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GERMANY
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*NOTE: ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DEPEND
ON THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Copy of Passport (the page showing photo) and copy
of Visa and/or Work Permit (for foreign citizens only)
- Inventory (original) in German or English, valued,
dated and signed by the Customer
- Signed declaration, stating the imported goods are
the owners personal effects
- Signed declaration, stating the imported goods are
not subject to any customs restrictions (e.g. drugs,
weapons, etc.)
- Statement of Transfer from employer (in German if
possible) should state the shipper was an employee for
the company abroad, how long he/she has lived in this
certain country, and will remain an employee of the
company in Germany
- Foreign citizens must obtain a Work Permit (Arberterlaubnis)
issued by the local employment office
- Residence Visa (not needed for German nationals) or
Residence Permit (granted only after a Work Permit has
been issued)
- Certificate of registration with the German police
("Polizeiliche Anmeldung")
- Customer's declaration that no taxable high value
goods (such as alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea, guns,
etc.) are in shipment. Such goods must be listed separately
and will be taxed.
- Certificate of Registration (Anmeldebestaetigung)
from the local registration office (Einwohnermeldeamt)
- German nationals need a declaration from German Embassy
or Consulate confirming their length of stay abroad
and exact destination address in Germany. Without this
document, shipment will not clear Customs.
- German Customs Form 0350 (Zollantrag) in triplicate,
stating goods will not be sold for one year
- Health Certificate may be required
- Copy of Insurance Certificate
- Customs clearance Power of Attorney Form authorizing
Destination Agent to act on behalf of the customer in
liaison with Customs
- Foreign diplomats need a Certificate from the Embassy
or Consulate
- Power of Attorney
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
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CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT FOR
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE (IF ALL DOCUMENTS ARE NOT IN ORDER)
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Used household goods are duty-free if
Customer has resided at least one year abroad, if the
goods were owned by Customer over six months and will
not be sold for a minimum of one year
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Goods should be imported within one
year of Customer taking up residence; if not, reasons
needed for delay - maximum limit three years
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Inheritance Items
- Death Certificate
- "Erbschein" or an official document
which certifies the customer has inherited the items
from the deceased and states the relation ship between
them
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Wedding Trousseaux
- Marriage Certificate
- If household goods are imported before the marriage,
proof must be furnished the marriage will take place
within two months
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items (less than six months old) invoice required
- Alcohol
- Inventory must detail exact number and size of bottles,
exact alcoholic strength in percent, and value of
each bottle.
- Tobacco, tea, coffee, toilet waters, perfumes, etc.
- Foodstuffs in large quantities (do not recommend shipping
with household goods)
- Electronic items such as computers, videos, stereos,
etc. (must show serial number and have purchase invoice)
- Duplicate appliances or electrical equipment may
be assessed high duties
- Large amounts of handicrafts
PROHIBITED ITEMS
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Guns require a Certificate of Registration,
valid passport of owner, proof of ownership, and a gun
license for importation
- Duty-free if firearm has been owned for at least
six months prior to importing
- Guns must be easily accessible
- Must apply for a German Ownership Permit
- List as last items on inventory, indicate model,
caliber and serial number
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Explosives
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Ammunition
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Drugs and narcotics
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Live plants (need special Import Permit)
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Any protected animal or species, dried
plant or items of historical significance (ivory, snakeskin,
leopard fur, pre-Colombian items, etc.)
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Pornographic material
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Certain types of meat
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Absinthe, methyl alcohol and pure alcohol
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Radioactive material
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Wine, grape juice and other various
foodstuffs and consumer goods in large quantity
MOTOR VEHICLES
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Admitted duty-free if Customer has lived
abroad for over one year, has owned and used the auto
for a minimum of six months, if brought in for personal
use with household goods and will not be sold for one
year
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Cars must be inspected before licensing,
comply with German technical and environmental regulations
and require modifications
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Documents required:
- Proof of ownership
- Car documents
- German driver's license
- Owner's passport
- Owner's police registration in Germany (polizieliche
Anmeldebestatigung)
- Insurance record from country of origin
- Third-party liability insurance that begins with
Customs clearance
- Declaration of Customer that no high value goods
are in car
- Origin Registration and copy of title
- Commercial invoice, if new vehicle
- It is highly recommended that the Customer informs
the Destination Agent of all auto details prior
to importing.
PETS
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Dogs, cats and canaries permitted with
Health Certificate (in German or with a translation)
issued by a licensed veterinarian describing the animal
and stating that the pet is free from rabies and contagious
diseases
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Health Certificate is valid ten days
from the date in which it was issued (20 days for pets
coming from non-European countries)
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All endangered species and exotic animals
are prohibited
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is
a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household
goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such
regulations are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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