Temporary Import Permit - Bahamas Customs
Source: https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/service/application-to-import-goods-for-temporary-use-or-purpose
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Temporary Import Permit - Bahamas Customs
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Application to Import Goods for Temporary Use or Purpose
Persons such as contractors, persons doing special projects or group conventions, salesmen or amusement park operators can apply for the importation of temporary goods without full duty payment.
Eligibility
Approved application from the Bahamas Ministry of Finance.
A completed Bond for the Re-Exportation of goods imported for a temporary use or purpose (CB7).
Process
Prepare relevant documents.
Present documents to Comptroller of Customs for approval.
After examination of goods for verification is complete, pay applicable duties.
Collect goods.
Application Form(s)
C41 Form - Application to Import Goods for a Temporary Use or Purpose (Available at the Customs Department)
Supporting Documents
Completed transshipment bond.
Completed required C41 form.
Invoices (where applicable).
Shipping / Airline documents (bill of lading / airway bill, any other documents provided by the supplier).
For individuals - Identification (passport or driver’s licence).
For businesses - Valid business licence.
Turn-around time
2 to 24 hours.
Deadline
There are no deadlines for this service.
Related Fee(s)
Processing fee 1% of C.I.F. Value (min $10.00, max $500.00) is associated with this service.
For more information please contact
Department:
The Bahamas Customs Department
Address:
P. O. Box N 155 ,Nassau ,New Providence ,The Bahamas
Fax:
(242)325-7409
Opening Hours:
9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Tel:
+1 242 325 6551
Tel:
+1 242 325 6559
Location:
Headquarters - Thompson Blvd
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Application to Import Goods for Temporary Use or Purpose
Persons such as contractors, persons doing special projects or group conventions, salesmen or amusement park operators can apply for the importation of temporary goods without full duty payment.
Eligibility
Approved application from the Bahamas Ministry of Finance.
A completed Bond for the Re-Exportation of goods imported for a temporary use or purpose (CB7).
Process
Prepare relevant documents.
Present documents to Comptroller of Customs for approval.
After examination of goods for verification is complete, pay applicable duties.
Collect goods.
Application Form(s)
C41 Form - Application to Import Goods for a Temporary Use or Purpose (Available at the Customs Department)
Supporting Documents
Completed transshipment bond.
Completed required C41 form.
Invoices (where applicable).
Shipping / Airline documents (bill of lading / airway bill, any other documents provided by the supplier).
For individuals - Identification (passport or driver’s licence).
For businesses - Valid business licence.
Turn-around time
2 to 24 hours.
Deadline
There are no deadlines for this service.
Related Fee(s)
Processing fee 1% of C.I.F. Value (min $10.00, max $500.00) is associated with this service.
For more information please contact
Department:
The Bahamas Customs Department
Address:
P. O. Box N 155 ,Nassau ,New Providence ,The Bahamas
Fax:
(242)325-7409
Opening Hours:
9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday
Tel:
+1 242 325 6551
Tel:
+1 242 325 6559
Location:
Headquarters - Thompson Blvd
Quick Useful Links
The National Honours Society 2026 Call for Nominations
Budget Performance Reports
Budget Documents
Preparing Your Home and Family for a Hurricane
General Orders
Request for Expression of Interest
Hurricane Shelter Listing 2025
Install the BNEA APP
COVID-19 Frequent Asked Questions
Department of Labour’s Jobseekers Portal
Celebrate Bahamas
Load More
For Website Technical Support
Call and speak to a DICT Customer service agent.
+1 242 604 4688
Need to reach the DICT? Send us an email.
support@bahamas.gov.bs
Get in touch with our DICT support team.
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Explore frequently asked questions.
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