IMPORT REGULATIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS

• Copy of the passport
• Inventory list for customs in French, completed & signed on every page by the importer (3 originals).
• For Foreigners: An original of the "Certificat de Résidence" issued by the local authorities (Commune) of the new domicile in Luxemburg, showing the nationality, his/her previous nationality abroad where he/she has lived for at least 1 year (From, to), and the date of registration of the domicile in Luxemburg.
• For natives of Luxemburg (if not previously residing in Luxemburg): An original of the "Certificat de Résidence" issued by the local authorities (Commune) of the new domicile in Luxemburg, showing the nationality, his/her previous nationality abroad where he/she has lived for at least 1 year (From, to and the date of registration of the domicile in Luxemburg, and stating that the applicant has not resided previously in Luxemburg.
• For natives of Luxemburg or Foreigners who have been living abroad for at least 1 year with declaration of change of domicile: An original of the "Certificat de Résidence" issued by the local authorities (Commune) of the new domicile in Luxemburg, showing the nationality, the previous domicile abroad, the date of the previous de-registration of domicile on leaving Luxemburg and the date of the Rre-registration of domicile in Luxemburg or 2 certificates:
• One issued by the local authorities (Commune) of the place which he left to go abroad, bearing the date of emigration and the commune abroad to which he moved,
• One issued by the local authorities (Commune) of the new domicile in Luxemburg, bearing the date of registration of domicile and the nationality.
• For natives of Luxemburg or foreigners who registered a change of domicile less than 1 year ago, or did not register any change of domicile:
  Proof must be furnished that:
• His/her stay is not the consequence of a temporary situation (travel, mission, studies) of limited duration,
• He had in fact no residence in Luxemburg throughout the whole duration of his stay abroad.
• Duty free entry is provided in the case:
• The objects have been used abroad by the importer,
• The objects will still be used by him for at least 6 months,
• The goods clearly show trace of use,
• The articles were not obtained for the purpose of a duty-free import.
• If the customer does not have yet a "Certificat de Résidence" to provide us, the only way to clear customs is to make a deposit on the value of the shipment. A provisional exemption of duties will be granted by the Customs, pending the presentation of documents and the authorization, against a deposit of:
• The import charges (+/- 3,5% of the declared value of the goods),
• The V.A.T. of 15% (based on the 10% + the declared value)
• A sum of € 400.00 to secure a correct settlement of the customs documents.

REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMATS' REMOVALS:

• A declaration 136 F
• An attestation from the employer, or "fiche de renseignements" of employer
• Inventory list for customs in French, completed & signed on every page by the importer (3 originals)

Duty free entry

New Furniture & Goods:

• T-form for transit within the European Community
• Original of the invoice,
Consumption declaration: COM 4 Subject to payment of duties and taxes

ARTICLES SUBJECT TO DUTIES:

Wine:

• A detailed list showing the number, the size and the degree of alcohol of the bottles,
• If < 13° = 12% VAT on the declared value + taxes of € 13,1 per hectolitre
• If > 13° = 15% VAT on the declared value + taxes of € 13,1 per hectolitre
• Spirits,
• Tobacco

Motor Vehicles:

Documents required (in addition to above):

• Original Title,
• Copy of Insurance Certificate covering the previous six months,
• Original "Certificat de Résidence" from the Commune
• Invoice or another document as evidence of the ownership abroad

Permitted duty-free if:

• The car has been in owner's possession and used for at least six months & has more than 6000 km when registering at the Commune, and owner is transferring residence to Luxemburg,
• The car will not be sold or transferred before one year after the removal.