Rated or Specific – 10 cents per square meter or 3 cents per dozen. Ad Valorem (Fixed percentages of the value) – 10% of the value or 25% of the value. Compond (combination of rated and ad valorum duties applicable to goods mentioned in the same tariff heading) – 20% + 8 cents per kg or 50 cents per square meter less 20%
Prohibited imports include: Any food articles intended for but unfit for human consumption. Indecent or obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographic or other engravings, or any other indecent or obscene article.
All valid receipts for declared items are required. All visitors to the Bahamas are entitled to an exemption of $100.00 on any dutiable article being brought into the Bahamas. Any value in excess of this, the necessary custom duties and taxes will be applicable.
Customs duty ranges from 0% to 210% and is collected on all imports. The average rate of duty is 30% - 35%. Specific rates of duty are also applicable to some items (mostly petroleum and beer).
Exchange control is administered by the Central Bank of the Bahamas. For exchange control purposes, the countries of the world are divided into 2 categories: the Bahamas and the rest of the world. The Central Bank has the authority to determine all questions of residency.
Most goods enter through the Nassau Container Port at Arawak Cay and are redistributed throughout the country via importers, distributors, and agents. Major resort hotels import materials and supplies directly. Inter-island trade is supported by a government subsidized mailboat service.
Most goods enter through the Nassau Container Port at Arawak Cay and are redistributed throughout the country via importers, distributors, and agents. Major resort hotels import materials and supplies directly. Inter-island trade is supported by a government subsidized mailboat service.
Taxis can be hailed in more populous cities or you can get one at a taxi stand, typically located at hotels and popular attractions. On the Out Islands, however, it's best to ask your hotel to order you a taxi. Jitneys, or buses, are the public transportation option in the Bahamas.
A large portion of Bahamian foodstuffs are imported (cf. economy of the Bahamas). International cuisine is offered, especially at hotels. Many specialty dishes are available at roadside stands, beach side, and in fine dining establishments.
The primary requirements of importing into or exporting from the Bahamas are proof of authorization for processing, proof of value of the goods (Invoices or receipts)and proof of freight charges (Bill of Lading or Freight Invoice) along with the relevant Customs documentations for declarations, depending on the purpose ...