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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
Passport
Work Permit
Irish Customs Form-Notice 1076
Inventory (two copies) in English
with same signature of customer as on Form 1076
Proof of employment in Ireland plus
proof of lease/purchase of property in Ireland, with a copy of utility
addressed to shipper at new residence
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
All shipments inspected by Customs
Used household goods, personal effects and tools/instruments of
trade/profession duty-free if owned abroad for at least six months, are not
for resale within twelve months of importation and are imported within twelve
months before or after the date of transfer of residence (six months before or
twelve months after for those coming from outside the EC)
If arriving from outside EC, customer must have been abroad for twelve
continuous months
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
New items (less than six months old)
Alcohol and tobacco products
Maker's name, percentage proof and amount must be listed
Perfumes
Gold and silver (Statutory Declaration required)
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Guns, weapons, explosives or ammunition of any kind - unless license
obtained from Department of Justice
Agricultural goods (plants, plant products, hay, straw, peat moss, etc.)
Drugs and narcotics
Pornographic material
Meat products and fresh foods
MOTOR VEHICLES
Cars, trailers, etc. may be entered duty-free if owned six months prior to
importation
Autos may not be sold, lent out or disposed of within twelve months of
importation
Documents required:
- Registration book
- Customs Form 1076
- Original vehicle documents showing owner's name, engine and chassis
number
- Purchase Invoice
- Title
- Insurance Certificate (most recent and one dated more than 6 months ago)
ALCOHOL / SPIRITS / WINES
- Detailed alcohol inventory to include
the following.
- Size of each bottle
- Percentage proof
- Value
- Brand
- Red/white/blush description
- Still/sparkling description
- Country of manufacture for each
bottle
- Year of manufacture for each bottle
- Total quantity
NOTE - Be informed that Irish
Customs does not consider alcohol, spirits or wine to be part of a household
goods relocation. Including alcohol, spirits or wine with a household
goods shipment to Ireland can lengthen Customs inspections by as long as 5
days, and will guarantee the complete inspection of shipment. Irish
Customs will charge VAT and Duty on any alcohol, spirits or wine imported as
part of a household goods relocation.
PETS
Dogs and cats require Import License,
proof of inoculation, and six months quarantine
NOTE - remember to make your reservation
at the quarantine kennel well in advance of your move. There is ONLY ONE
quarantine kennel to cater for all pets arriving into Ireland and space is
limited. Pets arriving at port of entry without a reservation at the
quarantine kennels will be returned to country of origin.
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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