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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.
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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, we 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.