We are pleased to manage the full import clearance process for your horse from overseas. This includes veterinary certification, customs formalities, and complete logistics to transport your horse safely to its final destination.
To ensure a smooth import process for your horse into Europe, please indicate your required import arrangements:
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Temporary Importation:
If you plan to stay in Europe for no longer than one year, an ATA Carnet is your best option. The carnet is issued in your exporting country by customs authorities.
Please be aware that it can take a couple of weeks for the carnet to be issued, so make sure to plan ahead.
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Re-Importation:
A formal agreement must be in place with the original exporter, and confirmed by the current recipient, ensuring that the horse will be returned to its original owner or property.
A formal agreement must be in place with the original exporter, and confirmed by the current recipient, ensuring that the horse will be returned to its original owner or property.
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Moving Goods:
In order to import your horse duty- and tax-free as “moving goods,” it must be formally documented that the horse is accompanying you as part of your relocation to a new permanent residence.
In order to import your horse duty- and tax-free as “moving goods,” it must be formally documented that the horse is accompanying you as part of your relocation to a new permanent residence.
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Permanent Importation: Permanent importation into the EU is subject to VAT ranging from 16% to 21 % (depending on the EU import country) and duties of 11,5%. Import duties may be exempted for breeding mares or stallions registered in a recognized European studbook.