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PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS No particular restrictions for normal consumer goods and foodstuffs. Alcohol, tobacco products, perfumes and coffee are dutiable. Live animals and animal products protected by the Washington agreement on the protection of species may not be imported. Medications and medicines,
prescription or otherwise, are subject to customs inspection and must be
shown to an expert for confirmation that it is legal to be imported into
Firearms must be entered on the inventory as last items, indicating the model, calibre and serial number, and must be loaded close to the door of container, lift van or truck. Firearms must be registered with the German authorities before a release will be granted by customs. CUSTOMS REGULATIONS Used household goods may be imported into Germany duty-free, provided they have been in owner's possession for at least one year abroad and are for continued use* by the owner. (If the shipper has not lived outside of the EC for at least one year, then there is still the possibility to import the HHGs without paying duty or taxes, provided the employer will issue a written confirmation stating it was intended for the employee to remain abroad for at least one year, but that due to an internal company change it became necessary to repatriate the employee sooner). *From a customs standpoint, the shipper is not allowed to sell, loan out, or give away any of his imported HHGs for a period of at least one year. If it should come to German customs attention that this has been done, the shipper will be charged duty and import tax. If the owner cannot import the household goods immediately at the time of taking up residence, then proof must be furnished as to the reasons of the delay, but goods must be imported within 1 years. Documents required for customs clearance: Household goods� Household goods inventory. � Original registration at local city hall (Anmeldebescheinigung vom Einwohnermeldeamt) or a certified copy. � Original passport or a certified copy may be requested by customs, but as a rule photocopies are sufficient. A definite exception is the Hamburg POE, where one can expect customs to require the original passport. �
Attestation
of employer stating employment in � Foreign diplomats: certificate issued by their embassy or consulate. Goods will then be cleared without inspection. � The customs declaration form will as a rule be provided by the German moving company, and will also be completed by the German moving company. Marriage dowries In addition to the documents specified under I ) above, a copy of the marriage certificate is required. Inherited goods In addition to the documents specified under I ) above, a copy of the will is required. Motor cars In addition to the documents specified under I ) above, proof of ownership (registration certificate, title, log-book) is required. Car must be used by owner more than 6 months by owner outside the EC. Diplomatic Goods Customs clearance of Diplomatic Household goods require only the original form 0349, stamped and consigned from the consulate, copy of diplomatic passport and the inventory. If you do not have a diplomatic form you will need the normal paperwork for customs clearance: certified passport, police registration etc. Pets All pets must have a valid health
certificate issued no more than 10 days before entry and must have had a
rabies vaccination no more than one year before entry. Please ask your
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Important:
This
information is intended for general guidance and all T.I.M.N. members are
entitled to reproduce this information and any contributions are
welcomed. T.I.M.N. cannot however take responsibility for any errors or
omissions or for any loss or damage that may occur from its use. As
such it is advisable to contact the nearest customs office for
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