Croatia

Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Copy of passport, notarized by notary public in Croatia
• Copy of visa / extended stay permit / work permit / proof of residence
• Copy of lease / purchase contract
• Detailed, valued inventory, signed by the owner of the goods (Croatian and English) (2 copies)
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
• Power of attorney (foreigners)
• Statement from Croatian embassy at origin (returning citizens)
• Employment contract or company registration documents (self-employed)
• EORI number (returning citizens)
• Croatian ID card (returning citizens)
• Original letter of protocol  (diplomats)
• Copy of diplomatic passport (diplomats)

 

Specific Information

• Owner of the goods must arrive prior to shipment.
• Duties and taxes of approximately 35-45% of the total value apply if the owner of the goods does not qualify for duty and tax free import.
• Diplomats can import household goods duty and tax free with following documentation:
  • Detailed packing list
  • Copy of owner of the goods’ passport
  • Diplomatic protocol from the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • EORI number
• Detailed, valued inventory should list all used items.
  • They must have been owned by the owner of the goods for a minimum of 6 months prior to import into Croatia.
• Statement from Croatian embassy at origin must show that the owner of the goods has lived abroad for more than 12 months (returning citizens).

 

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Original vehicle documentation (title / registration) (in English and Croatian)
• Invoice or pro-forma invoice with the vehicle value
• Technical data (chassis number, weight, power, etc.)
• Green card
• Driver’s license
• Proof of ownership by owner of the goods for at least 6 months
• Diplomatic protocol, if applicable
• Letter of Indemnity (LOI)
  • The owner of the vehcile as stated on the vehicle documents must provide a signed statement confirming that the fuel tank of the vehicle is empty and that the battery has been disconnected.

 

Specific Information

• An owner of the goods with a temporary stay permit or who have a permanent residence in Croatia may import used vehicles for a period of 12 months from the date following its import.
• New cars can be registered to persons having a Croatian residence permit.
• Car must not be older than 7 years old for import into Croatia.
• Vehicles can only be imported duty / tax free with a diplomatic protocol issued by the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Without protocol, temporary import is possible but a fee will be charged.
  • Temporary import  is possible without Customs clearance if the vehicle will stay in Croatia for no more than 6 months
    • After 6 months of using the vehicle in Croatia, the vehicle must be exported and will not be allowed back into Croatia until a total of 12 months from original imported date.

 

Pets

Documents Required

• Veterinary health certificate
• Vaccination record
• Pet passport
• Microchip / tattoo number
• Pro-forma invoice
• Copy of owner of the goods’ passport
• RNATT test, if applicable
• Import permit, if applicable

 

Specific Information

• All species of animals (dogs, cats, birds, etc.) must enter across specific borders where health control inspections are performed.
• Pets may be imported temporarily in some cases.
• Import permit from Croatian Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Rural Development if needed – not required for dogs and cats, but is required for some birds (i.e., parrots).
• Veterinary health certificate must be issued by government vet at origin no more than 10 days prior to arrival.
• Rabies antibody neutralizing test (RNATT) may be required for pets originating from certain countries.
  • Contact destination agent for more information.

 

Antiques, Artifacts, Carpets, Paintings

• When importing jewelry / art antiques, these items must be registered upon arrival in Croatia.
  • No restriction on registered items as long as document from Croatian Ministry of Culture is available to show the presence of item in Croatia.

 

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• All weapons and ammunition (permit required and must be reported to the police upon entry)
• The following items may be brought in duty and tax free within the limits indicated:
  • Cigarettes (200), cigars (50), cigarillos (100), tobacco (250 g)
  • Spirits (1 L), wine (2 L), liqueur (2 L)
  • Cologne (250 L), perfume (50g)
  • National currency (15,000 HRK)

 

Prohibited Items

• Firearms and ammunition
• Stuffed animals
• Alcohol, wine, & spirits
• Tobacco
• Narcotics

 

Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

 

NOTE: Customs rules can shift at any time with or without notice. This paper is meant to be informative and a guide. ISF Customs Broker offers no claim, either explicit or implied, as to the correctness or relevance of this paper although ISF Customs Broker has taken reasonable care in releasing it.