Country Guide: Guadeloupe
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Updated: November 22, 2016
Used Household Goods and Personal Effects
Documents required
- Packing list
- Copy of valid passport
- Original bill of lading (no express / release accepted) / air waybill (AWB)
- Original inventory in French, dated, valued and signed by the owner of the goods
- Electrical, hi-fi appliances and computer equipment have to be declared
Specific Information
- To be exempted from taxes the owner of the goods will have to provide the following documents:
- Certificate of change of residence or certificate of transfer (soldiers, civil servants)
- Non-sale certificate
- Letter of attorney for Customs clearance
- For Saint Bathelemy: taxes to apply on valued inventory + freight invoice at 6%
- Without these documents the owner of the goods will have to pay the following taxes:
- A.T. + Octroi de Mer + Customs rights
Motor Vehicles
Documents Required
- Original registration card
- Certificate of insurance
- Copy of owner of the goods’ driving license
- Title certificate (certificate de non gage)
- Registration sticker
Pets
Note: Contact local agent for more specific information.
Restricted/Dutiable Items
Note: Contact local agent for more specific information.
Prohibited Items
- Firearms / ammunitions are submitted to authorization from territorial administration
- Unlawful drugs
Consignment Instructions
Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.
Cultural and Other Information
CIA World Factbook Entry for Guadeloupe
Wikipedia Entry for Guadeloupe
Special Notes: Because Guadeloupe is politically part of France, the CIA lists its information as part of that country’s Factbook page.
