Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Packing List
• Copy of valid passport
• Original bill of lading (OBL) (no express release) / AWB
• Original inventory in French, dated, valued, and signed by the owner of the goods
• Invoices for electrical / hi-fi appliances (must include any items bought less than 6 months prior to the shipment’s arrival)
• Resident / working permit / letter of employment
• Non-sale certificate 

Specific Information

• The resident / working permit / letter of employment must explain that the owner of the goods is starting a new contract in French Polynesia.
• Every item that has been owned by the owner of the goods for less than 6 months is subject to tax based on CIF value.
• Telephone, telex, fax, and every kind of transmitter-receiver must have the EEC approval.
• These must all be submitted to an authorization in order to be used on the territory.
• The delay to obtain the shipment is about 2 days following the EEC approval.
• Without an authorization, Customs may destroy or dispose of the equipment.

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Original registration card
• Copy of the owner of the goods’ driver’s license
• Original purchase invoice
• Non-sale certificate
• EUR 1 if vehicle is of EU origins

Specific Information

• Contact destination agent for more details.

Pets

• The entry of pets and animals is very regulated.
• Contact destination agent prior to shipping pets / animals to French Polynesia.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• Firearms and ammunitions (must obtain special permit)
• Telephone, telex, fax, transmitter-receivers must have EEC approval in order to be used in French Polynesia.

Prohibited Items

• Firearms and ammunitions are submitted to authorization from the territorial administration.
• Unlawful drugs

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/french-polynesia.html

https://www.state.gov/j/drl/rls/hrrpt/2015/eur/252847.htm