Under Customs Regulations, cargo arriving into the country on board a vessel or airline, to be stored in Bonded Warehouses must be processed.
All businesses with cargo in Bonded Warehouses.
- Collect documents from Shipping/Airline agent.
- Complete relevant form.
- Present form and supporting documents to the Customs Aided Industries Section of the Customs Department.
- Pay Import duties.
- Collect goods.
Note: This service is provided at New Providence and Grand Bahama only.
Warehousing Entry Form - C16 Form
- Completed C16 Form.
- Invoices (where applicable).
- Shipping documents (bill of lading / airway bill, any other documents provided by Supplier).
- For individuals - passport or driver’s licence.
- For businesses - valid business licence.
This service can be completed within 2 to 24 hours after submission of documents.
There are no deadline dates for this service.
There is a processing fee of $25.00 associated with this service. The Customs Broker will also charge fees for the preparation of your supporting documents.
For more information please contact
The Bahamas Customs Department
P. O. Box N 155
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Location – Headquarters- Thompson Blvd
Opening Hours: 9 am to 4 pm (Monday to Friday)
Tel. (242)325-6551 – 9
Fax. (242)325-7409
Email: customs@bahamas.gov.bs
