Customs Information

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CUSTOMS REGULATIONS Belize

Household goods and personal effects may be imported duty free into Belize if the owner of the goods can prove the following conditions.

Owner of the goods must be present for customs clearance process.
Household goods and personal effects must have been used for a minimum of one year
Returning Belize nationals must be able to prove that they have been out of the country for at least one year.
Household goods and personal effects must arrive within six months of owner's arrival

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

The following documents are required for import of household goods and personal effects into Belize:

MOTOR VEHICLES

Autos are examined by Customs for valuation depending on their condition and year of manufacture
Ownership papers required
Duties applicable
Boats require Import Permit (Permit is very difficult to obtain for boats made of wood)
Autos imported from the USA should have a US Customs Investigation for Theft stamp

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

Hams being imported into the country are not duty free and will require an extra 35% import tax before being granted admission. Turkeys have an extra 40% duty applied to them.
All plant and plant products will require permission from the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA).
Meat and meat based products being imported will also require permission from the BAHA before being granted admission.
All cats and dogs being imported will require a special import permit from the Agriculture Department Belmopan. A general health certificate issued two weeks prior to your arrival is also required alongside a rabies vaccination certificate issued no less than a month before your visit begins.
Restrictions are placed on the importation of wooden furniture included in household effects and require an import license from the Ministry of Trade prior to importation.

PROHIBITED