Import/Export

There are special stipulations on the following commodities when shipping to Azerbaijan. If you plan to ship one of the commodities listed below, be sure to adhere to the following stipulations in order to avoid delays and holds at customs.

Alcohol

Private persons can get alcohol up to 1.5 litres as a gift. If the given limit exceeds this, then there will be customs clearance.

Cigarettes

Private persons can get 1 carton of cigarettes as a gift. If the given limit exceeds this, then there will be customs clearance.

CD Roms

Blank CD ROM's are classified as non-documents and require an invoice.

Intercompany Data on CD-Rom/Disk

Data shipments to Azerbaijan require an invoice with the value of the CD-ROM or disk only.

Miscellaneous

All devices/equipment related to the mining of cryptocurrency (examples include antminer,keys, bitcoins etc) are subject to Customs control and not under UPS control.

Customs is strict on all such devices/equipment. Import/Export decision is given by the Customs authority.

Parts

The invoice must include a description of the part, the type of machine for which the part will be used, and a list of the part's components.

Tobacco Products

Private persons can get 1 carton of cigarettes as gift. If the given limit exceeds this, then there will be customs clearance.

USB Sticks

Data shipments require an invoice with the character of the USB stick (storing intercompany data) and the value of the USB Stick.

In addition to the commodities which UPS prohibits to all countries or territories served (listed here), it is prohibited to ship the following commodities to Azerbaijan.

Medical Items

The importation of medical items, including medical devices, and medicine require an import license from the Ministry of Health.

Private individuals can import limited amounts of medicine based on a prescription only.

Military Equipment

Mobile Telephones

Mobile phones are prohibited from being imported into Azerbaijan, whether for companies or private individuals.

Mobile phones will be RTSd at the shippers expense. They cannot be abandoned.

Personal Effects

Customers must use an authorized UPS / MBE (Mail Boxes Etc) Store or UPS Customer Center to ship personal effects.

The UPS Store, Mail Boxes Etc. or UPS Customer Center will be required to identify personal effect shipments on the shipping label by placing "Personal Effects" in the Reference Field of a UPS "smart" label or in the Special Instructions Field of a UPS waybill. They must also clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' shipment on the Commercial Invoice.

Personal Effects are classified as used items (owned for a minimum of 6 months) intended for the consignee's personal use. Any items intended for any other use, such as wholesale or retail sales, business purposes, or for distribution are not considered personal effects and cannot be shipped on this basis. "Personal Effects" must be clearly stated on the invoice and goods description.

All of the following documents must be scanned into DIS/SIR and originals on the package:

• An inventory list with estimated values with the reason for importation (holidays, move, relocation)
• A confirmation that the goods are older than 6 months and that they are intended for personal use only
• A photocopy of passport or ID card

Any items intended for any other use, such as wholesale or retail sales, business purposes, or for distribution are not considered personal effects and cannot be shipped on this basis.

Excisable goods (for example, perfume, alcoholic drinks, tobacco), medicine and perishable food can not be cleared as personal effects.

Personal effects shipments are not allowed in combination with Return Services.

Products Made in Iran

Products made in Iran are prohibited in our service due to a current embargo.