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Moving To Bolivia
Planning for moving to Bolivia? Then we are the right international movers for the job. We at International sea & Air Shipping will help you by guiding throughout the whole moving process to successfully complete your international move.
When Moving to Bolivia
Avail priceless tips from our experts to solve different issues that may spring up during the course of moving process such as:
- When do you need to be in Bolivia?
- Are you selling property in the Bolivia?
- How long do you intend to stay in Bolivia?
The Cost of Moving to Bolivia
The cost of your international moving to Bolivia is primarily based on cubic footage of your belongings and additional charges may apply for car shipping services. Since Bolivia is a landlocked country in the south American continent and shipping goods to Bolivia may entail transporting your goods through Peru, Chile or Argentina who have access to sea. This may require attaining permits from different countries.
To receive exact cubic feet estimates you can fix a meeting with our moving experts to inspect your possessions and check out the site and jump start your international move.
About Bolivia
Named for Simon Bolivar, a leader in the Spanish American wars of Independence, Bolivia was officially known as the Plurinational State of Bolivia. Bolivia, a landlocked country in central South America is a Democratic Republic and is divided into nine departments.
Bordered by Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru, Bolivia is the world’s 28th largest country in terms of area. The highest peak of Bolivia is the Nevado Sajama. The world’s largest salt flat, The Salar de Uyuni lies in the southwest corner of Bolivia. The territory of Bolivia represents many ecological zones.
The cultures of Quechua, Aymara and the popular cultures of Latin America as a whole heavily influenced the culture of Bolivia. Precolumbian, colonial and republican are the three distinct periods of the cultural department of Bolivia. The folk music of Bolivia is distinctive and varied.
Though rich in its natural resources, Bolivia is one of the Latin America’s poorest and least developed countries. In South America, the second largest natural gas reserves are present in Bolivia. The largest trading partner of Bolivia is the United States. The other export and import partners of Bolivia include Brazil, Japan, Colombia, Argentina, Chile and South Korea.
Custom Regulations for Bolivia:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Inventory
- Customs Bond of 33.38% value of the goods, often determined by the insured amount of the goods, (Should the duty and customs fees be less than the deposit, the difference will be refunded to the customer. Accordingly, if the duties and fees are more than the deposit, the difference will be billed to the customer.)
- Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IS ADVISED
- Used clothing is duty-free
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items subject to duties (invoices required)
- Alcohol and tobacco products
- Fruits, vegetables and soil require an Import Permit and are subject to inspection upon arrival by the Dept. of Agriculture, Fisheries and Parks. Those failing agriculture inspection will be destroyed.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Weapons of ALL types, including: flick knives, blowguns, spear guns, crossbows, etc., will be confiscated
- Narcotic drugs
- Firearms and ammunition (must be accompanied by a permit signed by the commissioner of police)
- Explosives (including pyrotechnics of any sort)
- Gold or silver coins
- Pornographic material
- Political literature
MOTOR VEHICLES
- No vehicle over six months old is permitted to be imported
- Motorcycles over 100 cc are prohibited
- Automobiles are restricted as to size and engine capacity
- Duty applies
- License from the Transport Control Department is required
PETS
- Animal must be at least four months old
- Import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Parks is required
- Health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian from the country of origin
- The name, date of birth, breed and description of the animal is required
LIQUOR AND TOBACCO
- Duties will be assessed against Bermuda Customs Tariff.
- Any person may import duty free up to 200 cigarettes and 50 cigars, plus 1.137 liters of spirits and 1.137 liters of wine.
USEFUL INFORMATION
A customs officer will be at residence at time of delivery assessing duties item by item.
- Used clothing and books are duty free
- Appliances 33.4% of customs assessed value
- Furniture and sporting goods 22.25% of customs value
- Antiques 8.5% of customs value
Customs value is generally lower than what the shipper value is but, it is a good idea for the shipper to be available to answer the customs officers' questions at time of unloading and assessment.
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping 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
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Motto : Unity is Strength
Capital : La Paz (administrative capital)
National Anthem : "Himno Nacional de la República de Bolivia" ("National Anthem of the Republic of Bolivia")
Geography
Location : Central South America, southwest of Brazil
Area : Total : 1,098,581 sq kmLand : 1,083,301 sq km
Water : 15,280 sq km
Climate : Varies with altitude; humid and tropical to cold and semiarid
People
Nationality : Bolivian(s)
Population : 10,118,683 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : LA PAZ (capital) 1.642 million; Santa Cruz 1.584 million; Sucre 281,000 (2009)
Languages : Spanish 60.7% (official), Quechua 21.2% (official), Aymara 14.6% (official), foreign languages 2.4%, Other 1.2% (2001 census)
Economy
GDP : $47.98 billion (2010 est.)
Exchange Rates : Bolivianos (BOB) per US dollar - 7.04 (2010), 7.07 (2009), 7.253 (2008), 7.8616 (2007), 8.0159 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 881 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 62,479 km
Waterways : 10,000 km
Ports & Terminals : Puerto Aguirre (inland port on the Paraguay/Parana waterway at the Bolivia/Brazil border); Bolivia has free port privileges in maritime ports in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay
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