Customs Information

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Estonia

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY TO CLEAR SHIPMENT
Plants and vegetable products require an phytosanitary certificate from origin and destination countries
It is strongly suggested to check with local authorities regarding any questions about automobiles, prohibited items, restricted goods, duty-free entry of household goods, pets, alcohol, etc.
The valued list of paintings and artifacts is due to the fact that it is illegal to export any kind of artifact or painting unless you can prove that it was brought into the country with it.
New items (less than 6 months in the possession of the owner of the goods) are subject to import duties and taxes.
Duty free import is allowed within 12 months after arrival to Estonia.

MOTOR VEHICLES

Owner of the goods must obtain a Customs declaration and a Customs certificate in order to register the vehicle with the Estonian Motor Vehicle Registration Center (ARK).
Vehicles must be presented for a pre-registration inspection to ARK prior to Customs clearance and registration.
Duty free import is allowed if owner of the goods can present all documents specified.
It is mandatory that a vehicle obtained outside of Estonia must be registered within 5 days of Customs clearance.

Documents Required:

PETS

Pets may enter as accompanied baggage, in the cabin, or as cargo.
Birds arriving from countries infected with Avian influenza cannot be imported.
Certain breeds of dogs are prohibited from entry into Estonia; contact agent for specific information.

RESTRICTED / DUTIABLE ITEMS

Firearms and ammunition (authorization from the territorial administration is required)
Alcohol and spirits (should be sent separately from the personal effects shipment and are subject to 100% tax)
Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES (authorization from CITES is required)
Hunting weapons (authorization from the Ministry of Interior is required)

PROHIBITED ITEMS