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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Packing List
- Valued Inventory (weight per box and individual values of items)
- Letter of Employment (if one will be employed in Latvia)
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of work/residence permit (if a work/residence permit is not available, then an
additional letter from employer stating that permit has been applied for may also be
accepted)
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
The importation of used personal effects is allowed with no value restrictions. All import
customs documentation should be kept for presentation when goods are re-exported, as this
will avoid export duty and tax.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Guns
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Tobacco
DOCUMENTS FOR DIPLOMATS
- Letter from Embassy stating that they are a diplomat and that the shipment is personal effects
- Copy of passport and diplomatic card may be helpful if available
AUTOMOBILE REQUIREMENTS
- Cars under 7 years + 1600 cc Petrol or + 1800 cc Diesel subject to 10% duty + 18% VAT.
- Cars over 7 years old and under 1600 cc petrol or 1800 cc diesel only VAT 18% applicable
- Temporary Import is possible. 2% deposit is to be made to Riga Customs together
with application for temporary import. Maximum temporary import is 1 year.
- Diplomatic cars can be registered through Foreign Ministry only and Embassies know procedures
- Customs has book of car values and will use this as minimum if declared value drops
below customs book valuations.
DUTY RATES ON AUTOS
- Cars under 7 years + 1600 cc Petrol or + 1800 cc Diesel 10% duty + VAT at 10%.
- Cars over 7 years old + 1600 cc petrol or 1800 cc diesel VAT only 18%
- Temporary Import is possible. 2% deposit is to be made to Riga Customs together
with application for temporary import. Maximum temporary import is 1 year.
- Diplomatic cars can be registered through Foreign Ministry only and Embassies know procedures
- Customs has book of car values and will use this as minimum if declared value drops
below customs book valuations.
DUTY AND TAX RATE
Used household goods or personal effects are free of duty and VAT provided that the
importer will either accompany or arrive in Latvia.
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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