International Post Guide - Australia Post

International Post Guide 241
SLOVAKIA – continued
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Import restrictions
Slovakia customs decide the value of an article based on the internal price of similar articles. Articles
to a value of 300 crowns are exempt from customs duty.
Gifts
Gifts not exceeding 5000 crowns for the personal use of the addressee or family do not require an
import permit. If the gift exceeds 2000 crowns, the addressee must provide a gift certificate
authenticated by an authorised agent.
Stamps
Senders should ascertain import restrictions from the addressee before sending postage stamps.
Gifts of philatelic articles are restricted to 3 per year and the shipment must not exceed 100 stamps
and 100 crowns in value. Philatelic articles to philatelists must not exceed 1000 crowns in any year.
Used clothing
Slovakia admits used clothing, underwear and footwear only in the following conditions:
� persons emigrating for a lengthy period or for professional reasons
� inherited or bequeathed clothing
� personal clothing of travellers that accords with the duration and purpose of their journey.
Senders should state the relevant condition on the customs declaration.
Books, records, tapes and films
Postal articles containing books, printed publications, gramophone records, recording tape or
cinefilms must not contain other goods.
Special documentation
Attach all invoices to the customs declaration.
Prohibitions
In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and
ECI and EPI-Parcels Regulations (see �5.8.2), Slovakia prohibits:
Alcohol
Antiques
Chain letters
Electrical appliances
Furs
Hosiery
Ivory
Lottery tickets
Precious metals
Reproductions of bank notes or
designs resembling them
Saccharine
Shoes
Toys.
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