Oman

Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Copy of passport
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / telex release / air waybill (AWB)
• Detailed inventory
• Oman residence visa stamp (on the passport)

 

Specific Information

• Do not include alcohol in the shipment.
• Used household goods are duty-free if owned for a minimum of 6 months; Customs allows multiple entries regardless of air, sea road shipments.
  • New items are subject to a 5% customs duty.
• The approximate time frames for Customs clearance are as follows:
  • Sea; full container loads (FCL)              5 – 7 business days
  • Sea; less-than-container loads (LCL)     7 – 9 business days
  • Air shipments                                       2 – 3 business days
• The approximate time frames for customs clearance during Ramadan are as follows:
  • Sea; full container loads  (FCL)             8 – 9 business days
  • Sea; less than container loads  (LCL)    9 – 10 business days
  • Air shipments                                       3 – 4 working days
• All wood crates must be heat treated with clear visible ISPM marking.
• Oman has now introduced an e-service called Bayan.
  • All owners of the goods need to register their names in Customs and get a unique ID that will be used by the clearance company to college DO and clear the effects.
  • Destination agents can provide elaborate details.

 

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Original bill of lading
• Statistical report, if applicable
• Proof of Insurance

 

Specific Information

• While importing a new or used motor vehicle, motorcycle, trailer, the owner of the goods must ensure the vehicle meets local standards, be left-hand drive, and not older than 7 years of date from manufacture.
• All vehicles are subject to a minimum 5% customs duty.
• The owner of the goods must obtain insurance at least 24 hours prior to vehicle arrival in Muscat.
  • These documents will be filed with Customs by the destination agent.
• Once clearance is complete, Customs will issue a green form the owner of the goods will need to submit it with the Royal Oman Police for the registration of the vehicle.
• Destination agents generally will not be involved with the vehicle’s registration process but can assist if needed at a fee.
• For imports from a GCC country, vehicles are allowed duty-free entry if the vehicle is registered in the country of origin and is not older than 2 years prior to import and was noit improted there under any duty free scheme.
  • A statistical report from Customs from the country of origin must show that duty has been paid at this country of export.
  • The original statistical report must be filed with Customs in Oman.
• Permission is not required by the Ministry of Commerce for vehicle imports from GCC countries.

 

Pets

Documents Required

• Vaccination record
• Veterinary health certificate
• Import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Department of Animal Health

 

Specific Information

• The import permit is online and must be submitted with a copy of the pet's rabies vaccination record and health certificate.
• Vaccination against rabies is required no less than one month and no more than six months before the travel date.

 

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• DVDs, videos and CDs are subject to release after censorship clearance from the Ministry of Heritage and Culture; it takes approximately 3-4 weeks for the release and additional charges may apply.

 

Prohibited Items

• Alcoholic beverages
• Firearms and ammunitions
• Swords or spears
• Animal hides, skins, and ivory products
• Drugs (medicine or prescription drugs are allowed in reasonable quantities and are subject to inspection / analysis)
• Political or religious literature or statues that might be deemed offensive to the Omani government or the Islamic faith
• Pornographic books, magazines, and films
• Products of Israeli origin or items on the Israeli blacklist
• Nude pictures or paintings
• Walkie-talkie systems / remote or cordless telephones
• Airplanes and helicopters

 

Consignment Instructions

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