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Moving: Czech Republic by Move One Inc.

For expat families, the process of moving to a new country, finding a suitable accommodation or good school for their kids is just one of the many things they have to deal with as they prepare to start life in their new environment. The done alone the whole process can be stressful and time consuming, and so the help of relocation experts is highly recommended.

At Move One we understand the importance of making a seamless transition when settling in your new destination, and are committed to making this possible. As part of this commitment, we offer advice on Relocation, Immigration, Moving and Pet Transportation matters in the many countries where we are present. This month, we shed the spotlight on the Czech Republic.

Import of Household Goods

Foreigners Moving To the Czech Republic
Foreigners wishing to import household goods (HHG) to the Czech Republic without becoming liable for tax and duty fees need to provide their mover with the following documents:

Personal declaration that all HHG are older than six months

Company declaration or copy of business licence (freelancing clients)

Copy of work permit

Copy of long term visa or receipt that the shipper has already applied for it

Packing list of all goods, printed in both Czech and in English, with monetary values

Copy of passport

Copy of lease contract for at least one year in the client's name

Power of Attorney for the mover to import the shipment

Note: Household goods can be imported duty and tax free only within a one year period from the official date of entering the country or the date of long term visa issuance.

EU citizens
EU citizens importing HHG from non-EU countries are required to submit the same paperwork as foreigners, but instead of a work permit and long term visa, they should provide a copy of a residence permit from the Immigration Police.

Returning Czech citizens
Returning citizens must have been absent from the country for at least one year to import their goods duty free. Any goods which were bought within the last six months before returning to the Czech Republic, including food, cigarettes and personal belongings, cannot be imported duty free.
The following documentation is needed:

Packing list of all goods, written in both Czech and English

Personal declaration, stating that all HHG are older than six months

Proof that the individual spent at least 12 months abroad, via a copy of a foreign work permit, visa, company declaration or copy of any other official document from country of origin.

Company declaration, ideally written by the Czech employer

Copy of Czech ID, both sides, with the address shown matching that of the personal declaration.

Diplomats
Diplomats importing HHG and personal effects to the Czech Republic need to submit the following documents:

Personal import declaration signed by the customer

Copy of diplomatic identification card

Embassy import declaration

Copy of packing list

Copy of passport

Power of Attorney for the mover to import the shipment

SPECIAL CASES - Persons moving from and to another country than the country of their birth.
A person moving from and to other country other than a country of their birth needs to provide documents proving prior long-term residence in both the origin and destination countries. For example a British citizen relocating from Hong Kong to Prague needs to provide a Chinese visa and/or Work Permit as well as a Residence Permit and other documents for the destination country.

NOTES
The inventory list incorporating valuations for items intended for temporary import should be descriptive and detailed, e.g. 'double bed set, wardrobe, dining table with six chairs and...' etc. Electronic appliances should be very clearly mentioned along with their serial numbers. Move One can subsequently help with estimating the proper customs value for clearance purposes.

Customs clearance takes about 1-2 business days. Tax free import is possible when the personal effects have been in the shipper's possession for longer than six months. The customs officer may ask for a bank guarantee or a guarantee in cash even if all import documents are in perfect order.

Customs usually completes an inspection if the shipment is declared as HHG consisting of only furniture (no clothes, shoes, etc.).

For importing new furniture, the client needs to submit a purchase invoice or any other declaration of value valid for customs purposes. A declaration of origin should be indicated on the invoice.

Duties and taxes for new furniture are as follow:

4.8% (tropical wood furniture)

9.6% (office furniture, wooden beds)

7 % (furniture constructed of metal)

19% tax (the same for all goods on import)

The client is responsible for payment of duties and taxes in cash to the customs officials on import. Brand new furniture can not be declared as 'used' just due to unpacking and repacking it.

Personal effects can be imported duty free within six months of entering the Czech Republic.
All changes in address must be reported to customs authorities.
Customs clearance is only valid for the period of the work contract.

There is no customs duty on non-commercial movement within the EU. Occasional customs inspections at the border line may occur. EU clients should be aware of import limits for alcohol and tobacco.

Prohibited Items

Weapons of all kinds

Narcotics

Toxic material

Radioactive material

Import of Vehicles to the Czech Republic

Original invoice or purchasing contract

Certificate of Title and technical manual/road book.

Personal declaration

Company declaration

Power of attorney to authorize the removal agent to represent the importer at the customs authorities

Photocopy of housing contract (rental period has to be for minimum of 12 months)

Photocopy of long term visa

Photocopy of passport

Copy of work permit

Important: Vehicles shipped individually in containers are automatically considered as commercial cargo. To gain non-commercial status, vehicles are to be loaded together with HHGs in the same container (sea transport) or customs cleared together with them (non-EU road transport).

NOTES
Please note that vehicles can be imported duty free to the Czech Republic only if they are subject to re-exportation and the vehicle is not older than eight years or younger than six months. Cars up to six months old will be cleared as a new vehicle and import duties and taxes are to be paid. Consignees without necessary import paperwork also have to pay 16 percent duties and 20 percent VAT. The car has to go through inspection for environmental and safety standards.

It is necessary to de-register the car in the country or origin, and a Czech residence permit will be required to subsequently re-register the car in the Republic. The client is allowed to use his car with original plates whilst in the Czech Republic and start the registration process after getting a residence permit. Transitional plates are valid for 14 days or one month.

Customs authorities can request a deposit of 50 percent of the value of the vehicle even if the client has all the requested documents. A bond will be held for up to two years or until the car is reexported. If the car is not exported in this period, the government will return duties and VAT to the importer at the end of the second year and the importer is then able to sell the car. During the temporary importation period the car must not be sold.

Import of Carpets, Paintings, Musical Instruments, Artifacts and Antiques
Antiques are defined as items over 50 years old. When importing such items, they need to be registered upon arrival with the following documents:

Individual inventory list with the name of the art, year of production and the value of each piece

2 photos of each item (front and side)

There is no limit on the number of items that can be brought into the Czech Republic as long as each item is registered.

Import of Special Items (Rifles, Stuffed Animals, etc.)
Rifles
Temporary import:

Consignee needs weapon transit sheet (issued by Czech Embassy in origin country)

Validity: maximum 90 days (after this period the rifle must be exported)

Permanent import:

Consignee needs weapon transit sheet for permanent import (issued by Czech Embassy in origin country)

Validity: unlimited

Five days after their arrival, the consignee must contact the relevant police station, register and ask for the issuing of a weapon pass for the Czech Republic, which costs approximately $250. In case of the export of a weapon, the client must de-register it at the same police station.
Stuffed animals
For the import of stuffed heads and skins of animals for longer than 30 days the client needs:

Import permit issued by relevant local Veterinary Authority (dependent on final destination)

Approval of the import abroad. This document needs to contain the number of pieces being imported, description, species, country of origin, date and method of transport, and location of border crossing. This document has to be sent to local VAT officer before arrival

CITES certificate

Import of Wine, Spirits and Tobacco
The allowance limit for import of wine, spirits and tobacco for personal consumption is:

Wine (made of grape): 2 liters
Spirits: 1 liter
Cigarettes: 200 units
Cigarillos: 100 units

For amounts in excess of the allowance, the following duties and taxes will be charged:

Wine: 30% customs duty and 19% VAT
Spirits: 56% customs duty and 19% VAT plus consumption tax of CZK 234 per liter of pure spirit
Tobacco: 55% customs duty and 19% VAT plus a consumption tax of CZK 0.36 per piece

Export of Household Goods

By Foreigners

Foreigners wishing to export goods from the Czech Republic must provide a bank guarantee or bond when the items leave the country. The bond is returned based on the confirmation of the customs house. To receive confirmation, a stamped packing list, T1 or CMR is needed.
The following documents are requested for export customs clearance:

Packing list of all goods, written in both Czech and English

Number of pieces

Personal declaration

Statement from the employer stating that the shipper is employed in the Czech Republic (Company declaration)

Copy of passport (visa and permanent address as well)

Copies of import documents

By Czech Citizens
Czech citizens wishing to export goods from the Czech republic need the following documents:

Packing list of all goods, written in both Czech and English

Number of pieces

Copy of passport and citizen card (double-sided copy)

Personal declaration

Proof of employment abroad or statement from the company sending the employee abroad

Address abroad

Diplomats
Diplomats wishing to export goods need the following documents:

Copy of passport

Copy of diplomatic card

Embassy's confirmation that the shipper's employment term is over, in Czech and English

Power of Attorney for AES/Move One to export the shipment, in Czech and English

Packing list, in Czech and English

Notes
Customs clearance takes about 2-3 business days.

There is no customs clearance duty for non-commercial movement within the EU. Occasional customs inspections at the border may occur. EU clients should be aware of export limits for alcohol and tobacco.

Prohibited Items

Drugs

Guns

New items in HHG shipments

Food over 5 kg

Export of antiques, such as carpets, paintings, books, icons or any other items, which are considered to be of cultural and historical value

Export of Vehicles
Cars must be de-registered at the police station prior to export. For export customs clearance of a vehicle, the following documents are needed:

Vehicle registration sign-off

Certificate of Title and technical book of the car

Purchase contract or invoice

Customs documents received when imported

Owner's passport copy

Personal declaration

Power of Attorney

Export of Carpets, Paintings, Musical Instruments, Artifacts and Antiques
When exporting antiques and other art goods, it is necessary to have a certificate stating that they are not part of the national cultural heritage.

When exporting such items from the Czech Republic, the client has to prove that the goods had been imported into the Czech Republic by presenting the original customs documents. If the items being exported were not registered upon arrival, or they were bought within the Czech Republic, an export permit from the Czech National Gallery or Museum needs to be presented.
Items purchased in the Czech Republic with a manufacturing date before 1945 will also require an export permit from the Czech National Gallery.

Note
It takes about 21 days to obtain an export permit.

Export of antiques, such as carpets, paintings, books, icons or any other items that are considered to be of cultural and historical value is prohibited.

Export of Special Items (Rifles, Stuffed Animals, etc.)
Rifles
In case of export of a weapon client must de-register it at the same police station where it has been registered upon arrival to the country.

Stuffed animals
For export of stuffed heads and skins of animals, there are no special document requirements for customs clearance. On exports the shipper has to check the import requirements first with the embassy of the destination country. Once it is known which import documents are required, local or state veterinary in Czech will issue and/or stamp forms and permits required for import.

Export of Wine, Spirits and Tobacco
The allowance limit for export of wine, spirits and tobacco for personal consumption is:

Wine: 90 litres
Spirits: 10 litres
Beers: 110 litres
Cigarettes: 800 units
Loose Tobacco: 1 kilogram

NOTES
Before exporting an alcohol or tobacco product, please check the import regulations at the destination, as this may reduce the quantity which can be sent in the shipment.

If the quantity you wish to export exceeds the limits advised above, the shipment will be automatically considered as a commercial cargo consignment and will need to be handled separately from the HHG elements.

For further information on relocating or moving to the Czech Republic, please contact Move One at moving@moveoneinc.com

Rest of the series:

Relocation: Czech Republic
Immigration: Czech Republic
Pet Transportation: Czech Republic