Albania - "There are no prohibited imports...There is a 1 percent
customs fee for products brought in to Albania temporarily for repair
and then re-exported. Similarly, temporary machinery entering the
country is subject to a 1 percent customs fee and may remain in the
country for up to one year".
(http://www.mac.doc.gov/ceebic/countryr/albania/ccg2001/est.htm)
Argentina - Secondhand goods must comprehend with phytosanitary rules
and safeguard measures as well as anti-dumping laws. Special tarrifs
on Auto-parts (excempt: Brazil); "The Argentine government separately
sets annual quotas for official distributors of foreign cars and auto
dealers, as well as for other firms and individuals"; Other barriers
and duties may be found here -
http://www.usatrade.gov/Website/CCG.nsf/CCGurl/CCG-ARGENTINA2002-CH-6:-00762014
In the case of equipment, Argentina requires that used goods be
accompanied by a certificate authenticated by the commercial office of
the Argentine Embassy or Consulate in the export country, as proof of
refurbishment. (http://web.ita.doc.gov/ticwebsite/FAQs.nsf/6683DCE2E5871DF9852565BC00785DDF/79A1A2610E110BBE85256A37004F9FCA?OpenDocument)
Belize - There are 27 categories (incl. boats) that require import
liscence.
Bolivia - "Import permits from the Vice Ministry of Industry and
Commerce are required for used clothing and rags. There are
restrictions for used clothing without a sanitary certificate
(fumigation) from the from the proper health authorities in the
exporting country (except in personal baggage). And there is a total
prohibition for the importation of used hats, shoes, underwear and
lingerie. The permit must be obtained prior to shipping. There are no
other special non-tariff requirements, which affect the import of used
goods. The import of "transformed" cars from Japan and other
right-hand drive countries was banned as of 1998".
(http://www.usatrade.gov/Website/CCG.nsf/CCGurl/CCG-BOLIVIA2002-CH-6:-006BB632)
Bosnia and Herzegovina - On the Entity level, both the Federation and
the Republika Srpska have customs laws. In the Republika Srpska, no
"special assessment" or other charges are applied to imported
products; In Bosnia only on phytosanitary rules (agro-goods, although
if you want to, I shall inquire for you about used clothings).
http://www.mac.doc.gov/ceebic/countryr/bosniah.htm
Brazil - Used autovehivles are banned. Used products are under the
category of "Non-Automatic License (LI) regime, the importer must
provide information concerning each shipment to Brazilian customs
authority either prior to shipment or prior to customs clearance. The
required information includes a description of the product as well as
the harmonized tariff classification number, quantity, value of the
shipment, shipping costs, etc" (see
http://www.usatrade.gov/website/ccg.nsf/CCGurl/CCG-BRAZIL2002-CH-6:-00619F75)
Bulgaria - No specific barriers on used goods (only intl. banned
products and environmentaly harmful ozone depleting products - like
used fridges). http://www.mac.doc.gov/EEBIC/COUNTRYR/BULGARIA/ccg2002/CCG.htm#6
Chile - "Used goods are valued by the customs service according to the
current new value of similar merchandise, discounting ten percent per
year of use, up to a 70-percent discount.; The importation of used
passenger and cargo transportation vehicles is prohibited. Exceptions
to this import restriction include used ambulances, armored cars,
mobile homes, prison vans, street and highway cleaning vehicles,
cement-making vehicles, and fire-fighting vehicles. (Fire-fighting
vehicles are not subject to import duty, and VAT is paid on their CIF
value only.)" http://www.usatrade.gov/Website/CCG.nsf/CCGurl/CCG-CHILE2002-CH-6:-00683BEB
Colombia - "Used parts are restricted. They require an import license
prior to shipping and are subject to an additional 50% fine."
http://www.ups.com/latin/co/using/services/import/engimportinfo.html
Costa Rica - Used tires are prohibited; other products are subjected
to to import taxes and duties.
(http://tracking.alliedintl.com/customs_reports/CR.asp)
Croatia - No restrictions on used goods import.
http://www.mac.doc.gov/ceebic/countryr/croatia/ccg2002/est.htm
Cuba - There's a US embargo on export. If you're not American,
pleaseask for clarification and I'll supply the details.
Czech Republic - No restrictions on used goods, except on re-export.
http://www.mac.doc.gov/ceebic/COUNTRYR/czechr/ccg2002/EST.htm
Ecuador - "The importation of used motor vehicles, tires and clothing
is still banned. Used special vehicles given in donation such as
ambulances, mobile clinics, sweepers and fire trucks are permitted.
The government has temporarily allowed the importation of used
vehicles (up to three years old) for public transportation (i.e. buses
and taxis)"; also prohibited: used clothing, used tires, used shoes.
(http://www.usatrade.gov/Website/CCG.nsf/ShowCCG?OpenForm&Country=ECUADOR)
El Salvador - used parts acceptable
(http://www.ups.com/latin/sv/using/services/import/engimportinfo.html)
Estonia - No special restrictions.
http://www.mac.doc.gov/ceebic/countryr/Estonia/ccg2002/EST.htm
Guatemala - used parts acceptable
(http://www.ups.com/latin/gt/using/services/import/engimportinfo.html)
Guyana - no special limitations apply
Honduras - no special limitations.
Hungary - No special limitations.
Latvia - No specific limitations
(http://www.mac.doc.gov/ceebic/COUNTRYR/latvia/ccg2000/EST.htm)
Lithuania - No special limitations
(http://www.mac.doc.gov/ceebic/COUNTRYR/lithuani/ccg2001/EST.htm)
Macedonia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of - No special regulations
regarding used goods.
http://www.mac.doc.gov/ceebic/countryr/fyrm/ccg2000/EST.htm
Mexico - Mexico requires import licenses for used clothes
(http://web.ita.doc.gov/ticwebsite/FAQs.nsf/6683DCE2E5871DF9852565BC00785DDF/79A1A2610E110BBE85256A37004F9FCA?OpenDocument)
Moldova - No special limitations apply
Nicaragua - "Tariffs and import taxes for most used goods are not
assessed on
a CIF/bill of lading basis, but rather on a "reference price"
determined by Customs. This reference price can be significantly
higher than the actual amount paid by importers."
http://www.tradeport.org/ts/countries/nicaragua/regs.html
Panama - no special limitations.
http://www.usatrade.gov/Website/CCG.nsf/ShowCCG?OpenForm&Country=PANAMA
Paraguay - Used clothing is outlawed;
http://www.usatrade.gov/Website/CCG.nsf/CCGurl/CCG-PARAGUAY2001-CH-6:-0063F76C
Peru - Peru stipulates that used passenger vehicles be no more than
five years old and commercial vehicles no more than eight years old.
http://web.ita.doc.gov/ticwebsite/FAQs.nsf/6683DCE2E5871DF9852565BC00785DDF/79A1A2610E110BBE85256A37004F9FCA?OpenDocument
Poland - no special limitations
http://www.mac.doc.gov/CEEBIC/COUNTRYR/POLAND/ccg2000/EST.htm
Romania - no special limitations
Slovakia - no special limitations -
http://www.mac.doc.gov/ceebic/countryr/slovakr/ccg2002/EST.htm
Slovenia - no specific limitations
Suriname - no specific limitations
Ukraine - no specific limitations
Uruguay - imprt of used cars is banned.
http://www.usatrade.gov/Website/CCG.nsf/CCGurl/CCG-URUGUAY2002-CH-6:-0050A5E3
Venezuela - At this time, imports of used autos, buses and trucks,
used clothing and used tires are prohibited
(http://www.usatrade.gov/Website/CCG.nsf/CCGurl/CCG-VENEZUELA2002-CH-6:-005EE073)
Yugoslavia - no special limitations
Further Reading:
Used Equipment
"Worldwide Used Machinery Import Regulations"
http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/machinery/reports/reports.html
Used and Refurbished Medical Equipment
"Global Import Regulations for Pre-Owned (Used and Refurbished)
Medical Devices"
http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/mdequip
Used Vehicles and Remanufactured Parts
"Report on Vehicle Import Requirements" and
"Report on Remanufactured Parts Import Requirements"
http://www.ita.doc.gov/td/auto/impreq.html
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