🇬🇱 Aduanas e impuestos de importación: Groenlandia

Datos rápidos

Umbral libre de impuestos

$50

Paquetes bajo $50, libre de impuestos

IVA / Impuesto

15%

No VAT system. Import taxes at varying rates apply instead. Alcohol and tobacco subject to high excise duties.

Tiempo de despacho

3-10 días

tramitación habitual

Tipos arancelarios por categoría

CategoríaTipo arancelarioCapítulo HS
Electronics0-5%85
Clothing0-10%61-62
Footwear0-10%64
Food & Beverages0-5%01-24
Machinery0%84
Cosmetics0-5%33
Books0%49
Toys & Games0-5%95

Las tarifas mostradas corresponden a mercancías estándar. El tipo exacto depende del código HS de tu artículo.

Proceso de despacho de aduanas

Greenland is an autonomous territory of Denmark but NOT part of the EU (left in 1985). Greenland Tax Authority (Skattestyrelsen) handles customs. Import duties are generally very low or zero. No VAT system, instead, import tax at varying rates. Most goods imported from Denmark.

Tiempo de tramitación3-10 días
Tipo de IVA0% (no VAT)

Qué esperar realmente

EXTREMELY REMOTE, logistics are the main challenge, not customs bureaucracy. Only accessible by air and sea (no roads connecting settlements). Royal Arctic Line is the main cargo carrier. Air freight via Air Greenland. No international courier services to most towns (DHL only to Nuuk). Postal mail via PostNord can take 2-6 weeks. Climate causes seasonal shipping restrictions. Import duties are low but alcohol and tobacco heavily taxed. Population of ~57,000 across vast territory.

Documentos necesarios

1

Factura comercial

Descripción, cantidad, valor, datos del remitente y destinatario

2

Lista de empaque

Descripción detallada del contenido

3

Declaración aduanera (CN22/CN23)

Requerida para envíos postales

4

Guía aérea (AWB)

Generada por el transportista al reservar el envío

5

Certificado de origen

Puede requerirse para aranceles reducidos

6

Licencia de exportación/importación

Para productos restringidos

Requisitos de licencia de importación

Required for firearms, explosives, and certain controlled substances. Strict biosecurity for animal and plant products. Alcohol subject to high import taxes.

Certificado de origen

Standard certificate of origin. Greenland has its own trade agreements separate from the EU. OCT (Overseas Countries and Territories) status provides some EU preferences.

Artículos prohibidos y restringidos

Prohibidos

  • xNarcóticos y drogas ilegales
  • xExplosivos y materiales inflamables
  • xArmas y municiones
  • xProductos falsificados
  • xMoneda y documentos falsos

Restringidos (requiere permiso)

  • !Medicamentos
  • !Alimentos y bebidas
  • !Plantas y semillas
  • !Electrónica (baterías de litio)
  • !Perfumes y cosméticos

Rutas populares a Groenlandia

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the duty-free threshold for Groenlandia?

The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Groenlandia is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.

What is the VAT rate on imports to Groenlandia?

The VAT/tax rate on imports to Groenlandia is 15%. VAT applies to: No VAT system. Import taxes at varying rates apply instead. Alcohol and tobacco subject to high excise duties.

How long does customs clearance take in Groenlandia?

Typical customs clearance in Groenlandia takes 3-10 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.

What documents are needed to import into Groenlandia?

To import into Groenlandia, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.

What items are prohibited from import into Groenlandia?

Groenlandia prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.