Puerto Rico

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

When shipment is from a US state:

Original Power of Attorney
Two copies of ID
Bill of Lading
Inventory signed by owner
Freight bill signed by owner
When shipment is from a foreign country:

Complete U.S. Custom’s form in addition to documents needed for normal importation into the US.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Shipments from mainland U.S.A. do not pass through customs tax free in Puerto Rico. Household goods shipments and vehicles will be subject to excise taxes. Goods that will attract excise taxes include, but are not limited to:

Regular furniture
Books and clothing
Telecommunication equipment
Computers
Any sporting good items
Musical instruments
Any new items
Any electrical items
Carpeting
Cameras
Toys
Items deemed non-essential are taxed at a rate of 6.6% of the value that the customer declares.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

Firearms (must state serial number)
All firearms imported with household goods will be confiscated upon delivery by local authorities and will not be released to the owner until owner has a license and proper approval from authorities
Weapons highly regulated
Explosives
Alcoholic beverages will be confiscated by local authorities
Pornographic material
Lottery tickets
Endangered species and monkeys
Plants and vegetables
Jewelry, currency, coin collection or items of extraordinary value
Drugs (medicine must be accompanied with a prescription or statement from personal physician)

MOTOR VEHICLES

Personal items must NOT be contained in the automobile
All autos subject to physical inspection
Autos are subject to tax and Customs duties
Documents required:
Original Title Certificate
Original Registration
Copy of Customer's Driver's License (with Social Security number) stating physical and postal address in Puerto Rico
Notarized letter from lienholder showing VIN number, model, make and copy of title
Commercial invoice for vans and pickups
Customs Form 3299 (if originating from foreign country)
Certificate of compliance with U.S. Federal EPA and DOT regulations (Form 3520), if car imported from foreign country
Autos moving on Government Bill of Lading's also require:
Travel Order and Government Bill of Lading
Job identification (with picture)
Keys (including trunk key) must be provided to Destination Agent prior to arrival of the auto
Vehicles cannot be removed from pier until all excise taxes, license fees, duties, etc. have been paid
Customs duties are to be paid if auto is sold within one year after import