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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Residence Visa (or letter from
Registered Lawyer and copy of petition for Residence Visa, if Customer does
not have one)
- Work Permit (or certificate from
attorney)
- Passport (original)
- Certificate of Change of
Residence
- Letter confirming employment
- Detailed inventory (English or
Spanish)
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY
AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Household goods and personal effects
duty-free for:
- Foreigners with Residence
Visa
- Panamanians returning after two
years abroad
- Shipments must arrive within six
months of Customer
- All shipments inspected
- Customs inspection, Customs charges
and Customs Broker's charges all payable by Customer at time of
clearance
- Additional charges incurred for
storage or customs delays will be for Customer's account
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items, alcohol, jewelry,
coins
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Foodstuff and plants
- Narcotics and drugs
- Straw or hay packing in
lift-vans
- Firearms, weapons and
ammunition
MOTOR VEHICLES
- High duty payable by customer at
approximately 27%-30% of CIF value
- Customer and broker must process
documentation and pay duties. Customs clearance process is lengthy and
demurrage is likely.
- Documents required:
- Title
- Original Passport
- Bill of Sale
- Original Certificate of
Ownership
- Pollution Certificate
PETS
- Certificate of Health and Rabies
Vaccination required
- 30 day quarantine period
required
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, we 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.