Customs procedures
Importing household goods to another country
When moving to a destination outside the EU, you encounter slightly more regulations than when moving within the EU borders. When your belongings leave the EU and need to be imported into another country, your household goods must be exported and then imported again. To avoid extra charges or delays, it's important to follow the correct procedures.
In international traffic, different rules apply to commercial goods than to household moving goods. Halo helps you with this and ensures that the correct documents are provided and your belongings will pass through customs without any issues.
It's always advisable to hire a moving company with experience in the destination country for your international move. Halo Removal Logistics specializes in several specific world regions (countries) where they organize many moves to and from on a weekly basis. Through close cooperation with local partners and agents, Halo Removal Logistics guarantees the moving quality you're accustomed to.
Rules for customs clearance
All rules regarding the import of household goods (and thus your belongings) can change yearly and differ per country. It's therefore useful to look carefully at the destination country! Where are you going and what rules apply there regarding the import of household goods. Usually, your household goods are free from import duties, but there are sometimes restrictions on certain products.
Our moving consultants will thoroughly review these restrictions with you so you'll never face any surprises. Our staff will ensure that all required documents are correctly completed and submitted to customs. You can find exactly which documents you need on our website.
Good preparation
A good start is half the work, right? There are several matters you can get started with in advance, regardless of the destination country. These include arranging:
- Valid passport
- Work permit
- Residence permit
- Visa
Importing personal household goods/belongings is usually tax-free. We will take care of preparing all necessary documents for you, and this is of course included in your personal quote.
Extra tip! When preparing for your emigration, it's wise to consult the customs website. They provide an overview of all rules, and exceptions are described per country.
Always a solution
It may happen that you don't have all documents ready or in your possession due to time constraints. Do you need to leave your current home earlier? Or do you need to move to the destination country sooner? Don't worry, we can still help you by temporarily storing your household goods. Safe and insured!
