Customs - Ireland

IRELAND

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Passport
Work Permit

Irish Customs Form-Notice 1076

Inventory (two copies) in English with same signature of customer as on Form 1076
Proof of employment in Ireland plus proof of lease/purchase of property in Ireland, with a copy of utility addressed to shipper at new residence

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

All shipments inspected by Customs

Used household goods, personal effects and tools/instruments of trade/profession duty-free if owned abroad for at least six months, are not for resale within twelve months of importation and are imported within twelve months before or after the date of transfer of residence (six months before or twelve months after for those coming from outside the EC)

If arriving from outside EC, customer must have been abroad for twelve continuous months

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

New items (less than six months old)

Alcohol and tobacco products

Maker's name, percentage proof and amount must be listed

Perfumes

Gold and silver (Statutory Declaration required)

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Guns, weapons, explosives or ammunition of any kind - unless license obtained from Department of Justice

Agricultural goods (plants, plant products, hay, straw, peat moss, etc.)

Drugs and narcotics

Pornographic material

Meat products and fresh foods

MOTOR VEHICLES

Cars, trailers, etc. may be entered duty-free if owned six months prior to importation

Autos may not be sold, lent out or disposed of within twelve months of importation

Documents required:

Registration book
Customs Form 1076
Original vehicle documents showing owner's name, engine and chassis number
Purchase Invoice
Title
Insurance Certificate (most recent and one dated more than 6 months ago)

ALCOHOL / SPIRITS / WINES

Detailed alcohol inventory to include the following.
- Size of each bottle
- Percentage proof
- Value
- Brand
- Red/white/blush description
- Still/sparkling description
- Country of manufacture for each bottle
- Year of manufacture for each bottle
- Total quantity
NOTE - Be informed that Irish Customs does not consider alcohol, spirits or wine to be part of a household goods relocation. Including alcohol, spirits or wine with a household goods shipment to Ireland can lengthen Customs inspections by as long as 5 days, and will guarantee the complete inspection of shipment. Irish Customs will charge VAT and Duty on any alcohol, spirits or wine imported as part of a household goods relocation.

PETS

Dogs and cats require Import License, proof of inoculation, and six months quarantine
NOTE - remember to make your reservation at the quarantine kennel well in advance of your move. There is ONLY ONE quarantine kennel to cater for all pets arriving into Ireland and space is limited. Pets arriving at port of entry without a reservation at the quarantine kennels will be returned to country of origin.

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, 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.