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Who is a reliable car tyres supplier and exporter for Kiribati?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports car tyres to buyers in Kiribati, including South Tarawa, Kiritimati. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Betio (Tarawa) with about 20–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Kiribati needs car tyres
Kiribati is a low-lying atoll nation dependent on fishing licences and imports.
Tyres, jacks and accessories are fast-moving lines for auto-parts dealers, driven by the size of the local vehicle fleet.
Automotive & workshops in Kiribati
Auto-parts traders in Kiribati turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Kiribati, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy car tyres from us mainly for auto spare-parts dealers and tyre shops.
Who buys car tyres: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Wholesale & retail distribution in Kiribati
Distributors and retailers in Kiribati import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Kiribati, hardware stores and supermarkets buy car tyres from us mainly for car accessories retailers and fleet operators.
Who buys car tyres: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Auto spare-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Car accessories retailers · Fleet operators · E-commerce sellers.
Top 2 cities for car tyres in Kiribati
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of car tyres. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Car Tyres in South Tarawaport: BetioThe capital area and main port at Betio.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 02Car Tyres in Kiritimativia Betio · feeder vesselChristmas Island in the Line Islands.
Importing car tyres into Kiribati: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Kiribati — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 16:00–01:30 Kiribati time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +686 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Gilbertese, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Car Tyres specifications for Kiribati
Typical specification range for automobile accessories & parts; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Kiribati's import requirements.
| Tyres | Passenger car, SUV, two-wheeler; tube and tubeless |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic jacks | 2 t to 50 t bottle and trolley jacks |
| Accessories | Seat covers, floor mats, fresheners, AV systems, screen guards |
Standards: ECE R30, ECE R75, IS 15633, ASME PASE or the standard your project specifies. Biosecurity rules apply to timber packaging (ISPM-15).
Price, duties & landed cost in Kiribati
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Australian dollar (AUD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Betio (Tarawa) |
| Import taxes | GST or VAT on imports plus customs duty |
| Import conformity | Biosecurity rules apply to timber packaging (ISPM-15). |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Kiribati
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.
