Customs Regulations in Bolivia

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 PERMITPROHIBITED 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
• Only left-hand drive cars allowed
• 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