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UNITED STATES
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (copy) showing
personal data and photo page
- Visa (copy)
- Customs Form 3299 "Declaration
for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles"
- Supplement Declaration
for Unaccompanied Personal and Household Effects
- Power of Attorney Form
authorizing Destination Agent to act on Customer's
behalf in liaisons with U.S. Customs
- Inventory in English
(detailed, PBO "packed by owner" and
misc. "miscellaneous" not acceptable)
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Shipment must clear
at first port of arrival unless arrangements
have been made to move shipment in-bound to
a port of entry
- Used household goods
and personal effects can be imported duty-free:
- If items purchased
abroad are not for resale or for use by
another person, and have been in owner's
possession for at least one year
- Professional equipment
which was owned and used abroad is also
generally duty-free
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items (less than
one year old), inheritance items, and gifts
are dutiable
- Sales receipts may be
required on new items
- Antiques (Certificate
of Authenticity is required)
- Medicine
- must be properly
identified
- must not exceed
normal quantities required by an individual
with a health problem
- must have either
a prescription or written statement from
doctor stating that the medicine is required
for physical well-being
- Biological materials
of public health or of veterinary importance
require an Import Permit
- ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
- Strongly recommend
not shipping with household goods
- FEDERAL, STATE and
LOCAL REGULATIONS, DUTIES and TAXES apply
- Certain ports are
"Dry Ports" and alcohol cannot
be imported at that location; alcohol is
not permitted in those states
- All cartons containing
alcoholic beverages should be loaded together,
clearly marked on the inventory and be easily
accessible for inspection
- Customer must provide
name, quantity, size of bottle, alcohol
content , value per bottle, and date purchased
- RESTRICTED
ITEMS IN SHIPMENT WILL CAUSE DELAYS AND ADDITIONAL
CHARGES WHICH WILL BE BILLED TO CUSTOMER'S ACCOUNT.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Liquor filled candy
- Lottery tickets
- Narcotics and dangerous
drugs (violation will result in severe penalties)
- Obscene or pornographic
material
- Unlawful or treasonable
material
- Hazardous articles (e.g.
fireworks, combustible, corrosive, flammable
or explosive items and toxic or poisonous substances)
- Switch blade knives
- Pirated books or articles
(e.g. cassettes and computer programs) will
be confiscated and destroyed
- Foodstuff is strictly
controlled and subject to inspection and confiscation
by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Firearms and ammunition
(automatic and heavy military weapons are strictly
prohibited)
- Subject to many
restrictions
- Import Permit obtainable
and issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco
and Firearms (BATF)
- Proof of ownership
- Registration, certificates
and licenses required and vary according
to the type of firearm, the immigration
status of the owner, the destination and
port of entry
- If weapon was originally
purchased or owned by Customer in the U.S.
, proof of sale and date of sale required
- Animals or plants
(e.g. furs, skins, ivory tusks, tortoise
shells, wood carvings, etc.) subject to
the U.S. Endangered Species Act
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Automobiles are subject
to import duties and taxes
- Autos previously exported
from the U.S. may be imported duty-free provided
the customer can supply the export Ocean Bill
of Lading and can prove that no modifications
have been made to the auto since exporting from
the U.S.
- All automobiles imported
must meet both the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation
(DOT) requirements--If required conversions
are not performed in the country of origin,
Customer must post a sizable bond (approximately
50% of the value of the auto) in order to have
the necessary conversions performed in the U.S.
- Information on emission
standards can be obtained from the EPA
- All costs for exam,
testing or modifications of auto are payable
by the Customer
- Make, model and year
of auto must be provided
- Documents required:
- EPA Form 3520-1
- Purchase Invoice
- Title
- Copy of Drivers
License (if applicable)
PETS
- There are strict controls,
restrictions, and prohibitions on the importation
of animals, which is regulated by the Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service and U.S.
Public Health Service
- A minimum of seven days
notification prior to arrival is required in
order to make necessary arrangements
- Import regulations for
pets may include the following, depending on
the country of origin:
- Original Certificate
of rabies vaccination showing proof that
the vaccination was administered more than
30 days prior to the flight, but not more
than 180 days
- Health Certificate
from a veterinarian must be issued within
15 to 10 days prior to animals departure
- Dogs and cats are
not normally quarantined, but birds require
30 days quarantine and an Import Permit
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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