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In order to aid you in moving to Honduras we have gathered customs information. We advise you to carefully review the information relating to moving to Honduras. You may find more up to date information at your local consulate or embassy. Please note, customs regulations are subject to change at any time. GEM Relocations cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.

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Shipping to Honduras

Moving to Honduras


Valid Passport of Customer

Residence Visa

Work Permit

Proof of Employment

Certificate of Residence Change

Permit to import household goods and personal effects

Inventory (in SPANISH, legible and three copies)

Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment

Original Bill of Lading/Airway Bill


CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

All shipments inspected

Used household goods may be imported duty-free for Hondurans returning after 12 months abroad


New items and electrical appliances (original Purchase Invoice and four copies required)

Plants (Quarantine Certificate required)

Tobacco products (in limited quantity)

Duty free allowance

One bottle of hard liquor

1 full carton of cigarettes

or 1 lb tobacco

or 250 cigars


Pornographic or subversive literature and films

Weapons (sporting firearms and ammunition may be imported with a special permit from the Secretary of Defense and the Treasury Department)

Explosives

Alcoholic products

Drugs


Heavily taxed and dutiable

Documents required:

Original Passport

Original Purchase Invoice

Document of Ownership (listing make, year, model, serial number, etc.)

Original title

Duty rates on autos depend on year, cc motor, make and value of the auto. Generally very high.


Health and Quarantine Certificate required