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)