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POLAND
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (copy with relevant pages including
most recent entry stamp- for Customs clearance
of personal effects as unaccompanied luggage
by air, or including working visa - for
Customs clearance of household goods by
air or surface.)
- Work Permit (original)
- Work Certificate in Polish, from the employer
in Poland, outlining the position from beginning
to end of employment. Also must confirm
the legal status of the shipper.
- Copy of companies registration documents
(updated and notarized)
- Three copies of the inventory (descriptive,
showing contents of cartons, PBO - "Packed
by Owner" not acceptable)
- A numbered and "valued inventory",
in Polish. If customer prepared
a valued insurance inventory this should
also be faxed in advance (Foreigner)
- Inventory must detail all electrical
items with brand name and serial number.
Pre-1945 items and any artwork
must be clearly marked on inventory
and photos of those items must be supplied
in duplicate for Customs processing.
- Above items need to be loaded close
to container doors for easy access.
- A numbered and "valued inventory",
in Polish prepared by returning Polish citizen
to be submitted after arrival in Poland
- A statement must accompany the inventory
indicating that all items are the property
of the Customer and all of them were used
during stay abroad. Inventory must
be signed by owner.
- Letter from Embassy and Certificate from
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at destination
requesting clearance of the shipment and
confirming the legal status of the customer
(Diplomats)
- A Bank Guarantee as the security for duty
and VAT as calculated on the declared value
of the possessions (Foreigners only except
Diplomats)
- Certificate of Residence in Poland (Zameldowanie)
is required for both foreigner and returning
Polish citizen
- Customs clearance Power of Attorney in
Polish in the name of the destination agent,
signed by the Customer (air shipment).
In case of surface shipment the Power of
Attorney must be notorized (in Poland).
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Importation of Diplomat's household goods
is free of duty/tax. Articles not
to be sold for three years from the date
of Customs clearance
- Importation of returning Polish citizen
household goods is duty/tax free with proper
Certificate from the Polish Consulate at
origin. Articles not to be sold for
two years from the date of Customs clearance
- Used household goods and personal effects
may be duty-free if:
- Eligible foreigner taking up residence
for more than six months or returning
Polish citizen has been abroad for more
than 12 months
- Items are re-exported (Foreigners
only). In case of non re-exportation
the Customer must pay duty/tax or Customs
may draw from the Bank Guarantee.
- Generally Customer's presence is not required
at Customs clearance in poland
- Clearance in Poland must be carried our
within 20 up to maximum 27 days of shipments
arrical
- Most shipments are inspected
- If there is an air and surface shipment,
both inventories must be declared at initial
clearance (returning Polish citizen and
Diplomats only).
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Goods in commercial quantities
- New items (returning Polish citizens only)
- One of each item generally permitted duty-free
(returning Polish citizens only - as listed
in Customs Regulations)
- Foodstuff (in reasonable quantities for
personal consumption)
- Alcohol
- Load near container doors for easy access
- Plants (Phytosanitary Certificate is required)
- Items protected due to their artistic,
historical or scientific value such as antiques
and paintings must be noted on inventory,
must provide Customs Office with two photos,
stowed and loaded near container doors for
easy access to facilitate future re-export
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Firearms, weapons, and ammunition are
prohibited
- Hunting weapons require a permit obtained
through membership of hunting lodges
in Poland. For details contact
the Polish Consulate at origin
- Explosives are prohibited
- Narcotics, drugs
- Drugs in reasonable amounts for personal
use are free of duty/tax. For
prescription drugs the owner is required
to produce current prescription from
doctor at origin
- Alcohol and tobacco products
- Pornographic material
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Duty and tax free if Customer is foreign
and taking up residence for more than six
months or Customer is a returning Polish
citizen and has been abroad for more than
a year
- Documents required:
- Certificate of origin
- Original Title or Registration.
The vehicle must be registered in the
name of the current owner
- Car model, year, registration and
chassis number should be indicated on
the inventory
- Original Bill of Sale required for
new autos. If used or second-hand,
value declaration signed by owner.
- Drivers License
- International Insurance Policy (Green
Card)
- Foreigner may import to Poland brand new
or used car
- Returning Polish citizen may bring only
used car (at least 1 month) but it must
be registered in USA before the Customer
obtains a Certificate from the Polish Consulate.
PETS
- Health Certificate issued by a competent
veterinarian ( 10 days prior to arrival)
at origin in English or abroad.
- Rabies vaccination certificate at least
30 days prior to departure and no more than
9 months old.
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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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