Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Copy of passport
• Packing list
• Original bill of lading (OBL) - no express release accepted / air waybill (AWB)
• Original inventory in French dated, valued, and signed by the owner of the goods
• Certificate of change of residence / certificate of transfer
• Proof of residence in French Guyana (electricity bill, signed lease, etc.) less than 3 months old
• Non-sale certificate
• Certificate of property

Specific Information

• Without a certificate of change of residence or certificate of transfer, the owner of the goods will have to pay the ‘Octroi de Mer’ (between 12% and 22% of the CAF value).

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Original registration card
• Certificate of insurance
• Non-sale certificate

Specific Information

• Without a certificate of change of residence or certificate of transfer, the owner of the goods will have to pay the ‘Octroi de Mer’ (between 12% and 22% of the CAF value).

Pets

Documents Required

• Import permit
• Rabies vaccination record

Specific Information

• The importation of animals requires authorization prior to the arrival of the animal.
• Quarantine is not required for animals.
• Livestock require an import permit.
• Animals imported with rabies must be placed in quarantine prior to entry into Guyana. 

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• The following household goods may be imported duty free within the limits indicated:
• • Cigarettes (200)
  • Cigars (50)
  • Tobacco (225g)
  • Perfume (250ml)
  • Wine (750 ml)
  • Spirits (750 ml)
  • Perfume for private use (reasonable quantity; contact agent)
  • Firearms and ammunitions (authorization from the territorial administration is required and difficult to obtain)
  • Weapons, explosives and ammunition (authorization from the territorial administration required)
  • Plant materials (import permit required)
  • Fresh and raw meat (import permit and an inspection by qualified official required)
  • Fresh fruit
  • Organic and inorganic fertilizers
  • Makeup

Prohibited Items

• Unlawful drugs
• Knives and dangerous weapons
• Counterfeit goods
• Pornographic materials

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):

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/1984.htm