CZECH REPUBLIC
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Passport (copy)
Power of Attorney giving authority for Destination Agent to
arrange customs clearance for customer
Residence Permit
Housing rental contract (usually two year minimum
period required)
Inventory signed by Customer (with values) in
Czech
Declaration that the shipper will stay in Czech
Republic for more than 185 days
Must state make, model and serial number and
declare the value of any hi-tech equipment (computers, stereos, etc.)
Antiques, works of art, paintings, etc.: photographs are required for
Customs (special clearance may occur)
Letter from employer confirming position of Customer and stating that
employer will pay any duties or taxes applicable
Bank guarantee of 50% of the total value of the shipment will be requested
by the Customs office. The bank guarantee will be returned to the Customer
after the export documents, stamped at the border, are hand delivered to the
Customs office.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Household goods and personal effects are not permitted unless Customer's
employer has a license to do business in the Czech Republic
Customer must be accredited and registered with the local authorities in
the Czech Republic or be employed by a foreign embassy
For
duty free import, the customer must have lived outside the Czech Republic for
at least 1 year and the goods be at least 6 months old. The goods must not be
sold in the Czech Republic and they must be imported within 1 year of the
issue of the customers Czech visa
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
New items
Foodstuff
Commercial goods
Alcohol
- Wine: 2 liters per person maximum
- Spirits: 1 liter per person maximum
- Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 250 grams
Anything above the maximum is
subject to duty, VAT and SPD (excise tax).
Tobacco products
Plants will need a FITO
Certificate
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Firearms may only be imported after a gun license has been issued
(In
order to be issued with a Czech Gun License the importer must currently take
an examination in the Czech Language. For most foreigners not speaking Czech
this is probably not feasible and advice would be not to ship firearms)
Weapons
Drugs
Fresh meat
Pornographic material
MOTOR VEHICLES
Autos may be imported and the same requirements apply as with household
goods and personal effects
Non personal autos are prohibited
Documents required:
- Passport
- Driver's License
- International Insurance Policy (Green Card)
- Bank guarantee of security deposit is always required
Purchase invoice
Technical Card
PETS
Certificate of Health
Certificate of Health no older than 5 days at the time of
import
Rabies vaccination more than 1 month but no
more than 1 year old at the time of import
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.