LATVIA
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Packing List
- Valued Inventory (weight per box and
individual values of items)
- Letter of Employment (if one will be
employed in Latvia)
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of work/residence permit (if a
work/residence permit is not available, then an additional letter from
employer stating that permit has been applied for may also be accepted)
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
The importation of used personal effects is allowed with no value
restrictions. All import customs documentation should be kept for presentation
when goods are re-exported, as this will avoid export duty and tax.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Guns
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
DOCUMENTS FOR DIPLOMATS
- Letter from Embassy stating that they
are a diplomat and that the shipment is personal effects
- Copy of passport and diplomatic card
may be helpful if available
AUTOMOBILE REQUIREMENTS
- Cars under 7 years + 1600 cc Petrol
or + 1800 cc Diesel subject to 10% duty + 18% VAT.
- Cars over 7 years old and under 1600
cc petrol or 1800 cc diesel only VAT 18% applicable
- Temporary Import is possible. 2%
deposit is to be made to Riga Customs together with application for temporary
import. Maximum temporary import is 1 year.
- Diplomatic cars can be registered
through Foreign Ministry only and Embassies know procedures
- Customs has book of car values and
will use this as minimum if declared value drops below customs book
valuations.
DUTY RATES ON AUTOS
- Cars under 7 years + 1600 cc Petrol
or + 1800 cc Diesel 10% duty + VAT at 10%.
- Cars over 7 years old + 1600 cc
petrol or 1800 cc diesel VAT only 18%
- Temporary Import is possible. 2%
deposit is to be made to Riga Customs together with application for temporary
import. Maximum temporary import is 1 year.
- Diplomatic cars can be registered
through Foreign Ministry only and Embassies know procedures
- Customs has book of car values and
will use this as minimum if declared value drops below customs book
valuations.
DUTY AND TAX RATE
Used household goods or personal effects are free of duty and VAT
provided that the importer will either accompany or arrive in Latvia.
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.