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Customs Regulations - Honduras
Moving to Honduras or for that matter any country can become difficult-unless you make yourself aware of the customs regulation details in that country. After all, you do not want your belongings to be stranded in some port in the country. In some countries especially, customs regulations can be very stringent-and you may suddenly find yourself in a puddle. So, do your homework!

The customs regulations information listed on our website have been collected from several sources including information made-available-by embassies and government websites.

Major City/Cities in Honduras

Tegucigalpa

Customs Regulations applicable while Shipping To Honduras

Shipping to Honduras - Customs Regulations

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

  • Valid Passport of Customer
  • Residence Visa
  • Work Permit
  • Proof of Employment
  • Certificate of Residence Change
  • Permit to import household goods and personal effects
  • Inventory (in SPANISH, legible and three copies)
  • Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment
  • Original Bill of Lading/Airway Bill

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

  • CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
  • All shipments inspected
  • Used household goods may be imported duty-free for Hondurans returning after 12 months abroad

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

  • New items and electrical appliances (original Purchase Invoice and four copies required)
  • Plants (Quarantine Certificate required)
  • Tobacco products (in limited quantity)

Duty free allowance

  • One bottle of hard liquor
  • 1 full carton of cigarettes
  • or 1 lb tobacco
  • or 250 cigars

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Pornographic or subversive literature and films
  • Weapons (sporting firearms and ammunition may be imported with a special permit from the Secretary of Defense and the Treasury Department)
  • Explosives
  • Alcoholic products
  • Drugs

MOTOR VEHICLES

  • Heavily taxed and dutiable
  • Documents required:
    • Original Passport
    • Original Purchase Invoice
    • Document of Ownership (listing make, year, model, serial number, etc.)
    • Original title
    • Duty rates on autos depend on year, cc motor, make and value of the auto. Generally very high.

PETS

  • Health and Quarantine Certificate required

NOTE - Customs regulations of Honduras are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to Honduras (this destination )and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, Movers.com 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 before you make your move to Honduras.

   
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