Country Guide: Martinique
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Updated: February 21, 2018
Used Household Goods and Personal Effects
Documents Required
- Proof of domicile from your home country
- Examples: receipt of electricity or water account, a copy of your countract in the case of a rental, bill of sale of your residence)
- Proof of residence in Martinique not older than three months
- Signed packing list
- Copy of valid passport
- Original bill of lading (no express / release accepted) / AWB
- Original inventory in French, dated, valued, and signed by the owner of the goods
- Certificate of change of residence, working contract
- Non-sale certificate
- Original Customs documents
- Employer’s letter of transfer
Specific Information
- Used personal effects not admitted in franchise:
- Octroi de Mer (local tax): 7% Octroi de Mer + 2.5% additional rights, transit taxes if no presentation of the documents.
- New Furniture (invoice is compulsory): tax: V.A.T. 8.5% + Octroi de Mer 15% + additional right 2.5% + transit dues.
Motor Vehicles
Documents Required
- Original bill of lading / AWB
- Copy of the registration certificate
- Certificate of change of residence, working contract
- Certificate of non-pledge
- Declaration of value
Specific Information
Note: Please contact local agent for specific information.
Pets
Note: Please contact local agent for specific information.
Restricted/Dutiable Items
Note: Please contact local agent for specific information.
Prohibited Items
- Firearms / ammunitions are submitted to authorization from the territorial administration.
- Alcohol limited quantity only
- 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 Martinique
Wikipedia Entry for Martinique
Special Notes: Because Martinique is politically part of France, the CIA lists its information as part of that country’s Factbook page.
