Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Passport copy
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / airway bill (AWB)
• Packing list
• Pro-forma invoice
• Convention Marchandises Routiers (CMR )

Specific Information

• The owner of the goods should be present at the destination and should have a valid visa.
• The owner of the goods should be employed with a registered company.
• Temporary import of household goods and personal effects is duty and taxes free.
• • This is valid for 12 months and can be renewed every year until the time the foreigner has finished his or her stay and is ready to re-export the shipment.
• Permanent import of household and personal effects is subject to customs duties and taxes.
• • Additionally, a value added tax (VAT) of 20% is charged on the import.
• Only a limited amount of foodstuff, new items, and electronics are allowed duty free. 

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Title / registration

Specific Information

• It is difficult for a foreigner to import a motor vehicle into Lithuania and is not recommended.

Pets

Documents Required

• Vaccination record
• Veterinary health record

Specific Information

• Cats and dogs are subject to special regulations of the European Parliament and of the Council (EC No. 998/2003). 

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• Vodka / other alcoholic drinks (1 L)
• Wine (3 L)
• Beer (5 L)
• Tobacco (200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco)
• Sugar (1 kg)
• Chocolate (3 kg)
• Coffee(2 kg)
• Jewelry (50 kg)
• Petrol (20 L)
• Car (1) 

Prohibited Items

• Firearms
• Ammunition
• Drugs
• Pornographic materials
• Live animals 

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/p/eur/ci/lh

http://www.consulate-new-york.com/lithuania.html