Relocation Goods – Rules and Requirements

Relocation goods are items for personal use by individuals arriving in a country for permanent residence or returning from a temporary stay abroad. According to Council Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009 of 16 November 2009, establishing a Community system of reliefs from customs duty, relocation goods can be exempted from import duties if they are not intended for commercial purposes.

What Documents Are Required for Transporting Relocation Goods?

The following documents are required for transporting relocation goods:

• Identity documents: driver’s license or ID card, passport
• Documents confirming residence in Poland: a certificate of residence issued by the relevant city or municipal office, for a specified period
• Documents confirming stay in the country of origin for over a year: utility bills (electricity, gas, telephone, TV), monthly bank statements, tax returns
• List of relocation goods: a list containing the quantity and type of items being shipped to Poland, the number of cartons with items

Relocation Goods Transport Service

USBOX offers comprehensive handling of relocation goods transport, both in air cargo and in small sea freight. Our specialists will take care of all customs and transport formalities to ensure your goods arrive safely and on time.

It is extremely important to prepare a detailed list of items while packing them into cartons for transport. This list will be thoroughly checked by customs officials involved in both export and import. The items should be packed in cartons and placed on Euro pallets (120 x 80 cm). Oversized items should be secured against damage. USBOX assists in providing a container for loading, which is then picked up by our company and shipped to the destination.

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