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Customs Information
Be
prepared. Learn the requirements and restrictions of your
destination country.
Moving across international borders can be
complicated. In order to be fully prepared, you
should know what documents (identification, titles,
insurance certificates, bills of sale, etc.) are required by
customs in your destination country. Many countries also have
various restrictions on the type or quantity of goods or pets
that you are allowed to bring into the country.
Researching well ahead of time will ensure that your
relocation is successful and problem-free.
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Residence Visa
- Residence Permit
- Work Permit
- Proof of Employment
- Certificate of Residence Change
- Danish Customs Form (G55) (to be obtained from Destination Agent)
- Copy of Registration with the Danish National Register
- Declaration of Free Entry (to be obtained from Destination Agent), listing
alcohol and tobacco products and any autos or other vehicles being imported
- Proof of Residence abroad for minimum 12 months (European Community
countries six months)
- Inventory
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN DENMARK AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Used household goods duty-free if:
- Owner has resided abroad a minimum of 12 months (six months for EC
countries)
- Household goods have been used a minimum of six months (three months
for EC countries)
- Effects are for personal use and must not be lent or sold for a period
of 12 months after arrival (deposit may be required)
- Shipments must clear within 10 days of arrival to avoid storage charges
- Shipment must arrive within one year of Customer
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED
ITEMS
- All new items (less than six months old) require an invoice and
Certificate of Origin
- Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are highly taxed and strictly
controlled (
advisable
not to include in household goods shipment)
Foodstuff
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Firearms, ammunition (Import License, obtained from Danish Ministry of
Justice, and shooting permit required)
- Narcotics
- Live plants (unless license obtained from Danish Government Plant
Protection Service based on Phytosanitary Certificate from authorities at
origin that plants are free from disease)
- Live, dead and pre-manufactured parts of animals mentioned in the
"Washington Convention" (unless license obtained from Danish
Nature Conservancy Board)
- Medicine (unless license granted by Danish Ministry of Justice)
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Cars, motorcycles and other vehicles may be duty-free if for private use
only, if owned and registered abroad for a minimum of six months and if
owner has resided outside of Denmark for a minimum of 12 months
- Extremely high registration tax payable on all vehicles (100% - 200%)
- Documents required:
- Separate Danish Customs Form (G55)
- Registration Certificate
- Third party insurance (Green Card)
PETS
- Dogs and cats permitted with Health Certificate dated not more than one
month before arrival and a Certificate of Rabies Inoculation dated 1-12
months before arrival
NOTE - Customs
regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding
information is only a brief summary of customs regulations
applicable to household goods shipments to this country and is
solely for general guidance. Since regulations are subject to
change without notice, iMoveInternational.com cannot be held
liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental
events resulting from non-compliance. It is your
responsibility to check with
your local embassy or consulate prior to your move for the
most up-to-date and complete information.
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