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Moving overseas requires clear, accurate customs knowledge. Our comprehensive Country Customs Guides provide step-by-step instructions, required forms, prohibited item lists, duty exemptions, and essential documentation for a smooth international relocation.

Whether you are moving household goods, shipping personal effects, or preparing vehicle import paperwork, each guide is written to help you navigate complex border requirements with confidence.

Explore the most frequently accessed customs guides below or start with export requirements using our dedicated resources:
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Disclaimer: The customs-related information on this section is provided for general guidance only. It is based on publicly available sources and may change without notice. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy, no guarantee is given. Please verify details with the latest CBSA publications or contact us before making any decisions.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMS GUIDES OFFER

A Practical, Easy-to-Use Overview

Each of our country-specific customs guides breaks down the requirements for importing personal effects in a clear, easy-to-read format. While not a replacement for official government regulations, these guides help you prepare confidently before shipping your belongings.

Covers All Import Categories

Personal effects, vehicles, pets, alcohol, restricted goods & inspections.

Simple, Clear Breakdown

Covers documents, eligibility, duty-free rules, restricted and prohibited items.

Created by Industry Experts

Built with input from customs brokers, IOE agents, and relocation specialists.

How Our Customs Guides Help When You're Planning an International Move

Customs requirements differ widely across countries and can be difficult to navigate. Our guides simplify the rules—explaining how each category (household goods, vehicles, pets, alcohol, and restricted items) is reviewed by customs authorities in different countries. This gives you a broad understanding before your shipment leaves origin.
If you ever need detailed clarification, our import specialists are here to help.

TOPICS INCLUDED IN EVERY CUSTOMS GUIDE

Used Household Goods

Duty-free rules, document requirements, valuation guidelines.

Motor Vehicles

Age restrictions, safety standards, ownership duration, import taxes.

Pets

Vaccination rules, veterinary certificates, quarantine requirements

Alcohol & Tobacco

Provincial permits, quantity limits, duty considerations.

Restricted Items

What may require permits, special handling, or pre-approval.

Prohibited Items

Items banned completely by customs or quarantine agencies.

Moving Overseas? Customs Guides by Country

Explore detailed customs guides created by Home To Home Relocations for clients moving household goods, vehicles and pets worldwide. Each guide explains duty-free eligibility, documentation, restricted & prohibited items, inspections and how our Toronto-based team supports your clearance and delivery overseas.

Americas – Customs Guides

Canada Customs Guide

Americas · North America

Understand customs rules for importing household goods and personal effects into Canada, including CBSA forms, exemptions and inspection processes when returning or relocating.

View Canada customs guide

United States Customs Guide

Americas · North America

A detailed guide to U.S. customs for international movers – CBP Form 3299, duties, inspections and what you can and cannot bring when moving to the USA.

View United States customs guide

Mexico Customs Guide

Americas · North America

Learn how to import your personal effects into Mexico – Menaje de Casa, customs inspections and rules for new vs. used items when relocating.

View Mexico customs guide

Brazil Customs Guide

Americas · South America

Understand Brazil’s strict customs requirements for household goods, electronics and personal effects when moving to São Paulo, Rio and beyond.

View Brazil customs guide

Chile Customs Guide

Americas · South America

A customs-focused guide for moving to Chile – duty-free eligibility, restrictions and inspections for shipments into Santiago and other cities.

View Chile customs guide

Argentina Customs Guide

Americas · South America

Navigate Argentina’s complex customs system – AFIP rules, inspections and what is allowed in household goods shipments to Buenos Aires and beyond.

View Argentina customs guide

Colombia Customs Guide

Americas · South America

Learn about DIAN rules, inspections and restricted items when importing household goods into Colombia from Canada or other origin countries.

View Colombia customs guide

Paraguay Customs Guide

Americas · South America

Understand Paraguay’s DNA customs rules for importing used household goods, vehicles and restricted items when moving to Asunción and other cities.

View Paraguay customs guide

Peru Customs Guide

Americas · South America

A detailed look at SUNAT rules, Menaje de Casa and SENASA restrictions when moving your belongings to Lima and across Peru.

View Peru customs guide

Uruguay Customs Guide

Americas · South America

Learn about DNA procedures, duties and exemptions for importing household goods and vehicles into Uruguay from Canada and other origins.

View Uruguay customs guide

Europe – Customs Guides

United Kingdom Customs Guide

Europe · UK & Ireland

A specialist guide to UK customs – ToR1 relief, HMRC rules and what’s allowed when importing personal effects to the United Kingdom from overseas.

View United Kingdom customs guide

Ireland Customs Guide

Europe · UK & Ireland

Understand Irish customs rules for importing household goods, including reliefs for returning residents and new arrivals relocating to Ireland.

View Ireland customs guide

Germany Customs Guide

Europe · EU & Schengen

A customs-focused guide for Germany – tax-free imports, Zoll requirements and restrictions on household goods and vehicles entering Germany.

View Germany customs guide

France Customs Guide

Europe · EU & Schengen

Learn how to import personal effects into France – customs reliefs, required documents and restricted items for moves into Paris and other French regions.

View France customs guide

Netherlands Customs Guide

Europe · EU & Schengen

Understand Dutch customs when moving to the Netherlands – tax-free imports, personal effects and what you can ship into Amsterdam and beyond.

View Netherlands customs guide

Switzerland Customs Guide

Europe · Schengen

A customs guide for Switzerland – reliefs for relocating families, vehicle import rules and regulations for high-value personal items.

View Switzerland customs guide

Italy Customs Guide

Europe · EU & Schengen

Learn about Italian customs for relocating households – exemptions, restricted goods and what to expect on arrival in Italy.

View Italy customs guide

Spain Customs Guide

Europe · EU & Schengen

A customs guide for moving to Spain – tax-free imports, restrictions on electronics and household goods entering Spanish territory.

View Spain customs guide

Portugal Customs Guide

Europe · EU & Schengen

Understand customs formalities when moving to Portugal – duty-free allowances, restricted items and documentation for your shipment.

View Portugal customs guide

Sweden Customs Guide

Europe · Nordics

Learn how Swedish customs handle household goods imports, including reliefs, restrictions and documentation needed when moving to Sweden.

View Sweden customs guide

Norway Customs Guide

Europe · Nordics

A customs summary for Norway – importing personal effects, restrictions on alcohol and food, and documentation requirements for your move.

View Norway customs guide

Denmark Customs Guide

Europe · Nordics

Learn about Danish customs rules for imported household goods, including allowances and restrictions for relocating families and professionals.

View Denmark customs guide

Finland Customs Guide

Europe · Nordics

A customs-focused guide for Finland – Tulli regulations, tax-free imports and prohibited items when moving to Helsinki and other Finnish cities.

View Finland customs guide

Austria Customs Guide

Europe · EU & Schengen

Learn how Austrian customs treat imported personal effects, including documentation, reliefs and restricted items for relocations to Austria.

View Austria customs guide

Middle East & Africa – Customs Guides

United Arab Emirates Customs Guide

Middle East

A Dubai and UAE-focused customs guide – duties, restricted items and documentation requirements for shipments into the Emirates from Canada and worldwide.

View UAE customs guide

Saudi Arabia Customs Guide

Middle East

Learn about Saudi customs controls, restricted items and documentation for professionals and families relocating to Riyadh, Jeddah and other cities.

View Saudi Arabia customs guide

Qatar Customs Guide

Middle East

A customs guide for Qatar – personal effects rules, restricted shipments and clearance processes for moves into Doha and surrounding areas.

View Qatar customs guide

Oman Customs Guide

Middle East

Understand customs rules for moving to Oman – duties, prohibited items and requirements for shipments into Muscat and across the Sultanate.

View Oman customs guide

Bahrain Customs Guide

Middle East

Learn about Bahrain’s customs procedures, restricted items and documentation required when importing your household goods to Manama and nearby areas.

View Bahrain customs guide

Kuwait Customs Guide

Middle East

A customs guide for Kuwait – prohibited goods, documentation and inspections that apply to shipments for expatriate families and professionals.

View Kuwait customs guide

Israel Customs Guide

Middle East

Learn about Israel’s customs rules for new immigrants and foreign residents, including reliefs and restricted items when importing household goods.

View Israel customs guide

South Africa Customs Guide

Africa

A customs-focused guide to South Africa – SARS rules, restricted goods and duty-free allowances for relocating families and professionals.

View South Africa customs guide

Kenya Customs Guide

Africa

Learn about Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) rules for importing personal effects, vehicles and restricted goods when moving to Nairobi and beyond.

View Kenya customs guide

Egypt Customs Guide

Africa & Middle East

A customs guide for Egypt – documentation, restricted items and inspections that affect household goods shipments into Cairo and other cities.

View Egypt customs guide

Asia-Pacific – Customs Guides

Singapore Customs Guide

Asia-Pacific · Southeast Asia

Learn about Singapore customs – duty-free allowances, GST, and prohibited items for household goods shipments to this key regional hub.

View Singapore customs guide

Malaysia Customs Guide

Asia-Pacific · Southeast Asia

A customs guide for Malaysia – import rules, duties and prohibited goods when relocating to Kuala Lumpur, Penang and other regions.

View Malaysia customs guide

Japan Customs Guide

Asia-Pacific · East Asia

Understand Japanese customs procedures, duty exemptions and prohibited items for household goods shipments into Tokyo, Osaka and other cities.

View Japan customs guide

South Korea Customs Guide

Asia-Pacific · East Asia

Learn how Korean customs handle household goods imports, including allowances, electronics rules and restricted goods for moves into Seoul and beyond.

View South Korea customs guide

India Customs Guide

Asia-Pacific · South Asia

A detailed customs guide for India – transfer of residence rules, duties, restricted goods and port procedures for moves across the country.

View India customs guide

Hong Kong Customs Guide

Asia-Pacific · East Asia

Learn about Hong Kong customs and import rules for household goods, including duties, dutiable goods and restricted items for relocations.

View Hong Kong customs guide

China Customs Guide

Asia-Pacific · East Asia

A customs guide for mainland China – regulations for imported household goods, electronics and restricted items entering major Chinese cities.

View China customs guide

Australia Customs Guide

Asia-Pacific · Oceania

Learn about Australian customs and AQIS/Biosecurity rules – cleaning standards, prohibited items and duties for imported household goods and vehicles.

View Australia customs guide

New Zealand Customs Guide

Asia-Pacific · Oceania

A customs and biosecurity guide for New Zealand – MPI rules, inspections and what to expect when shipping personal effects to NZ.

View New Zealand customs guide

Don’t See Your Customs Guide Listed?

We are continually expanding our international customs guide library. If your destination isn’t shown, our relocation specialists can still assist with customs documentation, clearance, shipping, delivery and full overseas moving support.

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