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 PERMIT

PROHIBITED 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