Customs info

Customs Info

DeWitt Moving & Storage, Guam offers a wide variety of transportation services, but we specialize in shipping household goods and personal effects. We will classify your household goods move in the following manner: local and international. Depending on the type of move you may be about to undertake, DeWitt Moving & Storage, Guam has the right equipment and personnel to meet your needs.

Local moves generally do not have many restrictions with the exception of some items which would require special equipment such as cranes.

International shippers importing to Guam can review the general information provided below. For complete details you should contact the agency directly to confirm if there has been any changes or modifications to the current restrictions. The information below is up to date to the best of our knowledge, but you are responsible for confirming the information yourself.

Customs import information to Guam

Guam Customs Guidelines for Importing
Goods	Documents Required	Customs Prescriptions	Remarks
Removal Goods	* Original Bill of Lading / AWB or Copy of Telex Release * Inventory Signed by Shipper * Full Contact Information * Full Employment Information * Clear Copy of Passport (Face Page) Digitally scanned	Duty Free if removal goods consist of used household effects which have been in the possession abroad for at least one year and which will continue being used by the owner in the new residence.	Owner does not need to bepresent for clearance. It is recommended that the owner be present upon the shipments arrival in case further customs inspections is required. * Foreign Shipments - The household goods should not arrive prior to owners arrival.
New Household Goods Jewelry	Sales Invoice Showing Item, Price, Date of purchase and Place of purchase.	If owner cannot prove that purchase was made at least 90 days prior to import, goods are subject to a 4.5% duty plus ocean freight. Silverware and Ornaments are duty free when imported as normal household goods.	Jewelry must not be included with household goods.
Motor Vehicles	* Title or Release from Lien Holder * Current Registration * Letter of Compliance from Manufacturer Stating that vehicle meets U.S. emission and D.O.T. standards. * Copy of Passport (Face Page) Digitally scanned	If owner cannot prove that purchase was made at least 90 days prior to import, auto is subject to duty / tax at 4.5% of value of vehicle + cost of ocean freight. All incoming vehicles will be inspected by customs.	Autos not meeting U.S. emission requirements should not be considered for import and will be shipped back at the owners expense. Autos without proper requirements should be loaded separately so that they do not delay the clearance of removals.
Boats	Not Subject to above emission rules.	Duty Free if part of household goods, owned at least 90 days prior to import and not for resale.
Wine and Alcoholic Beverages	* Descriptive inventory.	An individual 18 Years and older cannot bring in more than one (1) gallon (3.8 liters) of alcoholic beverages as an exemption or as a gift. Any amount of alcohol in excess of the exemption shall be seized and Destroyed.	Should not be considered for importing.
Firearms	List of Firearms with Serial Numbers Bill of Sale Firearms Registration Firearms License	Guam Law allows persons to import up to 4 legally authorized firearms. All shipments with firearms will be customs inspected.	Firearms loaded with household goods should be loaded at the door if loose loaded or in crate number 1 if crated to allow easy access for inspections. No ammunition allowed.
Medicines & Narcotics	Must be properly identified. Only normal required quantities are acceptable, provided they are supported by a prescription or statement from personal physician.	Narcotics listed under the Schedule I, II and III of the Controlled Substance Act are generally prohibited entry.	Do not load with household goods and should accompany owner on arrival. Severe penalties imposed if imported contrary to law.
Plants & Food		Plants and meat or meat by-products are Prohibited.
Pets	Proof of inoculation Animal Entry Permit	All pets are subject to quarantine period. Birds may only enter Guam if only from the Continental U.S. or Hawaii. Birds from foreign countries must first be quarantined at a USDA quarantine facility Note: There are no facilities on Guam to quarantine birds.	The specific prerequisites to obtain an Animal Entry Permit can be obtained by contacting: Department of Public Health Division of Environmental Health P.O.Box 2816 Hagatna, Guam 96932 Tel: (671) 735-7210 / 54 Fax: (671) 734-5556 Individuals contemplating import of live birds to Guam should first contact: Department of Agriculture Territorial Veterinarian 192 Dairy Road Mangilao, Guam 96923 Tel: (671) 734-3940 Fax: (671) 734-6569
Endangered Species		Importation Prohibited.	Items or jewelry made from any part of an endangered species is prohibited from importation.