Custom Info
- Copy of Passport (some ports require passports for all family members listed on the 3299)
- Form CF-3299 – declaration for free entry of unaccompanied articles (if applicable)
- Copy of visa (if non-US citizen / permanent resident) / copy of permanent resident card
- I-94 stamp / card
- A-1 visa (diplomats)
- Form DS-1504 (diplomats)
- CBP form 7501 – Customs entry summary
- Form CF-6059B – Customs declaration
- Copy of bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
- Detailed inventory in English
- Importers Security Filing (ISF)
- Food questionnaire
- Permit C – household goods permit (if importing alcohol) (Hawaii)
- Supplemental declaration (required by most ports) (Hawaii)
- Copy of passport
- Copy of residence permit / visa
- Employment visa with entry stamp of UAE if residence visa not ready / Emirates ID copy / Emirates ID application form
- Bill of lading (express release) / air waybill (AWB)
- Detailed packing list in English
- Letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs for exemption from the payment of Customs duties (diplomats)
- Copy of diplomatic card (diplomats)
- Letter of authorization / undertaking
- Copy of passport (photograph and personal information pages)
- Declaration of facts form
- Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
- Copy of the owner of the goods’ employment pass / green card (both sides)
- Goods and services tax relief form (GST)
- Supplementary Customs declaration form
- Wine and liquor declaration form
- Exemption permit (diplomats)
- Copy of passport
- Copy of residence permit / visa
- Employment visa with entry stamp of UAE if residence visa not ready / Emirates ID copy / Emirates ID application form
- Bill of lading (express release) / air waybill (AWB)
- Detailed packing list in English
- Letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs for exemption from the payment of Customs duties (diplomats)
- Copy of diplomatic card (diplomats)
- Letter of authorization / undertaking
- Legible copy of passport
- Detailed inventory in English, dated, and signed by the owner of the goods
- Transfer of Residence (ToR)
- Copy of bill of lading (BL) / air waybill (AWB)
- C426 with cover letter from respective embassy (diplomat)
- Original passport (including page with entry stamp)
- Original bill of lading (OBL) / express or telex release / (copy of) air waybill (AWB)
- Detailed inventory
- Permanent residence documents / temporary residence permit / work permit
- Affidavit (returning citizens only)
- Customs form DA 302 and P.1.160
- Diplomatic clearance (diplomats)
- Certificate from Embassy signed by South African Department of Foreign Affairs (diplomats)
- Copy of passport (photo page only)
- Proof of residency abroad for at least 12 months (bank statements, utilities, rent receipts, income tax statement, etc.)
- Detailed inventory / packing list in English or French
- Receipts for new items
- Personal effects accounting document (form BSF186 formerly known as form B4)
- Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
- Liquor permit, if applicable
- Immigration papers, if applicable
- Work permit / student visa holders, if applicable
- Proof of residence in Canada (copy of deed / sales agreement / lease agreement) (seasonal residents)
- Copy of death certificate (import of inheritance items)
- Copy of will or letter from the executor of an estate (import of inheritance items)
- Obligation for privilege from the Canadian Ministry of External Affairs (diplomats)
- Original passport (copy of Passport duly certified is accepted for diplomats)
- Valued list of articles with date of purchase
- Baggage customs declaration signed by owner of the goods
- Packing list
- List of electronic items
- Authority letters (diplomats / non-diplomats, refer to agents for more information)
- Duty-free exemption certificate issued by diplomatic organization in India
- Original bill of lading (OBL) / sea waybill / copy of air waybill (AWB)
- Original residence permit (foreigners)
- Valid visa / PIO card for foreign nationals
- Employment letter / transfer letter / assignment letters
- Copy of passport (photo and signature page)
- Completed Australian Customs form B534
- Copy of visa or e-visa approval (non-citizens)
- Detailed inventory / packing list (in English)
- Alcohol inventory, if applicable
- Original bill of lading if no telex release / waybill issued (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
- Copy of passport
- Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
- Treatment / cleaning certificates for the shipment goods
- CITES permit, if applicable
- Detailed inventory valued and in English
- Copy of prescriptions for prescribed drugs
- Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) supplementary declaration form, if applicable
- Unaccompanied personal baggage declaration
- List of wine collections with evidence showing the wine has been collected over a period of time and is of various types
- Receipts for new items
- Residence visa / residence permit, if applicable
- Work visa / work permit (minimum of 12 months / skilled migrant / long-term business visa or permit)
- Visitor’s visa / permit issued for a minimum of 3 years
- Trade single window - client registration application, if applicable
- Copy of passport
- Copy of visa
- Bill of lading (BL) / air waybill (AWB)
- Packing list in German or English
- Customs declaration / signed letter by owner of the goods
- Customs registration form 0350
- Letter of employment or botschaftsbescheinigung (returning citizens)
- Anmeldebestätigung (registration)
- Diplomatic entry form 0349 (diplomats)
- Certificate from the diplomatic organization in Germany (diplomats)
- Copy of passport
- Visa, if applicable
- Packing List
- Detailed Inventory valued in Euro and signed by the owner of the goods
- Certificate of change of residence by the French Consulate
- Certificate of Transfer
- Non-resale attestation
- Proof of residence in France
- Bill of lading (express release) / air waybill (AWB)
- Sales invoices for items purchased within 6 months prior to import
- Copy of passport
- Letter of employment
- Work permit
- Lease / purchase contract (new and previous residences)
- Detailed inventory (2 copies)
- Bewijs van aanmelding
- Aangifte – Douane 39 form (diplomats)
- Completed Netherlands application
- List of items which client will take to the Netherlands (inventory list)
- Copy of the registration at town/city hall where the shipper will live (document must mention the country the shipper is moving from)
- When client does not have his town/city hall registration yet, client may also submit a proof of deregistration from the country of origin. Please also supply one of the following documents:
- Copy of a work contract or declaration from the employer confirming the period of working for them abroad and will now be working for them in the Netherlands as from ...... (date)
- Copy of a rental agreement or purchase contract of the residence in the Netherlands. This may not be older than 6 months.
- Copy of passport with entry visa page
- Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
- Detailed and valued inventory
- Packing list
- Purchase receipts for electrical / electronic appliances
- Certificate of insurance, if applicable
- Letter of authorization attested by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce (for government employees, only the seal of the government agency is required)
- Copies of residence permit (Iqama) / Saudi National’s ID (Bataqa)
- Copy of diplomatic ID / passport (diplomats)
- Customs duty and inspection exemption certificate from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (diplomats)
- Passport
- Original bill of lading (OBL) / express release / air waybill (AWB) / surrender message
- Packing list properly marked and corresponding to the OBL
- Authorization letter from owner of the goods to port authorities
- Duty exemption certificate from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (diplomats)
- Commercial invoice indicating currency (commodity shipment)
- Amount of packages (commodity shipment)
- Insurance certificate (if applicable) (commodity shipment)
- Legalized certificate of origin (commodity shipment)
- Copy of passport
- Original bill of lading (OBL) / telex release / air waybill (AWB)
- Detailed inventory
- Oman residence visa stamp (on the passport)
No guidance available
- Original Lebanese Passport showing entry date into Lebanon (returning citizens)
- Statement by the Lebanese Embassy or Consulate at the country of origin, specifying that owner has resided in the country of origin for more than 3 years and he is moving back to the home country (returning citizens)
- Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB) (returning citizens, foreigners)
- Delivery Order
- Detailed Packing List
- Transfer letter from employer at origin and at destination (foreigner)
- Sales Contract / Lease Agreement attested from the local municipality (returning citizens, foreigners)
- Employment Contract with Lebanese firm (foreigners)
- Work Permit issued by the Lebanese Labor Office (foreigners)
- Residence Permit issued by the Lebanese General Security Office (foreigners)
- Visa, if applicable
No guidance available
- Original passport (with one-year visa issued by immigration in Thailand required for free duty and tax import)
- Packing list
- Work permit
- Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
- Copy ID card (returning citizens) (air shipment only)
- 90 day business class visa (non Thai immigrants)
- Diplomatic privileges approval issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Thailand
- Copy of passport (identification pages only)
- Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
- Detailed inventory
- Owner of the goods’ full contact details in Hong Kong (address, telephone, fax number, email address, etc.)
- Original passport with residence permit (valid at least 12 months)
- Original work permit (valid at least 12 months)
- Packing inventory list in English or Chinese (diplomat list must be signed and itemized)
- Ocean bill of lading (OBL) / telex release / air waybill (AWB)
- Arrival notice (sea shipments)
- List of electronic items
- Baggage declaration form, if applicable (2 copies, matching identically)
- Alcohol / wine list
- Original passport with diplomatic visa (diplomats)
- Consulate officer certificate (diplomats)
- Import permit (consulate or embassy must apply for diplomats)
- Diplomatic card (diplomats)
- Pro-forma invoice (diplomats)
- Copy of passport (Identification pages only) with entry stamp*
- Packing list in English
- Bill of lading (telex release) / air waybill (AWB)
- Vietnam entry visa (valid at least 3 or more months) / temporary residence card*
- Original Vietnam arrival-departure card (3 copies shipment)
- Letter of employment
- Copy of labor contract (Hanoi only)
- Copy of business license
- Vietnam employer’s company license copy
- Copy of work permit (for all sea / air shipments over 300 kgs gross)*
- Application letter
- Owner of the goods’ address in Vietnam