Normal goods like textiles, consumer durables, handicrafts, electronics etc. are generally allowed to be imported and exported by all countries, although some countries limit the quantity of goods of certain categories that may be imported (e.g. for textiles). However, certain types of machinery and equipment, even if it is sold as a collectable, may require an import licence, setting conditions to import.

Weapons

Import of weapons is always covered by specific licences. The buyer is responsible for checking if it’s possible to import objects sold in the weaponry auctions into their country.

Negative list

Most countries maintain a negative list of objects prohibited from import and export, such as protected species or objects of protected cultural heritage. This list should be available on your government's website.

This is particularly relevant for objects in the category of archaeology, antiques, taxidermy and Asian arts. Find out more about permitted and prohibited objects. 

Alcohol

There may be additional national import/export regulations for alcohol, which is relevant for objects in our wine, whisky and rum & spirits auctions.