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Customs Clearance Country Guidelines

Country Duration Description
USA Eastcoast 30~40 days
Westcoast 25~30 days
  • - Original Passport for each individual and members of the family
    - Form CF-3299 - Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles, if applicable
    - Visa (if non-US citizen / permanent resident) / copy of Permanent Resident Card
    - A-1 Visa (Diplomats)
    - Form DS-1504 (Diplomats)
    - Work Permit from Embassy stating that client will be in United States for over twelve months
    - Residence Card for each member of the family or an Employment Certificate (terms of stay should state over two years)
    - Inventory (original and one copy) must be legible and include model and serial numbers for ALL electrical appliances
    - Insurance Certificate
    - Copy of Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
    NOTE: US citizens will only require a copy of their passport for required documents if new items are not declared for shipment when returning to the United States
Canada Eastcoast 30~40 days
Westcoast 25~30 days
  • - Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
    - Liquor Permit, if applicable
    - Immigration papers, if applicable
    - Work Permit / Student Visa holders, if applicable
    - Proof of residence in Canada (copy of Deed / Sales Agreement / Lease Agreement) (seasonal residents)
    - Copy of Death Certificate (import of inheritance items)
    - Copy of Will or Letter from the Executor of an estate (import of inheritance items)
    - Obligation for Privilege from the Canadian Ministry of External Affairs (Diplomats)
    - Temporary Entry FORME 29B
    - Form CF-3299 - Declaration for Free Entry of Unaccompanied Articles, if applicable
    - Visa (if non-US citizen / permanent resident) / copy of Permanent Resident Card
    - A-1 Visa (Diplomats)
    - Form DS-1504 (Diplomats)
    - Work Permit from Embassy stating that client will be in United States for over twelve months
    - Residence Card for each member of the family or an Employment Certificate (terms of stay should state over two years)
    - Inventory (original and one copy) must be legible and include model and serial numbers for ALL electrical appliances
    - Insurance Certificate
    - Copy of Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
    NOTE: US citizens will only require a copy of their passport for required documents if new items are not declared for shipment when returning to the United States
China 15~20 days
  • - Original Passport with Residence Permit (valid at least 1 year)
    - Original Work Permit (valid at least 1 year)
    - Packing inventory list in English or Chinese (Diplomat list must be signed and itemized)
    - Ocean Bill of Lading (OBL) / Telex Release / Air Waybill (AWB)
    - Arrival Notice (sea shipments)
    - List of electronic items
    - Baggage Declaration Form, if applicable (2 copies, matching identically)
    - Alcohol / Wine list
    - Original Passport with Diplomatic Visa (Diplomats)
    - Consulate Officer Certificate (Diplomats)
    - Import Permit (Consulate or Embassy must apply for Diplomats)
    - Diplomatic Card (Diplomats)
    - Pro-forma Invoice (Diplomats)
Japan 15~20 days
  • - Original Customs Declaration Form C5360 certificated / stamped by Customs at airport of entry
    - Copy of Passport (includes all members of the family indicated on Form C5360 with Entry Stamp, Visa, photo and signature)
    - Packing list / Detailed inventory in English or Japanese
    - Ocean Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
    - Keys / combinations to any locked baggage
Australia 25~30 days
  • - Passport
    - Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
    - Detailed inventory (3 copies)
    - Residence Registration Form (primary residence)
    - Original Austrian Customs forms (ZBefr2a)
    - Original Power of Attorney
    - Duty-free Permit, if applicable
    - Invoices for all new furniture, appliances, gifts, and objects of art / antiques (2 copies)
    - Exit Certificate / Certificate of Stay Abroad for at least 12 months (confirmation from the local authority of the previous residence, confirmation by employer or other official proof)
    - Completion of Customs Declaration Form B534
Europe 30~40 days
  • - Passport
    - Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
    - Detailed inventory (3 copies)
    - Residence Registration Form (primary residence)
    - Original Power of Attorney
    - Duty-free Permit, if applicable
    - Invoices for all new furniture, appliances, gifts, and objects of art / antiques (2 copies)
    - Exit Certificate / Certificate of Stay Abroad for at least 12 months (confirmation from the local authority of the previous residence, confirmation by employer or other official proof)