Paraguay
Panama Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS & CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Returning Paraguay Citizens:if lived abroad for more than 2 years, may import used personal effects, HHGS and tools of trade duty and port tax free; cannot import vehicles duty free. The following documentations is to be presented in person, 3 weeks before arrival of shipment, to the Repatriation Office in Asuncion in order to obtain required Repatriation Certificate:
- Paraguayan ID
- ID from country of origin
- Inventory listed in Spanish
- Bill of Landing approved by the Paraguayan Consulate at origin (2 sets)
- Certificate/letter from the Paraguayan Consulate in country of origin
- Temporary Residents: subject to port taxes and duties for household goods, personal effects and vehicles. Requires a temporary residence permit in order to import items.
- Permanent Residents: within first 6 months of obtaining residence permit, may import household goods and personal effects duty and port tax free. the following documents must be presented in person 3 weeks before shipments arrival, to the Immigration Office in Asuncion in order to obtain required customs certificate:
- Inventory approved by the Paraguayan Consulate in country of origin
- Bill of Landing approved by the Paraguayan Consulate in country of origin
- Original residence permit
- Additional documents and steps are required after immigrants’ arrival in Paraguay in order to obtain residency. Contact the Paraguayan Consulate for more information regarding this matter.
- Foreign Diplomats may import household goods and personal effects duty-free, but are required to pay port taxes.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Machinery and molds designed to manufacture currency
- Stilettos, hatchets and daggers
- Fans or canes
- Swords and firearms
- Obscene or immoral films or books, printed matters, folders, illustrations, paintings or objects
- Military equipment, arms or any war machinery
- Items used for gambling
- Plants
- Food items are restricted and require a health inspection that will prolong clearance process
MOTOR VEHICLES
- The following documents are required for import of a vehicle:
- Bill of Landing
- Car condition report/Pre-shipment inspection certificate
- Veritas Verification Certificate or SGS
- Only duty-free import for diplomats
PETS
- Requires a health and vaccination certificate
IMPORTANT
**All required documents need to be in hands of destination agent at least 2 weeks prior to the arrival of your shipment. If all necessary documents are not sent and filed on time, additional expenses could be incurred **
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Paraguay 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. **
