purposes. This legislation is repealed by the Energy Management Act 2020. Affected products Individual energy using electronic products within a product class. All types of individual energy using products within a product class. NTM types B - Technical barriers to trade, F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Requirements Other Publication date 2019-12-31 Repeal date 2020-10-30 Original language English Source Ministry of Finance	2017-12-21	Ministry of Finance	841510, 841581, 841582, 841583, 841590, 8418, 850410, 853921, 853922, 853929, 853931, 853939	TBT, Other	https://www.mof.gov.ws/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Energy-Efficiency-Act-2017.pdf	WSM_Energy-Efficiency-Act-2017.pdf
Energy Management Act 2020 Details Description An Act to provide for a coherent institutional, regulatory and policy framework for the energy sector, including the repeal of the Energy Efficiency Act 2017, Oil Fuel Supply Act 1974, Petroleum Act 1984 and other related purposes. Affected products Petroleum and petroleum products. Petroleum means any liquid hydrocarbon or mixture of hydrocarbons, and any inflammable mixture (liquid, gaseous, viscous or solid) containing any hydrocarbon compounds and includes bulk fuel. Bulk fuel means any petroleum imported as a fuel in quantities greater than 500,000 litres per annum. Petroleum means any liquid hydrocarbon or mixture of hydrocarbons, and any inflammable mixture (liquid, gaseous, viscous or solid) containing any hydrocarbon compounds and includes bulk fuel. Bulk fuel means any petroleum imported as a fuel in quantities greater than 500,000 litres per annum. Product means an individual energy using product within the product classes listed below: i. Refrigerating appliances; ii. Air conditioners; iii. Incandescent lamps; iv. Linear fluorescent lamps; v. Compact fluorescent lamps; and vi. Fluorescent lamp ballasts. NTM types B - Technical barriers to trade, J - Distribution restrictions, F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Requirements Other Publication date 2021-03-03 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2020-10-30	Ministry of Finance	2709, 2710, 2711, 2712, 2713, 2714, 2715, 841510, 841520, 841581, 841582, 841583, 8418, 8422, 850410, 8508, 8509, 8510, 8512, 8513, 8516, 8539, 940510, 940520, 940530, 940540, 940560	TBT, Other	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2020/ema2020172.pdf https://www.mof.gov.ws/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Energy-Management-Act-2020-Eng.pdf	WSM_ema2020172.pdf
Exchange Control Regulations 1999 Details Description This legislation repeals the Exchange Control Regulations, 1961 (Clause 2) and states that no person shall take or send money out of Samoa; draw or negotiate any bill of exchange or promissory note, transfer any security [...], create or transfer a right to receive a payment of acquire property outside Samoa [...]; take, send or transfer any securities from Samoa; make an entry in a register in Samoa that recognises or gives effect to a transfer of securities to a person resident outside Samoa; if he is Samoan resident, be a party to any transaction whereby foreign currency is exchanged for Samoan money otherwise than a foreign exchange dealer (Clause 4). Also, only licensed banks and foreign exchange dealers can exchange currency under the provisions of this regulation. Annual fees for a license is $500 (Clause 5). Moreover, except exempted goods as provided in Clause 9 (1)(a), no goods shall be exported from Samoa except by permission of the Central Bank of Samoa [...] (Clause 9). Requirements Other Original language English Source Official website of the Central Bank of Samoa	1999-08-06	Central Bank of Samoa	Not provided	Service, TBT, Other	Not provided	exchange-control-regulation-1999.pdf
Excise Tax (Domestic Administration) Act 1984 Details Description Subject to this Act, no person shall manufacture any excisable goods except under and in accordance with the provisions of a licence in the prescribed form issued by the Comptroller, and at the place of manufacture specified in such licence (Clause 6). A licence issued under this Act expires on 31 December next following the commencement date shown on the licence (Clause 10). Moreover, an excise duty shall be imposed, collected and paid on all excisable goods manufactured in Samoa (Clause 22). Requirements Other Publication date 2018-12-31 Original language English Source Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) website	2017-06-06	Ministry of Revenue	Not provided	Other	Not provided	Excise Tax (Domestic Administration) Act 1984.pdf
Excise Tax (Import Administration) Act 1984 Details Description An Act to provide for the imposition and collection of excise duties on goods imported into Samoa. Excise duty shall be imposed, collected and paid pursuant to the Excise Tax Rate Act 1984. Affected products All goods specified in the Schedule to the Excise Tax Rate Act, 1984. Exempted goods from customs duty are listed under the Second Schedule of the Customs Tariff Act, 1975. All excisable goods listed in Schedule of the Excise Tax Rate Act 1984. NTM types F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2014-08-25	Ministry of Customs and Revenue	170112, 170113, 170114, 170191, 170199, 170211, 170219, 170240, 170250, 170260, 170290, 170310, 170390, 170410, 170490, 180400, 180610, 180620, 180631, 180632, 180690, 190211, 190219, 190531, 190532, 190540, 190590, 220210, 220299, 220300, 220410, 220421, 220429, 220430, 220510, 220590, 220600, 220820, 220830, 220840, 220850, 220860, 220870, 220890, 240210, 240220, 240290, 240319, 250100, 271019, 8701, 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705, 870600	Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/etaa1984359/	WSM_etaa1984359.pdf
Excise Tax Rate Act 1984 Details Description This legislation states that excise duty shall be imposed, collected and paid pursuant to the Excise Tax (Import Administration) Act, 1984 and the Excise Tax (Domestic Administration) Act, 1984 on all items of the Customs Tariff mentioned in the Schedule to this Act at the rates specified in the Schedule. Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2023-07-04	Ministry of Revenue	Not provided	Other	https://www.revenue.gov.ws/images/2015/Legislations/Principal_Legislation/Excise-Tax-Rates-Act-1984.pdf	WSM_etra1984162.pdf
Export of Meat Act 1997 Details Description An Act to provide for the establishment of meat export facilities and controls relating thereto. Section 23 of the Export of Meat Act 1997 is repealed. Affected products Goods: Poultry and stock meat. Meat means: (a) the edible part of the muscle of any slaughtered stock which muscle is skeletal or found in the tongue or diaphragm with or without the accompanying and overlying fat and the portions of bone skin sinew nerve and blood vessels which normally accompany the muscle tissue and which are not separated from it in the process of dressing but does not include the muscle found in the lips, snout or ears; and (b) any edible offal taken from slaughtered stock. Stock includes: (a) cattle, sheep and horses; (b) pigs and goats which have been herded; mustered or handled in the manner of farm animals; and (c) any other animal which the Head of State may declare by Order to be stock within the meaning of this Act. Stock includes: (a) cattle, sheep and horses; (b) pigs and goats which have been herded; mustered or handled in the manner of farm animals; and (c) any other animal which the Head of State may declare by Order to be stock within the meaning of this Act. NTM types P - Export related measures Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-04	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	0102, 0103, 0104, 0201, 0202, 0203, 0204, 0205, 0206, 021011, 021012, 021019, 021020, 021099	SPS, Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/eoma1997167/	WSM_eoma1997167.pdf
Fair Trading Act 1998 - General Special Price Order 2006 Details Description This Order pursuant to Section 55 of the Fair Trading Act 1998 outlines the maximum markup of prices for wholesale of imported freezer goods and wholesale of imported dry goods in Samoa. Affected products Freezer goods means turkey tails, lamb necks, turkey wings, pure mutton flaps, chicken legs, lamb breasts and lamb flaps, chicken thighs and pork trotters. Dry goods means sugar (all types), rice (all brands) salt, flour (all brands), potatoes, onions, dairy products and condensed milk, imported beer, imported corned beef, imported camp pie, noodles (all types), macaroni and vermicelli, tinned fish (all brands including tuna canned products), milk powder (all brands), dripping and cooking oil (all types) soy sauce (all brands), laundry powder and bathing soap (all brands) mosquito coils (all brands), toothpaste (all brands), imported cigarettes and tobacco, butter and margarine. NTM types F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Publication date 9999-12-31 Repeal date 2010-04-01 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2006-10-01	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	020422, 020423, 020442, 020443, 020630, 020649, 020713, 020714, 020726, 020727, 0401, 0402, 0403, 0404, 0405, 0406, 0701, 070310, 1006, 1101, 1102, 1105, 1106, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, 1515, 1516, 1517, 1518, 160210, 160231, 160411, 160412, 160413, 160414, 160415, 160416, 160417, 160418, 160419, 160420, 1701, 1702, 170490, 1902, 210310, 2105, 220291, 2203, 24, 2501, 330610, 3401, 380891	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/sub_leg/fta1998gspo2006331/	WSM_fta1998gspo2006331.rtf
Fair Trading Act 1998 - Special Price Order 2006 (No.2) Details Description This Order pursuant to Section 56 of the Fair Trading Act 1998 outlines the maximum prices for tobacco and Vailima brand beer sold in Samoa. Although there is no explicit import requirement, it's extended to apply to imported tobacco sold in Samoa as well. Repealed by Fair Trading Act 1998 - Special Price Order 2006 (No.4) Affected products Tobacco, beer NTM types F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Publication date 9999-12-31 Repeal date 2006-10-01 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2006-07-01	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	220300, 240220, 240319	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/sub_leg/fta1998spo2006n2303/	WSM_fta1998spo2006n2303.rtf
Fair Trading Act 1998 - Special Price Order 2006 (No.3) Details Description This Order pursuant to Section 56 of the Fair Trading Act 1998 outlines the maximum prices for Pall Mall cigarettes sold in Samoa. Although there is no explicit import requirement, it's extended to apply to imported Pall Mall cigarettes sold in Samoa as well. Repealed by Fair Trading Act 1998 - Special Price Order 2006 (No.4) Affected products Ten-Cigarette packet of Pall Mall Menthol; and Ten-Cigarette packet of Pall Mall Filter. NTM types F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Publication date 9999-12-31 Repeal date 2006-10-01 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2006-08-25	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	240220	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/sub_leg/fta1998spo2006n3303/	WSM_fta1998spo2006n3303.rtf
Fair Trading Act 1998 - Special Price Order 2006 (No.4) Details Description This Order pursuant to Section 56 of the Fair Trading Act 1998 outlines the maximum prices for tobacco, cigarettes and liquefied petroleum gas sold in Samoa. Although there is no explicit import requirement, it's extended to apply to imported tobacco, cigarettes and liquefied petroleum gas sold in Samoa as well. Affected products Cigarette and tobacco brands: i. Swordfish (20's); ii. Pall Mall Filter (20's); iii. Pall Mall Menthol (20’s) iv. Pall Mall Filter (10's) v. Pall Mall Menthol (10’s) vi. Pocket Edition (PE) Beer, Corned Beer, Biscuit Liquified Petroleum Gas. NTM types F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Publication date 9999-12-31 Repeal date 2010-11-17 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2006-10-01	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	190531, 220300, 240220, 271111, 271112, 271113, 271114, 271119	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/sub_leg/fta1998spo20064303/	WSM_fta1998spo20064303.rtf
Fees and Charges (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2017 Details Description This Act amends various Acts of Parliament (including some trade legislation as follows) in relation to fees and charges and for related purposes. According to this Act, fees and charges are to be prescribed by ministries or agencies that are in charge of each Act, for example, through a regulation. This Act itself does not provide specific information on amount of fees and charges, nor on goods and services subject to fees and charges. • Animals Ordinance 1960 amended • Allied Health Professions Act 2014 amended • Arms Ordinance 1960 amended • Broadcasting Act 2010 amended • Business Licences Act 1998 amended • Customs Act 2014 amended • Dental Practitioners Act 2007 amended • Education Act 2009 amended • Electricity Act 2010 amended • Export of Meat Act 1997 amended • Film Control Act 1978 amended • Fire and Emergency Service Act 2007 amended • Fisheries Management Act 2016 amended • Forestry Management Act 2011 amended • Healthcare Professions Registration and Standards Act 2007 amended • Immigration Act 2004 amended • Intellectual Property Act 2011 amended • Labour and Employment Relations Act 2013 amended • Lands, Surveys and Environment Act 1989 amended • Land Transport Authority Act 2007 amended • Liquor Act 2011 amended • Medical Practitioners Act 2007 amended • Metrology Act 2015 amended • Ministry of Works Act 2002 amend • Nursing and Midwifery Act 2007 amended • Ports Authority Act 1998 amended • Quarantine (Biosecurity) Act 2005 amended • Slaughter and Meat Supply Act 2015 amended • Telecommunications Act 2005 amended • Tourism Development Act 2012 amended • Waste Management Act 2010 amended • Water Resources Management Act 2008 amended Requirements Other Original language English Source Ministry of Finance	2017-07-04	Ministry of Finance	Not provided	Service, Other	Not provided	Fees-and-Charges-Miscellaneous-Amendments-Act-2017-Eng.pdf
Film Control Act 1978 Details Description This legislation states that no person shall exhibit [...] a film unless the person is the holder of a licence, issued under this section and valid in respect of the exhibition of such film (Clause 6). Also, an application for the approval of a film by the Principal Censor is to be made in the prescribed form and accompanied by the prescribed fee (Clause 16). A film or advertisement to which the Principal Censor has refused approval may be retained until such time as the applicant has made arrangements to the satisfaction of the Principal Censor for the export of such film or advertisement from Samoa or for the disposal thereof in such manner as the Principal Censor may direct [...] (Clause 24). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-04	Ministry of Justice and Courts Administration	Not provided	TBT, Service	Not provided	WSM_fca1978147.pdf
Film Production (Tax Incentives) Act 2017 Details Description This legislation states that the Minister may authorise the payment to the local film company or the overseas film company a prescribed amount of the cash rebate of the qualifying Samoan production expenditure (QSPE) (Clause 4). Those exempted from income tax obligations are listed under Clauses 5 and 6. The overseas company and the local company are exempted from customs duty under the Customs Act, 2014 for imported goods as prescribed (Clause 7). Any imported goods of the overseas company or the local company must not be sold or given away free, except with prior written approval of the Chief Executive Officer [...] (Clause 8). Requirements Other Publication date 2023-12-31 Original language English Source Attorney General’s website of Samoa	2017-12-21	Ministry of Revenue	Not provided	Service, Other	Not provided	WSM_Film-Production-Tax-Incentives-Act-2017.pdf
Financial Institutions Act 1996 Details Description This legislation states that it's the Central Bank of Samoa that will issue licences to financial institutions and undertake prudential supervision of licensed financial institutions. No person shall do banking business or do business as a securities broker or securities dealer in Samoa unless the person is a financial institution licensed under this Act (Clause 4). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2016-01-01	Central Bank of Samoa	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_fia1996258.pdf
Fire and Emergency Service Act 2007 Details Description This legislation establishes the Samoan Fire and Emergency Services Authority and states that career and volunteer members of fire and emergency services must be registered under the provisions of this Act. A career member is required to complete any training or have qualifications or competencies as may be prescribed (Clauses 18 and 19). The Fire Service Act, 1994 is repealed by this legislation (Clause 45). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2021-03-03	Samoa Fire and Emergency Service Authority	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_faesa2007231.pdf
Fisheries Management (Fish Processing and Export) Regulations 2022 Details Description The Fisheries Management (Fish Processing and Export) Regulations 2022 govern the processing and export of fish and fish products in Samoa. They establish licensing requirements for processing establishments, set food safety and quality standards including HACCP compliance, and require certification for all exported fish. The regulations also define offences related to seafood fraud, mislabelling, and non-compliance, and designate the Seafood Safety Verification Unit to monitor, inspect, and certify operations to ensure exports are safe, legally harvested, and meet international standards. Affected products fish or fish products NTM types P - Export related measures Original language English Source Parliament of Samoa	2022-09-27	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	0301, 0302, 0303, 0304, 0305, 0306, 0307, 0308, 0508, 051191, 051199, 060290, 121221, 121229, 150410, 150420, 150430, 151610, 151790, 160300, 1604, 1605, 2106, 3503	Not provided	Not provided	WSM_S.R. 2022-1 Fisheries Management (Fish Processing and Export) Regulations 2022 - Eng (1).pdf
Fisheries Management Act 2016 Details Description An Act to regulate and control the conservation, management or development of fisheries and the licensing of Samoan fishing vessels and foreign fishing vessels and for related purposes. Affected products Goods: Fish and fish products Services: Fishing; fisheries; aquaculture activities; fish processing; marine scientific research. Fish means: (a) an aquatic plant or an aquatic animal, whether piscine or not; and (b) includes – (i) an oyster or other mollusc, crustacean, coral, sponge, holothurian (beche-de-mer), or other echinoderm, turtle or marine mammal; and (ii) eggs, spawn, spat or juvenile stages of species under paragraph (a) and subparagraph (i). Fish product includes a product which has fish as an ingredient or component. NTM types E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-04	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	010612, 010620, 020840, 020850, 03, 041000, 050790, 0508, 051191, 121221, 121229, 1504, 151610, 151790, 1603, 1604, 1605, 190220, 2104, 210690, 230120, 350290, 3504	TBT, Service, Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/fma2016193/	WSM_fma2016193.pdf
Food (Safety and Quality) Regulations 2017 Details Description This Regulation outlines measures to: (a) to protect the health of the public from unsafe food; (b) to provide food that is fit for purpose; and (c) to protect consumers from deception and food ofunacceptable and poor quality, by establishing minimum standards for food products. Affected products Food, food ingredients Canned tuna and bonito are products consisting of the flesh of any of the species identified as tuna and bonito in Codex Standard 70 of 1981. wheat flour for direct human consumption prepared from common wheat, Triticum aestivum L., or club wheat, Triticum compactum Host., or mixtures thereof. All quick frozen fish; quick frozen lobster; quick frozen blocks of fish fillet, minced fish flesh and mixtures of fillets and minced fish; eviscerated and un-eviscerated quick frozen finfish; and quick frozen fish sticks (fish fingers), fish portions and fish fillets - breaded or battered. All types of all fruits and vegetables. All types of food and food products containing veterinary drug residues All types of food and food products, including those listed in Schedule 3. All types of food and food products, to be read with Schedule 1. All types of food and food products, to be read with Schedule 2. All types of food and food products. All types of imported food and food products to be repackaged, reprocessed or reconditioned. All types of imported food and food products. All types of infant formulas. Canned corned beef. Canned fin-fish products. Canned mackerel, including members of the genera Scomber and Scomberomorus and species Pneumatophorus diego and Auxis thazard. Canned sardines and sardine-type products are products consisting of the flesh of any of the species identified in Codex Standard 94 of 1981. Eggs Fish or fish products derived from the families Scombridae, Clupeidae, Coryphaenidae, Engraulidae and Pomatomidae. Fruit drinks. Fruit juice, fruit juice from concentrate, concentrated fruit juice, water extracted fruit juice, fruit puree for use in fruit juices and nectars, concentrated fruit puree for use in fruit juices and nectars, and fruit nectars, defined in Codex Standard 247. Husked rice, milled rice, and parboiled rice, all for direct human consumption (ready for its intended use as human food, presented in packaged form or sold loose from the package directly to the consumer); but excludes other products derived from rice or to glutinous rice. Juice extracted from the fruit of the plant Morinda citrifolia, commonly known as Great Morinda, Indian mulberry, Beach mulberry, and Tahitian Noni. Nutrient supplement means any mineral, vitamin, essential, amino acid or essential fatty acid which, when added either singly or in combination of food, improves or enriches the nutrient content of the food. Packaging materials for noni juice, including bottles. Juice extracted from the fruit of the plant Morinda citrifolia, commonly known as Great Morinda, Indian mulberry, Beach mulberry, and Tahitian Noni. Pre-packaged food means any food in a package. Recombined milk or reconstituted milk. Salt and reduced sodium salt mixtures. Sugar, White sugar, Plantation or mill white sugar (or any other equivalent name accepted in the country of origin), Powdered sugar (icing sugar), Soft White Sugar, Soft brown sugar, Dextrose anhydrous, Dextrose monohydrate, Powdered dextrose (icing dextrose), Glucose syrup, Dried glucose syrup, Lactose, Fructose (laevulose), Raw cane sugar. wheat flour for direct human consumption prepared from common wheat, Triticum aestivum L., or club wheat, Triticum compactum Host., or mixtures thereof. Wheat flour for direct human consumption prepared from common wheat, Triticum aestivum L., or club wheat, Triticum compactum Host., or mixtures thereof. Whole meal, whole-wheat flour or semolina, milled from common wheat, Triticum aestivum L., or club wheat, Triticum compactum Host., or mixtures thereof. It does not apply to - (i) any product prepared from durum wheat, Triticum durum Desf., singly or in combination with other wheat; (ii) wheat flour destined for use as a brewing adjunct or for the manufacture of starch and/or gluten; or (iii) wheat flour for non-food industrial use. Whole meal, whole-wheat flour or semolina, milled from common wheat, Triticum aestivum L., or club wheat, Triticum compactum Host., or mixtures thereof. NTM types B - Technical barriers to trade, P - Export related measures, A - Sanitary and phytosanitary measures Requirements Other, Import Licence Publication date 9999-12-31 Original language English Source Parliament of Samoa	2017-10-03	Ministry of Health	02, 030191, 030192, 030193, 030194, 030195, 030199, 0302, 0303, 0304, 0305, 0306, 0307, 0308, 04, 0504, 051199, 070190, 0702, 0703, 0704, 0705, 0706, 0707, 0708, 0709, 0710, 0712, 0713, 0714, 0801, 0802, 0803, 0804, 0805, 0806, 0807, 0808, 0809, 0810, 0811, 0813, 0814, 09, 1001, 1006, 11, 120190, 1202, 1206, 120710, 120729, 120730, 120740, 120750, 120760, 120770, 120791, 120799, 1208, 1211, 1212, 1302, 140490, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, 1515, 1516, 1517, 1518, 16, 17, 1803, 1804, 1805, 1806, 19, 20, 21, 22, 230120, 2501, 280920, 281129, 282739, 2829, 283210, 283220, 283230, 283410, 283421, 283429, 283510, 283526, 283529, 283531, 283539, 283640, 290543, 290544, 290549, 290719, 290729, 290930, 291241, 291242, 291529, 291550, 291619, 291631, 291719, 291811, 291812, 291814, 291815, 291817, 291819, 292159, 292242, 292425, 292429, 292511, 292990, 293220, 2936, 293890, 294190, 310250, 3203, 3501, 3502, 3503, 3504, 3505, 3507, 391231, 391390, 392340, 392350, 481910, 481920, 701090	SPS, TBT, Other, Import Licence	https://samoa.tradeportal.org/media/S.R.-2017-9-Food-Safety-and-Quality-Regulations-2017-Eng.pdf https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads/S.R.-2017-9-Food-Safety-and-Quality-Regulations-2017-Eng.pdf	WSM_S.R.-2017-9-Food-Safety-and-Quality-Regulations-2017-Eng.pdf
Food Act 2015 Details Description An Act to regulate dealing with food, food business and inspection and analysis of food; and to provide functions, duties and powers for the purpose of this Act; and to regulate production, manufacture, importation and exportation, sale, donation, processing, cooking, handling, labelling, advertising, promotion of and information on food, including provision of food for community and traditional events and ceremonies; and for related purposes. Affected products Goods: All food and food products. Services: All food dealing businesses, including processing and handling. All types of food which has passed its expiry or best before date. Food means: (a) any substance, whether processed, semi-processed, raw or cooked, which is intended for human consumption; and (b) includes any drink, chewing gum or substance used in the manufacture, preparation or treatment of the substance; and (c) does not include cosmetics, tobacco or a substance used only as medicine. Food means: (a) any substance, whether processed, semi-processed, raw or cooked, which is intended for human consumption; and (b) includes any drink, chewing gum or substance used in the manufacture, preparation or treatment of the substance; and (c) does not include cosmetics, tobacco or a substance used only as medicine. NTM types P - Export related measures, B - Technical barriers to trade, A - Sanitary and phytosanitary measures Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2015-06-03	Ministry of Health	02, 030191, 030192, 030193, 030194, 030195, 030199, 0302, 0303, 0304, 0305, 0306, 0307, 0308, 04, 0504, 051199, 070190, 0702, 0703, 0704, 0705, 0706, 0707, 0708, 0709, 0710, 0712, 0713, 0714, 0801, 0802, 0803, 0804, 0805, 0806, 0807, 0808, 0809, 0810, 0811, 0813, 0814, 09, 1006, 11, 120190, 1202, 1206, 120710, 120729, 120730, 120740, 120750, 120760, 120770, 120791, 120799, 1208, 1211, 1212, 1302, 140490, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, 1515, 1516, 1517, 1518, 16, 17, 1803, 1804, 1805, 1806, 19, 20, 21, 22, 2501, 280920, 281129, 2829, 283210, 283220, 283230, 283410, 283421, 283429, 283510, 283526, 283529, 283531, 283539, 283640, 290543, 290544, 290549, 290719, 290729, 290930, 291241, 291242, 291529, 291550, 291619, 291631, 291719, 291811, 291812, 291814, 291815, 291817, 291819, 292159, 292242, 292425, 292429, 292511, 292990, 293220, 293627, 293628, 293890, 294190, 310250, 3203, 3501, 3502, 3503, 3504, 3505, 3507, 391231, 391390	SPS, Service, Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/fa201557/	WSM_fa201557.pdf
Foreign Investment Act 2000 Details Description This legislation states that the business activities listed in Schedule 1 are reserved for citizens of Samoa exclusively, and no approval may be given under this Act, or any other law, for a non-citizen to own or participate in any business or venture that includes any of the activities in the Reserved List (Clause 3). The business or economic activities listed in Schedule 2 may be undertaken by non-citizens only if they meet certain prescribed conditions (Clause 4). Also, foreign investments in Samoa, whether established before or after the commencement of this Act, is required to hold a foreign investment registration certificate issued under this Act (Clause 6). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2015-09-02	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_fia2000219.pdf
Foreign Investment Amendment Regulations 2015 Details Description This regulation includes the change in fees in Schedule 2 relating to Foreign Investment Certificates under the provisions of the Foreign Investment Act, 2000. Original language English Source Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	2015-06-09	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	Not provided	Service	Not provided	Foreign Investment Amendment Regulations 2015.pdf
Foreign Investment Regulations 2011 Details Description This regulation lists the various business and economic activities that maybe undertaken by non-citizens under Schedule 2 (Clause 3) only after specific conditions are met as approved by the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour. The Restricted and Reserved Lists of economic activities is listed under Schedule 1 of this regulation. Also, an application for foreign investment must be made under Section 8 of this Act to conduct economic or business activities in Samoa (Clause 5). Repeal date 2015-06-09 Original language English Source World Trade Organization (WTO) website	2011-07-22	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	Not provided	Service	Not provided	Foreign-Investment-Regulations-2011.pdf
Forestry Management Act 2011 Details Description This legislation states that forestry operations may only be undertaken on the authority of a licence or a permit granted (Clause 37). A person harvesting timber or other forestry resources must comply with all requirements of any approved Codes of Practice relating to logging and harvesting. A forestry harvesting licence is required for the commercial logging or harvesting of native forestry resources on any forest lands, including a customary land under a lease or licence made under the Alienation of Customary Land Act, 1965 (Clause 39). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-04	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_fma2011222.pdf
Forestry Management Regulations 2015 Details Description This regulation elaborates on forestry harvesting contracts (Clause 7) and states that mobile sawmills, including imported ones must be registered under the provisions of this Act (Clauses 24, 25 and 26). Any person who imports a mobile sawmill into Samoa shall notify the Ministry of the registrable details of the mobile sawmill [...]. Also, o person shall operate a mobile sawmill for commercial purposes without a valid mobile sawmill operator licence (Clause 28). Moreover, the export of Samoa native species timber or log, or part thereof is prohibited (Clause 40). However, an export permit for the same may be given only for the purposes of scientific research and the promotion of Samoa native species timber. It entered into force in 2015 but the exact date is not clear. Affected products Goods: Mobile sawmills, native tree and timber species of Samoa. Services: Commercial mobile sawmill operators. Mobile sawmill Native species timber or log, or part thereof NTM types P - Export related measures, F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges, B - Technical barriers to trade Requirements Other, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence Original language English Source Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	2015-01-01	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries	4403, 4407, 846591	Service, TBT, Other, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence	Not provided	150331 Final Draft Forestry Management Regulations 2015.pdf
Fruit Export Ordinance 1931 Details Description An Ordinance made by the Administrator of the Territory of Western Samoa with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council of that Territory, and in pursuance of the Samoan Act, 1921. This is now repealed by the Produce Export Ordinance 1961. Affected products Fruit means bananas and pineapples and such other species of fruit. NTM types P - Export related measures Publication date 1931-03-24 Repeal date 1961-10-12 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1931-04-01	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	0702, 0703, 0704, 0705, 0706, 0707, 0708, 070920, 070930, 070940, 070951, 070960, 070970, 070991, 070993, 070999, 080211, 080221, 080231, 080241, 080242, 080310, 080420, 080430, 080440, 0805, 0806, 0807, 0808, 0809, 081010, 081020, 081030, 081040, 081050, 091099, 121150, 121190, 121292	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/num_act/feo1931235/	WSM_feo1931235.pdf
Gaming Control Act 2017 Details Description An Act to regulate gaming and related gambling activities under reformed legal arrangements, and other related matters. Affected products Gaming, gambling, totalisator betting, national lotto games, lotteries, bingo games, gaming by telecommunication service providers, clubs, gaming houses. Bingo supplies are cards, papers and any other material or device that is used for conducting the game of bingo. NTM types B - Technical barriers to trade, E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2018-05-01	Gambling Control Authority	950430, 950490	Service	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/gca2017156/	WSM_gca2017156.pdf
General Price Order (No. 1) 2010 Details Description The Prices Board, having considered it expedient in the public interest to control the prices of goods and services, makes the following General Price Order pursuant to section 55 of the Fair Trading Act 1998. Affected products All imported goods listed in Schedule 1. All imported goods listed in Schedule 3. NTM types F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Publication date 9999-12-31 Repeal date 2010-07-01 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2010-04-01	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	020422, 020423, 020441, 020442, 020443, 020649, 020713, 020714, 020724, 020725, 020726, 020727, 0401, 0402, 0405, 0701, 070310, 1006, 1101, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, 1515, 1516, 1517, 160210, 160220, 160411, 160412, 160413, 160414, 160415, 160416, 160417, 160418, 160419, 170113, 190211, 190219, 210310, 250100, 330610, 340111, 340119, 340120, 380891, 380910	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/sub_leg/gpo12010183/	WSM_gpo12010183.pdf
General Price Order (No. 2) 2010 Details Description The Prices Board, having considered it expedient in the public interest to control the prices of goods and services, makes the following General Price Order pursuant to section 55 of the Fair Trading Act 1998. Affected products All goods listed in Schedule 1. All imported goods listed in Schedule 3. NTM types F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Publication date 9999-12-31 Repeal date 2010-10-18 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2010-07-01	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	020422, 020423, 020441, 020442, 020443, 020649, 020713, 020714, 020724, 020725, 020726, 020727, 0401, 0402, 0405, 0701, 070310, 1006, 1101, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, 1515, 1516, 1517, 160210, 160220, 160411, 160412, 160413, 160414, 160415, 160416, 160417, 160418, 160419, 170113, 190211, 190219, 210310, 250100, 330610, 340111, 340119, 340120, 380891, 380910	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/sub_leg/gpo22010183/	WSM_gpo22010183.pdf
General Price Order (No. 3) 2010 Details Description The Prices Board at its meeting on the 15th October 2010, having considered it expedient in the public interest to control the prices of goods and services, makes the following General Price Order pursuant to section 55 of the Fair Trading Act 1998. Affected products All imported goods listed in Schedule 1. All imported goods listed in Schedule 3. NTM types F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Publication date 9999-12-31 Repeal date 2011-01-10 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2010-10-18	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	020422, 020423, 020441, 020442, 020443, 020649, 020713, 020714, 020724, 020725, 020726, 020727, 0401, 0402, 0405, 0701, 070310, 1006, 1101, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, 1515, 1516, 1517, 160210, 160220, 160411, 160412, 160413, 160414, 160415, 160416, 160417, 160418, 160419, 170113, 190211, 190219, 210310, 250100, 330610, 340111, 340119, 340120, 380891, 380910	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/sub_leg/gpo32010183/	WSM_gpo32010183.pdf
General Price Order (No.1) 2015 Details Description The Prices Board, having considered it expedient in the public interest to control the prices of goods and services, makes the following General Price Order pursuant to section 55 of the Fair Trading Act 1998. Affected products Products in schedule 3 Products in schedules 1 and 2 Products in schedules 1, 2, 3 NTM types F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges, J - Distribution restrictions Original language English Source Parliament of Samoa	2015-02-13	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	0201, 0202, 0203, 0204, 0205, 0206, 0207, 0401, 0402, 0403, 0404, 0405, 0701, 070310, 1006, 1101, 1701, 1702, 1902, 1905, 2203, 2402, 2403, 2501, 253090, 2711, 3923, 4415, 4416, 4819, 6305, 7310, 7610, 8609	Not provided	https://palemene.sharepoint.com/sites/palamenefiles/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?viewid=7e290934%2D9ae8%2D4828%2D8014%2D119bf1ecf355&ga=1&id=%2Fsites%2Fpalamenefiles%2FShared%20Documents%2FFiles%2FDocuments%2FRegulations%20%28COMPLETE%29%2FREGULATIONS%202015%20%28COMPLETE%29%2FUPLOADED%2FRegulations%202015%20English%20Version%2FS%2ER%2E%202015%2D5%20General%20Price%20Order%20%28No%2E1%29%202015%20%2D%20Eng%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2Fpalamenefiles%2FShared%20Documents%2FFiles%2FDocuments%2FRegulations%20%28COMPLETE%29%2FREGULATIONS%202015%20%28COMPLETE%29%2FUPLOADED%2FRegulations%202015%20English%20Version	WSM_S.R. 2015-5 General Price Order (No.1) 2015 - Eng.pdf
Health Ordinance 1959 Details Description This regulation outlines the requirements of dwellings and business premises (which includes a ship or an aircraft) that must be met for public health and hygiene concerns (Clauses 12 and 13). Also, the owner or occupier of a abattoir, bakery, or dairy shall procure annually from the Chief Executive Officer a licence to use the abattoir, bakery, or dairy (Clause 42). Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2020-01-29	Ministry of Health	Not provided	Service, Other	Not provided	WSM_ho1959122.pdf
Healthcare Professions Registration and Standards Act 2007 Details Description This legislation establishes the Registrar of Healthcare Professionals and requires that healthcare professionals are registered under the provisions of this Act. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2019-02-01	Ministry of Health	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_hprasa2007486.pdf
Hotel Levies Act 1972 Details Description This legislation elaborates on the levies that are charged on persons using hotel accommodation in Samoa. Repealed by the Fabric of Laws Miscellaneous Repeal Act 2020. Publication date 2019-12-31 Repeal date 2020-08-19 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1973-01-08	Ministry of Revenue	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_hla1972142.pdf
Immigration Act 2004 Details Description Subject to this Act, a person other than a citizen, shall not enter Samoa without an entry permit (Clause 10), which are of the following types - visitor permit; temporary resident permit; permanent resident permit; ministerial entry permit; and transit permit (Clause 11). No person is deported from Samoa without a deportation order signed by the Minister (Clause 33). Publication date 2019-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-01-01	Ministry of Police Service	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_ia2004138.pdf
Indecent Publications Ordinance 1960 Details Description An Ordinance to prohibit the publication or sale of indecent literature or other matter or things of an indecent nature. Affected products Indecent document means any book, newspaper, picture, film, electronic device, photograph, print, or writing, and any paper or other thing of any description whatsoever, which has printed or impressed upon it, or otherwise attached thereto, or appearing, shown, or exhibited in any manner whatsoever thereon, any indecent word, statement, significant sign, or any indecent picture, illustration, or representation, or which unduly emphasises matters of sex, horror, crime, cruelty, or violence. NTM types E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-06-06	Ministry of Justice, and Courts Administration	3704, 3705, 3706, 4901, 4902, 4903, 4904, 4905, 4906, 4907, 4908, 4909, 4910, 4911, 8523, 9701, 9702, 9703	TBT, Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/ipo1960269/	WSM_ipo1960269.pdf
Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1968 Details Description This legislation establishes the Registrar of Industrial and Provident Societies and requires that a society that is carrying on any industry, business or trade, whether wholesale or retail, specified in or authorised by its rules, including dealings of any description with land, but excepting the business of banking must be registered under the provisions of this Act (Clauses 6 and 9). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-02-27	Registrar of Industrial and Provident Societies	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_iapsa1968363.pdf
Insurance Act 2007 Details Description This legislation establishes the Office of the Insurance Commissioner and states that a company registered in Samoa or a body established by Act of Parliament and entitled to undertake insurance business, which is licensed may commence or carry on insurance business in Samoa (Clause 9). Insurance brokers or agent must also apply for a licence to commence or carry out business in Samoa (Clause 12). The classes of licenses are listed under Clause 15. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2007-03-29	Central Bank of Samoa	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_ia2007116.pdf
Intellectual Property Act 2011 Details Description An Act to provide protection for intellectual property rights in Samoa which are trade marks, patents, innovation patents, plant breeder’s rights, design rights, registered designs, geographical indications or appellation of origin and lay-out designs of integrated circuits. Affected products Goods: Products subject to trademarks, patents, innovation patents, plant breeder’s rights, design rights, geographical indications and lay-out designs of integrated circuits. Services: Intellectual property services which includes trademarks, patents, innovation patents, plant breeder’s rights, design rights, geographical indications and lay-out designs of integrated circuits. All types of layout designs of integrated circuits. All types of plant genera and species but excludes: (a) plant varieties that are contrary to public order or morality; or (b) plant varieties that are likely to cause serious environmental harm. All types of registered designed goods. NTM types N - Intellectual property Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2020-01-28	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	All Products	Service, Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/ipa2011268/	WSM_ipa2011268.pdf
Intellectual Property Regulations 2015 Details Description This Regulation outlines application requirements for acquisition of trademarks and designs in Samoa. NTM types N - Intellectual property Requirements Other Publication date 9999-12-31 Original language English Source Parliament of Samoa	2015-10-27	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	Not provided	Service, Other	https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads/S.R.-2016-11-Intellectual-Property-Regulations-2016-Eng.pdf	WSM_S.R.-2016-11-Intellectual-Property-Regulations-2016-Eng.pdf
International Banking Act 2005 Details Description This legislation states that no person shall transact any international banking business from within Samoa, whether or not such business is carried on in Samoa, unless the person is the holder of a valid international banking licence issued under this Part (Clause 4). A person who desires to obtain a licence under this Act shall make application to the Ministry of Finance in the prescribed forms with associated fees (Clause 8). The following kinds of licences may be granted - “A” class international banking licences; “B1” class international banking licences; and “B2” class international banking licences. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2005-05-25	Central Bank of Samoa	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_iba2005211.pdf
International Companies Act 1988 Details Description This legislation establishes the Registrar of International and Foreign Companies and states that subject to this Act, a trustee company or any other person or persons may, by subscribing of their name to a memorandum and complying with the requirements as to registration (Part 3, Clause 13). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2015-04-27	Registrar of International and Foreign Companies	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_ica1988246.pdf
International Insurance Act 1988 Details Description This legislation establishes the Registrar of International Insurance and states that person, shall carry on or transact or hold himself or herself out as carrying on or transacting any off-shore insurance business in or from within Samoa unless that person holds a valid certificate of registration issued under this Act (Clause 4). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-06-06	Registrar of International Insurance	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_iia1988255.pdf
Labour and Employment Relations Act 2013 Details Description Under this legislation, an employer is required to pay wages to his or her employees in accordance with the terms of the employee’s contract of service (Clause 23). Also, a person who is not a citizen of Samoa must not undertake employment in Samoa, unless an employment permit has been granted to that person by the Ministry (Clause 58). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2024-02-05	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	Not provided	Service	http://www.samlii.org/ws/legis/consol_act/laera2013332/	WSM_laera2013332.pdf
Land Transport Authority Act 2007 Details Description The Land Transport Authority is responsible for planning, developing, operating and maintaining a safe, efficient, and effective national road system for Samoa; registering vehicles and licensing drivers; promoting safe road user behaviour and vehicle safety; etc. No person, without the prior written consent of the Authority, may erect, alter or extend any building or structure on land marked for roads and infrastructure (Clauses 45 and 46). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2023-06-19	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_ltaa2007308.pdf
Landing Limited Act 2016 Details Description This legislation states that the Samoan Government must pay the local company of the Australian Survivor Television Series 1 a cash rebate of 30% of the Qualifying Samoan Production Expenditure (QSPE) set out in Schedule 1. Also, the overseas company and the local company of the Australian Survivor Television Series 1 are exempted from customs duty under the Customs Act, 2014 for imported goods listed in Schedule 2 (Clause 7). No imported goods of the overseas company or the local company may be sold or given away unless, with prior written approval of the Chief Executive Officer (Clause 8). Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2016-01-04	Ministry of Revenue	Not provided	Other	Not provided	WSM_lla2016140.pdf
Lands Surveys and Environment Act 1989 Details Description This legislation establishes the Department of Lands, Surveys and Environment and the Land Board (Clause 4), two of the public bodies which will be responsible for all surveys of Government land and of customary land, and all trigonometrical surveys, standard traverses, precise levelling, and topographical surveys for the production of maps (Clause 16). Government land in Samoa may be disposed of under this Act by way of lease for a term not exceeding 20 years (Clause 37). The Board may grant to any person a licence to occupy any building on Government land on a weekly/monthly basis or at the pleasure of the Board, subject to terms and conditions and the payment of determined fees or charges. The lessee must reside personally on the leased land within one year after the date of his lease and thereafter throughout the term of his lease unless exempted (Clauses 60 and 61). This legislation also establishes the Environment Board (Clause 97) and states that prior permission is required to remove any silt, sand, gravel, etc.; carry out any excavation, dredging, clearing, etc.; construct or erection of any structure within the foreshore and coastal waters of Samoa (Clauses 119 and 120). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-11-07	Department of Lands, Surveys and Environment	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_lsaea1989342.pdf
Lawyers and Legal Practice Act 2014 Details Description This legislation re-establishes the Samoa Law Society and requires that barristers, solicitors, lawyers (including non-resident lawyers) enrol themselves with the Registrar under Clause 16 of this Act. The qualifications for admission, including those of non-citizens are listed under Clauses 23 and 25. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2014-10-28	Office of Attorney General	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_lalpa2014232.pdf
Liquor Act 2011 Details Description An Act relating to the sale and supply of liquor and for related purposes. This legislation is now repealed by the Alcohol Control Act 2020. Affected products All types of liquor. Liquor includes: (a) a beverage which, at 20°Celcius contains more than 1.15% ethanol by volume; (b) anything that is not a beverage referred to in paragraph (a) but, for the purposes of sale, is held out to be beer or spirits; (c) any spirits, wine, ale, beer, stout, cider, or any other fermented, distilled or spirituous liquor ordinarily used as a beverage which contains more than 2 parts percent of proof spirit; (d) any other substance prescribed by regulations as liquor. NTM types H - Measures affecting competition, B - Technical barriers to trade, F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Requirements Import Licence, Other Publication date 2021-03-03 Repeal date 2021-07-01 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-04	Ministry of Customs and Revenue	2203, 2204, 2205, 2206, 2207, 2208	TBT, Import Licence, Other	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2020/la2011107.pdf	WSM_la2011107.pdf
Marine Insurance Act 1975 Details Description Under this legislation, if a person is interested in undertaking a marine adventure and has legally attached an insurable property as risk for the marine adventure, they are eligible for marine insurance incase of loss or liabilities incurred during the conduct of such marine adventure. This Act further expands on the various types of insurances and premiums an applicant can avail of should they undertake a marine adventure. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1975-12-23	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_mia1975170.pdf
Marine Pollution Prevention Act 2008 Details Description This legislation states that all vessels to which MARPOL 73/78 applies must comply with all of the design and pollution prevention equipment provisions specified in that Convention (Clause 7) and operate according to the provisions of the same Convention (Clause 8). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2008-01-25	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	TBT	Not provided	WSM_mppa2008328.pdf
Marine Wildlife Protection Regulation 2009 Details Description This legislation states that any person who accidentally captures, injures or kills a marine mammal or marine turtle whilst undertaking any fishing activity in Samoan waters shall report the incident to the Division of Environment; and the Fisheries Division (Clauses 4 and 7). Also, any person who keeps a marine mammal in captivity [...] without a permit issued under these regulations will face punitive actions (Clause 5). Moreover, any tourism or whale-watching related activity conducted for commercial, scientific or any other purpose within the vicinity of a marine mammal or a recognised marine mammal habitat must be licensed by the Division of Environment (Clause 6). Similarly, a license is needed for turtle watching and eco-tourism activities, whether for commercial or scientific purposes (Clause 9). Commercial fishing of sharks, landing of any shark fins, unlicensed fishing of sharks as a by-catch is prohibited and will be liable to punitive action (Clause 11). Any scientific research into the aggregating breeding populations of a species of fishes that migrate to spawn without a licence issued is prohibited (Clause 13). A permit must be obtained prior to any person undertaking any activity involving marine mammals, turtles, sharks, species which migrate to spawn, other species of conservation concern, and any newly discovered species of marine wildlife [...] (Clause 16). The fee for all licences and permits shall be $500 (Clause 19). The export of turtle shell or other turtle products is prohibited (Clause 8). The export of marine wildlife, or product of marine wildlife under CITES or export of any sample of marine wildlife collected during any scientific research, is allowed only with a permit (Clause 16). Affected products Goods: Any marine wildlife, or product of marine wildlife, as provided for by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) 1973, as well as baleen whales, toothed whales and dolphins; marine turtles; sharks; fishes that migrate to spawn. Services: Fishing activities; eco-tourism; whale-watching activities, turtle watching (both commercial and scientific); commercial fishing of sharks; scientific research. Any marine wildlife, or product of marine wildlife, as provided for by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) 1973 NTM types E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures Requirements Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence, Other Original language English Source Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment	2009-07-14	Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment	010129, 010130, 010190, 010239, 010290, 010391, 010392, 0104, 010611, 010612, 010613, 010614, 010619, 010620, 010631, 010632, 010633, 010639, 010649, 010690, 0201, 0202, 0203, 0204, 0205, 0206, 0208, 0210, 030111, 030119, 030192, 030193, 030199, 030249, 030273, 030274, 030281, 030282, 030289, 030291, 030292, 030299, 030325, 030326, 030359, 030381, 030382, 030389, 030391, 030392, 030399, 030439, 030451, 030456, 030457, 030459, 030469, 030488, 030489, 030493, 030510, 030520, 030531, 030539, 030544, 030549, 030552, 030553, 030554, 030559, 030564, 030569, 030571, 030572, 030579, 030742, 030743, 030749, 030760, 030782, 030784, 030788, 030791, 030792, 030799, 030890, 040719, 040729, 040790, 0408, 0410, 0502, 0504, 050590, 0506, 0507, 0508, 0510, 051191, 051199, 0601, 060210, 060220, 060290, 0604, 120999, 121120, 121150, 121190, 130214, 130219, 150430, 152190, 160220, 160290, 1603, 160431, 160554, 160556, 160558, 160559, 160561, 160569, 3001, 300290, 300339, 300341, 300342, 300343, 300349, 300360, 300390, 300439, 300441, 300442, 300443, 300449, 300460, 300490, 3005, 330130, 330499, 4102, 4103, 4106, 411320, 411330, 411390, 4114, 420211, 420219, 420221, 420229, 420231, 420239, 420291, 420299, 420310, 420329, 420330, 420340, 4205, 430130, 430160, 430180, 430190, 430219, 430220, 430230, 4303, 440321, 440322, 440323, 440324, 440325, 440326, 440349, 440395, 440396, 440397, 440398, 440399, 440420, 440721, 440729, 440796, 440797, 440799, 440839, 440890, 440922, 440929, 4420, 442191, 442199, 5102, 5103, 5104, 510531, 510539, 510540, 5108, 5109, 5110, 5111, 5112, 5113, 570110, 570231, 570241, 570250, 570291, 570310, 580110, 600590, 600610, 610190, 610210, 610310, 610329, 610331, 610341, 610419, 610429, 610431, 610441, 610451, 610461, 611012, 611019, 611190, 611490, 611691, 6117, 620111, 620191, 620211, 620291, 620311, 620329, 620331, 620341, 620411, 620421, 620431, 620441, 620451, 620461, 620590, 620620, 620990, 621139, 621149, 621420, 6217, 630120, 640320, 640351, 640359, 640391, 640399, 640420, 640510, 640590, 640610, 640690, 650699, 6602, 660390, 6701, 670290, 711790, 821110, 821191, 821192, 821193, 8214, 8215, 854231, 854232, 854239, 910111, 910119, 910121, 910129, 910211, 910212, 910219, 910221, 910229, 911390, 9201, 9202, 920590, 9206, 9208, 920991, 920992, 920999, 930310, 930320, 930330, 930520, 9307, 950790, 9508, 9601, 961519, 961590, 961620, 9620, 9703, 9705, 9706	Service, TBT, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence, Other	Not provided	Marine Wildlife Protection Regulations 2009.pdf
Maritime Zones Act 1999 Details Description This legislation states that the sovereignty of the Independent State of Samoa extends to the territorial sea and over the airspace and subsoil of the territorial sea (Clause 5). A foreign vessel can make innocent passage through the territorial sea in accordance with the provisions of this Act and international laws (Clause 11). However, the following activities are prohibited (Clause 12) - i. the loading or unloading of any commodity, currency or persons contrary to the laws and regulations of Samoa; ii. any fishing activities without a licence issued in accordance with the laws of Samoa; iii. the carrying out of scientific research or hydrographic survey activities [......]. Moreover, vessels that are carrying radioactive wastes or other inherently dangerous, noxious or hazardous wastes, or substances harmful to the environment, through the territorial sea must have the prior authorization to do so (Clause 14). Also, no charges may be levied on foreign vessels by reason only of their passage through the territorial sea (Clause 15). The Territorial Sea Act, 1971 and the Exclusive Economic Zone Act, 1977 are hereby repealed by the provisions of this Act (Clause 28). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2015-02-02	Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade	Not provided	TBT	Not provided	WSM_mza1999175.pdf
Medical Practitioners Act 2007 Details Description This legislation establishes the Medical Council which determines the professional standards to be observed by medical practitioners and requires that medical practitioners hold specific qualifications for registration under the provisions of this Act (Clause 10). The Medical Practitioners Act, 1975 is repealed (Clause 26). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2019-02-01	Ministry of Health	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_mpa2007215.pdf
Mercantile Law Act 1975 Details Description This legislation elaborates on the various powers of mercantile agents with respect to disposition of goods; rights of action and liabilities to vest in consignees and endorsees; warehousing services; etc. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1975-12-23	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_mla1975144.pdf
Metrology Act 2015 Details Description An Act to provide for metric weights and measures, and for related purposes. Affected products Legal units of measuring and weighing equipment. Measuring instrument means an instrument used for the measurement of length, area, volume, capacity or mass (weight) or any instrument for the measurement of any quantity. NTM types B - Technical barriers to trade, F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-04	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	8210, 8423, 9015, 9016, 901730, 9022, 9023, 9024, 9025, 9026, 9027, 9028, 9029, 9030, 9031, 9032, 9033	TBT, Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/ma2015142/	WSM_ma2015142.pdf
Ministry of Works Act 2002 Details Description This legislation states that the consent of the Commissioner for Fire and Emergency Service is required for any application for a building permit for a residential building over 2 storeys in height (Clause 32A). Also, the National Building Code for Samoa should be adhered to by the construction and building industry in Samoa (Clause 29). Therefore, the owner or builder of any building must construct or alter according to the provisions of the National Building Code for Samoa (Clause 31). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2019-07-01	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_mowa2002240.pdf
Money Laundering Prevention Act 2007 Details Description This legislation establishes the Money Laundering Prevention Authority and requires all financial institutions to identify the identity of a customer using primary documents or source secondary documents where necessary in case there is a case of money laundering. Also, financial institutions shall establish and maintain with the appropriate backup or recovery, in such manner as will enable records to be retrieved or reproduced in legible and useable form within a reasonable period of time. Publication date 2024-12-31 Repeal date 2018-06-22 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2018-06-22	Central Bank of Samoa	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_mlpa2007311 (1).pdf
Money Laundering Prevention Amendment Act 2018 Details Description This legislation amends the Money Laundering Prevention Act, 2007 and includes new provisions for conducting due diligence and reporting of suspicious transactions by trustee companies (Clause 3); establishing the identity of a customer by financial institutions for those who are starting businesses, conducting transactions, etc. to prevent money laundering (Clause 16); reporting suspicious large value transactions (Clause 10); etc. Original language English Source Central Bank of Samoa	2018-06-22	Central Bank of Samoa	Not provided	Service	Not provided	Money-Laundering-Prevention-Amendment-Act-2018-Eng.pdf
Narcotics Act 1967 Details Description An Act to regulate the importation, exportation, growing, manufacture, sale, distribution, use and possession of narcotic drugs. This legislation also repeals the Dangerous Drugs Act 1927 (N.Z.) and the Samoa Dangerous Drugs Regulations 1955 (Serial Number 1955/38, N.Z.). Affected products Prepared opium means a form of opium other than raw opium and medicinal opium, and includes opium prepared for smoking, and dross and any other residues remaining after opium has been smoked. Prohibited plant means: (a) a plant of the genus cannabis; or (b) a plant of the species papaver somniferum; or (c) erythroxylon coca and erythoxylon novagranatense (syn E truxillense) and every other species of the genus erythroxylon from which a narcotic can be produced; or (d) a plant of the species lophophora williamsii or lophophora lewinii; or (e) a fungus of the genera conocybe, panaeolus or psilocybe from which a narcotic can be produced or which contains a narcotic; or (f) any other plant approved by the Minister by notice issued to that effect. Class A narcotics listed in the First Schedule; Class B narcotics listed in the Second Schedule; Class C narcotics listed in the Third Schedule. Controlled precursor means a substance: (a) specified or described in the Fourth Schedule; or (b) prescribed by the Head of State under section 5(3). Controlled precursor means a substance: (a) specified or described in the Fourth Schedule; or (b) prescribed by the Head of State under section 5(3). Narcotic means a plant, drug, substance, preparation, mixture or article specified or described in the First, Second and Third Schedules and includes a prohibited plant. Controlled precursor means a substance: (a) specified or described in the Fourth Schedule; or (b) prescribed by the Head of State under section 5(3). Prepared opium means a form of opium other than raw opium and medicinal opium, and includes opium prepared for smoking, and dross and any other residues remaining after opium has been smoked. Prohibited plant means: (a) a plant of the genus cannabis; or (b) a plant of the species papaver somniferum; or (c) erythroxylon coca and erythoxylon novagranatense (syn E truxillense) and every other species of the genus erythroxylon from which a narcotic can be produced; or (d) a plant of the species lophophora williamsii or lophophora lewinii; or (e) a fungus of the genera conocybe, panaeolus or psilocybe from which a narcotic can be produced or which contains a narcotic; or (f) any other plant approved by the Minister by notice issued to that effect. NTM types B - Technical barriers to trade, E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures, P - Export related measures Requirements Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence, Import Licence Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2015-06-03	Ministry of Health	121130, 121140, 121150, 121190, 130190, 130211, 130214, 130219, 280610, 2807, 284161, 284330, 284390, 290230, 290551, 290911, 291411, 291412, 291431, 291524, 291634, 292146, 292149, 292214, 292216, 292217, 292218, 292219, 292229, 292231, 292239, 292242, 292243, 292244, 292249, 292411, 292423, 292424, 292425, 292429, 292512, 292630, 292640, 292690, 293291, 293292, 293293, 293294, 293295, 293299, 293332, 293333, 293339, 293341, 293349, 293353, 293354, 293355, 293372, 293391, 293392, 293399, 293491, 293499, 293911, 293919, 293920, 293941, 293942, 293943, 293944, 293949, 293951, 293959, 293961, 293962, 293963, 293969, 293971, 293979, 293980, 3001, 300211, 300212, 300213, 300214, 300215, 300219, 300220, 300290, 3003, 3004, 3005, 320190, 391231, 391310	TBT, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence, Import Licence	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/na1967114/	WSM_na1967114.pdf
Narcotics Regulations 1967 Details Description These Regulations, made under the Narcotics Act 1967, establish a comprehensive licensing and control framework for the importation, exportation, handling, prescription, supply, record-keeping, and custody of narcotics in Samoa. They set requirements for licences to import, export, and deal in narcotics; regulate prescriptions and orders; impose record-keeping, stocktaking, and inspection obligations; restrict supply to authorised persons and purposes; and provide for licence duration, renewal, revocation, and secure storage of narcotics. The Regulations are administered by the Department of Health Original language English Source Parliament of Samoa	1967-08-01	Ministry of Health	Not provided	Not provided	Not provided	WSM_S.R. 1967-2 Narcotics Regulations 1967 (Sam & Eng) (2).pdf
Newspapers and Printers Act 1993 Details Description This legislation states that if a person desires to publish a newspaper, the person shall lodge with the Registrar of the Supreme Court an affidavit in Form 1 in the Schedule to this Act duly sworn and signed by each of the persons intended to be the publishers and printers and editor of the newspaper. Publication date 2018-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2015-07-09	Registrar of the Supreme Court	Not provided	Service	Not provided	Newspapers and Printers Act 1993.pdf
Nursing and Midwifery Act 2007 Details Description This legislation establishes the professional standards and protocols to be observed by nurses and midwives and requires that they have the necessary qualifications be registered under the provisions of this Act (Clause 11). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2019-02-01	Ministry of Health	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_nama2007235.pdf
Oil Fuel Supply Act 1974 Details Description This regulation includes the powers of the minister whereby regulation or restriction on services conducted by omnibus operators, taxi proprietors; movement of motor vehicles; supply or use of oil fuel; purchase of fuel only via permits or coupons; etc. may be made in public interest to avert or lessen the effects of oil fuel shortages in Samoa. However, this Act does not include concrete measures that are put into place at this moment. The Oil Fuel Supply Regulations, 1973 are revoked. Requirements Other Publication date 2019-12-31 Repeal date 2020-10-30 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1974-08-28	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	Other	Not provided	WSM_ofsa1974197.pdf
Order of Prohibited Exports (Sea Cucumber) 2010 Details Description This Order prohibits the export of sea cucumber of any species from Samoa. Affected products All species of sea cucumbers. NTM types P - Export related measures Publication date 9999-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2010-02-08	Ministry of Customs and Revenue	030811, 030812, 030819, 160561	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/sub_leg/ca1977s73oopec2010582/	WSM_ca1977s73oopec2010582.pdf
Order of Prohibited Imports 2008 Details Description This legislation repeals the Notice of Prohibited Imports dated 18th January, 2008 (Clause 1) and states that it's unlawful to import into Samoa any vehicle which was manufactured more than 12 years prior to the date on which the vehicle enters Samoa; and any left hand drive vehicle being any vehicle having the steering column to the left of the longitudinal centre line (Clause 2). This is not applicable to any left hand drive vehicle that has already been shipped to Samoa or has been purchased [..] for the purpose of shipping to Samoa and arriving at the ports of Samoa within one month after the date of this Notice (Clause 3). Affected products Any vehicle which was manufactured more than 12 years prior to the date on which the vehicle enters Samoa; and any left hand drive vehicle being any vehicle having the steering column to the left of the longitudinal centre line. (i) Any vehicle which was manufactured more than 10 years prior to the date on which the vehicle enters Samoa; (ii) Any left hand drive vehicle being any vehicle having the steering column to the left of the longitudinal centre line. Exceptions are when the vehicles are imported for personal or governmental use and when any motor cycle or heavy machinery vehicle referred to under regulation 4 and the Schedule in the Customs (Prohibited Import) Amendment Order (No.1) 2020. NTM types E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures Requirements Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence Repeal date 2010-02-11 Original language English Source Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) website	2008-05-02	Ministry of Customs and Revenue, Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	8703, 8704, 8705, 8706	TBT, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence	Not provided	Prohibited-Imports-Order-2008N0.1.pdf
Order Prohibiting the Export of Logs 1990 Details Description The regulation S.R. 1990/2 prohibits the export of logs from Western Samoa to protect the country’s natural resources. Affected products logs NTM types P - Export related measures Original language English Source Parliament of Samoa	1990-06-13	Ministry of Revenue	4403	Not provided	Not provided	WSM_S.R. 1990-2 Order Prohibiting Export of Logs 1990 (Sam & Eng) (1).pdf
Ozone Layer Protection Regulations 2006 Details Description The Regulations contain provisions concerning supply, purchase and handling of controlled substances; licences; enforcement and penalties; and etc. Affected products Substances listed in the Montreal Protocol, which includes all recycled, reclaimed or recovered substances; halon fire-extinguishers; dry-cleaning machines, dehumidifier, refrigerator, freezer, air- conditioner, supermarket display case, heat pump, water cooler, plastic foam that contains a controlled substance; aerosol spray that contains a controlled substance other than methyl bromide. Dry-cleaning machine that contains or is designed to use a controlled substance as a solvent. Aerosol spray that contains a controlled substance other than methyl bromide. Plastic foam, or any goods that contain plastic foam that contains a controlled substance. Dehumidifier, refrigerator, freezer, air-conditioner, supermarket display case, heat pump and water cooler that contains a controlled substance. Any aerosol product that contains methyl bromide. Any equipment that contains any controlled substances. Equipment means any cylinder, container, fire extinguisher, tool or article required for the purpose of retaining, recycling, reclaiming, repossessing or installing a controlled substance and includes any recovery or recycling unit. Controlled substance means any substance defined as such under the Montreal Protocol and includes all recycled, reclaimed or recovered substances. NTM types F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges, B - Technical barriers to trade, C - Pre-shipment inspection and other formalities, E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures, J - Distribution restrictions, P - Export related measures Requirements Import Licence, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence, Other Publication date 9999-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2006-09-01	Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment	285290, 290314, 290319, 290339, 290371, 290372, 290373, 290374, 290375, 290376, 290377, 290379, 300432, 300460, 300490, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3212, 340311, 340391, 380852, 380859, 380861, 380862, 380869, 380891, 380892, 380893, 380894, 380899, 3813, 3814, 3822, 382471, 382472, 382473, 382474, 382475, 382476, 382477, 382478, 382479, 382484, 382485, 382486, 382487, 382488, 382491, 382499, 3826, 392111, 392112, 392113, 392114, 392119, 8415, 8418, 841960, 842410, 845110, 847621, 847681, 847780, 854231, 854232, 854239, 8601, 8603, 8604, 8605, 8606, 8609, 8701, 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705, 8708, 8709, 8710, 871610, 8901, 8902, 8903, 8904, 890610	TBT, Import Licence, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence, Other	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/sub_leg/lsaea1989olpr2006723/	WSM_lsaea1989olpr2006723.rtf
PACER Plus Details Description This is a free trade agreement covering goods, services and investment. Original language English Source Pacer Plus Implementation Unit	2020-12-13	Not provided.	Not provided	InternationalAgreement	Not provided	PACER Plus.pdf
Pesticides Regulations 2011 Details Description The Regulations contain provisions regarding administration; registration of pesticides; licences and permits; dealing with pesticides; enforcement; analysis; appeals; and miscellaneous. Affected products Pesticides. All obsolete pesticides. Pesticide means a substance or mixture of substances which - (a) is used for preventing, destroying or controlling any pest; or (b) may be administered to animals for the control of insects, arachnids, or other pests in or on their bodies, and includes - (i) any substance intended for use as a plant growth regulator, defoliant, desiccant or agent for thinning fruit or preventing the premature fall of fruit; (ii) any substance applied to crops either before or after harvest to protect the commodity from deterioration during storage and transport; (iii) any substance declared by the Minister by notice in the Gazette on the advice of the Committee to be a pesticide for purposes of these Regulations; (c) is also defined in the Agriculture, Forests and Fisheries Ordinance 1959, and generally include products used for pest, weed and disease control in agriculture, horticulture, public health, stored products, wood and wood products, as well as those used on animals to control external pests and on plants to regulate growth or fruit maturity. Pesticide means a substance or mixture of substances which - (a) is used for preventing, destroying or controlling any pest; or (b) may be administered to animals for the control of insects, arachnids, or other pests in or on their bodies, and includes - (i) any substance intended for use as a plant growth regulator, defoliant, desiccant or agent for thinning fruit or preventing the premature fall of fruit; (ii) any substance applied to crops either before or after harvest to protect the commodity from deterioration during storage and transport; (iii) any substance declared by the Minister by notice in the Gazette on the advice of the Committee to be a pesticide for purposes of these Regulations; (c) is also defined in the Agriculture, Forests and Fisheries Ordinance 1959, and generally include products used for pest, weed and disease control in agriculture, horticulture, public health, stored products, wood and wood products, as well as those used on animals to control external pests and on plants to regulate growth or fruit maturity. Restricted pesticide means a pesticide that is designated by the Committee as a pesticide that may only be sold to or bought by a person who is the holder of a Restricted Pesticide Permit under this regulation. NTM types J - Distribution restrictions, F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges, B - Technical barriers to trade Requirements Import Licence, Other Publication date 9999-12-31 Original language English Source Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	2011-10-31	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	3208, 3209, 3210, 3808	TBT, Import Licence, Other	https://www.maf.gov.ws/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Pesticides-Reg-2011-2-3_compressed.pdf	WSM_Pesticides-Reg-2011-2.pdf
Petroleum Act 1984 Details Description An Act to make provision for the supply, transport and storage of petroleum. It also repeals the Petroleum Ordinance 1960 (No. 14 of 1960). This legislation is repealed by the Energy Management Act 2020. Affected products Petroleum and bulk fuel. Bulk fuel means any petroleum imported as a fuel in quantities greater than 500,000 litres per annum and includes Liquefied Petroleum Gas in quantities of 500,000 litres per annum. Petroleum Petroleum and petroleum products. NTM types B - Technical barriers to trade, C - Pre-shipment inspection and other formalities, F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Requirements Other Publication date 2019-12-31 Repeal date 2020-10-30 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-03	Ministry of Finance	0106, 0208, 021091, 021092, 021093, 021099, 040729, 051199, 2709, 2710, 2711, 2712, 2713, 2714, 2715, 382600	TBT, Other	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2019/pa1984137.pdf	WSM_pa1984137.pdf
Pharmacy Act 2007 Details Description This legislation states that the Pharmacists Council determines the professional standards that must be met by allied pharmacy professionals and pharmacists; and the qualification requirements to be eligible for registration as a pharmacists in Samoa (Clause 11). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2019-02-02	Ministry of Health	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_pa200798.pdf
Plastic Bag Prohibition on Importation Regulations 2006 Details Description Pursuant to section 146 of the Lands Surveys and Environment Act 1989, this regulation outlines the license, labelling, sampling, product standard requirements, etc. for import of plastic bags into Samoa. It is repealed by the Waste (Plastic Bag) Management Regulations 2018. Affected products Plastic products means plastics bags and plastic film sheets or pellets used for the production of plastics bags and plastic film sheets. NTM types B - Technical barriers to trade, F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges Publication date 9999-12-31 Repeal date 2018-10-26 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2006-06-01	Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment	3901, 3902, 3903, 3904, 3905, 3906, 3907, 3908, 3909, 3910, 3911, 3912, 3920, 3921, 392321, 392329	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/sub_leg/lsaea1989pbpoir2006842/	WSM_lsaea1989pbpoir2006842.rtf
Plumbers Act 2014 Details Description This legislation states that a person must not undertake any kind of plumbing works in Samoa unless the person possesses the qualifications included under Clause 8 and is registered under the provisions of this Act (Clause 4). A certificate of registration will be issued and signed by the President, upon payment of the registration fee. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-06-06	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_pa2014119.pdf
Poisons Act 1968 Details Description An Act to regulate the importation, carriage, custody and sale of poisons. Affected products Poison means any substance declared to be a poison by any regulations, and includes a restricted poison. Poison means any substance declared to be a poison by any regulations, and includes a restricted poison. Poison means any substance declared to be a poison by any regulations, and includes a restricted poison. Poisonous substance means any substance declared by regulations to be a poisonous substance. Prescription poison means any substance declared by regulations to be a prescription poison which may be sold by retail only pursuant to a prescription of a medical practitioner, dentist, or veterinary surgeon. Restricted poison means any substance declared by regulations to be a restricted poison. Toxic substance means: (a) any substance, including any drug, which when swallowed, inhaled, injected into, or otherwise absorbed by the human body is likely to destroy life or is likely to be injurious to health; and (b) includes any acaricide, insecticide, fungicide, larvicide, nemetacide, pesticide, and herbicide; but (c) does not include any substance which is a narcotic within the meaning of the Narcotics Act 1967 or any radioactive substance. NTM types F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges, C - Pre-shipment inspection and other formalities, J - Distribution restrictions, B - Technical barriers to trade Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2015-06-03	Ministry of Health	030193, 030199, 051199, 121130, 121140, 121150, 121190, 130190, 130211, 130214, 130219, 2524, 2612, 262019, 262021, 262029, 262030, 262040, 262060, 262091, 262099, 2621, 2706, 2707, 2708, 2709, 2710, 2711, 2712, 2713, 2714, 2715, 280450, 280480, 280490, 280540, 280610, 2807, 281112, 281119, 281211, 281212, 281213, 281214, 281215, 281216, 281217, 281219, 282911, 282919, 283329, 284150, 284161, 284330, 284390, 2844, 284590, 2852, 2853, 290220, 290230, 290313, 290314, 290315, 290319, 290329, 290331, 290339, 290381, 290382, 290383, 290389, 290392, 290393, 290394, 290399, 290420, 290431, 290432, 290433, 290434, 290435, 290436, 290491, 290499, 290519, 290551, 290629, 290713, 290811, 290819, 290891, 290892, 290899, 290911, 290930, 290950, 291010, 291040, 291050, 291090, 291411, 291412, 291431, 291461, 291471, 291479, 291524, 291536, 291590, 291616, 291620, 291634, 291639, 291739, 291817, 291818, 291819, 291891, 291899, 2919, 2920, 292112, 292113, 292114, 292119, 292142, 292143, 292144, 292145, 292146, 292149, 292159, 292214, 292215, 292216, 292217, 292218, 292219, 292229, 292231, 292239, 292242, 292243, 292244, 292249, 292330, 292340, 292390, 292411, 292412, 292421, 292423, 292424, 292425, 292429, 292512, 292519, 292521, 292529, 292630, 292640, 292690, 2928, 292990, 293020, 293030, 293060, 293070, 293080, 293090, 2931, 293214, 293219, 293220, 293291, 293292, 293293, 293294, 293295, 293299, 293331, 293332, 293333, 293339, 293341, 293349, 293353, 293354, 293355, 293359, 293369, 293372, 293379, 293391, 293392, 293399, 293491, 293499, 2935, 293629, 293890, 293911, 293919, 293920, 293941, 293942, 293943, 293951, 293959, 293961, 293962, 293963, 293969, 293971, 293979, 293980, 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 300692, 320190, 320417, 320649, 3401, 340213, 360490, 3807, 3808, 380992, 381111, 382410, 382430, 382440, 382450, 382460, 382471, 382472, 382473, 382474, 382475, 382476, 382477, 382478, 382479, 382481, 382482, 382483, 382484, 382485, 382486, 382487, 382488, 382491, 382499, 382510, 382520, 382541, 382549, 382561, 382569, 382590, 3826, 391231, 391310, 411520, 470790, 681140, 6812, 681320, 7001, 711230, 7802, 8107, 810920, 811010, 811020, 811212, 811213, 811252, 811292, 840140, 840290, 840390, 840490, 840590, 8409, 841090, 841191, 841199, 841290, 841311, 841319, 841330, 841340, 841350, 841360, 841370, 841381, 841382, 841391, 841392, 841410, 841430, 841440, 841451, 841459, 841460, 841480, 841490, 8415, 8416, 8417, 841810, 841821, 841829, 841830, 841840, 841850, 841861, 841869, 841899, 841920, 841931, 841932, 841939, 841940, 841981, 841989, 841990, 8420, 842111, 842112, 842119, 842121, 842122, 842123, 842129, 842139, 842191, 842199, 8422, 8423, 8424, 842511, 842531, 842541, 842542, 842549, 8426, 8427, 8428, 8429, 8430, 843110, 843120, 843131, 843139, 843143, 843149, 843221, 843229, 843231, 843239, 843241, 843242, 843280, 843290, 8433, 8434, 8435, 8436, 8437, 8438, 8439, 8440, 8441, 8442, 8443, 8444, 844511, 844512, 844519, 844520, 844530, 844540, 844590, 8446, 8447, 844811, 844819, 844820, 844832, 844839, 844849, 844859, 8449, 8450, 8451, 845210, 845221, 845229, 845290, 8453, 8454, 8455, 8456, 8457, 8458, 8459, 8460, 8461, 8462, 8463, 8464, 8465, 846691, 846692, 846693, 846694, 846721, 846722, 846729, 846781, 846789, 846791, 846799, 846880, 846890, 8470, 8471, 8472, 8473, 8474, 8475, 8476, 8477, 8478, 8479, 8481, 8484, 8486, 8501, 8502, 8503, 8504, 850520, 850590, 850811, 850819, 850870, 8509, 8510, 851120, 851130, 851140, 851150, 851180, 851190, 8512, 8513, 8514, 8515, 8516, 8517, 8518, 8519, 8521, 8522, 8525, 8526, 8527, 8528, 8529, 8530, 8531, 853210, 853221, 853222, 853223, 853224, 853225, 853229, 853230, 8534, 853521, 853529, 853530, 853540, 853590, 853620, 853630, 853641, 853649, 853650, 853690, 8537, 853890, 853921, 853922, 853929, 853931, 853932, 853939, 853941, 853949, 853950, 853990, 854011, 854012, 854020, 854040, 854060, 854071, 854079, 854081, 854089, 854091, 854099, 8542, 854310, 854320, 854330, 854370, 854390, 854411, 854419, 854420, 854430, 854442, 854449, 854460, 854470, 854520, 8548, 860610, 860691, 860699, 860711, 860712, 860719, 860721, 860729, 8609, 870830, 870893, 870895, 870899, 902140, 902150, 902190, 902519, 902580, 902590, 903010, 903020, 903084, 903089, 903090, 903180, 903210, 903220, 9033, 910111, 910119, 910191, 910211, 910212, 910219, 910291, 910310, 910511, 910521, 910591, 910811, 910812, 910819, 910910, 911011, 911012, 911090, 9207, 9406, 950450, 950490, 960810, 960850, 9618, 9620	Not provided	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/pa1968121/	WSM_pa1968121.pdf
Police Offences Ordinance 1961 Details Description An Ordinance to consolidate certain enactments of the Legislative Assembly relating to the suppression of various offences and for related purposes. Affected products Methylated spirit means any spirit mixed with methyl-alcohol or wood spirit, or to which any other substance has been added that has the same effect as methyl- alcohol or wood spirit in rendering spirit unsuitable for human consumption, and includes any spirit from which methyl-alcohol, wood spirit or such other substance has been unlawfully removed; but excludes mineralised methylated spirit. NTM types E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-06-06	Ministry of Police and Prisons	290511	Not provided	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/poo1961193/	WSM_poo1961193.pdf
Police Powers Act 2007 Details Description This legislation includes provisions for surveillance warrants; possession of firearms, ammunition, explosives or dangerous weapons for the purpose of carrying out duties; forensic sampling; etc. and states that subject to the Cluster Munitions Prohibition Act, 2012, import of explosives, ammunition or firearms for use by police officers may be allowed in the exercise of duties as a police officer (Clause 14). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2023-06-19	Ministry of Police Service	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_ppa2007165.pdf
Ports Authority (Dues and Rates) Notice Details Description This Schedule elaborates on the various dues, levies and rates of ports, cargo, storage, berthage, dockage, pilotage services in Samoa. Requirements Other Original language English Source Parliament of Samoa	2016-05-01	Samoa Ports Authority	Not provided	Service, Other	https://palemene.sharepoint.com/sites/palamenefiles/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?viewid=7e290934%2D9ae8%2D4828%2D8014%2D119bf1ecf355&ga=1&id=%2Fsites%2Fpalamenefiles%2FShared%20Documents%2FFiles%2FDocuments%2FRegulations%20%28COMPLETE%29%2FREGULATIONS%202017%20%28COMPLETE%29%2FUPLOADED%2FRegulations%202017%20English%20Version%2FS%2ER%2E%202017%2D3%20Ports%20Authority%20%28Dues%20and%20Rates%29%20Notice%202016%20%2D%20Eng%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2Fpalamenefiles%2FShared%20Documents%2FFiles%2FDocuments%2FRegulations%20%28COMPLETE%29%2FREGULATIONS%202017%20%28COMPLETE%29%2FUPLOADED%2FRegulations%202017%20English%20Version	WSM_S.R. 2017-3 Ports Authority (Dues and Rates) Notice 2016 - Eng.pdf
Ports Authority Act 1998 Details Description This legislation states that the owner, agent or master of a vessel which enters, leaves, or uses any port in Samoa shall pay to the Authority prescribed port or other dues (Clause 37). Additionally, the owner of any goods shall pay the Authority the prescribed due levied on goods brought into, loaded or discharged within a port or its approaches (Clause 38). However, this does not apply to goods brought into, loaded or discharged within or at the Salelologa or Mulifanua ports. Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2022-10-01	Samoa Ports Authority	Not provided	Service, Other	Not provided	WSM_paa1998232.pdf
Produce Export Ordinance 1961 Details Description An Ordinance to control and maintain the standard of primary produce exported from Samoa. It also repeals the Fruit Export Ordinance 1931. Affected products All types of primary produce of Samoa, which includes fruit, vegetables, trees, plants, shrubs, and roots, the carcasses or produce of animals, birds, and fish or any part thereof, and the unmanufactured products of any produce. Produce means any primary produce of Samoa and includes fruit, vegetables, trees, plants, shrubs, and roots, the carcasses or produce of animals, birds, and fish or any part thereof, and the unmanufactured products of any produce. NTM types P - Export related measures Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1961-10-12	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 12, 1801, 1802, 220110, 220190, 2401, 4101, 4102, 4103, 4104, 4105, 4106, 4301, 4302, 4401, 4403, 4404, 4407	TBT, Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/peo1961241/	WSM_peo1961241.pdf
Professional Engineers (Registrations) Act 1998 Details Description This legislation establishes the Professional Engineers Registration Board and the qualifications that a person requires to meet to be fully registered as an engineer with the Board. No person shall practice engineering or undertake professional engineering work of any form nature or kind in Samoa unless the person is registered and holds a current certificate of registration issued under section 15 of this Act (Clause 12). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2000-04-01	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_pea1998388.pdf
Prohibited Imports (Amendment) Order (No. 2) 2010 Details Description Before, the Order of Prohibited Imports, 2008 prohibits importation of any vehicle which was manufactured more than 12 years prior to the date on which the vehicle enters Samoa; and any vehicle having the steering column to the left of the longitudinal centre line. However, this legislation amends the Order and states that a vehicle maybe exempted from prohibition where it is a private specialty vehicle determined by the Minister to be of national importance. Original language English Source Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) website	2010-05-05	Ministry of Customs and Revenue, Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	TBT	Not provided	Prohibited-Imports-Amendment-OrderN0.22010.pdf
Prohibited Imports (Amendment) Order 2008 Details Description Before, the Order of Prohibited Imports, 2008 prohibits importation of any vehicle which was manufactured more than 12 years prior to the date on which the vehicle enters Samoa; and any vehicle having the steering column to the left of the longitudinal centre line. However, this legislation amends the Order and states that a vehicle is exempted from prohibition when it is personally owned by a member of the staff of a mission having diplomatic rank; and used only for the duration of the term of office [..]; there is no transfer of ownership of the vehicle during the term of office; and the vehicle is exported out of Samoa at the end of term of office. Original language English Source Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) website	2008-08-21	Ministry of Customs and Revenue, Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	TBT	Not provided	Prohibited-Imports-Amendment-Order-2008N0.2.pdf
Prohibited Imports (Amendment) Order 2009 Details Description Before, the Order of Prohibited Imports, 2008 prohibits importation of any vehicle which was manufactured more than 12 years prior to the date on which the vehicle enters Samoa; and any vehicle having the steering column to the left of the longitudinal centre line. However, this legislation amends the Order and states that a vehicle is exempted from prohibition where it's a specialty vehicle determined by the Minister to be required for the exclusive use of government ministries and agencies, and is of national importance. Additionally, a special purpose vehicle is also exempted if [..] there is proof that the vehicle belongs to the importer and such proof is provided to the Minister before an application is made to import such vehicle; the importer has special health needs requiring the import of such a vehicle; vehicle was manufactured specifically for the special needs of the importer and is not available locally; and there is no transfer of ownership once the vehicle is in Samoa. Original language English Source Ministry of Customs and Revenue (MCR) website	2010-02-11	Ministry of Customs and Revenue, Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	TBT	Not provided	Prohibited-Imports-Amendment-Order-2009.pdf
Prohibition Order On The Importation of Eggs Without Sell-By Date (Or Best Before Date or Expiration Date) 2010 Details Description This Order prohibits the import of eggs without expiration or sell-by date into Samoa. Affected products All imported eggs. NTM types B - Technical barriers to trade Publication date 9999-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2010-05-08	Ministry of Customs and Revenue	0407, 0408	Not provided	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/sub_leg/ca1977pootioewsdbbdoed20101078/	WSM_ca1977pootioewsdbbdoed20101078.pdf
Protection and Conservation of Wild Animals Regulations 1993 Details Description The regulations protect Samoa’s wild animals by prohibiting their capture, possession, or export without authorization to conserve species and prevent illegal trade Affected products Wild animals listed in the Regulations NTM types P - Export related measures Original language English Source Parliament of Samoa	1993-11-26	Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment	010619, 010632, 010639	Not provided	Not provided	WSM_S.R. 1993-5 Protection and Conservation of Wild Animals Regulations 1993 (Sam & Eng) (1).pdf
Quarantine (Biosecurity) Act 2005 Details Description An Act to consolidate the law relating to the importation of regulated articles and associated biosecurity risk, and the control of pests and diseases of animals, plants and the wider environment. It repeals the following: i. Animal Ordinance 1960; ii. Bunchytop Act 1965; iii. Cocoa Disease Ordinance 1961; iv. Noxious Weeds Ordinance 1961; v. Plants Act 1984; vi. Rhinoceros Beetle Ordinance 1954. Affected products Any living culture or organism, including but not limited to parasites, predators, arachnids, insects, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, plant parasitic organisms, germplasm or other invertebrate animals; regulated articles. Regulated article means garbage, soil, pests, packing material, fittings, litter, manure or fodder and other materials, goods, substances, articles or equipment and includes one or more animals, animal products, plants or plant material the importation or movement of which may have potential to introduce or spread a pest or disease to or within Samoa. Any living culture or organism, including but not limited to parasites, predators, arachnids, insects, nematodes, fungi, bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, plant parasitic organisms, germplasm or other invertebrate animals. Regulated article means garbage, soil, pests, packing material, fittings, litter, manure or fodder and other materials, goods, substances, articles or equipment and includes one or more animals, animal products, plants or plant material the importation or movement of which may have potential to introduce or spread a pest or disease to or within Samoa, including genetically modified organisms. Regulated article means garbage, soil, pests, packing material, fittings, litter, manure or fodder and other materials, goods, substances, articles or equipment and includes one or more animals, animal products, plants or plant material the importation or movement of which may have potential to introduce or spread a pest or disease to or within Samoa. NTM types C - Pre-shipment inspection and other formalities, A - Sanitary and phytosanitary measures Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-04	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 1501, 1502, 1503, 1504, 1506, 1507, 1508, 1509, 1510, 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, 1515, 1516, 1517, 1518, 1521, 1522, 16, 1701, 170219, 170220, 170230, 170240, 170250, 170260, 170290, 1703, 1704, 1801, 1802, 1803, 1804, 1805, 1806, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 2401, 2501, 2505, 2507, 2508, 2513, 251710, 2524, 253090, 262019, 262021, 262029, 262030, 262040, 262060, 262091, 262099, 2621, 2703, 2706, 2707, 2708, 2709, 271020, 271091, 271099, 271220, 271390, 280450, 280480, 280490, 280540, 284150, 2852, 300220, 300230, 300290, 300692, 3101, 320417, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3215, 3501, 350211, 350219, 350220, 350290, 3503, 3504, 3505, 3506, 350710, 350790, 360490, 3808, 382410, 382430, 382440, 382450, 382460, 382471, 382472, 382473, 382474, 382475, 382476, 382477, 382478, 382479, 382481, 382482, 382483, 382484, 382485, 382486, 382487, 382488, 382491, 382499, 382510, 382520, 382530, 382561, 382569, 382590, 3826, 3901, 3909, 3910, 3912, 3913, 3914, 3919, 3920, 3921, 3923, 392410, 4001, 4002, 4003, 4005, 4006, 4008, 41, 42, 4301, 4302, 4303, 4401, 4402, 4403, 4404, 4405, 4406, 4407, 4408, 4409, 4410, 4411, 4412, 4415, 4416, 4419, 4420, 4501, 4502, 4503, 4504, 46, 470790, 481141, 481149, 481160, 481190, 4819, 4821, 5001, 5002, 5003, 5201, 5202, 5301, 5302, 5303, 5305, 5309, 5310, 5311, 5607, 6305, 6306, 6309, 6310, 681140, 690990, 6911, 6912, 7001, 701020, 701090, 7013, 711230, 7310, 7418, 7610, 7615, 7802, 810730, 810920, 811010, 811020, 811212, 811213, 811252, 811292, 820830, 821490, 8215, 8309, 84, 8501, 8502, 8503, 8504, 850520, 850590, 850811, 850819, 850870, 8509, 8510, 851120, 851130, 851140, 851150, 851180, 851190, 8512, 8513, 8514, 8515, 8516, 8517, 8518, 8519, 8521, 8522, 8525, 8526, 8527, 8528, 8529, 8530, 8531, 853210, 853221, 853222, 853223, 853224, 853225, 853229, 853230, 8534, 853521, 853529, 853530, 853540, 853590, 853620, 853630, 853641, 853649, 853650, 853690, 8537, 853890, 853921, 853922, 853929, 853931, 853932, 853939, 853941, 853949, 853950, 853990, 854011, 854012, 854020, 854040, 854060, 854071, 854079, 854081, 854089, 854091, 854099, 8542, 854310, 854320, 854330, 854370, 854390, 854411, 854419, 854420, 854430, 854442, 854449, 854460, 854470, 854520, 8548, 86, 87, 88, 89, 902140, 902150, 902190, 902519, 902580, 902590, 903010, 903020, 903084, 903089, 903090, 903180, 903210, 903220, 9033, 910111, 910119, 910191, 910211, 910212, 910219, 910291, 910310, 910511, 910521, 910591, 910811, 910812, 910819, 910910, 911011, 911012, 911090, 9207, 94, 950450, 950490, 96	SPS, Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/qa2005266/	WSM_qa2005266.pdf
Quarantine Fee Schedule 2014 Details Description This document outlines the quarantine fee schedules in Samoa. Requirements Other Original language English Source Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	2014-10-14	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries	Not provided	SPS, Other	Not provided	New Fee Schedule_14Oct2014_1.pdf
Road Traffic Ordinance 1960 Details Description This legislation requires the licensing of motor vehicles, trailers and drivers, other than riders of bicycles and that of drivers. The Principal Licensing Authority shall keep or cause to be kept a register of all vehicles registered under the provisions of this Ordinance (Clauses 3 and 4). Application for a motor vehicle licence on first registration of the vehicle and annually thereafter shall be made by the owner of the vehicle on the prescribed form and shall be made to the licensing authority of the area (Clause 9). If a person, being in business as a dealer in or repairer of motor vehicles, makes in the prescribed manner an application to the Principal Licensing Authority that he or she may be entitled take out a dealer’s licence in respect of all vehicles kept by them for servicing (Clause 19). Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2023-06-19	Commissioner of Police and Prison Services	Not provided	Service, Other	Not provided	WSM_rto1960164.pdf
Sale of Goods Act 1975 Details Description This legislation elaborates on what constitutes sale of goods in trade and states that a contract of sale of goods is a contract whereby the seller transfers or agrees to transfer the property in goods to the buyer for a price. It also expands on the various types of sales that can occur, warranties, sample sales, transfers, duties of sellers and buyers, payment and delivery options. Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-02-27	Ministry of Justice and Courts Administration	Not provided	Other	Not provided	WSM_soga1975128.pdf
Samoa Institute of Accountants Act 2006 Details Description This legislation states that a chartered accountant or auditor must be suitably qualified to offer accounting or auditing services to the public in Samoa (Clause 15). They must hold a certificate of public practice or a temporary certificate of public practice issued by the Council of the Samoa Institute of Accountants. The Public Accountants Act, 1984 is repealed (Clause 22). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2018-06-22	Samoa Institute of Accountants	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_sioaa2006332.pdf
Samoa Institute of Accountants Rules 2008 Details Description This legislation establishes a Council for the Samoa Institute of Accountants and states the qualification requirements to be included as a member within this institute. They must be a citizen or permanent resident of Samoa (Clause 49). A list of associations of accountants that is recognised by Samoa is listed under Clause 50. Original language English Source Samoa Institute of Accountants website	2008-03-07	Samoa Institute of Accountants	Not provided	Service	Not provided	SIA_Rules.pdf
Samoan Antiquities Ordinance 1954 Details Description An Ordinance to make provision for the protection and preservation of Samoa Antiquities, Relics, Curios and Articles of Anthropological interest and scientific value, and for related purposes. Affected products Samoan antiquities includes Samoan relics, articles manufactured with ancient Samoan tools and according to Samoa customs and methods and all other articles or things of historic, anthropological, or scientific value or interest and relating to Samoa including Samoan fine mats, orators staffs, orators fly whisks, ceremonial headdress and other artefacts but does not include any botanical or mineral collections or specimens. Samoan antiquities includes Samoan relics, articles manufactured with ancient Samoan tools and according to Samoa customs and methods and all other articles or things of historic, anthropological, or scientific value or interest and relating to Samoa including Samoan fine mats, orators staffs, orators fly whisks, ceremonial headdress and other artefacts but does not include any botanical or mineral collections or specimens. Samoan fine mats. NTM types P - Export related measures Requirements Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2014-08-25	Ministry of the Prime Minister and Cabinet	441990, 442010, 442090, 460121, 460122, 460129, 570190, 570220, 570239, 570249, 570390, 5705, 6504, 6602, 9307, 960310, 9701, 9702, 9703, 9704, 9705	Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/sao1954264/	WSM_sao1954264.pdf
Samoan Market Ordinance 1927 Details Description This legislation establishes the Samoan Market for the offer and sale of Samoan foodstuffs to be held and conducted exclusively on the market. Additionally, no person shall sell any Samoan foodstuff or foodstuffs in any public place within the central area other than at or in the Samoan Market (Clauses 3 and 4). No person shall sell any Samoan foodstuffs unless the person is the holder of a valid market licence authorising the person to sell Samoan foodstuffs in the market (Clause 5). No person shall bring into the market any Samoan foodstuffs unfit for human consumption or other offensive matter (Clause 7). The market licence holder licensed under the Business Licences Act, 1998, can carry on at their stall in the market the businesses of a confectioner or a tobacconist or either of them (Clause 9A). Repealed by the Fabric of Laws Miscellaneous Repeal Act 2020. Requirements Other Publication date 2019-12-31 Repeal date 2020-08-19 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1927-03-22	Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment	Not provided	SPS, Service, Other	Not provided	WSM_smo1927193.pdf
Sea Carriage of Goods Ordinance 1960 Details Description This legislation applies to carriage of goods by sea in ships from any port in Samoa to any other port in Samoa; and to bills of lading and other shipping documents relating to the carriage of goods. It elaborates on those cases whereby the owner of ship not liable for damage and loss; restrictions on provisions of bills of lading; maximum liability of owners; application of rules listed in the Schedule; etc. for carriage of goods by sea. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1960-06-10	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_scogo1960224.pdf
Shipping Act 1998 Details Description This legislation states that no vessel is to be registered under this Act unless the vessel is owned wholly by a qualified person, has a length of 15 metres or more and is not registered in any other country (Clauses 9 and 10). A vessel engaged in the carriage of passengers a commercial basis from a port or place in Samoa to any other port or place in Samoa must be registered under this Act. A Samoan cargo or fishing vessel or pleasure craft of less than 15 metres in length must be licensed under this Act. All wreck being foreign goods brought into Samoa is subject to the same duties as if imported into Samoa (Clause 189). Pilots and seamen are also required to get qualification certificates under the provisions of this Act. The Shipping Act, 1972 and Regulations listed in Schedule 1 are repealed (Clause 219). The Regulations referred to in Schedule 2 shall continue in force as if made under this Act (Clause 220). Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	1998-07-16	Ministry of Works, Transport and Infrastructure	Not provided	Service, Other	Not provided	WSM_sa1998111.pdf
Slaughter and Meat Supply Act 2015 Details Description This legislation states that when its necessary, mobile slaughter units and fixed slaughterhouses must be made available to livestock producers to enable animals to be slaughtered for human consumption pursuant to this Act (Clause 13). All premises, including mobile slaughter units that function as slaughterhouses must apply for approval with the prescribed fees. This Act also states that one principal slaughterhouse for cattle, small ruminants and pigs is to be situated on Upolu (Clause 18). Also, a person must not deal with or sell fresh meat for human consumption unless the meat has been obtained from an approved slaughterhouse; comes from an animal which was accompanied by food chain information set out in the regulations; has been subjected to an ante-mortem health inspection and has been passed as fit for slaughter for human consumption; has been prepared under prescribed hygienic conditions and given a health mark under the regulations; and has been transported in prescribed hygienic conditions (Clause 26). Requirements Other Publication date 2018-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-04	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	Not provided	Service, SPS, TBT, Other	Not provided	Slaughter and Meat Supply Act 2015.pdf
SNS 4766: 2019 Polyethylene storage tanks for water and chemicals Details Description This Standard specifies requirements for the design and manufacture of polyethylene storage tanks that are rotationally moulded in one-piece seamless construction. The tanks are for non-buried, vertical installation and capable of containing water, liquids used in food and beverage manufacture and chemical solutions at atmospheric pressure. It entered into force in 2019 but the exact date is not clear. Original language English Source Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	2019-01-01	Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour	Not provided	Not provided	Not provided	WSM_SNS_4766-Polyethylene-tanks_190923V01.pdf
Stamp Duty Ordinance 1932 Details Description This legislation states that the instruments specified in the Schedule of this Act invite duties specific to them (Clause 3). However, no stamp duty will be charged for an application for incorporation of a company under the Companies Act, 2001 (Clause 3). The creation, custody and sale of impressed stamps will be made under the provisions of this legislation (Clause 4A) and they will be available for the purposes of this Act. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-01	Ministry of Finance	Not provided	Service	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/sdo1932204/	WSM_sdo1932204.pdf
Statistics Act 2015 Details Description This legislation establishes the Samoa Bureau of Statistics which is responsible for collection, analysis, standardisation and publication of official statistics of Samoa. Also, the provisions of this Act relating to censuses, schedules, surveys and the provision of information apply to persons residing outside Samoa and corporations or organisations incorporated or constituted outside of Samoa, if they are carrying on business in Samoa or have interests in Samoa (Clause 32). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2021-03-03	Samoa Bureau of Statistics	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_sa2015150 (1).pdf
Tax Administration Act 2012 Details Description This legislation establishes the Inland Revenue Services and requires that taxpayers apply for a taxpayer identification number (TIN) with the Commissioner of Inland Revenue Service (Clause 12). Additionally, a natural person, partnership, or company may apply to the Commissioner for registration as a tax agent (Clause 15). Only tax agents can accept fees and advertise as tax agents under this Act (Clause 20).A taxpayer required to file a tax return under a tax law must file the return in the approved form and in the prescribed manner (Clause 30). Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2020-03-20	Ministry of Revenue	Not provided	Service, Other	Not provided	WSM_taa2012215.pdf
Teachers Act 2016 Details Description This legislation states that a person must not teach in a school unless the person has a current certificate of registration and teaching licence (Clause 5). Teachers who seek full registration must meet the qualifications listed under Clause 10 and then apply in the approved form to the Samoa Teachers Council for full registration. Those who seek temporary registration must meet the qualification listed under Clause 13 and apply accordingly. Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2020-07-31	Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_ta201692.pdf
Telecommunications Act 2005 Details Description An Act to establish a new legislative framework for the telecommunications sector, and to repeal and harmonize certain provisions of the Post Office Act 1972, the Postal and Telecommunications Services Act 1999 and the Post and Telecommunications Internet Act 1997. Publication date 2005-06-29 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2005-07-27	Ministry of Communication and Information Technology	Not provided	Service	http://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2020/ta2005214.pdf	WSM_ta2005214.pdf
Tobacco Control (Licensing) Regulations 2020 Details Description These regulations establish the licensing framework for the manufacture, import, distribution, and sale of tobacco products in Samoa. They set out the types of licences required for suppliers, hotels, and nightclubs, the application requirements, and the conditions for issuing, renewing, displaying, and updating licences. The regulations also specify the fees, age and criminal record requirements for licensees, and obligations to maintain records and update brand variants. Publication date 2020-03-19 Original language English Source Parliament of Samoa	2020-03-19	Ministry of Health	Not provided	Not provided	Not provided	WSM_S.R. 2021-1 Tobacco Control (Licencing) Regulations 2020 - Eng (1).pdf
Tobacco Control Act 2008 Details Description An Act: (a) to protect the health of the people of Samoa from the diseases and premature death caused by tobacco use and tobacco smoke exposure; (b) to protect non-smokers from the hazards posed by tobacco smoke; (c) to regulate the marketing, advertising, sale, promotion and distribution of tobacco products, whether directly or through the sponsorship of other products, services or events; and (d) to monitor and regulate the presence of harmful constituents in tobacco products. Affected products Tobacco and tobacco products, including cigarettes. Tobacco product means any product made or manufactured from tobacco and intended for use by smoking, inhalation, or mastication and includes electronic nicotine and non nicotine delivery systems and nasal and oral snuff but does not include any medicine that is sold or supplied wholly or principally for use as an aid in giving up smoking. Tobacco product means any product made or manufactured from tobacco and intended for use by smoking, inhalation, or mastication and includes electronic nicotine and non nicotine delivery systems and nasal and oral snuff but does not include any medicine that is sold or supplied wholly or principally for use as an aid in giving up smoking. Cigarettes and loose tobacco. NTM types P - Export related measures, J - Distribution restrictions, F - Price control measures including additional taxes and charges, B - Technical barriers to trade Requirements Other, Import Licence Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2019-08-16	Ministry of Health	2402, 2403, 4813, 560122, 854370, 854390, 9614	TBT, Other, Import Licence	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/tca2008163/	WSM_tca2008163.pdf
Tobacco Control Regulations 2013 Details Description This Regulation outlines the testing and labelling requirements for cigarettes under the Tobacco Control Act 2008. Affected products Bidis and other tobacco products. Tobacco product means any product made or manufactured from tobacco and intended for use by smoking, inhalation, or mastication and includes electronic nicotine and non nicotine delivery systems and nasal and oral snuff but does not include any medicine that is sold or supplied wholly or principally for use as an aid in giving up smoking. Cigarettes Cigars Loose or pipe tobacco. Manufactured cigarettes Manufactured cigarettes Tobacco product means any product made or manufactured from tobacco and intended for use by smoking, inhalation, or mastication and includes electronic nicotine and non nicotine delivery systems and nasal and oral snuff but does not include any medicine that is sold or supplied wholly or principally for use as an aid in giving up smoking. Tobacco product means any product made or manufactured from tobacco and intended for use by smoking, inhalation, or mastication and includes electronic nicotine and non nicotine delivery systems and nasal and oral snuff but does not include any medicine that is sold or supplied wholly or principally for use as an aid in giving up smoking. NTM types B - Technical barriers to trade Requirements Other Publication date 9999-12-31 Original language English Source Ministry of Health	2014-07-01	Ministry of Health	240120, 240130, 2402, 2403, 293979, 854370, 854390	TBT, Other	https://d3vqfzrrx1ccvd.cloudfront.net/uploads/legislation/Samoa/Samoa-TC-Regs-2013-national.pdf	WSM_Tobacco Control Regulations 2013.pdf
Tourism Development Act 2012 Details Description This legislation establishes the Samoa Tourism Authority and requires that tourism business owners and operators apply for a business licence and registration under the Business License Act, 1998 to facilitate tourism services in Samoa (Clause 28). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2020-01-28	Samoa Tourism Authority	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_tda2012249.pdf
Value Added Goods and Services Tax Act 2015 Details Description This legislation defines what constitutes as 'taxable activity' and 'taxable goods', over which the provisions of this Act apply. Subject to this Act, value added GST is imposed at specified rates on a taxable supply made by a registered person; a taxable import of goods; and a taxable supply of imported services (Clause 8). Also, a person must apply to the Commissioner for registration for GST and must be issued a GST certificate (Clause 9). Requirements Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2016-02-09	Ministry of Revenue	Not provided	Service, TBT, Other	Not provided	WSM_vagasta2015295.pdf
Waste (Plastic Bag) Management Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2020 Details Description The Waste (Plastic Bag) Management Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2020 amends the deadline date in Section 5 of the Waste (Plastic Bag) Management Regulations 2018. Affected products Plastic means a bag made in whole or partly of thin plastic film and contains starch (such as biodegradable bags) or full petroleum, or additives used as shopping bags, packing bags but does not include: (a) plastic bag used exclusively to pack or repack frozen goods sold at a retailer outlet such as refrigerated meat, frozen ice cream and ice cubes; and (b) such goods as listed in Schedule 1. Straw means a drinking straw made in whole or in part of plastic designed for consumption of water and one time use only. Styrofoam plastic means a cup, bowl, container or food tray made of expanded polystyrene or plastic foam with the use of any gas or volatile liquid. NTM types P - Export related measures, E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures, J - Distribution restrictions Publication date 9999-12-31 Original language English Source Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment	2020-09-25	Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment	3923, 3924, 392690	Not provided	Not provided	WSM_Waste (Plastic Bag) Management Amendment Regulations 2020.pdf
Waste (Plastic Bag) Management Regulations 2018 Details Description Pursuant to Sections 6 and 12 of the Waste Management Act 2010, this regulation prohibits the import, manufacture, export, sale and distribution of plastic shopping bags, packing bags, straws and styrofoam plastic. It should be read with the Waste (Plastic Bag) Management Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2020. It also repeals the Plastic Bag Prohibition on Importation Regulations 2006. Affected products Plastic means a bag made in whole or partly of thin plastic film and contains starch (such as biodegradable bags) or full petroleum, or additives used as shopping bags, packing bags but does not include: (a) plastic bag used exclusively to pack or repack frozen goods sold at a retailer outlet such as refrigerated meat, frozen ice cream and ice cubes; and (b) such goods as listed in Schedule 1. Straw means a drinking straw made in whole or in part of plastic designed for consumption of water and one time use only. Styrofoam plastic means a cup, bowl, container or food tray made of expanded polystyrene or plastic foam with the use of any gas or volatile liquid. NTM types J - Distribution restrictions, E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures, P - Export related measures Publication date 9999-12-31 Original language English Source Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment	2018-10-26	Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment	3923, 3924, 392690	Not provided	Not provided	WSM_Waste (Plastic Bag) Management Regulations 2018.pdf
Waste Management Act 2010 Details Description An Act to provide for the collection and disposal of solid wastes and the management of all wastes in Samoa, and for related purposes. Affected products Goods: Prescribed wastes includes: (a) all ozone depleting substances; (b) any waste referred to in Schedule 2, or which contains any chemical or substance referred to in Schedule 2; and (c) any other type of waste determined by any Act or by regulations under this Act to be prescribed wastes. Services: Collection and disposal of solid wastes, including the management and recycling of all wastes (at commercial, industrial and residential levels). Hazardous waste includes the wastes and substances specified in Schedule 2 (if they are prohibited in Samoa under the applicable international conventions), or have been imported or used in Samoa in a manner which breaches the relevant conventions, and: (a) any wastes which are, or which have the potential to be, toxic or poisonous, or which may cause injury or damage to human health or the environment; (b) any specific substance, object or thing determined under section 6 to be a hazardous waste; and (c) any other matter or thing deemed under international conventions to be hazardous wastes or to have the characteristics of hazardous wastes Prescribed wastes includes: (a) all ozone depleting substances; (b) any waste referred to in Schedule 2, or which contains any chemical or substance referred to in Schedule 2; and (c) any other type of waste determined by any Act or by regulations under this Act to be prescribed wastes. NTM types E - Non-automatic import licensing, quotas, prohibitions, quantity-control measures and other restrictions other than SPS or TBT measures, B - Technical barriers to trade Requirements Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence, Other Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-04	Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment	051199, 2524, 2612, 262019, 262021, 262029, 262030, 262040, 262060, 262091, 262099, 2621, 2706, 2707, 2708, 2709, 271012, 271019, 271020, 271091, 271099, 271390, 280450, 280480, 280490, 280540, 284150, 2844, 2852, 290314, 290315, 290319, 290331, 290339, 290371, 290372, 290373, 290374, 290375, 290376, 290377, 290379, 290381, 290382, 290383, 290389, 290392, 290393, 290394, 290399, 290431, 290432, 290433, 290434, 290435, 290436, 290491, 290499, 290811, 290819, 290891, 290892, 290930, 290950, 291010, 291040, 291050, 291090, 291471, 291479, 291536, 291616, 291818, 291891, 291910, 292011, 292412, 292521, 293080, 293110, 293120, 293299, 300692, 320417, 360490, 3808, 380992, 381111, 3813, 3814, 382410, 382430, 382440, 382450, 382460, 382471, 382472, 382473, 382474, 382475, 382476, 382477, 382478, 382479, 382481, 382482, 382483, 382484, 382485, 382486, 382487, 382488, 382491, 382499, 382510, 382520, 382541, 382549, 382561, 382569, 382590, 3826, 411520, 470790, 681140, 681280, 681291, 681292, 681293, 681299, 681320, 7001, 711230, 7802, 810730, 810920, 811010, 811020, 811212, 811213, 811252, 811292, 840140, 840290, 840390, 840490, 840590, 8409, 841090, 841191, 841199, 841290, 841311, 841319, 841330, 841340, 841350, 841360, 841370, 841381, 841382, 841391, 841392, 841410, 841430, 841440, 841451, 841459, 841460, 841480, 841490, 8415, 8416, 8417, 841810, 841821, 841829, 841830, 841840, 841850, 841861, 841869, 841899, 841920, 841931, 841932, 841939, 841940, 841981, 841989, 841990, 8420, 842111, 842112, 842119, 842121, 842122, 842123, 842129, 842139, 842191, 842199, 8422, 8423, 8424, 842511, 842531, 842541, 842542, 842549, 8426, 8427, 8428, 8429, 8430, 843110, 843120, 843131, 843139, 843143, 843149, 843221, 843229, 843231, 843239, 843241, 843242, 843280, 843290, 8433, 8434, 8435, 8436, 8437, 8438, 8439, 8440, 8441, 8442, 8443, 8444, 844511, 844512, 844519, 844520, 844530, 844540, 844590, 8446, 8447, 844811, 844819, 844820, 844832, 844839, 844849, 844859, 8449, 8450, 8451, 845210, 845221, 845229, 845290, 8453, 8454, 8455, 8456, 8457, 8458, 8459, 8460, 8461, 8462, 8463, 8464, 8465, 846691, 846692, 846693, 846694, 846721, 846722, 846729, 846781, 846789, 846791, 846799, 846880, 846890, 8470, 8471, 8472, 8473, 8474, 8475, 8476, 8477, 8478, 8479, 8481, 8484, 8486, 8501, 8502, 8503, 8504, 850520, 850590, 850811, 850819, 850870, 8509, 8510, 851120, 851130, 851140, 851150, 851180, 851190, 8512, 8513, 8514, 8515, 8516, 8517, 8518, 8519, 8521, 8522, 8525, 8526, 8527, 8528, 8529, 8530, 8531, 853210, 853221, 853222, 853223, 853224, 853225, 853229, 853230, 8534, 853521, 853529, 853530, 853540, 853590, 853620, 853630, 853641, 853649, 853650, 853690, 8537, 853890, 853921, 853922, 853929, 853931, 853932, 853939, 853941, 853949, 853950, 853990, 854011, 854012, 854020, 854040, 854060, 854071, 854079, 854081, 854089, 854091, 854099, 8542, 854310, 854320, 854330, 854370, 854390, 854411, 854419, 854420, 854430, 854442, 854449, 854460, 854470, 854520, 8548, 860610, 860691, 860699, 860711, 860712, 860719, 860721, 860729, 8609, 870830, 870893, 870895, 870899, 902140, 902150, 902190, 902519, 902580, 902590, 903010, 903020, 903084, 903089, 903090, 903180, 903210, 903220, 9033, 910111, 910119, 910191, 910211, 910212, 910219, 910291, 910310, 910511, 910521, 910591, 910811, 910812, 910819, 910910, 911011, 911012, 911090, 9207, 9406, 950450, 950490, 960810, 960850, 9618, 9620	TBT, Service, Quota / Prohibition / Export Licence, Other	https://www.paclii.org/ws/legis/consol_act_2024/wma2010167/	WSM_wma2010167.pdf
Water Resources Management Act 2008 Details Description This legislation states that no person may drill for water; dig for water or construct a well; make or use a bore for the purpose of taking water from the water resource; investigate the water resource for the purpose of identifying a commercial source of water or for scientific research; or undertake any activity in or affecting the water resource which the Minister determines by Order to require a licence under this Part, unless the person is the holder of a licence or permit to do so issued by the Ministry under this Act (Clause 12). Publication date 2024-12-31 Original language English Source Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute - PACLII Official Website	2017-07-04	Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment	Not provided	Service	Not provided	WSM_wrma2008280.pdf

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