SHIPPING & PACKING IN SANTA CRUZMoving to Bolivia and figuring out all the shipping and packing details can be exhausting. When deciding what to take and what to leave behind, you need to know what Bolivia’s import laws are and which of your belongings they cover.
This pertains to moving from Bolivia to another country as well, as export laws will apply. Special permits are often required. Before packing, your first step should be to inform yourself. The National Customs Service of your country of origin and that of the country of destination can both provide the necessary information and are probably the best sources that. Embassies and Consulates are a good place to start as well. And finally, international freight forwarders should be knowledgeable too. When moving to Bolivia you will likely have to pay some import taxes when you transport your goods or belongings, and it may be a good idea to contract with a Bolivian company. Good, well-established freight forwarding companies usually have contracts with freight forwarders and customs agents in other countries if they don’t have their own offices overseas, to receive cargo and goods, assist with customs clearance, and complete the process for the customer. Be prepared for long waits to receive your goods. Even if transport is fast (by air, for example) customs clearance can take a long time. If you transport by sea, your belongings will need to clear customs in the port of entry (in Chile or Peru) as Bolivia is landlocked, and will then be trucked to Bolivia, where they may need to clear customs again. Keep detailed lists of each and every item you send and copies of all documentation freight forwarders provide you. You will need these in order to claim your goods once they arrive, or to make an insurance claim if anything arrives damaged or, worse yet, does not arrive at all. There are many
transportation
(mostly trucking) companies in Bolivia and most of them transport for businesses and industries. There aren't many Bolivian shipping and moving companies that handle personal belongings for families that are moving to Bolivia or from Bolivia overseas.
These are three other international companies that provide packing, relocation and other cargo and transportation services if you are considering moving to Bolivia:
http://www.shipping-worldwide.com/bolivia.htm http://bolivia.shipping-international.com/
http://www.larmgroup.com/
To mail letters and small packages to Bolivia, refer to our section on couriers and the national postal system. In most cases you will want to send your package via airmail. You should take your package directly to the post office to confirm the postage and to be sure that you have declared its value and contents on the necessary customs forms.
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Inbolpak is a Bolivian company that does provide these services, and it is located right in
