DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Valid Passport
• Inventory (original and four copies) in Spanish without values
• Insurance Policy (original and two copies)

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE IS REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
• Duty-free entry for foreign diplomats
• Bolivian diplomats returning to Bolivia are not entitled to duty-free exemptions
• Non-diplomats can import used household goods and personal effects, but they are subject to duties and taxes

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

• New items (invoice required)
• Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products
• Food (Phytosanitary Certificate required)
• Medicine
• Plants (Certificate of Sanitation)
• Carpets
• Precious metal objects, jewelry and coins

ALL OF THE ABOVE REQUIRE AN IMPORT PERMIT

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Weapons, ammunition and explosives
• Drugs and narcotics
• Pornographic material

MOTOR VEHICLES

• CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE IS REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
• Taxes and duties apply
• Authorization MUST be obtained prior to shipping from SGS or Inspectorate for vehicles of F.O.B. value over $12,000
• Vehicle must have original steering wheel on left side
• Vehicle must be no more than 4 years old
• Diesel powered vehicles cannon exceed 4000 CC (4.0 L)
• Documents required:
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Certificate of driving conditions, proving that the vehicle is in good condition
  • Insurance Policy (original and two copies)
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Verifying Certificate (for non-diplomatic vehicle shipments)
  • Description of car (make, year, model, etc.)
  • Title
  • Registration

PETS

• Health Certificate and inoculation required
• Most pets can be imported provided the shipper has a certificate of health and recent proof of rabies vaccination. Importer must be present for clearance. May be subject to payment of 32% duty.

LIQUOR

All liquor within a shipment will be subject to duty and tax. Must present an inventory with exact number of bottles. Importer's presence is required. Subject to payment of 42% over CIF value