The hts is a reference manual that is the size of an unabridged dictionary. We will do our utmost best to respond within a 24 hour period. To enter the bahamas, citizens of britain and canada coming in as visitors must bring a passport to demonstrate proof of citizenship. Tariff book and other documents customs department.
Application for customs duty exemption under item 14 part b of the fourth schedule of the tariff act this form is reserved for applicants seeking customs duty concessions for a used vehicle not older that three 3 years to be used as a taxiliverytour caromnibus. The tariff heading number must be declared, followed in brackets by the statistical classification no. The bahamian government raises over 50% of its revenue from import tariffs or duties. Customs and excise division of antigua and barbuda to. To enter the islands of the bahamas, private vessels need the following. Basic customs duty varies for different items from 5% to 40%. Weighted mean applied tariff is the average of effectively applied rates weighted by the product import shares corresponding to each partner country. Customs tariff of bahamas 1908 edition open library. Contact information for advice on tariff classification of goods, rates of duty, the interpretation or application of the customs tariff, permits which may be required for certain goods or information on other cbsa programs.
The electronic versions of these schedules were developed to provide stakeholders with easy access to the relevant duties and levies applicable to all goods imported into, manufactured locally in. The national board of revenue nbr is the apex authority for tax administration in bangladesh. Bahamas customs department in nassau is located on thompson boulevard. Government tax revenue is instead derived from consumption, property and import taxes as well as licence fees. Bahamas customs department launches new education campaign for its new online portal.
Carlietha fox wins post office employee of the year. The government of the bahamas seeks to encourage the development of enterprises in the bahamas that will increase foreign reserve earnings through increased export activity. I am delighted to extend a hearty welcome to the home page of customs and excise department of antigua and barbuda. The nassau container port is located in in the arawak cay area. The import and export of foreign currency are unlimited. Lro 12010 statute law of the bahamas customs management chapter 293 customs management list of authorised pages 1 4 lro 12010 5 8 original 9 14 lro 12010 15 22 original 23 24 lro 12010 25 40 original 41 42 lro 12006 43 50 original 51 52 lro 12010 53 68 original 69 72 lro 12006. This is important to maintaining the nations exchange ratethe bahamian dollar divided into 100 cents is on par with the us dollarand it is also important in creating. Custom duty rates are determined by the value of the vehicle. See rule 6 of the rules for the interpretation of the first schedule of the tariff act. The duty may be fixed on ad valorem basis or specific rate. With provisions by the port there are facilities for container cargo for persons importing cars.
Consult the canada tariff finder to explore tariff information of countries with which canada has a free trade agreement below you will find information about the tariffs that countries apply to exports from canada and other countries. The customs tariff is based on the world customs organizations wco harmonized commodity description and coding system hs if you have a problem accessing the tariff files, please refer to our document formats page. Price calculator calculate your price bahamas customs. Schedules to the customs and excise act, 1964 tariff book. Bahamas, the trade statistics including exports and imports by partner and products, tariffs and relevant development indicators. Custom duty applicable on importing goods as basic duty.
It took us about 50 minutes to get through the long line, but it wasnt too bad at all. Schedule to the bahama deep water harbour and industrial area act, and. As you enter each port, fly the yellow quarantine flag and notify customs of your arrival. Peter turnquest launched the bahamas customs and excise departments public education campaign for the customs modernizati more. Deputy prime minister and minister of finance the hon. Inorganic chemicals organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals of rare earth metals of radioactive elements and of isotopes.
The customs tariff is based on the world customs organizations wco harmonized commodity description and coding system hs. Basic duty is a type of duty or tax imposed under the customs act 1962. The effectively applied tariff weighted average customs duty for bahamas. The embassy advises contacting the embassy of the bahamas in washington, d. Consolidate and deliver or pick up all your packages at one time. The use of a wide range of ocean carriers is accepted for importers. The customs tariff finder is an online tool to help you find the bahamas tariff rates currently applicable on products of your interest. Their task of collecting revenue for the public treasury is of the utmost importance because it brings in a. Officials have arrested and sentenced stiff penalties to u. Their task of collecting revenue for the public treasury is of the utmost importance because it brings in a vast amount of the monies required to run the country.
We have embarked upon a programme of reform to efficiently and effectively execute our mandate of securing revenues, ensuring border security, passenger and trade facilitation. Rates are subject to change at any time without notice. Enteringexiting policies the official site of the bahamas. To access the frequently imported list, click here. Tariff book and other documents customs department bahamas. Dec 14, 2009 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Page 1 of 543 the government of the bahamas home 212011. Schedules to the customs and excise act, 1964 tariff book this page contains schedules nos. Bahamas participates in world investment forum 2014.
Importing personal property into bahamas household goods and personal effects customs regulations and required documents customs regulations. Summary and duty ranges total ag nonag wto member since 1995 simple average final bound 78. Inward report pleasure vessels this form is completed in duplicate by the captain or owner for pleasure vessels visitng the bahamas from a foreign port. Common rates of duty the bahamas customs department. The harmonized tariff system hts provides duty rates for virtually every item that exists. The duty rates are mentioned in the first schedule of the customs tariff act, 1975 and have been amended from time to time under the finance act. Freight cost is calculated by the actual or dimensional weight, whichever is greater. Tariff line data were matched to standard international trade classification sitc revision 3 codes to define commodity groups and import weights. Experts spend years learning how to properly classify an item in order to determine its correct duty rate. Trinidad and tobago tariff rates 19912020 macrotrends. It was established by the father of the nation bangabandhu sheikh mujibur rahman under presidents order no. Bahamas customs is located in governors harbour, eleuthera.
The bahamian customs authorities enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation or exportation of firearms. The islands of the bahamas are much more than a tropical destination. It is approximately 56 acres and it is only a short two miles heading west of downtown nassau, bahamas. The unit of quantity for each description of goods is shown in the first schedule of the tariff act in the column headed unit for. Whether through our colorful art, lively music or soulful. Shirley street po box cb11567 nassau new providence, bahamas telephone. Customers presence is required for customs clearance. Money and dutyfree information for bahamas world travel guide. If you find errors or omissions in those files, or continue to have difficulty opening them, please report the problem however, if you have questions regarding tariff. Only the captain is permitted to leave the boat until your vessel has been cleared. Customs tariff 201718 chapter tariff heading existing description of goods existing provision new description of goods if applicable existing provision existing duty rate new duty rate effective date notification no. Bahamas customs governors harbour eleuthera, bahamas.
The c7a is prepared by the pilot and presented to the attending customs officer at the first port of entry into the bahamas. The bahamas are considered a tax haven given the lack of income tax, capital gains tax, inheritance tax or company tax. The more you tell us about your product, the easier it will be for 3ce to find its hs code. Data are classified using the harmonized system of trade at the six or eightdigit level.
Tariff search government of the turks and caicos islands. Effective january 1st 2015, certain customs excise and tariff rate reductions will take effect to coincide. Visiting boaters must clear customs and immigration at the nearest designated port of entry. Or cotecna tariff book or angola government website in portuguese tax. This chapter covers all live animals except the following. For us, theyre a daily celebration of our rich culture, our diverse heritage and our way of life.
The bahamas customs department spanish wells, bahamas. Onward or return tickets must be shown to immigration officials in. For instance, you might want to know the rate of duty of a wool suit. Taxation in the bahamas describes money owed to and collected by the government of the bahamas on certain financial transactions. The bahamian government raises over 50% of its revenue from import tariffs or. Tariff schedule national board of revenue nbr, bangladesh. All items are subject to taxes and duties including used personal effects. We checked in about 2 hrs early just because of what i heard.
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