Montenegro Import Restrictions

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

In order to enter Montenegro, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Montenegro 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 Montenegro, and which items need special documentation before exporting to Montenegro.

Import regulations

Senders should determine import restrictions from Montenegran authorities before posting:

Alcoholic beverages
Animals and animal products
Artwork, including drawings, proofs and layouts
Books
Blueprints
Chemicals. non-hazardous
Coffee
Cologne and perfume
Cheques, blank
Drawings, technical, architect, engineering
Drugs: prescription and non-prescription
Diplomatic mail
Firearms and firearm parts
Fruit
Fire extinguishers
Fabrics and fabric samples
Foodstuffs
Jewellery
Liquids, non-hazardous
Machinery parts
Meat and poultry products
Medicines samples, supplies and equipment
Musical instruments
Poisons
Plans, drawings; architecture, industrial, engineering
Plants, parts of plants and products
Printed publications
Postal envelopes
Radio sets
Serums and vaccines
Seeds
Tobacco
Tea
Utensils.

Watches

Montenegro may accept watch cases or housings (mounted or unmounted) of complete watches made of precious metals after analysis of the metal content. Montenegro does not accept articles containing incomplete watch cases or parts.

Personal-use items

Postal items addressed to individuals may contain personal travel articles, articles for personal and family use (medicines, medical instruments, teaching and leisure material) and articles for the use of their household in quantities not intended for resale. Personal items not exceeding $US30 are exempt from customs duty.

Legacy and contract items

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

Professional tools of trade

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

Import Permits

Montenegro requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit.

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 non-letter items.
Gifts

SENDERS SHOULD MARK ALL GIFTS AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS GIFT PARCEL OR ENVOI CADEAU.
Invoices

All commercial goods must include an invoice.

Prohibitions

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