Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Copy of passport
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
• Packing list
• Tax exemption form
• Letter of request (to Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Customs clearance permission)

Specific Information

• Customs clearance procedures take approximately 3 - 4 weeks provided all documents are received by agent and complete.
• Afghanistan does not require the fumigation of wood packaging materials (WPM) with ISPM15 at this time.

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Copy of passport
• OBL / AWB
• Original commercial / purchase invoice
• Tax exemption form
• Vehicle identification number (VIN)
• Diplomatic note to Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Customs clearance process

Specific Information

• The import of motor vehicles requires prior authorization from the Ministry of Commerce in Kabul, Afghanistan.
• The VIN must be indicated on the OBL / AWB.

Pets

Documents Required

• Certification of vaccination, including rabies
• Veterinary health certificate
• Pet passport

Specific Information

• The certificate of vaccination must be issued at the point of origin and accompany the animal (dogs).
• The certification of vaccination and veterinary health certificate must be issued within 30 days of arrival to Afghanistan.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• Alcohol (2 L)
• Antiques, carpets, furs and camera film (permit is required)

Prohibited Items

• Weapons of all kinds
• Alcohol and foodstuff
• Pornography
• Narcotics
• Anti-Islamic materials, literature, etc.
• Electronic recordings (CDs, DVDs, audiotapes and videotapes, etc.) require Ministry of Culture approval

Consignment Instructions

Recommended:  Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

Helpful Website(s):

https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/afghanistan.html

https://www.afghanembassy.us/