Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Passport
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
• Packing list
• Inventory
• Purchase invoice / letter of value
• Work permit / residence permit
• C/E 1 form
• C/E 3 form (diplomats)

Specific Information

• Owner of the goods must be present for Customs clearance.
• All documents must be received by the agent prior to Customs clearance.
• Used household goods and personal effects are duty free if owned and used for more than 12 months.
• All shipments are subject to Customs inspection.
• Goods without serial numbers must be declared at Customs for approval before entry.

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Passport
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
• Letter of value
• Original registration forms
• C/E 1 form
• Invoice from the supplier (new vehicles)
• Import permit (from the Department of Trade and Industry)

Specific Information

• Left-hand drive vehicles cannot be imported.
• New and used vehicles may be imported.

Pets

Documents Required

• Vaccination record
• Veterinary health certificate

Specific Information

• Documents required must be issued by the country of origin.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• The following items may qualify for free import within the limits indicated:
  • Cigarettes (400), cigars (50), tobacco (250 g)
  • Wine (2 L), other types of alcohol (1 L) - returning nationals cannot import alcohol
  • Perfume (50 ml)
  • Toiletries (250 ml)
  • Animals and pets (authorization is required)

Prohibited Items

• Drugs and narcotics
• Weapons, explosives, and ammunition
• Pornography
• Dairy and meat products
• Blasphemous 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):

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