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BERMUDA
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Inventory
- Customs Bond of 33.38% value of the goods, often determined
by the insured amount of the goods, (Should the duty
and customs fees be less than the deposit, the difference
will be refunded to the customer. Accordingly, if the duties
and fees are more than the deposit, the difference will
be billed to the customer.)
- Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IS ADVISED
- Used clothing is duty-free
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items subject to duties (invoices required)
- Alcohol and tobacco products
- Fruits, vegetables and soil require an Import Permit and
are subject to inspection upon arrival by the Dept. of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Parks. Those failing agriculture inspection
will be destroyed.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Weapons of ALL types, including: flick knives, blowguns,
spear guns, crossbows, etc., will be confiscated
- Narcotic drugs
- Firearms and ammunition (must be accompanied by a permit
signed by the commissioner of police)
- Explosives (including pyrotechnics of any sort)
- Gold or silver coins
- Pornographic material
- Political literature
MOTOR VEHICLES
- No vehicle over six months old is permitted to be imported
- Motorcycles over 100 cc are prohibited
- Automobiles are restricted as to size and engine capacity
- Duty applies
- License from the Transport Control Department is required
PETS
- Animal must be at least four months old
- Import permit issued by the Department of Agriculture,
Fisheries and Parks is required
- Health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian from
the country of origin
- The name, date of birth, breed and description of the
animal is required
LIQUOR AND TOBACCO
- Duties will be assessed against Bermuda Customs Tariff.
- Any person may import duty free up to 200 cigarettes and
50 cigars, plus 1.137 liters of spirits and 1.137 liters
of wine.
USEFUL INFORMATION A customs officer will be at residence
at time of delivery assessing duties item by item.
- Used clothing and books are duty free
- Appliances 33.4% of customs assessed value
- Furniture and sporting goods 22.25% of customs value
- Antiques 8.5% of customs value
Customs value is generally lower than what the shipper value
is but, it is a good idea for the shipper to be available
to answer the customs officers' questions at time of unloading
and assessment.
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is
a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household
goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such
regulations are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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