OFFICIAL 2026 SENIAT TARIFF GUIDE

Tariffs & Permits to Import
Furniture, Home Goods & Lighting

Customs Clearance for Furniture, LED Lighting, and Home Fixtures (Chapter 94).

Estimate Duties & Taxes Request Permit Audit
SENIAT Ad-Valorem15% – 20%Per CIF HS Code
Customs Service Fee1%On CIF Value
Import VAT16%Taxable Base
Clearance Time24 – 48 HoursPort of La Guaira / Maiquetía

Key Customs HS Codes for Furniture, Home Goods & Lighting

Homologated customs classification per Venezuela Common External Tariff (MERCOSUR / ALADI).

HS CodeProduct DescriptionAd-ValoremSENIAT FeeIVARequired Permits
9403.60.00Wooden furniture for offices and home use20%1%16%SENCAMER / Phyto (if raw wood)
9405.42.00Photovoltaic and LED lighting fixtures15%1%16%SENCAMER Energy Efficiency

Clearance Simulation

Sample calculation for a $28,000 USD CIF shipment

Shipment CIF Value:$28,000 USD
Ad-Valorem (15% – 20%):+$5,600 USD
SENIAT Fee (1%):+$280 USD
Taxable Base for VAT:$33,880 USD
Import VAT (16%):+$5,420.8 USD
Total Estimated Duties:$11,300.8 USD

Required Documentation

Mandatory legal dossier for SENIAT clearance

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Consolidated B/L
  • Detailed Packing List
Legal & Fiscal Disclaimer

This tool provides an automated estimation based on general product descriptions. The results are strictly for informational purposes. Contucarga Agentes de Aduana assumes no fiscal or legal liability for decisions made using this tool. Final customs duties are determined by the SENIAT upon physical inspection. For legally binding classification, always use our Professional Classification Service.

Frequently Asked Questions on Furniture, Home Goods & Lighting Imports

Does wooden furniture require phytosanitary clearance?

Only if untreated raw timber without ISPM-15 certification.

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