Under customs regulations, all persons importing cargo into the country on board a vessel or airline, must complete and submit a Form for Entry of goods imported conditionally duty free under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (C14) for processing. This applies to Freeport, Grand Bahama only.

All persons importing cargo. Note, this applies to imports in Freeport, Grand Bahama only.

1. Collect relevant documents from shipping/airline agent.
2. Complete relevant forms.
3. Present completed forms and supporting documents to the Customs Entry Checking.

1. C14 Form -Entry of Goods Imported Conditionally Duty Free
2. Form 43- Declaration of Value

• Completed C14 form (Entry for goods imported conditionally duty free under Hawksbill Creek Agreement).
• Completed C43 form (Declaration of Value).
• Invoices.
• Shipping / Airline documents (bill of lading / airway bill, any other documents provided by supplier).
• Agricultural Permit (optional based on items).
• Phytosanitary Certificate (optional based on items).
• For individuals - Identification (passport or driver’s licence).
• For businesses - A valid business licence.

• There is a processing fee of $25.00 associated with this service.  A Customs Broker will charge for the preparation of supporting documents.

• Environmental Levy 1% of C.I.F. Value (min $10.00, max $500.00)

The Bahamas Customs Department
P. O. Box N 155
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas               
Location – Headquarters - Thompson Blvd
Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Tel. (242)325-6551 – 9
Fax. (242)325-7409