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MOVING TO THE UNITED STATES
Prohibited: Ivory; Turtle Shell; Some Coral; Illegal Narcotics/ Explosives; Pornography; Endangered Species
Cont: None
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO
Required Documents: (1) Inventory or invoices showing value and gallon quantity (2) Types of liquor
Customs Regulations: Subject to Customs duty and IR tax
Clearance: 1 to 3 days. Customer presence required for clearance? No
Remarks: Should get written approval from District Director of Customs at port of arrival for large shipments of liquor
DIPLOMATIC REMOVALS
Required Documents: Diplomat should contact US Consulate office and State Dept.
Customs Regulations: Is not inspected released by general information office at US Customs
Clearance: Immediate if in order. Customer presence required for clearance? No
Remarks:
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
Required Documents: Need Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Permit or proof of US ownership
Customs Regulations: No automatic weapons or heavy military type application weapons
Clearance: 1 to 3 days with permit. Customer presence required for clearance? No
Remarks: Suggest importer file ATF form prior to shipment as normally takes 6 to 8 weeks to get approved permit back. The standard procedure is for customs to seize the weapons and allow the balance of the shipment to be released.
FISH AND WILDLIFE
Required Documents: (1) Scientific names (2) Invoice/packing list
Customs Regulations: May need Agriculture inspection and fumigation
Clearance: 1 week. Customer presence required for clearance? No
Remarks: If endangered subject to seizure and importer may get penalty
HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS
Required Documents: (1) US Customs Form 3299 (2) OBL/AWB (3) Inventory, details no PBO or CTN (4) Copy of Passport, Green Card, or Social Security #
Customs Regulations: Owners use for one year
Clearance: Air: 1 to 2 days. Ocean: 2 to 4 days. Customer presence required for clearance? No
Remarks: If importing any animal skins or trophies, please call prior to shipping
NEW FURNITURE
Required Documents: (1) Commercial invoice in ENGLISH (2) Importer Social Security # (3) Power of Attorney (4) OBL/AWB
Customs Regulations: If less than one year old dutiable at rates from free to 10.7%
Clearance: 3 days if all papers in order. Customer presence required for clearance? No
Remarks: Invoices should be detailed as to type of furniture, i.e. – table, chair and what material it is made out of. These details allow for proper customs classification
PETS AND ANIMALS
Required Documents: Proof of Inoculation
Customs Regulations: Possible quarantine
Clearance: 1 to 2 days if not quarantined. Customer presence required for clearance? No
Remarks: Check with broker for specific types of animals
VEHICLES
Required Documents: (1) Bill of Sale (2) Foreign Registration (3) Power of Attorney (4) Social Security # (5) Bond Application (6) Copy of Drivers Lic. (7) Possible Agriculture inspection
Customs Regulations: Current Duty is 2.6% of purchase value on new or used auto. **Vehicles shipped with household goods in full containers will be devanned in most cases
Clearance: 1 week. Customer presence required for clearance? No
Remarks: Customs requires a bond for 3 times the value of the vehicle. EPA & DOT cost run as high as US$4000.00 on standard vehicles I.E. – BMW, Mercedes Benz, Porsche. Exotic models can be as high as $16,000.00 – and still not able to pass US EPA/DOT requirements.
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Remarks: Shippers should be cautioned about random Customs inspections at U.S. ports, which can result in fees from $300 to $1,000 if all necessary clearance and documentation procedures have not been followed.
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