Puerto Rico

PUERTO RICO

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

When shipment is from a US state:

Original Power of Attorney

Two copies of ID

Bill of Lading

Inventory signed by owner

Freight bill signed by owner

When shipment is from a foreign country:

Complete U.S. Custom’s form in addition to documents needed for normal importation into the US.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Shipments from mainland U.S.A. do not pass through customs tax free in Puerto Rico. Household goods shipments and vehicles will be subject to excise taxes. Goods that will attract excise taxes include, but are not limited to:

Regular furniture

Books and clothing

Telecommunication equipment

Computers

Any sporting good items

Musical instruments

Any new items

Any electrical items

Carpeting

Cameras

Toys

Items deemed non-essential are taxed at a rate of 6.6% of the value that the customer declares.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Firearms (must state serial number)

All firearms imported with household goods will be confiscated upon delivery by local authorities and will not be released to the owner until owner has a license and proper approval from authorities
Weapons highly regulated

Explosives

Alcoholic beverages will be confiscated by local authorities

Pornographic material

Lottery tickets

Endangered species and monkeys

Plants and vegetables

Jewelry, currency, coin collection or items of extraordinary value

Drugs (medicine must be accompanied with a prescription or statement from personal physician)

MOTOR VEHICLES

Personal items must NOT be contained in the automobile

All autos subject to physical inspection

Autos are subject to tax and Customs duties

Documents required:

Original Title Certificate
Original Registration
Copy of Customer's Driver's License (with Social Security number) stating physical and postal address in Puerto Rico
Notarized letter from lienholder showing VIN number, model, make and copy of title
Commercial invoice for vans and pickups
Customs Form 3299 (if originating from foreign country)
Certificate of compliance with U.S. Federal EPA and DOT regulations (Form 3520), if car imported from foreign country

Autos moving on Government Bill of Lading's also require:

Travel Order and Government Bill of Lading
Job identification (with picture)
Keys (including trunk key) must be provided to Destination Agent prior to arrival of the auto
Vehicles cannot be removed from pier until all excise taxes, license fees, duties, etc. have been paid
Customs duties are to be paid if auto is sold within one year after import

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.