Box Shipping - Import Regulations in Paraguay

Import Regulations in Paraguay

The documentation requirements are as follows:

All Paraguayan living abroad for more than 2 years may import duty and port tax free their used personal effects, household goods and tools of trade, but they can not import vehicles duty free. Required documents should be presented in person (3 weeks prior to shipment arrival) to the Repatriation Office in Asuncion to obtain the required Repatriation Certificate: Paraguayan ID; ID from Origin country; inventory (in Spanish); Bill of Lading visaed by the Paraguayan Consulate at origin in two (2) sets; Letter/Certificate from the Paraguayan Consulate at origin.

For Temporary Residents port taxes and duties for household goods, personal effects and vehicles are applicable. One should obtain a Temporary Residence Permit (valid for one year, 2 months to process) to enable import.

Permanent Residents may import their household goods and personal effects duty and port tax free, within the first six months of obtaining the residence permit. The documentation must be presented in person (3 weeks prior to shipment arrival) to the Immigration Office in Asuncion to obtain the required Customs Certificate: inventory visaed by the Paraguayan Consulate at origin; Bill of Lading visaed by the Paraguayan Consulate at origin; original residence permit.

Foreign Diplomats may import their household goods and personal effects duty free, but must pay port taxes.

The following items are prohibited to import: molds and machinery designated for the manufacture of currency; daggers, Stilettos, hatchets; canes or fans; firearms, swords; immoral or obscene books or films, folders, printed matters, paintings, illustrations or objects; military equipment, arms or any war machinery; gambling items; plants and food items (restricted: requires health inspection that will prolong process).