Panama Customs info

Customer must be in country at time of customs clearance. Household goods and personal effects duty-free. Foreigners with Residence Visa. Panamanians returning after two years abroad. Shipments must arrive within six months of Customer. All shipments inspected. Customs inspection, Customs charges and Customs Broker's charges all payable by Customer at time of clearance. Additional charges incurred for storage or customs delays will be for Customer's account.

Documents Required
Residence Visa (or letter from Registered Lawyer and copy of petition for Residence Visa, if Customer does not have one), Work Permit (or certificate from attorney), Original Passport, Certificate of Change of Residence, Letter confirming employment and Detailed inventory (English or Spanish).

Vehicle/ Car
High duty payable by customer at approximately 27%-30% of CIF value
Customer and broker must process documentation and pay duties. Customs clearance process is lengthy and demurrage is likely. 


Documents required:
Title, Original Passport, Bill of Sale, Original Certificate of Ownership and Pollution Certificate.

Restricted Items
New items, alcohol, jewelry, coins

Prohibited Items
Foodstuff and plants, Narcotics and drugs, Straw or hay packing in lift-vans and Firearms, weapons and ammunition.

Live Animals and Plants
Certificate of Health and Rabies Vaccination required. 30 day quarantine period required.

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 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.