Diplomats and NGO staff may import used household goods and personal effects duty-free, provided they supply:
Passport
Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirming diplomatic/NGO status
Original Bill of Lading (OBL) or Air Waybill (AWB)
A company letter (on letterhead) confirming the individual’s employment, if needed rainieros.com.
For non-diplomats or regular individuals, Cambodia doesn't officially offer a personal effects exemption. However, travelers commonly report:
“Never been subjected to any type of taxes bringing anything into Cambodia as my personal effects… two laptops, six different cell phones… Didn’t pay to bring any of it in Cambodia.” Reddit
That said, having valuable electronics or multiple new items may trigger customs suspicion, even if for personal use.
For imports (both personal and commercial shipments):
Customs Import Declaration (via ASYCUDA World)
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading (sea) or Air Waybill (air)
Road Transport Document (if arriving by land)
Import Permit
Insurance Certificate
Tax Certificate
Certificate of Origin
Company Registration (for commercial entities) DHLCambodia Trade MinistryTrade.gov.
Additional requirements may include:
Pre?arrival assessment via CamControl for food, pharmaceuticals, electronics cambodian.newskhmersme.gov.khDHL.
Phytosanitary certificate for plants or plant products, from the Ministry of Agriculture cambodian.newsCambodia Trade Ministry.
Import license for regulated electronic equipment, medical supplies, or specific agricultural items DHL.
Customs duties range from 0% to 35%, depending on product category—raw materials tend to be lower (around 7%), while finished goods can attract higher tariffs cambodian.newscambodia-agent.com.
A mandatory 10% VAT applies to all imports cambodian.news