Used Household Goods and Personal Effects
Documents Required
Copy of passport
Original bill of lading (OBL) / telex release / air waybill (AWB)
Detailed inventory
Oman residence visa stamp (on the passport)
Specific Information
Do not include alcohol in the shipment.
Used household goods are duty-free if owned for a minimum of 6 months; Customs allows multiple entries regardless of air, sea road shipments.
New items are subject to a 5% customs duty.
The approximate time frames for Customs clearance are as follows:
Sea; full container loads (FCL) 5 – 7 business days
Sea; less-than-container loads (LCL) 7 – 9 business days
Air shipments 2 – 3 business days
The approximate time frames for customs clearance during Ramadan are as follows:
Sea; full container loads (FCL) 8 – 9 business days
Sea; less than container loads (LCL) 9 – 10 business days
Air shipments 3 – 4 working days
All wood crates must be heat treated with clear visible ISPM marking.
Oman has now introduced an e-service called Bayan.
All owners of the goods need to register their names in Customs and get a unique ID that will be used by the clearance company to college DO and clear the effects.
Destination agents can provide elaborate details.
Motor Vehicles
Documents Required
Original bill of lading
Statistical report, if applicable
Proof of Insurance
Specific Information
While importing a new or used motor vehicle, motorcycle, trailer, the owner of the goods must ensure the vehicle meets local standards, be left-hand drive, and not older than 7 years of date from manufacture.
All vehicles are subject to a minimum 5% customs duty.
The owner of the goods must obtain insurance at least 24 hours prior to vehicle arrival in Muscat.
These documents will be filed with Customs by the destination agent.
Once clearance is complete, Customs will issue a green form the owner of the goods will need to submit it with the Royal Oman Police for the registration of the vehicle.
Destination agents generally will not be involved with the vehicle’s registration process but can assist if needed at a fee.
For imports from a GCC country, vehicles are allowed duty-free entry if the vehicle is registered in the country of origin and is not older than 2 years prior to import and was noit improted there under any duty free scheme.
A statistical report from Customs from the country of origin must show that duty has been paid at this country of export.
The original statistical report must be filed with Customs in Oman.
Permission is not required by the Ministry of Commerce for vehicle imports from GCC countries.
Pets
Documents Required
Vaccination record
Veterinary health certificate
Import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Department of Animal Health
Specific Information
The import permit is online and must be submitted with a copy of the pet's rabies vaccination record and health certificate.
Vaccination against rabies is required no less than one month and no more than six months before the travel date.
Restricted/Dutiable Items
DVDs, videos and CDs are subject to release after censorship clearance from the Ministry of Heritage and Culture; it takes approximately 3-4 weeks for the release and additional charges may apply.
Prohibited Items
Alcoholic beverages
Firearms and ammunitions
Swords or spears
Animal hides, skins, and ivory products
Drugs (medicine or prescription drugs are allowed in reasonable quantities and are subject to inspection / analysis)
Political or religious literature or statues that might be deemed offensive to the Omani government or the Islamic faith
Pornographic books, magazines, and films