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MYANMAR
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CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
A foreigner may import "reasonable
quantities" of household goods and personal effects
into Myanmar duty free under the following conditions:
He/she has diplomatic status
or works for a legally registered foreign company
or business cooperation.
He/she obtains a letter from
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs verifying his/her
diplomatic status or, in the case of a non-diplomat,
he/she obtains a valid visa and stay permit
from the Ministry of Labor.
If the above criteria are
met, only one sea and one air shipment are permitted
duty free.
All
foreigners, with the exception of diplomats,
must pay duty on consumable items.
All
goods imported duty free by a foreigner must
also be re-exported upon his or her eventual
departure from Myanmar.
The
shipper must be in Myanmar at the time of clearance.
All
communications equipment, i.e., satellite dishes,
fax machines, phones, switchboards, walkie-talkies,
short-wave radios, etc., must have individual
import permits from the Ministry of Post and
Telecommunications prior to arrival.
Moving companies are not authorized to represent
any shipper in front of this Ministry. It is
his or her responsibility to obtain these import
permits.
Any
antiques imported should be declared to the
Ministry of Information.
List
all electrical items separately, stating brand,
model, and serial number.
PROHIBITED GOODS
Goods prohibited from entering Myanmar include:
Firearms
Ammunition
Pornographic material
Gambling instruments
Narcotics
Subversive literature
Never mix household goods
and personal effects with commercial goods. Office
furniture, stationary, and office machinery are
considered commercial goods.
MOTOR VEHICLES
Only a diplomat may import a vehicle into Myanmar
duty free.
For all other foreigners, duty will be assessed
at approximately 300% of the new value of the
vehicle. All autos must be left-hand drive.
PETS
Most
pets, including dogs, cats, and birds, can be
brought into Myanmar with no quarantine period
required. The documents necessary at the time
of import are a current health certificate (not
more than 7 days old) and a current vaccination
card.
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to
change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief
summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods
shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations
are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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