Macedonia Import Restrictions

by countryaah · Published June 2, 2019 · Updated November 3, 2019

In order to enter Macedonia, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Macedonia government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items are prohibited from entering the Macedonia, and which items need special documentation before exporting to Macedonia.

Import regulations

The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. Senders should determine import restrictions from Macedonian authorities before posting:

Alcoholic beverages
Animals, animal products including skins/leather
Anti-parasite products
Coffee, coffee samples
Cologne and perfume
Cotton seed
Drugs: prescription and non-prescription
Fruit and vegetable products
Food stuffs
Jewellery
Leather goods
Liquids, non-hazardous
Measuring instruments
Medical samples, supplies and equipment
Musical instruments
Pharmaceutical products
Plants or plant products
Printed publications
Seeds
Tea
Tobacco
Weapons.

The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia may accept watch cases or housings (mounted or unmounted) of complete watches made of precious metals after analysis of the metal content. It does not accept articles containing incomplete watchcases or parts.

Postal items addressed to individuals not exceeding $US100 are exempt from customs duty.

Items inherited abroad and articles provided for in contracts concluded between States may be freely imported in accordance with such contracts.

Natural persons of Macedonian nationality exercising a profession may import articles for use in that profession subject to special conditions.

EDN’s and export permits are required for:

Kangaroo skins
Crocodile skins
Emu oil
Fish oil
Bunker oil
Coal
Petroleum bases products
Tobacco and tobacco products
Any other alcohol including beer and spirits all volumes.

Special documentation requirements

Senders must provide proof of the addressee’s entitlement on the customs form; otherwise, the addressee must provide the proof before delivery. Customs authorities inspect all Parcels.

Senders should mark all gifts and accompanying documents gift parcel or envoi cadeau.

All commercial goods must include an invoice.

The sender and receiver details must be addressed with a valid street address in English. A Post Office Box address is not acceptable.

The sender is responsible for finding if the destination country may impose duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees that may be applied on the item that is being sent. Please contact the consulate office of the country you are sending to or contact the ECI customer contact centre on 1800 007 678.

Prohibitions

In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI International Courier Regulations.
Macedonia also prohibits: