Customs Regulations in Belize

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Passport
• Residence Permit or Work Permit is required for non-nationals
• Inventory

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
• Used household goods and personal effects imported duty-free if owned and used for a minimum of one year
• Belize nationals must have been out of the country for at least one year to be entitled to duty-free entry of household goods and personal effects
• Items must arrive within six months of owner's arrival

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

• New items (less than one year old) are dutiable and purchase invoice required
• New items that are duty-free include: refrigerators, computers, stoves and most sports items

MOTOR VEHICLES

• Autos are examined by Customs for valuation depending on their condition and year of manufacture
• Ownership papers required
• Duties applicable
• Boats require Import Permit (Permit is very difficult to obtain for boats made of wood)