Armenia

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Detailed inventory including values

 Copy of Passport

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

 Shipper must be present in Armenia at the time of importation, and have appropriate work visa.
 Household goods must have been used and show signs of use.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 Firearms
 Pornographic materials
 Drugs and narcotics

MOTOR VEHICLES

Required documentation:

 Purchase invoice
 Car title
 Certificate that auto meets technical specifications and is in good running order

Auto must have been used abroad and show signs of use.

DUTY

Duty approximately 30.3% of value as declared by customs.

Export regulations by Armenia customs

Exports:

Prohibited exports
Weapons, ammunition, narcotics, pornography, fruit and vegetables (without proper documents),
works of art and antiques (unless permission has been granted by the Ministry of Culture). An
export tax of approximately US$10 is payable on each item. Contact the Embassy for further
information (see Contact Addresses section).

Accompanying luggage < 50 kg and the total customs value is not over than 500 US dollars.
Mail shipments, (parcels) the total weight of which does not exceed 20 kg, and the total customs
value is not above 100 US dollars.

Australia
Australia – Import Regulations

Documents required
At the time of compiling this information sheet, the following documentation is required to
import household goods and personal effects into Australia:

 B534 Customs form

 Inventory of goods
 Visa

NB: The client may complete the B534 customs form here in the UK or it may be completed in
Australia prior to the arrival of the shipment. Forms can either be downloaded from the
Australian customs website (address at bottom of sheet) or can be posted to the client by the
destination agent in Australia

Diplomats' Removals Documents:

 Customs form B615 completed by Embassy/Consulate in Australia

 Inventory of goods
 Duty free entry

Customs Regulations
Duty free entry is permitted provided the removal goods consist of household and personal
effects that have been owned and used for 12 months or more preceding the owner's departure
for Australia.

The owner's goods may be cleared through Customs in advance of the owner's arrival provided
the client will arrive in the country within 6 months following arrival of goods, however all
shipments received at Australian Ports must have a consignee contact address otherwise customs
will not allow the movement of the container resulting in additional costs for the shipper.

Personal Effects
Personal effects and household goods are usually admitted free into Australia provided they are
for your own use. Australia has strict quarantine regulations and all shipments will be inspected
for soil, plants and food, particularly on garden tools, shoes, sports goods and vacuum cleaners.

Please Note that AQIS will examine all consignments. Clients will be charged in accordance
with the time taken to carry out this process. Where fumigation or cleaning is required there will
be an additional cost for this. If any item or consignment has to be destroyed the client will also
be charged by AQIS for the process to take place.

This is an indication of the Quarantine Charges to be paid

20 ft FCL Aud$400.00
40 ft FCL Aud$720.00
40 ft hi cube FCL Aud$800.00
Motor vehicles Aud$280.00
Motor cycles Aud$200.00
Minimum Aud$150.00 or Aud$15.00 per Cbm

Groupage is approx Aud$15.00 per Cbm with a minimum of Aus$150.00

All plus GST at 10%

In some Australian states, the Customs Department requires a photocopy of the importer's
passport including the photo page, all stamped pages and any blank pages.

Furniture and Household Goods - Documents

 Customs form B534

 Invoices
 Items are dutiable

NB: Items should be declared if not owned and used for 12 months.

Antiques - documents

 Customs form B534

 Duty free entry provided antiques are forming a part of the Bona Fide household
Removal and have been owned and used for 12 months prior to exportation
 A copy of purchase invoice and Antiquity certificate

NB: Items are declared as being owned and used for 12 months or more. Antiques may have to
be verified for authenticity of age on instructions from the Customs Department

Items containing CFC gases -

Importation prohibited - Items such as refrigerators or air conditioning units will be destroyed.
There will be a charge for this, which will be for your clients account. Some states in Australia
are not being as strict as others but to be on the safe side it is best that you advise your customers
are not to include any of the above items that may contain CFC gases.
Certain feathers furs, skins, tusks, etc. of animals coming under ‘protected species’
regulations
Importation prohibited – please check with the shipping department if in doubt.

Inheritance, Deceased Estates - documents

 Statutory Declaration
 Statutory Declaration is obtained in Australia prior to Customs inspection
 Copy of will or copy of relevant part of will
 Copy of Death Certificate (optional)
 Duty free entry provided legatee is permanently domiciled in Australia and will not use
the goods for trade business purposes

Precious Metal Objects -documents

Duty free entry as household and personal effects

Plants and Vegetable Products

 Importation prohibited - Do not use fruit boxes for packing

Dogs and Cats - documents

 Import license

NB: You can bring dogs or cats to Australia from the UK and Ireland, New Zealand, Hawaii,
Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Norfolk Island under certain conditions. Dogs and cats must have
been resident in any of the approved countries for at least 6 months (or from birth), and during
that period of 6 months preceding export they must not have been in quarantine kennels in the
country of export.

In all cases, a permit must be obtained before a dog or cat will be permitted to enter Australia.
Enquiries concerning the importation of dogs and cats from United Kingdom and Ireland should
be directed to the Chief Medical Officer of Health, Canberra House, Maltravers Street, Strand,
London WC2B 4LA.

Permits to import from other approved countries other than from New Zealand, must be obtained
from the Chief Quarantine Officer (animals). In the case of dogs and cats from New Zealand, any
enquiries should be made to the Animal Health Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
in the nearest New Zealand city.

Birds are prohibited animals and will be destroyed on arrival.

Motor Cars for First Time Migrants - documents

All motor vehicles are subject to customs duty and sales tax, subject to alteration without notice
by Australia Customs. Custom’s assessed value of vehicle is based on depreciation at 5% of
value for first month owned and used, then at 1% for every month thereafter, with a maximum
depreciation of 28%.

Shipper must be in Australia and able to be contacted by us prior to arrival of shipping container
as certain customs formalities must be completed prior to permission being granted by the
Customs Department for the shipping container to be moved from the wharf.

 Form B357
 Passport
 Registration documents
 Service and log book
 Police report
 Sales invoice
 Paid receipt
 Car condition report

NB: If shipper is not in Australia or is not contactable, the shipping container may be bonded at
the wharf and the shipper would then incur demurrage and storage costs. It is also the shipper's
responsibility to apply in writing and obtain "Vehicle import approval” prior to shipping a
vehicle.

Apply to:
The Administrator - Motor Vehicles Standards
Federal Office of Road Safety
GP0 Box 1553
Canberra
ACT 2601.
Tel: 062747506 or 062747483
(24 hr service) Australia
Fax: 062746013 or 062572505

Motor Bikes - documents

 Customs form B534

 Subject to sales tax

Caravans and Trailers -documents

 Registration documents
 Purchase receipts

You may obtain free admission of a non-motorized caravan and a non-motorized box, boat or
other similar trailer on the basis of one article per family per 3 years only, if you are able to
satisfy the Collector of Customs at the port of entry that:

 You have come to Australia with the intention of forthwith taking up permanent
residence
 The goods have been for the whole of the period of 12 months immediately preceding
your departure for Australia, personally owned and used overseas.

N.B: People can only import caravans and trailers providing they have not imported one of same
within the last 3 years.

Firearms

 Firearm license issued by the Australian Police Authorities controlling the area in which
the client intends to reside
 Duty free entry provided the relative firearm license is issued and firearm passes
ballistics inspection

NB: Customs department forward firearms to the Commonwealth Police for ballistics inspection.
As State regulations vary in Australia, it is strongly recommended that the client writes in
advance for approval.

Sailing Boats and Motor Boats-documents

 Registration documents
 Purchase receipts

Sailing boats, or motor boats will be admitted without payment of customs duties and sales tax
on the basis of one vessel per family per 3 years only if client is able to satisfy the Collector of
Customs at the port of entry that:

 He comes to Australia with the intention of forthwith taking up permanent residence and
he has personally owned and used the vessel overseas for the whole of the period of 12
months immediately preceding his departure for Australia
 Security is given to Customs that the vessel will not be sold or otherwise disposed of in
Australia by or on behalf of himself within 2 years after the date of importation into
Australia
 The vessel is of a kind designed principally for sporting purposes or recreational use in
sheltered waters and the vessel conforms to one of the following specifications
 Boats of a kind propelled by manual or pedal power
 Sailing boats that in the sailing condition do not exceed 2.5 metres in width at any
section, do not exceed 1000 kilograms unladen weight, do not incorporate any device for
propelling the boat by power such as an auxiliary motor
Narcotics and Drugs

 Importation prohibited

Wedding Trousseaux - documents

 Customs form B534

 Statutory Declaration
 Copy of Marriage Certificate (optional)

NB: Items may be dutiable as not being owned for 12 months.

Azerbaijan
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Passport (original)

 Inventory in triplicate

 Original Residence Permit (Meldezette)

 Certificate of Residence Change

 Entry Certificate from the Police Station of municipal office concerned

 Exit Certificate stating stay abroad was for at least twelve months

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

 Used household goods (owned and used for at least six months) and personal effects are generally
duty-free provided the customer has been abroad for at least twelve months, and the goods will

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

o Valid Azerbaijani visa

o Company should be registered in Baku, capitol of Azerbaijan

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Duty free entry allowed provided items are used, for personal use, will not be sold, and will be exported
upon shipper leaving the country. Personal items include appliances, food, clothes, books, etc. Note: After
a period of two years, duties may be charged.

Officially, it is required that the shipper be in the country when the shipment arrives but rarely will he/she
need to be at the customs clearance.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

o Not Available

RESTRICTED GOODS

o Alcohol, 5 liters per person

o Tobacco, 5 cartons per person

o Medicines for personal use only

Not be sold for at least twelve months after import

 Goods must be imported within two years from the change of residence of the customer

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

 Alcohol, tobacco products, perfume

 Foodstuffs, beverages and other consumables

 New items, appliances and gifts are subject to duties

 Weapons and ammunition require a special license

 Plants and certain plant products require a plant protection certificate

 Objects of art, antiques, invoice for goods in duplicate (if applicable, expert appraisal)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 Pornographic material

MOTOR VEHICLES

 Motor Vehicles are exempt from duties if owned and used abroad for at least six months, and
cannot be sold or otherwise transferred for two years

 All cars must meet Austrian specifications and may require extensive modifications
  Proof of automobile insurance is required

 Application for Austrian license plates must be made immediately; plates from original country
must be available

 Separate customs clearance at the main customs office in Vienna is necessary

 Documents required:

o Log Book

o Purchase Invoice and contract

o Passport (copy)

o Registration with police or local authority in Austria (original)

o Exit Certificate stating stay abroad was for at least 12 months

PETS

 Dogs and cats are permitted with Health and Vaccination Certificate in German

Bahrain
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Passport (original)

 Work Permit

 Residence Permit (valid for two years, endorsed on the Passport)

 Insurance Certificate

 Bank Guarantee

 Customs Bond

 Proof of Employment

 Inventory (a clear copy, detailed and in English) -- PBO "packed by owner" not acceptable

 Certificate from Arab Chamber of Commerce at origin

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

 CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED

 All shipments are 100% inspected

 Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free but subject to the owner obtaining a
Residence Permit for a two year minimum. If a two year permit is unobtainable, shipment can be
cleared upon payment of a customs deposit.

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

 New items (purchase invoices required, are dutiable)

 Tobacco, alcoholic and perfume products are highly dutiable

 Personal computers and all musical instruments including pianos are dutiable

 Videocassettes are subject to a screening fee

 Cordless telephones are subject to inspection by the Ministry of Labour

 Foodstuff is subject to a Health Inspection and dutiable

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 Narcotic drugs

 Pornographic pictures, films, videos and literature

 Pearls

 Explosives

 Weapons, firearms, and ammunition (including decorative or toy items of this nature)

 Products of Israeli origin or anything related to Israel is banned and liable for confiscation

 Political and religious literature offensive to Islam and the Bahrain government is banned and
liable for confiscation/prosecution

 Wireless transmitters, communications equipment and satellite dish antennas

 ALL PRINTED MATTER, FILMS, BOOKS, PICTURES, RECORDS, TAPES, SLIDES,

MOVIES, VIDEOS, COMPACT DISCS, COMPUTER SOFTWARE, ETC. SUBJECT TO
CENSORSHIP AND CONFISCATION (MUST BE PACKED SEPARATELY FOR EASY
ACCESS)
  VIOLATORS SUBJECT TO SEVERE PENALTIES, including possible JAIL TERM

 If a carton is suspected to contain prohibited items, the entire carton is kept in Customs for further
scrutiny. Prohibited items will be confiscated, destroyed or shipped out at Customer's expense.

 MEDICINES require a check by the Ministry of Health

MOTOR VEHICLES

 Duty is applicable

 Documents required:
o Invoice

o Original passport

o Current Insurance Policy (for Bahrain)

o Residence Permit (valid for two years)

o Certificate of Registration

o Title of ownership

PETS

 Health Certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian at the place of origin abroad (This Certificate
must be in English)

 Import License required

Aruba
Import regulations by Aruba customs

Imports:
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars; 1l of spirits or 2.25l of wine or 3l of beer; gifts to a value of AFl100.

Customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or
export of items such as firearms, religious materials, antiquities, medications, business
equipment and other items. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of your destination country in
Washington or one of those countries consulates in the United States for specific information
regarding customs requirements.

Export regulations by Aruba customs

Exports:

A duty free allowance is only available to persons over 16 years of age. The importation of
leather goods and souvenirs from Haiti is not advisable. There are no restrictions on the import
of perfume. Goods worth more than AFl500 must be declared.

Bangladesh
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Original passport for customer and his family

 Itemized valued inventory
o List all electrical items separately, stating brand, model and serial number
 Form A obtained from Customs at airport of arrival
 Returning residents and foreigners also require:
o Transfer of Residence Form
o Certificate of employer
 Ensure customer's name written on all packages and documents is the same as shown in his/her
passport

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

 CUSTOMER MUST BE IN BANGLADESH AT THE TIME OF CUSTOMS

CLEARANCE
 Household goods and personal effects must arrive within six months of Customer
 Personal effects, household goods and electronic/electrical goods for non-privileged shipments
are subject to duty, tax and VAT
 Do not mix household goods and personal effects with commercial goods. Office furniture,
stationary and office machinery are considered commercial goods.

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

 Alcohol, tobacco and food

 Hunting guns are permitted with proper and prior declaration
 Antiques, sterling silver and gold should be declared to facilitate re-export

PROHIBITED ITEMS
  Drugs and narcotics
 Pornographic or subversive literature
 Ammunition and firearms
 Gold bullion
 Construction material in commercial quantity
 Gambling instruments

MOTOR VEHICLES

 Vehicles must be less than six (6) years old and right-hand drive
 Documents required are the same as for household goods with the addition of:
o Invoice
o Registration
o Ownership Certificate

PETS

 Veterinary Certificate of Health (not more than seven days old)

 Rabies vaccination
 Prior permission from the Director of Live Stock from the Government of Bangladesh is required
 Letter of "no objection" from the Bangladesh government

Barbados
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Passport

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

 CUSTOMERS MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

 Household and personal effects may be imported duty and tax free provided they have been
owned and used for at least 12 months

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

 Firearms subject to high duty and require special Import Permit

 All items falling under "Barbados Miscellaneous Control Act" (e.g. motor vehicles, new
furniture, etc.) require Import Licenses
 Meat requires a health certificate and must be inspected by the Port Health Authority
 Plants must be inspected by plant quarantine office before being allowed into Barbados

MOTOR VEHICLES
  Subject to duty and motor vehicle tax and requires an Import Permit from the Ministry of
External Affairs, Christchurch, Barbados
 Documents required:
o Owners log book
o Insurance policy
o Commercial invoice
o Import License

PETS

 Pets must be quarantined in the United Kingdom for a period of six (6) months

PROHIBITED ARTICLES

 Illegal Drugs
 Firearms
 Ammunition

DUTY AND TAX RATE %

 Basic rates of duty range from 5%-40% of CIF Bridgetown Value

 Value Added Tax is 15%
 Jewelry, clocks and watches are subject to duty and tax

Belarus
Import regulations by Belarus customs

Imports:

- E $1,000 (E $1,200 for indivisible goods) and weigh less than 50 kg (80 kg for indivisible
goods)
-1 liter of alcohol beverages
-1 liter of beer
-200 cigarettes or 200 grams of tobacco or other tobacco products
-5 jewelry articles
-3 articles of apparel made of natural leather and/or fur;
-1 wrist watch;
-4 used tires.
-US $ 10,000 in equivalent, (declaration required).

Import Fees:

Valued between E1, 000 and E10, 000 (E1, 200 and E12, 000 for indivisible goods)
= 30% or at least E$2 per 1 kg.
Goods more than 200 kg and/or the value exceeds E10,000 (250 kg and E12,000 for indivisible
goods)= 60%

Special Import Duties (Furniture):

50% or at least E2 per 1 kg for furniture if the customs value is under an equivalent of E10,000
(E12,000 for indivisible goods) inclusive;

100% of the customs value or at least E4 per 1 kg if the customs value is over an equivalent of
E10,000 (E12,000 for indivisible goods).

Goods Which Require Permit:

-You need permit of the Interior Ministry of the Republic of Belarus to import military-issue
firearms, hunting and sports arms and ammunition, gas spray guns and ammunition, any kind of
cold arms, firearms replicas that use dummy charges, special devices and instruments for
inflicting bodily injuries or performing paralyzing action, gas canisters with irritating,
neuroparalytic or poisoning gases;

-You need permit of the Healthcare Ministry of the Republic of Belarus to export and import
narcotic and psychotropic substances;

-You need permit of the Emergencies Ministry of the Republic of Belarus to export and import
aggressive, radioactive, venomous and poisoning substances;

-You need permit of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Ministry of the
Republic of Belarus to export and import specimens of wild fauna and flora, which are subject to
the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
(CITES).

Importing Currency:

A natural person has a right to import Belarusian roubles in the amount not exceeding 500 base
amounts without declaring the money in written form.

No limitations are imposed on the amount of foreign currency that can be imported by foreign
citizens to the Republic of Belarus.

Less than US $ 10,000 in equivalent, no obligatory declaration in written form is required, except
if the person wishes to declare the money and if the money is imported for the purpose of using it
as foreign gratuitous assistance.
No limitations are imposed on the amount of money imported to Belarus by means of certificated
securities, travelers and bank checks, plastic cashless payment cards, and no obligatory
declaration in written form is required.

Determination of the customs value of imported goods: Importer is to determine the customs
value him/her when filling out a customs declaration. Depending on the circumstances of a trip,
to verify the customs value of goods transported by natural persons, the following originals of
documents are accepted: agreement (contract); specification; invoice; accepted pro forma
invoice; cash-memo; receipt; inventory and etc.

Export regulations by Belarus customs

There are no restrictions in weight, cost and quantity terms for export from the Republic of
Belarus.

-You need permit of the Interior Ministry of the Republic of Belarus to export military-issue
firearms, hunting and sports arms and ammunition, gas spray guns and ammunition, any kind of
cold arms, firearms replicas that use dummy charges, special devices and instruments for
inflicting bodily injuries or performing paralyzing action, gas canisters with irritating,
neuroparalytic or poisoning gases;

-You need permit of the Healthcare Ministry of the Republic of Belarus to export narcotic and
psychotropic substances;

-You need permit of the Emergencies Ministry of the Republic of Belarus to export aggressive,
radioactive, venomous and poisoning substances;

-You need permit of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Ministry of the
Republic of Belarus to export specimens of wild fauna and flora, which are subject to the
Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Goods used for non-commercial purposes, which are banned from export from the
Republic of Belarus:

-wild plants used for medical purposes;

-endangered varieties of plants and species of animals inscribed on the Red Book of the Republic
of Belarus, their parts or derivatives (except those cultivated or bread by man);
-printed materials or audio, video records, other information carriers containing information
which can harm political or economic interests of the Republic of Belarus, its state security,
health or citizens morality;

-scrap metal and waste ferrous, non-ferrous and precious metals, including half-finished
products;

A natural person has a right to export Belarusian roubles in the amount not exceeding 500 base
amounts without declaring the money in written form.

Citizens leaving the customs territory of Belarus are entitled to export foreign currency not
exceeding US $ 3,000 in equivalent without declaring.
In case the sum of money exported from the country exceeds US $ 3,000 in equivalent, you need
to declare the money in written form. To export more than US $ 10,000 in equivalent, you need
to have special permits like a document issued by the customs service, which proves you have
imported this foreign currency to the customs territory of the Republic of Belarus or that of the
Russian Federation, or you need to have a bank permit.

Belgium
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Passport (copy including the page with customer's signature)

 Work Permit

 Certificate of Residence (original) obtained from the local Belgian town hall
(aankomstattest/attestation d' arrive'e)

 Change of Residence Certificate (for Belgian nationality)

 Proof of cancellation of residence abroad

 Lease Contract or Renting Voucher

 Indemnity/insurance documents

 Inventory in English, French, Dutch or German

o Must be accompanied by an official statement for the Customs Administration (copy

available from the destination agent upon request)

o Must be original and five copies, valued, signed and dated by customer

o If auto imported, must be listed on the inventory with the manufacturer's name, body and
engine number, type, color, etc.
 o Weapons must also be listed on the inventory with the manufacturer's name, type of
weapon, serial number and caliber (customer should be able to produce permit issued in
country of shipment)

o All electrical appliances must be noted, with serial numbers

 For shipments originating from a non-European Community country, a certificate is required

stating that the customer has resided outside the European Community for at least twelve months
prior to arrival in Belgium (certificate issued by the Belgium Consulate at the place of origin) or
employer in country of origin or branch office in Belgium.

 For company moves, a signed and stamped declaration from the employer confirming that the
transfer is required

 Belgians who canceled their registration in Belgium and who are returning to Belgium within two
years, must prove that their stay abroad was a result of their settlement abroad. The customs
documents issued at the time of exportation of their household goods and or motor vehicle must
be produced to the Customs authorities at the time of re-importation. In the absence of such
documents, a warrant must be made.

 Diplomatic shipments - Customs Form 136F and diplomatic statement are required

 Contact address and telephone number of customer must be listed on documents

 If all documents are not available, a Bank Guarantee must be paid. (Refund of Guarantee will be
issued upon presentation of required paperwork within the next 6 months)

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

 Non-European residents who intend to take up permanent residence in Belgium may import their
household goods and personal effects including an auto, motorcycle, or pets duty and value added
tax free providing:

o The customer has lived at least twelve months consecutively out of Europe prior to the
move

o The household goods and personal effects must have been owned and used a minimum of
six months prior to the move

 Foreigners without a Certificate of Residence in Belgium must pay a warranty of 10% for
Customs duties plus 21% VAT plus BFRS 500 to cover any possible fines

 Used household goods may be imported in several separate shipments; however, the declaration
of duty-free entry must be completed for all shipments at the time of the first importation

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

 Alcohol, tobacco products and foodstuffs

  New items (less than six months old) subject to duty

 Firearms and weapons (subject to a special license)

 Electronic/electrical equipment/appliances coming from non-European countries may require

modifications in order to use them in Belgium

 Telephones and fax machines generally do not need modifications, but do require approval by
Customs

 Plants and vegetable products must have Phytosanitary Certificate issued by the Ministry of
Agriculture in the country of origin

 Presents and souvenirs subject to duty

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 Ivory and other animal products; complete list must be obtained by customer from Belgian
Consulate in advance of packing of shipment

 Drugs and narcotics

MOTOR VEHICLES

 Duty-free entry if owner had possession of the vehicle for at least six months prior to entry into
Belgium and if sales and value added tax were paid in country of origin

 Vehicle must meet Belgium specifications and all safety requirements

 Documents required:

o Original Registration or Title (specifying make, model, year, type, chassis, engine and
license plate numbers)

o Original Purchase Invoice

o Original license plate from previous country

o Proof of payment of sales tax

o Valid European Green Liability Card

o Proof of insurance abroad valid for at least six months prior to arrival in Belgium

o Proof of European/Belgian insurance

o Copy of passport with signature page

o Proof of residence abroad for twelve months prior to arrival in Belgium

 o Statement from owner that he will not sell or trade the vehicle for at least six months after
final clearance

PETS

 Certificate of Vaccination

 Certificate must be dated at least 30 days, but not more than one year before the entry into
Belgium

Bolivia

Import regulations by Bolivia customs

Imports:

The following goods may be taken into Bolivia without incurring customs duty by persons aged
18 and over:
400 cigarettes and 50 cigars or 500g of tobacco; 3l of alcoholic beverages; new articles up to
US$1000; photographic camera, non-professional camcorder and accessories, tape recorder,
electronic memo book, mobile phone and portable computer for personal use; sporting gear.

Export regulations by Bolivia customs

Import authorization for pharmaceuticals can be obtained from the Ministerio de Salud y deportes (SNS -
http://www.sns.gov.bo)

Authorization for imports of fish and derived products should be obtained by the Ministerio de Asuntos
Campesinos y Agropecuarios.(MACA - http://www.maca.gov.bo)

A sanitary or phytosanitary certificate is requested for imports of animal and plant products.

Bosnia
Import regulations by Bosnia Herzegovina customs

Duty Free Imports:

The following goods may be imported into Bosnia Herzegovina without incurring customs duty:
200 cigarettes or 20 cigars or 200g of tobacco; 1l of wine or spirits; 1 bottle of perfume; gifts to
the value of &Euro;76.70.

Customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or
export of items such as firearms, religious materials, antiquities, medications, business
equipment and other items. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of your destination country in
Washington or one of those countrys consulates in the United States for specific information
regarding customs requirements.

Export regulations by Bosnia Herzegovina customs

In many countries around the world, counterfeit and pirated goods are widely available.
Transactions involving such products are illegal and bringing them back to the United States may
result in forfeitures and/or fines. A current list of those countries with serious problems in this
regard can be found here. U.S. Customs and Border Protection may impose corresponding
import restrictions in accordance with the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act.

Brazil
IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING WOODEN CONTAINERS:

In an attempt to protect Brazilian crops/fauna/flora from what is known in the USA as the Chinese Bug
(Anoplophora Glabripennis) the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture has imposed severe restrictions that are
effective immediately on the entry of pallets/wooden airvans/liftvans/crates etc.

 Wooden units must have a fumigation certificate issued by the applicable official government
agency in the origin country
 Wood must be certified it has been treated with heat, fumigation or other type of previously
agreed upon chemical product
 Fumigation should be completed not more than 15 days prior to shipment
 If wooden crates/units/pieces arrive in Brazil without the certificate the goods will either be
incinerated at the importers expense or be treated if possible in Brazil
 Recommendation is to completely refrain from using wood for packing purposes in all shipments
to Brazil, advise to:
o Loose pack all items in metal containers for surface shipments
o Use tri-wall air containers for air shipments
o Use mirror cartons rather than crates for paintings, glass or mirrors
 In the event it becomes necessary to ship lift vans or crate fragile items the certificate must
accompany the cargo
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Passport (original), Visa stamped

 Residence Visa
 Brazil I.D. card
 Inventory in Portuguese (two originals)
o Inventory must be itemized in detail; brand names, make, model and serial numbers of all
electrical items must be noted
o Also need to show the estimated value of the item in U.S. dollars
o Must be legalized by the Brazilian Consulate for temporary visa holders
o Pets must be listed on the inventory
o Two separate inventories first showing used items and the second "new" items (items less
that six (6) months old)
 Certificate of Residence issued by the Brazilian Consulate at origin for returning citizens
 Proof of revenue abroad
 Proof of residence abroad for over one year
 Airline ticket
 Work Contract and Customs Bond are required for Customers holding a temporary visa
 Goods must be re-exported upon expiration of the contract for holders of a temporary visa
 "Termo de Responsibilidade" (guarantee)
 Power of Attorney forms provided by the Destination Agent
 Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

 Household goods and personal effects may be imported duty and tax free provided they have
been OWNED and USED for at least six (6) months and are not for re-sale
 ONLY two shipments permitted, one air and one sea
 Shipments should arrive in Brazil no earlier than three months before or no later than six months
after customer's arrival
 Shipments 100% inspected
 Clearance cannot begin until all documents are received
 Shipment must embark from the country of customer's residence
 Immigrants must register with the Brazilian Federal Police within 30 days of arrival

**It is strongly advised not to import any items that are new as they will be subject to high duties and
fines

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

 New articles sent as unaccompanied baggage will be subject to payment of duties. The duties will
be 50% of the value of the goods. Customer will have to present the invoice.
 Items not corresponding to inventory are subject to very high duties/fines
 Duplicate items (such as electrical appliances) assessed very high duty
 Wedding trousseaux, inheritance items, new furniture, tins of food and alcohol are all subject to
high customs duties
 Presents, souvenirs, computers and carpets are all duty-free if part of the household goods
shipment
 Computers need special entry permit from SEI (list model, serial number and accessories)
 Alcohol and tobacco products
  Appliances and bicycles
 Photo, audio and video equipment

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 Arms, ammunition and dangerous objects (firearms and weapons require special license)
 Narcotics, medicines and drugs
 Plants

MOTOR VEHICLES

 Not allowed except for members of foreign diplomatic corps

PETS

 Cats and dogs require a Health and Vaccination Certificate from the point of origin and are
subject to veterinarian examination at the port of entry
 Other animals are subject to consultation with the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture prior to
departure from the country of origin and are also subject to inspection

Bulgaria
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Passport (copy)
 Work Permit (original)
 Certificate issued by the Ministry of the Interior with the identification number (Residence
Permit)
 Letter from employer confirming transfer (it must state how long shipper has been working
abroad)
 Letter of Attorney
 Inventory (in English and signed and dated by the Customer)
o Must show all electrical and electronic devices, brand names and serial numbers
o Paintings should be listed and described separately
 Letter of Authorization for service provider to deal with customs clearance verified by a notary

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

 Household goods can be imported up to three months after Customer's arrival

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

 Machinery and equipment

 Plants (Certificate of Health from the Ministry of Agriculture required)
 Liquor
o Two bottles of wine or one bottle of hard liquor (containing 20% or more alcohol by
VOL.)
 o If customs authorities discovers more than allowed quantity, all alcohol will be
confiscated
 Antiques

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 Firearms
 Drugs
 Bulgarian currency
 Tobacco products

MOTOR VEHICLES

 One motor vehicle can be imported duty-free

 Documents required:
o Proof of ownership
o Foreign Registration Card
o Visa
o National Drivers license
o International Insurance Policy (Green Card)

PETS

 Veterinary and Inoculation Certificate required

Cambodia
Import regulations by Cambodia customs

There are five major duty rates (including 0% rate) for imported goods, excluding vehicles which
have special rates. These duty rates are as follows:

- Duty rate is 0% for goods that government policy provides not to collect
duties.
- Duty rate of 7% for primary products and raw materials.
- Duty rate of 15% for machinery and equipment.
- Duty rate of 35% for finished products and government protected goods.
- Duty rate of 50% for luxurious goods.

Export regulations by Cambodia customs

There are four items of exported goods that have to pay taxes:

- Natural rubber
- Uncut (unprocessed) precious stones
- Processed wood
- Fish and crustaceans, molasses and other aquatic product

There are three rates of taxes to be paid for exported goods:

- Duty rate of 2%, 5% and 10% for natural rubber (Cambodia temporary uses
cascade rates for this product).

- Duty rate of 5% and 10% for processed wood (depends on level and type of
processing).

- Duty rate of 10% for fish and other aquatic products, and uncut precious
stone.

Canada
Canada – Import Regulations

At the time of compiling this information sheet, the following documentation is required to
import household goods and personal effects into Canada:

Documents required for Immigrants in Canada

 Original Casual Goods Accounting Document/B4E (if completed upon arrival in Canada)
 Immigration Papers
 Packing List (English/French)
 Passport
 Liquor Permit (if you are bringing liquor into Canada)
 Insurance Valuation form (English/French)

Documents required for Returning Canadian Citizens

 As above, but excluding Immigration papers

 Proof of residency outside of Canada for more than 1 year (i.e. rent receipts, letter from
employer stating dates of employment, bank statements etc.) **Passport is not
sufficient**

Documents required for Persons on Work Permit

 As above
 Work Permit
  Letter from employer

Documents required for Inherited Shipments

 As above
 Copy of Will/Testament or Notary letter confirming right of inheritance that goods are
not contested from any other party and Death Certificate
 If inheritance is from a living person you must submit verification that the person has
broken up home (i.e. letter from Doctor, hospital or senior residence)

All documentation to be in either English or French

Cayman Islands
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Customs Declaration Form

 Copy of Work Permit or residence papers for goods to be duty free
 Invoices (new goods)

DUTY AND TAX RATE %

 Custom duties are 20% of CIF value, port charges, and airport taxes

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 Drugs
 Explosives
 Firearms
 Gas
 Ammunition
 Flick Knives Etc.

MOTOR VEHICLES

 Duty is 27.5% of the CIF value (Cost, Insurance, and Freight)

Central African Republic

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
  Valid Passport
 Inventory in French, detailed, valued, and signed and dated by Customer
 Certificate of Change of Residence
 "Attestation Reservation de cale"
 Mission order of employer
 Declaration signed by customer that goods are for personal use

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

 Used household goods are duty-free if they have been in the owner's possession, used for six
months, and are not for resale

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

 Home computers are not accepted as personal effects and will be subject to customs duties and
import taxes
 New electrical items and furniture are subject to duties and taxes
 Invoices required
 Must be more than six months old
 Tobacco products
 Firearms and weapons are duty-free with a:
o F4 Form
o Certificate of Registration
o Valid Passport
o Proof of ownership
o Certificate of temporary admission

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 Alcoholic beverages are prohibited and should be sent separately. Only the mention "fond de
cave" (less than 30 bottles) is acceptable.
 Pornographic material
 Narcotics
 Explosives

MOTOR VEHICLES

 New cars are dutiable

 Documents required:
o Car papers
o Proof of ownership
o Original Purchase Invoice
o F4 Form provided by Customs at the time of arrival

PETS

 Health Certificate and proof of anti-rabies inoculation

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  All shipments are checked by customs!

Chile
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Visa
 Work Contract
 Power of Attorney
 Inventory (each liftvan in shipment must have separate inventory for clearance)

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

 CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

 Returning Chileans and anyone coming to work in Chile are exempt from duties on their
household goods and personal effects

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

 Sporting guns (owner must obtain carrying permit at the Weapons Control Bureau)
 Alcohol and tobacco products
 New furniture is dutiable (invoices required)
 Caviar, pearls, synthetic furs, uncut precious, semi-precious or synthetic stones (only for personal
use)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 Firearms/weapons
 Drugs (unless for medical purposes)
 Pornographic material

MOTOR VEHICLES

 Duties are very high and are based on make, model, year, engine's cubic capacity, transmission
type, extras, and purchase value
 Only returning Chileans and duty exempted persons may import USED vehicles
 Documents required:
o Original Invoice of Purchase

PETS

 Health Certificate with appropriate vaccinations required

China
China officially announced emergency quarantine regulations effective January 1, 2000. China will be
requiring USDA certification of heat treatment for all conifer (i.e. pine, spruce, hemlock or fir) solid
wood packing material (SWPM) OR exporter certification that none of the packing material in the
shipment is conifer wood. The regulations apply to both air and sea shipments. SWPM includes but is not
limited to, dunnage, crating, pallets, packing blocks, drums, cases, spools and skids.

Improperly certified shipments are subject to one of three actions:

1. The shipment can be returned to origin.

2. The shipment can be separated from the packing material, at the importer's expense. The packing
material would be destroyed.
3. If the shipment cannot be separated from the packing material and is not returned to origin, then
both the shipment and packing material would be destroyed.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Visa/Work Visa
 Foreign Expert Certificate
 Identity Card
 Residence Card/Permit
 Original Passport and Authorization Letter
 Residency Registration (to obtain Green Card)
 Application for Customs Sealed Letter (three copies)
 Letter of Employment Certification (preferably in Chinese) from employer's registered China
Office, or Chinese host organization, certifying that Customer will be either personnel of Foreign
Resident Office, or Foreign Expert
 Detailed inventory in English (describing general carton contents - PBO "packed by owner" and
"misc." not acceptable)
 Arrival Customs Declaration (to be completed by Customer on arrival at port of entry)
 Application for import of personal effects (Import Permit)
o List of goods and quantity to be imported must be in Chinese
o Must list all items planned for import within six months from the date of approval of the
application, even if not contained in the first shipment
 Certificate of Origin may be required
 Customs Permit (must be approved prior to arrival of goods)
o Customs Permit and inventory must MATCH EXACTLY!!
 Health Certificate
o Full physical examination with blood test to prove evidence of absence of communicable
diseases, especially AIDS

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

 CUSTOMER MUST ARRIVE IN CHINA BEFORE SHIPMENT, IN ORDER TO COMPLETE

IMPORT FORMALITIES
 Personal registration of owner of the goods and employer's registration must be approved before
arrival of the shipment
 Used household goods and personal effects are dutiable for Chinese persons holding a foreign
passport and foreigners entering China for an extended period of time (not holding a Residence
Card)
 Only one air and one sea shipment may be imported within six months of Customer
  Shipments are subject to physical inspection by Customs

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

 Alcohol and tobacco products

 Foodstuff
 Office supplies and furniture must be for personal use
 Office equipment cannot be imported as personal effects and are dutiable (i.e. copiers and fax
machines)
 Electrical/electronic items (new or used) are subject to import duties (including computers) make,
model, and serial number must be on inventory
 One of each electrical/electronic item per customer may be imported such as TV, stereos,
refrigerators, VCR, washer/dryer
 Audio cassette tapes, video cassette tapes, compact discs, etc. (limited importation applies) will
be inspected by Customs Office
 Cordless or portable phones (Import Permit required)
 Radio transmitters and components
 Bicycles
 Oriental antiques and objects d'art must be declared in detail, otherwise re-export might be
prohibited
 Textiles and fabrics of wool, silk and artificial and synthetic fibers and bedding
 Cosmetics
 Cameras, watches, clocks and their parts and accessories
 Small quantity of prescription medicines may be allowed (with a copy of the prescription)
 Computers/printers ?only one of each item allowed per customer
 Dutiable/restricted items must be clearly indicated on the inventory and loaded last for easy
access

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 Weapons and ammunition

 Drugs or poisons
 Fresh food, especially meat
 Pornographic and subversive literature, films, tapes, etc.
 Endangered and rare animals and their products

MOTOR VEHICLES

 Motorcycles are prohibited

 Privately owned vehicles are considered a luxury item and are dutiable
 Restrictions and taxes depend on the type and size of vehicle
 Subject to import duties of up to 200%
 Documents must be provided to support the age and value of the auto
 Documents required:
o Written application to Customs Office
o Import Cargo Declaration
o Invoice

PETS
  Only one pet per Residence Permit, regulations for licensing of dogs are complicated and strict
 Health Certificate and original Certificate of Rabies Vaccination is required
 Subject to strict quarantine regulations
 Veterinary inspection must be arranged by owner upon arrival

Colombia
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Original Passport for customer and all family members

 Visa (mandatory for consignee) valid for at least one year
 Residence or Work Visa
 Foreigners must apply for Work or Residence Permit
 Certificate of Residence issued by the Colombian Consulate, certifying that owner has lived
abroad for at least two continuous years
 Inventory (in Spanish)
o Inventory must show:
o For ALL MAJOR APPLIANCES AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (vacuum cleaners,
microwave ovens, roasters, TVs, VCRs, stereos, small personal computers, etc.) state the
MAKE, MODEL, AND SERIAL NUMBER
o If possible, pack all electronic appliances together
o Transmittal documents showing actual weights and/or volume, delivery details, etc.
o Diplomats must have Diplomatic Entry Form, to be requested from Foreign Ministry by
Diplomatic Mission

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

 Only one household goods shipment from one country allowed per family
 All shipments pay duty, import tax, sales tax (VAT), and warehouse fees which are charged to
customer's account
 Owner must have lived outside of the country for at least two years
 Owner must not have imported any household goods in the last seven years
 Customs may ask for Bank Guarantee that goods will not be sold for one year
 Shipments 100% inspected
 Household goods must arrive within 30 days before or 120 days after the arrival of the customer

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

 Duties/taxes on C.I.F. value of household goods are assessed

 Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in small quantities are subject to duties and sales tax
(Import License may be required)
 One sporting weapon is permitted per family
 Only one of each major electrical appliance is allowed, except air conditioners which are limited
to three
 Bedroom furniture must correspond to the number of persons in the family

PROHIBITED ITEMS
  Weapons, ammunition and explosives
 Drugs and narcotics
 Pornographic material
 Uniforms or equipment relating to the Police or Armed Forces

MOTOR VEHICLES

 As of 1/1/94 no USED automobile may be imported into Colombia

 Import License is required and MUST be obtained prior to arrival of auto
 Do not include an auto as part of the household goods shipment
 DO NOT SHIP VEHICLES UNTIL ALL DOCUMENTS ARE IN ORDER
 NON-COMPLIANCE WILL RESULT IN SEIZURE/STORAGE OF SHIPMENT AT
GREAT ADDITIONAL EXPENSE
 Documents required:
o Original Commercial Invoice (detailed and in US dollars)
o Title
o Registration
o Copy of Bill of Sale
o ALL DOCUMENTS (Invoice, etc.) must agree with the Import License

PETS

 Vaccination Certificate
 Import License
 Notarized Health Certificate from Veterinarian
 Quarantine IS NOT required for cats and dogs
 Contact destination agent prior to forwarding

Costa Rica
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Passport (include all pages) for all members of the family

 Inventory (in Spanish or English) indicating value declared for customs and showing complete
contents of cartons and the exact number of cartons in the liftvan or container
o Include brand name, serial #, model and price of the electronic equipment and electrical
appliances

 Document stating insurance coverage

 Letter authorizing destination agent to clear shipment

 NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED ORIGINALS. COSTS FOR ANY

DELAYS DUE TO INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT DOCUMENTS WILL BE
CHARGED TO THE CUSTOMER
CUSTOMS REGULATION

 Used household goods and personal effects are subject to import taxes and duties, except for
customers who are diplomats, members of government or international organizations and Costa
Rican citizens who have lived a minimum of 24 months abroad (the latter one still pays taxes, but
no duties)

 All shipments inspected

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

 New items are subject to very high duties and require an original receipt

 Large appliances must not exceed one of each item

 Computers subject to import regulations

 Purchase Invoice, Instruction Booklets, and original Ocean Bill of Lading/Air Waybill required

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 Alcoholic beverages (only small quantities for personal use)

 Narcotics and drugs

 Explosives

 Used tires

 Pornographic or subversive material

 Animal or agricultural products, plants, medicines, and large quantities of alcoholic beverages,
tobacco products, and food require a special permit

 Weapons and ammunition require an original invoice and registration at origin

o A special permit at the Firearm and Explosive Department must be applied for

o Import tax applicable

o Must be for personal use only

MOTOR VEHICLES

 Subject to high import taxes and duties, except for those customers described above

 Amount to be paid depends on the value, model, year, cubic centimeters and extras
  Documents required:

o Registration Card or Property Title

o Purchase Invoice

o Originals required for all above documents

 If you are sending a vehicle to Costa Rica, a new law was passed as of June 7th, 2000 that all
vehicles coming into Costa Rica must have a EPA Smog Test signed off by the Local Consulate
from the country which the auto is being exported. Contact your destination agent for more
information before sending a vehicle to Costa Rica.

PETS

 Dogs and cats permitted

 Documents required:

o Anti-rabies vaccination

o Health Certificate

o Invoice indicating value of animal

Croatia
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

 Passport copy with entry stamp

 Certificate of Residence

 Work Permit

 Inventory

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

 CUSTOMER DOES NOT HAVE TO BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE OF

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

 Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free if they have been owned and used by the
customer for over six months

 Customer must contact Destination Agent upon arrival

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

 All new items (invoice required)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

 Drugs and narcotics

 All weapons are subject to a special license

MOTOR VEHICLES

 CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE OF AUTO

 Used autos are allowed duty-free import if owned and used by Customer for over six months

 Documents required:

o Certificate of Registration

o Title

PETS

 Health Certificate from veterinarian required

Cyprus
Cyprus – Import Regulations

At the time when this information sheet was compiled the following information and
requirements were correct:

Customs Requirements
Cyprus is now a member of the European Union and the only document required is a copy of the
customers passport

For Motor Cars Documents Required

 Passport
 Registration document
 Driving license
  Road insurance
 Proof of settling permanently in Cyprus (rental agreement and/or lease and residence
permit)

Customs Prescriptions

 Possession and use of the car by the person concerned for a minimum of 6 months before
the arrival.
 Consignee must be physically present to the port during customs clearance.

Wharfage Tax

 Cars under 2 tons - CYP30

 Cars above 2 tons - CYP90

Remarks

 Exemption is granted for one vehicle per person

Export regulations by Cyprus customs

Currency Controls In/Out:

Travellers entering or leaving the Community and carrying any sum equal to or exceeding
10,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies or easily convertible assets such as cheques drawn
on a third party) to make a declaration to the customs authorities.

Exports:
Travellers holding a valid ticket for a destination outside the EU (and certain areas within the
EU, such as the Canary Islands) can buy goods free of duty and tax in so-called "tax-free shops"
in airports and ports. There are no limits as to the quantity or value of the goods that can be
purchased duty and tax free. Travellers should however bear in mind that the importation of
these goods in the country of destination will be subject to duty and tax allowances, similar to
those applying to travellers that enter the EU from a non Member State.