CUSTOMS REGULATIONS AND
DOCUMENTATION
Returning Paraguay
Citizen: All Paraguayan living abroad for more than 2 years may import
duty and port tax free their used personal effects, HHGS and tools of trade, but
they can not import vehicles duty free. Required documentation to be presented
in person (3 weeks prior to shipment arrival) to the Repatriation Office in
Asuncion to obtain the required Repatriation Certificate:
- Paraguayan ID
- ID from Origin country
- Inventory (in Spanish)
- Bill of Lading visaed by the
Paraguayan Consulate at origin in two (2) sets
- Letter/Certificate from the
Paraguayan Consulate at origin
Temporary Residents: Port taxes
and duties for household goods, personal effects and vehicles are applicable.
Temporary Residence Permit (valid for one year, 2 months to process) is required
to enable import!
Permanent Residents: They may import their household goods and
personal effects duty and port tax free, within the first six months of
obtaining the residence permit. Required documentation to be presented in person
(3 weeks prior to shipment arrival) to the Immigration Office in Asuncion to
obtain the required Customs Certificate:
- Inventory visaed by the Paraguayan
Consulate at origin
- Bill of Lading visaed by the
Paraguayan Consulate at origin
- Original residence permit
In both cases, additional documents and
steps are required after the immigrants arrive, to obtain residence in Paraguay.
Please contact the Paraguayan Consulate for additional information.
Foreign Diplomats: They may import their household goods and personal
effects duty free, but must pay port taxes.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Molds and machinery designated for
the manufacture of currency
- Daggers, Stilettos, hatchets
- Canes or fans
- Firearms, swords
- Immoral or obscene books or films,
folders, printed matters, paintings, illustrations or objects
- Military equipment, arms or any war
machinery
- Gambling items
- Plants
- Food items (restricted: requires
health inspection that will prolong process)
MOTOR VEHICLES
Required documentation:
- Bill of lading
- Pre-shipment inspection Certificate
(Car Condition Report)
- SGS or Veritas Verification
Certificate
Duty free entry for diplomats
only
PETS
Health and vaccination certificates
required.
USEFUL INFORMATION
All required documents must be in hands
of the Agent at least two weeks before the arrival of the shipment. If these
documents do not arrive as indicated, additional expenses could be
incurred.
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.
