Humanitarian Customs Regulations

Required Documents
• bill of lading/airway bill l
• commercial invoice or "pro-forma" invoice (invoice for customs purposes)
• deed of donation.

Tax Exemption
The Czech Republic offers tax exemption on humanitarian cargo. It applies to all goods except the types of goods mentioned under (2), provided that their recipients are legal entities with charitable orientation.
Pre Shipment Application
For tax exemption it is sufficient to apply at the moment of importation
Monetary Valuation
Customs require monetary valuation for the shipment. The value of individual items should be mentioned in the deed of donation or the "pro-forma" invoice if possible. If this would be too complicated, at least the value of the consignment as a whole is required.

Restrictions
Shoes and clothes should be fumigated.

Prohibited Goods
The following goods are not permitted entry into the Czech Republic as humanitarian aid: Alcohol and alcoholic beverages, tobacco and tobacco products and motor vehicles except ambulances.

Note: Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, mymovingguide.com can only offer guidance but cannot be responsible for miss-advice. Please contact the consulate or embassy representing the country to which you are moving to determine the applicable rules, regulations and laws to which your shipment will be subject.

Other Info
See related link 1, below.
Contact Point
Enquiry Office e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; fax: +420-261332000; phone: +420-261331922, +420-261332931
Date source published:

2002-01-04
Source:

Customs Office, Ministry of Finance of the Czech Republic