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REUNION ISLANDS
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Bill of Lading
Five valued inventories
(in French Francs), detailed and signed
by the shipper (1 original and 4 copies),
on which must appear an address of contact
on Reunion Island
Copy of passport
Copy of the taxation
advice
Packing list
Certificate of change
of residence (moving order for militaries)
Attestation of non-sale
Copy of the plane ticket
Invoices of hi-fi/video
items (cameras, radios, etc.)
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Goods must be imported within twelve
(12) months of the date of transfer of
residence. They are allowed entry duty
free if the importer has lived in a country
outside the EU for at least one year AND
the personal belongings have be used by
the importer for at least six (6) months.
Goods must not leave the importer’s possession
for at least twelve (12) months from the
date of importation.
PROHIBITED GOODS
Weapons and ammunitions are prohibited.
An import authorization is required for
weapons that do not originate in France.
ALCOHOL
Alcohol and other spirits are prohibited
and should be sent separately. Only the
mention "Fond De Cave" (less than 15 bottles)
is acceptable.
DUTIES
If the customer does not benefit from the
duty free exemption, he will have to pay:
VAT of approximately
9.5%
"Droits D’octroi De
Mer": depends on the nature of the goods
Original registration
paper
Bill of lading
Copy of passport
Certificate of change
of residence
Certificate of non-cession
Original invoice
COM T2L No 3 and EUR
1 (only for new cars)
The documents must be given at the time
of customs clearance. All the vehicles that
are not produced in the European Union must
be checked, as the steering wheel must be
on the left. Taxes are based on the duty
free value plus freight and insurance.
- VAT = 9.5% for cars imported within
EEC
- "Octroi de Mer" Tax:
- approximately 12% for capacity of
0 to 1000 cmcube
- 17% for capacity between 1000 and
1500 cm3
- 22% for capacity between 1500 and
2000 cm3
- 27% for capacity above 2000 cm3
- Additional tax of 1%
PROHIBITED GOODS
A vaccination book kept up to date is
required
FEW EXAMPLES OF FRENCH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES
RATES (IF NOT ALLOWED IN EXEMPTION FROM
CUSTOMS DUTIES):
Wine and spirits: between
40 and 80%
Items of clothing:
between 17 and 22%
Tableware: around 22%
Hi-Fi: between 12 and
22%
(1) For used items, tax is reduced to 5.5%.
For the four categories of articles detailed
above you have to add 1% of additional taxes
on French Overseas Territories.
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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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