MOVING TO IRELAND

Personal and Household Goods

Duty-free importation is possible. Twelve months prior ownership and usage required. Returning Irish Nationals must have resided outside of Ireland for at least 24 months. Importation must be made within 6 months prior to or immediately following the date of arrival of the shipper into Ireland.

Documentation

Origin Agent: Standard Documentation.
Carrier: Standard Documentation.
Shipper:

Form No. 153 "Transfer of Residence: Importation of Used Articles Without Payment of Duty" to be completed at destination.
Lease or purchase contract for a residence in Ireland.
Proof of employment

Duty Information

Any new articles or articles, including duplications, considered excessive to the social stature of the importer will be assessed duty and excise taxes or 37.5% to 65.5% of the C.I.F. Value.

Automobiles

Automobiles and other motorized vehicles, including motorboats, can be imported duty-free provided importer meets all requirements as applicable for household goods. Twelve months prior ownership and usage required. Must be declared on Form No.153 with the household effects. Any vehicle which is not at least 12 months old may not be allowed entry Into Ireland. Therefore, shipper should contact Irish Consulate for specific instructions in such instances. Any such vehicles that are allowed entry will be subject to a minimum rate of duty and excise tax of 62.5% or the C.l.F. Value. Certificate of Title required.

Firearms

Strictly controlled. Import licenses and permits required.

Restricted Articles

Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, foodstuffs, and consumer goods cannot be imported duty-free. All such articles must be declared on Form No.153. Any articles of gold, silver, or silver plate, must be specifically declared to the customs authorities on Form No. CU-56 under the supervision of a customs official prior to the importation. Any such articles should be packed into the same carton(s) for ease of location and physical inspection by the customs authorities.

Prohibited Articles

Standard Prohibitions.

Additional Information

Customs may allow for examination at either the destination agent's warehouse or at the importer's residence. Request for such "outside examination" must be made prior to the filing of the customs entry. Charges will be assessed by customs for time and travel.