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Ports: Vancouver, Montreal, Halifax Prohibited The following items are prohibited from being shipped into Canada: Weapons (with the exceptions of those stated below), ammunition, explosives, and fireworks Narcotics Endangered animals and products made from the byproducts of endangered animals Sand, plants, and other similar items require a Phytosanitary Certificate and Import Permit from the Department of Agriculture in advance Some vegetables and fruits   Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco:  Customs Regulations: Any shipper aged 16 or over may import up to 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars and 2 lbs. of tobacco duty free. In addition, any person who meets the age requirements of the province through which they enter Canada, may bring in up to 40 oz. of liquor/ wine or 24 12 oz. ...

Ports: Sea: Sihanoukville (Also known as Kom Pong Som) 250 km south of Phnom Penh. Air: Pochentong International (Phnom Penh). Prohibited: Narcotics, Firearms Cont: None Diplomatic Removals   Customs Regulations: No customs inspection. Exempt from import tax or duties. Also exempt from import tax or duties are non-government organizations, i.e. Red Cross, UNDP, UNICEF, U.S. Aid, etc; however, most are subject to customs inspection. Firearms and Weapons   Customs Regulations: Importation permitted under special circumstances only, on a case-by-case basis. Household Goods and Personal Effect   Required Documents: Inventory in English. Passport copies, itemized list of values, insurance documents if available. Customs Regulations: If deemed over 6 months old, then duty and tax free. If ‘new’, then import duty/tax is ...

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Passport (copy) Work Permit (original) Certificate issued by the Ministry of the Interior with the identification number (Residence Permit) Letter from employer confirming transfer (it must state how long shipper has been working abroad) Letter of Attorney Inventory (in English and signed and dated by the Customer) Must show all electrical and electronic devices, brand names and serial numbers Paintings should be listed and described separately Letter of Authorization for service provider to deal with customs clearance verified by a notary CUSTOMS REGULATIONS Household goods can be imported up to three months after Customer’s arrival DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS Machinery and equipment Plants (Certificate of Health from the Ministry of Agriculture required) Liquor Two bottles of wine or one bottle ...

Ports: Rio, Santos Prohibited Firearms Explosives Drugs   Container Restrictions: None   Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Required Documents: OBL/AWB, Passport, Consularized list Customs Regulations: If above the limit, alcoholic beverages are subjects to duties and fines Clearance: 10/15 days. Customer presence is not required for clearance. Remarks: Returning Brazilian citizens and foreigners with permanent visas are allowed to bring alcoholic beverages and tobacco into the country. Limits are as follows: (liquor) 60 bottles, (tobacco) 400 cigarettes   Firearms and Weapons Required Documents: OBL/AWB, Consularized list with full description  Clearance: 10 days. Customer presence is not required for clearance. Remarks: The shipper must obtain a special license   Household Goods — Permanent Visa: Required Documents: OBL/AWB, Passport, Stamped Visa, Consularized list Customs Regulations: Used household goods must be in the possession ...

Are you moving to Bosnia from New York? If you are relocating from the Tri-state area to Sarajevo, we provide door to door service and take care of your move. DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR DUTY FREE IMPORT AND EXPORT OF HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS Import Export Status Non-Diplomat Copy of passport Copy of residence permit Inventory list bank guarantee this is only temporary import Copy of passport or Identity Card Statement of organization shipper works for Inventory list verified by employer in Municipality Diplomat Certificate from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirming that imported goods are for personal use only Inventory List Copy of passport Inventory list Copy of passport Returningcitizens Copy of passport Confirmation about employment in foreign country Confirmation of living abroad ...

Are you moving to Bolivia from New York? If you are relocating from the Tri-state area to La Paz, Sucre or any other city in Bolivia, we provide door to door service and take care of your move. Ports: Arica, Chile Prohibited: Narcotics, Drugs, Explosives, Pornography, Firearms, Weapons Cont: None Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco   Required Documents: Inventory with exact number of bottles and containers Customs Regulations: Owner has to pay full duties and taxes. Clearance: 3 days. Customer’s presence is required for clearance. Diplomatic Removals   Required Documents: 1) Packing list 2) Valid Passport 3) Original Bill of Lading or Airway Bill Customs Regulations: Duty free entry for foreign diplomats. Bolivian diplomats returning to Bolivia are not privileged with ...

Are you moving to Bermuda from New York? If you are relocating from the Tri-state area to Hamilton or any other city in Bermuda, we provide door to door service and take care of your move. Ports Hamilton   Generally Prohibited The following items are generally prohibited: Narcotics Drugs (controlled substances) Pornography (printed, video, etc.) Explosives Firearms Fireworks   Shipping Container Restrictions Shipping containers cannot exceed 20′   Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Required Documents: OBL or AWB as applicable, original invoice if the shipment exceeds the limit Customs Regulations: Duties will be assessed against Bermuda Customs Tariff Clearance: Usually 24 to 48 hours. Customer presence is not required for clearance. Remarks: Any person may import up to 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, 1.137 liters of ...

Ports: Antwerp Prohibited: Drugs, Narcotics, Any Weapon Subject To Special License. Cont: None Firearms and Weapons Required Documents: All must be included in the inventory, showing manufacturer, type of weapon, serial number, and caliber. Household Goods and Personal Effects Required Documents: (1) Inventory (2) Identity documents (3) Original certificate of residence in Belgium (4) Proof of cancellation of residence abroad. Customs Regulations: For shipments originating from a non-EEC country, a certificate showing that the owner has not resided within the EEC during 12 months preceding arrival. For company moves, a duly signed and stamped declaration of the employer, confirming the transfer. For private removals, a certificate issued by the Belgian Consulate at place of origin confirming the transfer. Clearance: Remarks: ...

Are you moving to Barbados from New York? If you are relocating from the Tri-state area to Bridgetown or any other city in Barbados, we provide door to door service and take care of your move. The documents and regulations relevant to clearance of household goods and personal effects for nonnationals are as follows: Boats An import license must be obtained from the Price Control Division of the Ministry of Commerce, Consumer Affairs & Business Development, before boats of any kind can be brought into the island. Commercial & New Furniture Items falling under this classification do not require an import license but are subject to a 60% duty, 1% environmental levy and 15% Value Added Tax. Under the Tourism ...

Ports: Dhaka Prohibited: Drugs, Obscene And Subversive Literature, Sanitary Fittings And Other Construction Materials In Commercial Quantity. Cont: None Diplomatic Removals   Required Documents: Exemption Certificate issued by Bangladesh Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Remarks: For Exemption Certificate the Ministry needs: AWB/original OBL, valued inventory, number of cases, weight, CIF value, marks and numbers of packages, name of vessel with B/L number and date. Firearms and Weapons   Customs Regulations: Hunting guns may be imported with prior and proper declaration. Household Goods and Personal Effects   Required Documents: Form ‘A’; original OBL/AWB; valued inventory; passports of consignee and family members. Experts/advisers of UN agencies and foreign aid projects must have a Customs Pass Book. Returning residents and others must have a ...