Latvia - Customs
Arriving by yacht:
EU regulations apply concerning temporary importation of yachts. See EU VAT page for more information.
Other Items:
Visitors need to take into consideration that there are maximum amount restrictions on several goods that may be brought into a European Union member state – tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, coffee, fuel. Should the maximum limit be exceeded, the goods have to be declared and the applicable excise tax on the excess goods has to be paid.
Meat and meat products, milk and dairy products, may not be brought into the European Union for own consumption.
Guns, narcotics, pornography, etc. are strictly banned.
Objects dating before 1945 are subject to tax and require an export permit from the Ministry of Culture (C-3) on Pils 22; tel. 721-4100, fax 722-7916; open Monday to Friday from 08:30-17:00; closed Saturday and Sunday. Make sure you take along the receipt to prove it was paid for and not stolen.
Customs rules appear to change frequently, with officials sometimes interpreting them as they see fit. Customs information is available from the Customs Department, (G-1) K. Valdemara 1a, tel. (+371) 732-3858, fax (+371) 732-2440.
Last updated: December 2022
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