MALAWI
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Residence or Work Permit
- Form 21 (Bill of Entry) which needs
signed only
- Passengers Baggage Declaration (Form
47) or Settler's Declaration (Form P 54) depending on size of shipment
- Inventory (giving serial numbers for
TVs and VCRs)
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY
AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- USED HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND
PERSONAL EFFECTS DUTY-FREE IF:
- Arriving within six months of
Customer
- Were owned by Customer for a
minimum of six months and are for Customer's own use
- Goods are not sold or disposed of
while in Malawi
- Are in reasonable quantities
- Shipments may be inspected
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Items owned less than six
months
- Books/magazines subject to
censorship
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Firearms are subject to Police
Permit
- Ammunition
- Radio equipment
- Pornographic material
- Plants/seeds
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Value may not exceed K500
- One auto per family
- Auto must have been owned and used by
Customer for a year or more prior to importation or arrival of the Customer
and can not be lent or sold within one year of Customs clearance
PETS
- Import Permit obtained from the
Veterinary Department is required
- Copies of Vaccination
Certificates
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.