Moving to the Bahamas, Shipping Household Goods to the Bahamas
This information is prepared by IntlMOVE for IntlMOVE’s customers moving to the Bahamas and Shipping Household Goods or Personal Effect from USA to the Bahamas.
If you are moving to the Bahamas and plan to ship your household goods and personal effects, there are customs regulations in the Bahamas you need to consider.
Below are the Bahamas’s rules and regulations regarding the importation of used household goods and personal belongings
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR MOVING TO THE BAHAMAS AND SHIPPING HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS TO THE BAHAMAS
- Inventory of household goods and personal effects (valued)
- Letter authorizing Destination Agent to clear shipment of household goods and personal effects
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS FOR MOVING TO THE BAHAMAS AND SHIPPING HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO THE BAHAMAS
- CUSTOMER’S PRESENCE AT CUSTOMS EXAMINATION IS RECOMMENDED
- All household goods and personal effects 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 HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS 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 in the Bahamas are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods and personal effects shipments to the Bahamas and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, IntlMove 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.
