Liberia

Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required                                          

• Copy of passport
• Detailed inventory
• Packing list (in English)
• Valued inventory
• Invoice of the shipment
• Certificate of exemption from employer or organization
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / telex release / air waybill (AWB)
• Clear report of findings (CRF) issued by the pre-inspection company's representative in Liberia, at the end of the pro-inspection process (non-exempt shipments)
• Diplomatic exemption (diplomats)
• Waiver of import duties (diplomats)

 

Specific Information

• Duties and taxes must be paid.
• Import taxes will be claimed on sea freight and air freight.
• Indicate “used personal effects” instead of “household goods” on the OBL / AWB.
• Detailed volumes of the household goods and personal effects should be indicated on the OBL / AWB.
• Documents with OBL / telex release must be delivered to agent at least 10 days prior to shipment arrival.
• Non-diplomatic shipments are subject to pre-shipment inspection at origin.
• The invoice of the shipment must show the value that the government will waive to the employer or organization; agents and customers should create an invoice from the value inventory list (diplomatic and exempt shipments).
• Diplomatic shipments are exempt from import duties and taxes.
• The diplomatic organization must provide agent with diplomatic exemption and documents received from Liberian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (diplomats)
• A copy of the OBL / AWB should be forwarded to the destination agent to start the clearance process prior to arrival of the shipment.

 

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Original registration card
• Copy of passport
• Original commercial invoice

 

Specific Information

• Vehicles older than 12 years cannot be imported.
• Chassis number and number must be indicated on the OBL.

 

Pets

Documents Required

• Import permit
• Rabies vaccination certificate (from country of origin)
• Veterinary health certificate (from country of origin)

 

Specific Information

• Documents must accompany animals.

 

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• Flowers and plants (health certificate from the origin country required)
• Perfume (4 fluid ounces), eau de toilette (1 liter)
• New items valued at no more than $125
• The following items may qualify for free import by adults within the limits indicated:
  • Cigarettes (200), cigars (25), tobacco (250 grams)
  • Consumable spirits / wine (1 liter)

 

Prohibited Items

• Unlawful drugs
• Weapons and ammunition
• Explosives
• Counterfeit items
• Pornographic material
• Meat and meat products

 

Consignment Instructions

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