Malawi

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

Residence or Work Permit
Form 21 (Bill of Entry) which needs signed only
Passengers Baggage Declaration (Form 47) or Settler's Declaration (Form P 54) depending on size of shipment
Inventory (giving serial numbers for TVs and VCRs)

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
USED HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS DUTY-FREE IF:
Arriving within six months of Customer
Were owned by Customer for a minimum of six months and are for Customer's own use
Goods are not sold or disposed of while in Malawi
Are in reasonable quantities
Shipments may be inspected

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

Items owned less than six months
Books/magazines subject to censorship

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Firearms are subject to Police Permit
Ammunition
Radio equipment
Pornographic material
Plants/seeds

MOTOR VEHICLES

Value may not exceed K500
One auto per family
Auto must have been owned and used by Customer for a year or more prior to importation or arrival of the Customer and can not be lent or sold within one year of Customs clearance

PETS

Import Permit obtained from the Veterinary Department is required
Copies of Vaccination Certificates