Nicaragua
Nicaragua Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Passport (all pages)
- Residence visa
- Proof of employment
- Documents showing insurance coverage
- Inventory listed in English or Spanish, include declared values for customs
- Should also include brand name, serial number, model and price of all electronic equipment and electrical appliances
- Original purchase invoice for all new items included in shipment, must be legalized by Consulate and attached to inventory
- Authorization letter allowing destination agent to clear shipment
- ALL DOCUMENTS ARE RQUIRED TO BE ORIGINALS AND COMPLETE. ANY DELAYS IN RESULT OF INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT DOCUMENTS WILL BE CHARGED TO CUSTOMER.
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUIRED IN NICARAGUA AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- All personal effects and household goods subject to import taxes and duties
- Allowed only 1 shipment, unless declared as partial shipment
- All shipments inspected
RESTRICTED ITEMS/DUTIABLE
- New items – require an original receipt
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Explosives
- Narcotics
- Subversive or pornographic materials
- Ammunition, weapons, animal or agricultural products, medicines, plants, and large quantities of liquor and food all require special permits.
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Vehicles subject to duties and import taxes
- Amount paid depends on vehicles value, model, year, cubic centimeters and extras
- The following documents are required:
- Registration card
- Property title
- Purchase invoice
- ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE ORIGINALS
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Nicaragua customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. Hercules Worldwide is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate. **
