Ocean Shipping to Venezuela? Learn Important Rules About Sea Shipping to South America and World
By
S Bodner
Located in the northern part of South America, Venezuela has a
population of nearly 30 million. The country is divided into 23 states
with the greatest population density in northern cities. If you are
moving to Venezuela or shipping to the region, there are a number of
shipping ports in the country including the Port of La Guairá, the Port
of Puerto Cabello and the Port of Punta Piedras.
If you are interested in shipping cargo duty free to Venezuela, you will need to be a citizen of Venezuela or a foreign diplomat. A diplomat is an individual appointed by a state to engage in diplomatic relations with another state, region or international agency. Duty free shipments to Venezuela are still subject to a customs tax of about 1% of CIF (cost, insurance and freight) value.
Shipments that belong to foreign nationals are subject to duty fees.
At least 3 days prior to cargo vessel arrival in Venezuela, all required documentation should be completed to facilitate the start of customs clearance as soon as the cargo vessel arrives. By Venezuelan Customs law, clearance must start within 5 working days of a shipment's arrival; thereafter, a penalty accrues on daily basis.
As with most international shipping destinations, required documentation for shipping to Venezuela includes the following when shipping household goods:
Shipments for foreign nationals require that these forms be filled by computer, listing all items per fiscal codes by customs broker. An experienced sea shipping company can assist in this process.
Inventories for foreign nationals must provide detailed information about content, make, model and serial number of every domestic and electronic item; furniture must indicate material used (for example, wood, rattan, etc.).
Customs regulations and documentation are strongly enforced by Venezuelan customs officials, and high duty fees may result if the rules are not followed.
Normal customs clearance (when requirements and documentation conform to law) for ocean shipments will take from 5 to 7 working days from the day that documentation is presented to customs officials in Venezuela.
Any violations to the established Venezuelan customs law will require extra handling in the clearing process, with resulting additional charges for customs clearance, delays in process, demurrage and, likely, duties to be paid.
If you are shipping to Venezuela, you should plan to pay duty fees on household goods if you are a foreign national. If you are a citizen of Venezuela or a resident of the country, you will be expected to pay duty fees on new items. Duty fees are based on the type of article. The average duty fees for a normal household goods shipment is 20% on CIF value.
If you are a citizen of Venezuela, or a returning resident of Venezuela, you can ship used household goods duty free as long as you have been outside of the country for at least 6 consecutive months. You will have to pay duty fees on any new items. If you need an Original Certificate of Use, you may obtain one from a Venezuelan consulate overseas.
Shipping a Car or Vehicle to Venezuela
If you are shipping a vehicle to Venezuela, you can ship one duty free, as long as you heed the following requirements.
If you are shipping a vehicle to Venezuela by sea, plan to have the following documents available:
If you are interested in shipping cargo duty free to Venezuela, you will need to be a citizen of Venezuela or a foreign diplomat. A diplomat is an individual appointed by a state to engage in diplomatic relations with another state, region or international agency. Duty free shipments to Venezuela are still subject to a customs tax of about 1% of CIF (cost, insurance and freight) value.
Shipments that belong to foreign nationals are subject to duty fees.
At least 3 days prior to cargo vessel arrival in Venezuela, all required documentation should be completed to facilitate the start of customs clearance as soon as the cargo vessel arrives. By Venezuelan Customs law, clearance must start within 5 working days of a shipment's arrival; thereafter, a penalty accrues on daily basis.
As with most international shipping destinations, required documentation for shipping to Venezuela includes the following when shipping household goods:
- Valid passport showing departure and/or entry stamp
- A set of two original Bill of Ladings (OBL) or Airway Bill (AWB)
- Legible inventory (no "Packed by Owner" or PBOs or "various" please)
- Certificate of USE stamped at Venezuelan Consulate of origin (for Venezuelan citizens and Residents)
- RIF certificate (Tax Information Registry)
Shipments for foreign nationals require that these forms be filled by computer, listing all items per fiscal codes by customs broker. An experienced sea shipping company can assist in this process.
Inventories for foreign nationals must provide detailed information about content, make, model and serial number of every domestic and electronic item; furniture must indicate material used (for example, wood, rattan, etc.).
Customs regulations and documentation are strongly enforced by Venezuelan customs officials, and high duty fees may result if the rules are not followed.
Normal customs clearance (when requirements and documentation conform to law) for ocean shipments will take from 5 to 7 working days from the day that documentation is presented to customs officials in Venezuela.
Any violations to the established Venezuelan customs law will require extra handling in the clearing process, with resulting additional charges for customs clearance, delays in process, demurrage and, likely, duties to be paid.
If you are shipping to Venezuela, you should plan to pay duty fees on household goods if you are a foreign national. If you are a citizen of Venezuela or a resident of the country, you will be expected to pay duty fees on new items. Duty fees are based on the type of article. The average duty fees for a normal household goods shipment is 20% on CIF value.
If you are a citizen of Venezuela, or a returning resident of Venezuela, you can ship used household goods duty free as long as you have been outside of the country for at least 6 consecutive months. You will have to pay duty fees on any new items. If you need an Original Certificate of Use, you may obtain one from a Venezuelan consulate overseas.
Shipping a Car or Vehicle to Venezuela
If you are shipping a vehicle to Venezuela, you can ship one duty free, as long as you heed the following requirements.
- You are a Venezuelan citizen or returning resident that has been away from the country for at least one year prior to shipping.
- You have owned your vehicle for at least 11 months prior to shipping to Venezuela.
- All required documents are in your name. For more information on required documents for vehicle shipping to Venezuela, see below.
- Original Certificate of Use must be used by a Venezuelan Consulate, overseas.
- Only one auto is allowed to be shipped Venezuela duty-free per person, valued at under $20,000.
If you are shipping a vehicle to Venezuela by sea, plan to have the following documents available:
- Valid passport
- Set of four Original Bill of Lading
- Original commercial invoice with your name
- Original title with your name
- Original Certificate of Use stamped at the Venezuelan consulate of origin country and drawn to your name (for Venezuelan citizens and residents)
- RIF certificate (Tax Information Registry)
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