Removal Goods Services – Transport and Customs Support
What are household goods?
Relocating to Poland from a country outside the European Union involves specific customs obligations. However, in many cases it is possible to benefit from exemption from import duties under so-called household goods relief.
Household goods include items intended for personal use by a person changing their place of residence and their household – among others, furniture, RTV and household appliances, personal belongings, bicycles, motorcycles, passenger cars, or trailers.
Below we explain what conditions must be met, what the customs procedure looks like, and what to pay attention to when planning your relocation to Poland.
Conditions for duty exemption
Duty exemption is granted to individuals who have lived outside the European Union continuously for at least 12 months and have used the imported goods for at least 6 months before relocation. Each case is assessed individually by the relevant customs and tax office.
Importing a car as household goods
A passenger car may be exempt from customs duties as part of household goods, provided that the conditions regarding the period of use and residence outside the EU are met. It is important to note that exemption from customs duties does not always mean automatic exemption from VAT and excise tax.
What does the customs procedure look like?
Importing household goods from a third country requires submitting a customs declaration to a Polish customs and tax office. In the case of a vehicle, it must be placed under a transit procedure, and declarations are submitted electronically through the NCTS and AIS/IMPORT systems.
What is not covered by the exemption?
The exemption does not cover alcohol, tobacco products, goods intended for business activities, or means of transport used for commercial purposes. Within 12 months, the goods may not be sold or rented without informing the customs authorities.
Why choose our customs agency?
Customs procedures related to household goods require precise knowledge of regulations and proper preparation of documentation.
Our customs agency provides comprehensive support – from legal analysis and document preparation to representation before authorities.
We minimize the risk of errors, speed up the process, and ensure full compliance throughout the entire operation.