Customs

Forbbiden goods

Bolivian government issued a Decree (From December 3, 2008) banning the import of used cars, as follows:

that are more than 4 years old (Cars camper vans, 4x4 vehicles and ambulances included intariff heading 87.03) Used cars allowed are 2009 models onwards
that are more than 6 years old (buses, trucks and othervehicles for the transportation of merchandises and /or people included in tariff heading 87.02 and 87.04. Used cars allowed are 2007 models onwards.

Used vehicles that comply with the new Decree have the following restrictions:

With steering wheels originally on left side, twelve (12) years of antiquity.
With steering wheels originally on right side, eight (8) years of antiquity.
With diesel oil engine less than 4000 cc or 4.0 l are forbidden import.
That use liquefied petroleum gas.
That show relevant structural damages.

Bolivian government issued another Decree (From May 13, 2009) banning the import of used Freightliner trailers that are more than 6 years old, included in tariff heading 87.06 and tariff sub-heading 8705.10 / 8705.90 / 8701.20.00.00.

Used cars/machinery/trucks that do not fulfill this new regulations, can not enter into Bolivian territory.

Regarding import restrictions for vehicles and freightliner trailers, client must double-check with Bolivian customs if there’s any restriction with his cargo.

If cargo can not enter into Bolivian territory, full container will be send back to POL – all costs to be assumed by shipper / consignee.

Another forbidden goods:

Scraps of iron or steel and toxic.
Asbestos, in any way.
Pornography.
Industrial toxic wastes.
Other goods that according to the law in force are forbidden to import.

Customs Address

ASP-B

La Paz, Bolivia

Lisimaco Gutierrez St. #342
Phone: (591-2) 243-2961

ADUANA NACIONAL DE BOLIVIA

La Paz, Bolivia

20 de Octubre St. Aduana Building #2038
Phone: (591-2) 212-8008
Web Page: www.aduana.gov.bo

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