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BAHAMAS
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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)
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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