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VENEZUELA
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Original Passport proving
that the customer has been abroad for a continuous
period of six months
- Customer must have a
resident visa or transit visa stamped in his
passport (must have one for import of household
goods and one for importing of an auto)
- Work Permit
- "Certificado de
Uso" (Certificate of Use) original in Spanish,
obtained from the Venezuelan Consulate at origin
- Inventory in Spanish
or English, consularized at origin (Do not show
values!)
- Must be detailed
and identify dutiable items
- Must state exact
contents of all cartons (PBO - "packed
by owner" and "miscellaneous"
should be specified)
- Documentation is strongly
enforced by customs officials. If one does not
abide by the regulations, then high duties may
result.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Shipments must arrive
within six months of owner
- Used household goods
and personal effects are duty-free provided
they are used and have been in owner's possession
for a continuous period of six months
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items are dutiable
– invoices required
- Only one of each type
of electrical appliance allowed
- Alcoholic beverages
(Import License required)
- Paper products such
as paper towels, laundry, bathroom and kitchen
supplies
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- All firearms and weapons
(even if only ornamental) require a special
license
- Ammunition
- Narcotics and drugs
- Inflammable chemical
products, fungicides, fertilizers, etc.
- Pornographic materials
- Foodstuff
- New furniture
- Tobacco products
- Liquor of any amount
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Used autos are permitted
duty-free provided:
- ONLY VENEZUELANS
OR RETURNING RESIDENTS CAN BRING USED AUTOS
INTO VENEZUELA
- TR3 and TR5 Visa bearers
are not considered as residents and cannot import
used autos
- Customer must have stayed
abroad for at least one year prior to shipping
auto
- Auto must have been
owned and used by the customer for a minimum
of at least 11 months in the country of origin
- Auto must be the used
personal property of the owner and be registered
in his name by the authorities in the country
of origin
- One auto imported per
customer and valued under US$20,000. If over
$20,000 duties assessed approximately 35% of
CIF value.
- Used auto must be one
that is produced or assembled in Venezuela
- New autos are dutiable
and must be imported the same year the auto
was manufactured
- The auto odometer must
not read more than 100 miles
- Owners of new autos
being imported must be returning Venezuelan
citizens or must hold a visa to reside in Venezuela
- Customer must be at
least 18 years old
- Documents required:
- Residence Visa for
owner
- Passport
- Certificate of Ownership
- Original commercial
invoice and registration title stamped by
Venezuelan Consulate in country of origin
- Purchase Invoice
(original), Title and Registration, legalized
by the Venezuelan Consulate (Title must
be issued in the country of origin and must
have been issued at least 11 months)
- Certificate of Use,
legalized by the Venezuelan Consulate, stating
vehicle has been in the Customer's possession
for no less than 11 months
- Customer must be present
at port with his current drivers license in
order to have auto released.
- Failure to comply with
any of the above will result in fines levied
by port authorities or government offices payable
by the Customer.
- Please request latest
regulations for autos and motorcycles from the
destination agent before shipping.
PETS
- Subject to quarantine
- Non-domestic pets require
a Government License and Permit from the Department
of Agriculture
- Documents required:
- Proof of Inoculation
- Health Certificate
- Owner's Passport
- Customs Form
OTHER INFORMATION
- Strikes and delays with
customs are frequent.
- Theft is common so airfreight
shipments should be sent in secure wood crates.
- A copy of the original
bill of lading must reach the destination agent
three working days before the arrival of the
vessel so that the containers may be transferred
from the docks to a private bonded warehouse
for customs inspection at no extra cost to the
shipper or the carrier
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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