Conditionally Duty Free Items

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. 

Eligibility

All persons importing cargo.

Note: this applies to imports in Freeport, Grand Bahama only.

 Process

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

Application Form(s)

1. C14 Form - Entry of Goods Imported Conditionally Duty Free
2. C43 Form - Declaration of Value 

Supporting Documents

• 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 (mandatory based on items).
• Phytosanitary Certificate (mandatory based on items).
• For individuals – Identification (passport or driver’s license).
• For businesses – A valid business license.

 Turn-around time

This service can be completed within 2 – 24 hours after submission of documents. 

Deadline

There are no deadlines for this service. 

Related Fee(s)

• There is a processing fee of $25.00 associated with this service.
• Environmental Levy 1% of C.I.F. Value (min $10.00, max $500.00)

A Customs Broker will charge for the preparation of supporting documents.