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PARAGUAY
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CUSTOMS REGULATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION
Returning Paraguay Citizen: All Paraguayan
living abroad for more than 2 years may import
duty and port tax free their used personal
effects, HHGS and tools of trade, but they
can not import vehicles duty free. Required
documentation to be presented in person (3
weeks prior to shipment arrival) to the Repatriation
Office in Asuncion to obtain the required
Repatriation Certificate:
- Paraguayan ID
- ID from Origin country
- Inventory (in Spanish)
- Bill of Lading visaed by the Paraguayan
Consulate at origin in two (2) sets
- Letter/Certificate from the Paraguayan
Consulate at origin
Temporary Residents:
Port taxes and duties for household goods,
personal effects and vehicles are applicable.
Temporary Residence Permit (valid for one
year, 2 months to process) is required to
enable import! Permanent Residents:
They may import their household goods and
personal effects duty and port tax free, within
the first six months of obtaining the residence
permit. Required documentation to be presented
in person (3 weeks prior to shipment arrival)
to the Immigration Office in Asuncion to obtain
the required Customs Certificate:
- Inventory visaed by the Paraguayan Consulate
at origin
- Bill of Lading visaed by the Paraguayan
Consulate at origin
- Original residence permit
In both cases, additional documents and steps
are required after the immigrants arrive,
to obtain residence in Paraguay. Please contact
the Paraguayan Consulate for additional information.
Foreign Diplomats: They may import
their household goods and personal effects
duty free, but must pay port taxes.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Molds and machinery designated for the
manufacture of currency
- Daggers, Stilettos, hatchets
- Canes or fans
- Firearms, swords
- Immoral or obscene books or films, folders,
printed matters, paintings, illustrations
or objects
- Military equipment, arms or any war machinery
- Gambling items
- Plants
- Food items (restricted: requires health
inspection that will prolong process)
MOTOR VEHICLES
Required documentation:
- Bill of lading
- Pre-shipment inspection Certificate (Car
Condition Report)
- SGS or Veritas Verification Certificate
Duty free entry for diplomats only
PETS
Health and vaccination certificates required.
USEFUL INFORMATION
All required documents must be in hands of
the Agent at least two weeks before the arrival
of the shipment. If these documents do not
arrive as indicated, additional expenses could
be incurred.
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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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