DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
· Passport
· Residence Visa
· Work Permit
· Proof of Employment
· Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment
· Detailed Inventory in ENGLISH with values, dated and signed
· Original bill of lading and two copies with price of freight indicated
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
· Document for free entry (for diplomats) requires 20 days to be obtained
· CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT FOR CLEARANCE TO AVOID BONDED STORAGE CHARGES
· All shipments must arrive within six months of Customer's arrival
· Shipments inspected at random
· Customer is to complete Declaration Form
· Original documents must arrive before the shipment
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
· New items
· Foodstuff
· Motor vehicles
PROHIBITED ITEMS
· Drugs
· Meat
· Plants
· Firearms (will be held until license obtained - about six months)
· Pornographic Material
· Left hand motor vehicles prohibited
· Alcohol or any other spirits are prohibited and subject to more than 100% tax.
MOTOR VEHICLES
· One auto allowed
· Taxed according to value (if exceeding $5,000) and mileage
DUTIES
For new personal effects:
· 25 percent of the invoice value plus 17.5 percent VAT on electrical items
· 15 percent of the invoice value plus 17.5 percent VAT on computers
For new cars:
· 25 percent of the declared value (invoice is needed) plus 17.5 percent VAT