Panama
Panama Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Residence visa OR letter from registered lawyer and copy of petition for residence visa (if you do not have one)
- Work permit or certificate from attorney
- Original passport
- Certificate of change of residence
- Letter confirming employment
- Detailed inventory list written in English or Spanish
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- MUST BE IN PANAMA AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Household goods and personal effect are duty-free for the following:
- Foreigners with residence visa
- Returning Panamanians after 2 years abroad
- Shipments required to arrive within 6 months of your arrival
- All shipments inspected
- You are responsible to pay for the following charges at time of customs clearance:
- Customs inspection
- Custom charges
- Customs broker charges
- Any charges for storage or customs delays are your responsibility
RESTRICTED ITEMS/DUTIABLE
- Alcohol
- New items
- Jewelry
- Coins
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Drugs and narcotics
- Plants and foodstuffs
- Hay or straw packing in lift-vans
- Weapons, firearms and ammunition
MOTOR VEHICLES
- High duties at approximately 27%-30% of CIF value
- Customs clearance process for vehicles is lengthy and delay is likely.
- The following documents are required:
- Original passport
- Bill of Sale
- Title
- Original certificate of ownership
- Pollution certificate
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Panama 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.**
