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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Packing List
- Valued Inventory (weight per box and individual values
of items)
- Letter of Employment (if one will be employed in Latvia)
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of work/residence permit (if a work/residence
permit is not available, then an additional letter from
employer stating that permit has been applied for may
also be accepted)
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
The importation of used personal effects is allowed
with no value restrictions. All import customs documentation
should be kept for presentation when goods are re-exported,
as this will avoid export duty and tax.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Guns
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
DOCUMENTS FOR DIPLOMATS
- Letter from Embassy stating that they are a diplomat
and that the shipment is personal effects
- Copy of passport and diplomatic card may be helpful
if available
AUTOMOBILE REQUIREMENTS
- Cars under 7 years + 1600 cc Petrol or + 1800 cc Diesel
subject to 10% duty + 18% VAT.
- Cars over 7 years old and under 1600 cc petrol or
1800 cc diesel only VAT 18% applicable
- Temporary Import is possible. 2% deposit is to be
made to Riga Customs together with application for temporary
import. Maximum temporary import is 1 year.
- Diplomatic cars can be registered through Foreign
Ministry only and Embassies know procedures
- Customs has book of car values and will use this as
minimum if declared value drops below customs book valuations.
DUTY RATES ON AUTOS
- Cars under 7 years + 1600 cc Petrol or + 1800 cc Diesel
10% duty + VAT at 10%.
- Cars over 7 years old + 1600 cc petrol or 1800 cc
diesel VAT only 18%
- Temporary Import is possible. 2% deposit is to be
made to Riga Customs together with application for temporary
import. Maximum temporary import is 1 year.
- Diplomatic cars can be registered through Foreign
Ministry only and Embassies know procedures
- Customs has book of car values and will use this as
minimum if declared value drops below customs book valuations.
DUTY AND TAX RATE
Used household goods or personal effects are free
of duty and VAT provided that the importer will either
accompany or arrive in Latvia.
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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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