Baggage certificate: the document that must leave before the cargo
People moving country can bring used belongings duty free, but the order of steps matters. Asking for the certificate after shipping usually costs money.
In an international move, unaccompanied baggage, the container with your furniture and belongings, travels separately from you. To enter duty free, it depends on a document issued by the consulate before shipping.
The right order
First the list of goods, then the certificate at the consulate, then the shipment. Swapping that order is the most common mistake, and it turns a move into an ordinary import with full tax.
The list of goods
It must be detailed, item by item, with quantity and estimated value. Electronics need serial numbers. Photograph everything: it helps with inspection and insurance.
What does not count as baggage
New goods in commercial quantity and vehicles have their own rules. Every country has its own restrictions, worth checking before packing.
Deadlines
The certificate has a validity period, and the cargo must arrive within the window set by the destination country. Planning the shipment alongside the travel date avoids extra storage at the port.