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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Original Passport proving that the customer has been abroad for a continuous period of
eleven months
Customer must have a resident visa or transit visa stamped in his passport
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!)
for Venezuelan citizens
- Must be detailed and identify dutiable items
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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 clearance takes approximately five to eight working days. Fines will apply when the
customs entry is made later than five days after the arrival of the shipments. Documents should
be sent by DHL or FedEx to arrive in Venezuela well in advance of vessel. This is important to
avoid accrual of fines.
Documentation for Diplomats
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Valid diplomatic passport showing entry stamp
- Original OBL or AWB
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Diplomatic exoneration issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- For Diplomatic autos,
Certificate of Use is required
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
New items are dutiable – invoices required
Only one of each type of electrical appliance allowed
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.
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, 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.