Business Section

General Information

U.S. Embassy, Suva
http://suva.usembassy.gov/
For other in-country U.S. Government Departments and for information on visa requirements to the U.S.

Commercial Section, U.S. Embassy Suva  http://suva.usembassy.gov/contact_info.html

Department of State – Country Background Notes
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/16092.htm

U.S. Consular Services
http://suva.usembassy.gov/
Information on visa requirements for visiting the U.S. Visit the Consular Affairs section from Embassy Suva home page.
Other Links
Tonga Chamber of Commerce
P O Box 1704, Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Tel: (676) 25 168 Fax: (676) 25 168
A membership based organization which promotes trade, commerce and investment.

The U.S. governments official web portal
http://www.USA.gov/
All U.S. Government web sites: Federal, State or Local, can be accessed through this USG portal.

U.S. Bioterrorism Act
For further information on the U.S. Bioterrorism Act and how it effects you as a Tongan Exporter, please visit the links below.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration:
http://www.fda.gov/

International Mail to the United States Containing Food
FDA Industry Systems - Prior Notice System Interface
http://www.access.fda.gov/
Beginning December 12, 2003 "Prior Notice" must be confirmed electronically by the U.S. FDA before food is MAILED by International Mail to the USA.

U.S. Customs Service
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/
Information on duty and tariff rates on imports into the U.S.

The Bureau of Consular Affairs
http://www.travel.state.gov/
Travel Warnings for U.S. citizens.

Transport Security Administration
http://www.tsa.gov/public
Everything you need to know about new U.S. airport security measures. Discover a list of timesaving tips, information on assistance for special needs, the latest list of prohibited and permitted items, and other information that will help guide you smoothly through the security process.

 

Other Useful Business & Commercial contact information and links.

Tonga Customs Department
P O Box 146, Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Tel: (676) 23 651 Fax: (676) 24124
Information on duty and tariff rates on imports into Tonga.

Department of Labour, Commerce & Industries
P O Box 110, Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Tel: (676) 23 688 Fax: (676) 23 887
For U.S. Companies requiring further export information.

Exporting to the USA
Tonga Trade
P O Box 110, Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Tel: (676) 23 688 Fax: (676) 23 887
For information on exporting to the U.S.

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat
http://www.forumsec.org.fj/docs/IG/P15.htm
Foreign Investment Climate Investment for Tonga covers Government policy, regulatory framework and operational procedures for doing business in Tonga and information on preferential Trade Agreements, infrastructure

Pacific Islands Trade & Investment Commission
http://www.pitic.org.au/climate.php?op=country&id=12
Country Overview of Tongan Economy

Travel & Visas
Tonga Visitors Board
http://www.tongaholiday.com/
Access Tongan travel and tourism product representatives.

"See America" Program
http://www.seeamerica.org/
Link from here to U.S. State and City web sites.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tonga – Immigration Division
http://www.tongaholiday.com/visas/
P O Box 32, Nuku’alofa, Tonga
Tel: (676) 26970 Fax: (676) 26971
Information on visa requirements for visiting Tonga.