Moving to Cambodia, Shipping Household Goods to Cambodia

This information is prepared by IntlMOVE for IntlMOVE’s customers moving to Cambodia and Shipping Household Goods or Personal Effects from USA to Cambodia.
If you are moving to Cambodia and plan to ship your household goods and personal effects, there are customs regulations in Cambodia you need to consider.
Below are Cambodia’s rules and regulations regarding the importation of used household goods and personal belongings.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR MOVING TO CAMBODIA AND SHIPPING HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS TO CAMBODIA
- Household goods and personal effects Inventory in English
- Itemized list including values of each item
- Passport (copy)
- Insurance documents (if applicable)
- Letter written on company or agency letterhead requesting duty-free status
DUTIABLE AND RESTRICTED HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS ITEMS
- Household goods and personal effects items less than six months old are considered new and are dutiable and taxable
- Avoid packing household goods and personal effects items in original boxes as they will be considered new
PROHIBITED HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS ITEMS
- Firearms, ammunition and weapons are permitted under special circumstances only, and are on a case-by-case basis
- Narcotics
- Pornographic material
VEHICLES
- New or used cars are dutiable and taxable – left hand drive only
- Documents required:
- Certificate of Registration (showing engine and chassis numbers)
- Proof of ownership
- Commercial invoice of proof of value
PETS
- Health and vaccination certificate and issued no less than seven (7) days prior to date of entry
NOTE – Customs regulations in Cambodia are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to Cambodia and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, IntlMove 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.
