Ireland Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Copy of passport
• Packing list
• Transfer of residency 1(TOR 1) – PPS declaration document
• Express release / air waybill (AWB)
• Documentary evidence of residence abroad for at least 12 months
• Two original copies of utility bills. (Electricity bill and a bank statement will do. Must not be older than 12 months).
• Proof of residence in Ireland (2 forms)
• Copy of property lease, rental agreement, or purchase in Ireland
• Resident / work permit / letter of employment
• Travel itinerary returning to Ireland / copy of flight confirmation / copy of boarding pass
• Letter from the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs Protocol Section

 

Specific Information

• All goods should be in the ownership of the owner of the goods for at least 12 months prior to import.
• Required documents must be received by the agent prior to the arrival of the shipment to minimize any port charges.
• Owner of the goods does not need to be present for Customs clearance.
• Owner of the goods should arrive in the country prior to the arrival of the shipment.
• Used household goods may be allowed entry on a duty and tax free basis once the TOR has been verified.
• Imports not deemed qualified as part of a TOR shipment will be subject to duty (6% to 13%) and value added tax (VAT) of approximately 23%.
• If they do not have a European Union country passport they must provide a copy of their Irish entry authorisation visa.
• Letter from the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs Protocol Section authorizing release of the consignment from the port (diplomats).
• • Needs to be confirmed ahead of arriving into port as Ireland only extends the same privileges it receives in the country of origin.

 

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Copy of passport
• Original registration
• Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
• Copy of current insurance certificate (copy of previous policy documentation is acceptable if no current insurance is in effect)
• Bill of sale showing date of purchase and price

 

Specific Information

• The OBL must include the chassis number, engine number, color, model, make, and weight of the vehicle.
• Vehicles brought into Ireland under TOR rules are not subject to duty or tax.
• The duty rate on vehicles imported outside of the TOR protocol is 23% VAT of the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value, and the vehicle registration tax is payable up to 35% of the vehicle value.
• In order to avoid unnecessary delays and charges for demurrage and storage due to lengthy Customs procedures, the agent must receive a copy of the required documentation prior to arrival of the shipment.
  • Check with agent for specific details.
• Motor vehicles must be in the owners name for at least 6 months to be eligible for duty and VAT free import.
• Only one vehicle per person may be imported.

 

Pets

Documents Required

• Vaccination record
• Veterinary health certificate
• Pet passport

 

Specific Information

• Pets arriving from outside of the European Union must be pre-booked and pass through the Quarantine Station at Dublin airport.
• Prior approval from the Department of Agriculture must be received prior to import.
• 6-month quarantine is not required if the following conditions met:
  • Proof of rabies vaccination and follow up showing effective (6 months after inoculation),
  • Health certificate,
  • Electronic microchip.
• Pets arriving from within the European Union can usually enter without prior approval or examination at a Quarantine Station.

 

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• Alcohol is subject to duties (variable according to type, strength, etc.) and VAT (23%).
• A declaration form is needed prior to arrival of the container and should be loaded at rear of the container for easy access if examination is required.
• New furniture and household goods (items purchased within 6 months of the date of shipping are subject to customs duties and VAT of 23%).

 

Prohibited Items

• Narcotics
• Drugs
• Explosives
• Pornography
• Firearms
• Meat products
• Live plants
• Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES (authorization from CITES is required)

 

Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact Just Move to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.