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Customs Forms

Whether you are returning to the United States or arriving for the first time, the right paperwork keeps customs clearance smooth and straightforward. Please note that household goods and personal effects can generally only be cleared through US Customs once you have physically arrived in the country.

The following documents are required for US Customs clearance.

Documents provided by you:

  1. Photocopy of picture page of passport (including visa)
  2. Power of Attorney
  3. US Customs 3299
  4. US Treasury Department Supplemental declaration


How to complete the required customs forms:

  1. Power of Attorney
  2. US Customs 3299 and US Treasury Department Supplemental declaration


a. Instructions
b. Download form 3299 - This file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
c. Download US Treasury Department Supplemental declaration
d. Download Power of Attorney


Swiss Customs Forms:
e. Download 18.44 DE Customs Doc Information.pdf
f. Download 18.44 Formular DE-EN.pdf


German Customs Forms:
e. Download German Customs Forms
f. Download Germany Returning (.doc)


Documentation provided by SK Worldwide:

  1. Ocean Bill of Lading
  2. Household goods inventory

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