Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required 

• Passport
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / telex release / air waybill (AWB)
• Packing list valued in Euros
• Purchase receipts / sales invoices
• Certificate of change of residence
• Transfer of employment from employer
• Detailed valued inventory in Euros, no-sale attestation
• Cargo tracking note
• Diplomatic exemption certificate from diplomatic organization

Specific Information

• Household effects and office equipment (Customs duties and tax are 41% of the declared value).
• Documents must be received by the destination agent at least 8 days prior to shipment arrival.
• Customs clearance takes approximately 10-30 days.
• Non-diplomats must pay Customs fees of approximately 40% of the declared value on the packing list; fees for returning citizens are dependent upon the duration of stay abroad.
• Diplomats must obtain a diplomatic card from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs prior to shipment arrival, which may take up to 30 days.
• Diplomats are exempt from duty payment but must pay tax of approximately 1.5% of the declared value on the packing list in Euros.

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Original title / registration

Specific Information

• Customs tax and duties are based on the cost, insurance and freight (CIF), year of manufacture and engine power of the vehicle.

Pets

Documents Required 

• Veterinarian health certificate
• Rabies vaccination certificate from origin country

Specific Information

• Documents must be available upon arrival of the shipment to Guinea-Bissau.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• New household effects and office equipment (Customs duties and taxes are approximately 41% of the declared value on the packing list)
• Alcohol (2.5 L)
• Perfume (bottles must be previously opened and a reasonable quantity for personal use)
• Foreign currency (must be declared upon arrival and sums larger than USD 2 million require a bank transfer)

Prohibited Items

• Illegal drugs
• Firearms and weapons
• Medicines and controlled drugs
• Plants and plant products
• Indecent, obscene, or pornographic materials
• Deadly weapons
• Counterfeit / pirated items / currencies

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/guinea-bissau.html

https://guinea-bissau.usvpp.gov/