Moving to Denmark, Shipping Household Goods to Denmark

This information is prepared by IntlMOVE for IntlMOVE’s customers moving to Denmark and Shipping Household Goods or Personal Effects from USA to Denmark.

If you are moving to Denmark  and plan to ship your household goods and personal effects, there are customs regulations in Denmark you need to consider.
Below are Denmark’s rules and regulations regarding the importation of used household goods and personal belongings.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR MOVING TO DENMARK AND SHIPPING HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS TO DENMARK

• Residence Visa
• Residence Permit
• Work Permit
• Proof of Employment
• Certificate of Residence Change
• Danish Customs Form (G55) (to be obtained from Destination Agent)
• Copy of Registration with the Danish National Register
• Declaration of Free Entry (to be obtained from Destination Agent), listing alcohol and tobacco products and any autos or other vehicles being imported
• Proof of Residence abroad for minimum 12 months (European Community countries six months)
• Household goods and personal effects Inventory

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS FOR MOVING TO DENMARK AND SHIPPING HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS TO DENMARK

• CUSTOMER MUST BE IN DENMARK AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE OF THE HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS SHIPMENT
• Used household goods are duty-free if:
  • Owner has resided abroad a minimum of 12 months (six months for EC countries)
  • Household goods have been used for a minimum of six months (three months for EC countries)
  • Household goods and personal effects are for personal use and must not be lent or sold for a period of 12 months after arrival (deposit may be required)
• Household goods and personal effects shipments must clear within 10 days of arrival to avoid storage charges
• Household goods and personal effects shipment must arrive within one year of Customer

DUTIABLE AND RESTRICTED HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS ITEMS

• All new household goods and personal effect items (less than six months old) require an invoice and Certificate of Origin
• Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are highly taxed and strictly controlled (adviseable not to include in household goods shipment)
• Foodstuff

PROHIBITED HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS ITEMS

• Firearms, ammunition (Import License, obtained from Danish Ministry of Justice, and shooting permit required)
• Narcotics
• Live plants (unless license obtained from Danish Government Plant Protection Service based on Phytosanitary Certificate from authorities at origin that plants are free from disease)
• Live, dead and pre-manufactured parts of animals mentioned in the “Washington Convention” (unless license obtained from Danish Nature Conservancy Board)
• Medicine (unless license granted by Danish Ministry of Justice)

MOTOR VEHICLES

• Cars, motorcycles and other vehicles may be duty-free if for private use only, if owned and registered abroad for a minimum of six months and if owner has resided outside of Denmark for a minimum of 12 months
• Extremely high registration tax payable on all vehicles (100% – 200%)
• Documents required:
  • Separate Danish Customs Form (G55)
  • Registration Certificate
  • Third party insurance (Green Card)

PETS

• Dogs and cats permitted with Health Certificate dated not more than one month before arrival and a Certificate of Rabies Inoculation dated 1-12 months before arrival

NOTE – Customs regulations in Denmark are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods and personal effects shipments to Denmark and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, IntlMove, Inc. cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.