Austria Customs info

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
• Passport (original)
• Inventory in triplicate
• Original Residence Permit (Meldezette)
• Certificate of Residence Change
• Entry Certificate from the Police Station of municipal office concerned
• Exit Certificate stating stay abroad was for at least twelve months

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
• Used household goods (owned and used for at least six months) and personal effects are generally duty-free provided the customer has been abroad for at least twelve months, and the goods will not be sold for at least twelve months after import
• Goods must be imported within two years from the change of residence of the customer

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
• Alcohol, tobacco products, perfume
• Foodstuffs, beverages and other consumables
• New items, appliances and gifts are subject to duties
• Weapons and ammunition require a special license
• Plants and certain plant products require a plant protection certificate
• Objects of art, antiques, invoice for goods in duplicate (if applicable, expert appraisal)

PROHIBITED ITEMS
• Pornographic material

MOTOR VEHICLES
• Motor Vehicles are exempt from duties if owned and used abroad for at least six months, and cannot be sold or otherwise transferred for two years
• All cars must meet Austrian specifications and may require extensive modifications
• Proof of automobile insurance is required
• Application for Austrian license plates must be made immediately; plates from original country must be
available
• Separate customs clearance at the main customs office in Vienna is necessary
• Documents required:
• Log Book
• Purchase Invoice and contract
• Passport (copy)
• Registration with police or local authority in Austria (original)
• Exit Certificate stating stay abroad was for at least 12 months

PETS
• Dogs and cats are permitted with Health and Vaccination Certificate in German

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