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FIRST TIME IMMIGRANTS
First time immigrants may import the following household
and personal effects without the payment of Customs duty or VAT, provided
they are the bona fide property of a natural person and members of his
family, imported for own use :
- Household furniture,
- Other household effects,
- Other removable effects,
- Equipment necessary for the exercise of the calling,
trade or profession of the person (tools of the trade).
The following items are excluded:
- Industrial, commercial and agricultural plant,
- Motor vehicles
- Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products
Conditions
This concession covers goods imported for the importer's
own use only, and such goods may not be sold or disposed of in any other
way for at least 6 months from the date of clearance
Documents Required
A signed declaration (form
DA304) and form PI.160
which are obtainable from the Controller of Customs & Excise at the
port, together with the immigration permit and a full inventory of the
goods must be presented when clearance is effected.
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