Importing Personal Property Into

Importing Personal Property Into US Virgin Islands IMPORTING HOUSEHOLD GOODS & PERSONAL EFFECTS DUTY-FREE ENTRY IS PERMITTED IF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE MET: • Used household goods and personal effects have been owned by the shipper for one year or more. • All new household goods are dutiable, as determined by the customs officials. • 4% overall tax on HHG and autos based on the value. $1,000.00 exemption with the balance multiplied at 4%. Need commercial invoice or document declaring value. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: For All Shippers:  Detailed inventory. RESTRICTED/DUTIBALE ITEMS: • Alcohol and tobacco products are subject to import duties and taxes. Importation is not recommended. • Drugs and medicines. • New items are subject to duties. • Bicycles • Firearms and ammunition PROHIBITED ITEMS: • Drugs and narcotics • Firearms IMPORTATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES: • Foreign-made automobiles (manufactured outside the US), are dutiable at 6% of the Blue Book value. • Virgin Island Road Tax is $0.16 per pound for all vehicles imported. • 4% overall tax on autos based on the value. • Vehicles must meet all US and EPA standards. • Original title required. • If there is a lien on the vehicle, an original notarized copy of the title and an original letter for exportation from the lien holder is required. • Bill of Sale to determine tax for all vehicles. (Also to determine duty for foreign- manufactured vehicles.) IMPORTATION OF PETS: Veterinarian Certificate certifying that all shots have been administered is required. The information presented herein his based on customs data available at the time of printing and is frequently subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the owner or importer of the household goods to comply with the current customs restrictions, regulations, and duties of the country to which the goods are imported. We strongly advice customers to contact the consulate or embassy of the destination country for the most current information on customs regulations, restrictions and duties for importing household goods, personal effects and vehicles. July 29, 2004 page 1 EFTA01201471