Country Guide: Guyana
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Updated: November 15, 2016
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Used Household Goods and Personal Effects
Documents Required
- Copy of passport
- Packing list
- Original bill of lading (OBL) - no express release accepted / air waybill (AWB)
- Original inventory in French dated, valued, and signed by the owner of the goods
- Certificate of change of residence / certificate of transfer
- Proof of residence in French Guyana (electricity bill, signed lease, etc.) less than 3 months old
- Non-sale certificate
- Certificate of property
Specific Information
- Without a certificate of change of residence or certificate of transfer, the owner of the goods will have to pay the ‘Octroi de Mer’ (between 12% and 22% of the CAF value).
Motor Vehicles
Documents Required
- Original registration card
- Certificate of insurance
- Non-sale certificate
Specific Information
- Without a certificate of change of residence or certificate of transfer, the owner of the goods will have to pay the ‘Octroi de Mer’ (between 12% and 22% of the CAF value).
Pets
Documents Required
- Import permit
- Rabies vaccination record
Specific Information
- The importation of animals requires authorization prior to the arrival of the animal.
- Quarantine is not required for animals.
- Livestock require an import permit.
- Animals imported with rabies must be placed in quarantine prior to entry into Guyana.
Restricted/Dutiable Items
- The following household goods may be imported duty free within the limits indicated:
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- Cigarettes (200)
- Cigars (50)
- Tobacco (225g)
- Perfume (250ml)
- Wine (750 ml)
- Spirits (750 ml)
- Perfume for private use (reasonable quantity; contact agent)
- Firearms and ammunitions (authorization from the territorial administration is required and difficult to obtain)
- Weapons, explosives and ammunition (authorization from the territorial administration required)
- Plant materials (import permit required)
- Fresh and raw meat (import permit and an inspection by qualified official required)
- Fresh fruit
- Organic and inorganic fertilizers
- Makeup
Prohibited Items
- Unlawful drugs
- Knives and dangerous weapons
- Counterfeit goods
- Pornographic materials
Consignment Instructions
Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.
Cultural and Other Information
CIA World FactbookIAM Note: Customs regulations can change at any time with or without notice. This document is provided as a guide and for information only. While IAM has exercised reasonable care in publishing this document, IAM makes no representation, either expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or applicability.