Definition of incoming travelers’ accompanied luggage:
1. In terms of quantity, numbers and packing shouldn’t be commercial.
2. The whole value of accompanied luggage shouldn’t be over $500.
3. The clothing and belongings that incoming passengers carry on their bodies are exceptional.
Authorities:
Customs Code:
Article 45 (Customs control of travelers luggage) :
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When entering and leaving Afghanistan, travelers are obliged to declare goods in their possessions to customs and show them upon request.
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Customs authority may inspect the goods for the purpose of verifying the declaration referred to in paragraph 1with the goods.
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Goods carried by diplomatic couriers, and certified in writing by their relevant agencies shall not be subject to.
Purposes and Scope:
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Every incoming traveler can utilize the exemption of personal accompanied goods many times a year which the price isn’t more than AF.5000.
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More than Af.5000 to Af.15000 charged 50% duty, (according to customs tariff).
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From Af.15000 to Af.25000 charged 75% duty, (according to customs tariff).
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The value of shipment more than AF.25000 regarded as a commercial and the customs duty will be paid according to customs tariff in line with ACCD.
Procedure: According to customs tariff, every in coming traveler can carry the luggage which the value is less than $500.
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The accompanied luggage and personal belongings are completely exempted from payment of duty, if they are used and have no commercial purposes.
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Luggage and personal belongings should be with the travelers or mostly reach customs after one month.
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Importation of First needed materials and parts, consumed in industries, by travelers are unrealizable.
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Accompanied luggage such as: alcoholic beverages, narcotics, cold and warm weapons, explosives, publications and pornographies are banned.
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Every kind of prohibited luggage, according to customs code, is illegal.
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Entry and release of accompanied animals and birds are legal, if there is authorization from Ministry of Public Health.
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Entry of deferent accompanied plants including flowers, saplings and etc. are authorized, if there is authorization from Ministry of Agriculture.
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Where the travelers conceal the accompanied luggage from the customs officials, it is regarded an illegal action and the travelers will be dealt with legally.
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Where necessary and in all cases, identification of status of commercial and noncommercial goods, is the responsibility of customs
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