HONDURAS
Goods
Removal Goods Returning Citizens
Documents required
Two original bills of lading Four copies of the inventory list in Spanish. Valid passport. Tax exemption form obtainable from the Ministry of Finance.
Customs Prescriptions
The importation of used household goods is duty free
Remarks
Documents need to be sent to the destination Agent 2 weeks prior to shipment arrival to secure rapid customs clearance and save demurrage and extra charges. Inventory translation to Spanish is at a cost of US$30.00. The dispensa (franchise) may be obtained through a lawyer 90 days before arrival of the shipment or 60 days after the arrival. However the shipment may be held by Customs or in a bonded warehouse and extra charges may be applied. Special franchises are given to returning Honduran citizens after one year abroad and to foreigners that apply for residence in Honduras. Official franchises are given to diplomats and international mission employees. The process to obtain it is similar to that for returning Citizens
Diplomat's removals
Wedding trousseaux.
New furniture and household goods. New articles Household appliances
3 Original B/L or original AWB. 4 copies of valued inventory in Spanish (no other language is accepted). Valid passport A permit for the free entry or franchise. AWB or original B/L. Original invoices and copies. RTN. Same as above. Same as above. AWB or original B/L. Original purchase invoice w/4 copies. Packing list. RTN. Same as above.
Duty free
Taxes will be assessed according to the imported articles. Only diplomats and international missions may import these goods tax-free. Taxes will be assessed according to the imported articles. Same as above. Demurrage and storage charges at port are not exempted.
Electrical appliances
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HONDURAS
Goods
Presents, Souvenirs Works of Art, Antiques Motor vehicles
Documents required
Same as above. Same as above. Diplomats & Non Citizen Shipments Two original bills of lading. Commercial invoice or title of ownership. Copy of the passport.
Customs Prescriptions
Works of art and antiques (more than 100 years) pay 27% taxes.
Remarks
Diplomats A provisional permit may be obtained for 90 days without payment of taxes. Original B/L must state all vehicles characteristics: series #, colour, brand, model, year, if not stated a fine will be charged. Automobiles may not be more than seven (7) years old. For all Time of the Dispatch: 2 days for the delivery.
Other vehicles (bicycles, water vehicles)
Machine appliances, spare parts Alcohol, wine Tobacco, cigars Tins and Food Medicines, narcotics, drugs, carpets Plants, live animals
AWB or original B/L. Original purchase invoices w/4 copies. Original Title of Property (water ski). RTN. AWB or original B/L. Original purchase invoice w/4 copies. RTN. Same as above. Same as above. Same as above. Same as above. Phytosanitary permit AWB. Original purchase invoice w/4 copies. RTN. Photo-sanitary permit from origin country Complete vaccination record
62% tax. 62% tax. Medicines are duty free. Narcotics and drugs must consult before importation
Pets
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HONDURAS
Goods
Sporting firearms and ammunition
Documents required
Original of the airway bill. AWB or Original Bill of Lading Original purchase invoices w/4 copies RTN Secretary of Defence Permit.
Customs Prescriptions
Secretary of Defence permit must be requested prior to importation of firearms and ammunition.
Remarks
Prohibited articles General remark
Importation prohibited of: Weapons, gun powder, drugs, toxic waste. It is recommended to mail all necessary instructions and documentation well in advance and prior to shipment of goods in order to secure rapid customs clearance, avoiding high demurrage and storage charges. Honduras Government adopted ISPM-15 (International standards for Phytosanitary Measures Publication 15) Guidelines for Regulating Wood Packaging Material in International Trade (aka NIFM-15) to standardise the treatment of wood packing materials used for the transport of goods. Details of the requirements will be provided as soon as available.
Fumigation of imported and exported wooden crates
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