Customs Regulations in Bahamas

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Inventory (valued)
• Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE AT CUSTOMS EXAMINATION IS RECOMMENDED
• All items dutiable, except used personal effects (clothing and toilet articles)
• Antiques with a certificate of authenticity from an authorized dealer or expert
• Duty may become payable on an assessed value at the Customs Officer's discretion

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Weapons and ammunition
• Drugs
• Plants (Health Certificate required)
• Pornography
• Articles contrary to Bahamian religious beliefs or morality will not be allowed into the country

PETS

• Import permit prior to shipping

MOTOR VEHICLES

• Copy of auto title is required
• An invoice is required for recently purchased autos
• Value of $10,000 or less-45% duty + 7% stamp tax
• Value of $10,000-$20,000-50% duty + 7% stamp tax
• Value over $20,000-65% + 7% stamp tax

DUTY AND TAX RATE

• The most common charges that a transferee may incur is 35% duty + 7% stamp tax. (Duty and stamp tax are on a C.I.F. value)