Procedure to Export Goods from the Bahamas
Exporting goods from the Bahamas requires careful attention to documentation deadlines and customs requirements. Betty K Agencies Ltd. is here to guide you through every step — but submissions that arrive late or incomplete can result in fines from both U.S. Customs and Bahamas Customs. Review the requirements below carefully, and contact us if anything is unclear before your scheduled voyage departure.
Processing Turnaround
- Commercial exports: 5 business days after cargo is received with proper documentation
- Personal exports: 7 business days after cargo is received with proper documentation
ISF Number Required Before Departure
- Commercial exports: 3 business days prior to assigned voyage departure
- Personal exports: 4 business days prior to assigned voyage departure
Export cargo will not be manifested in Bahamas Customs Click2Clear until the ISF number is received — failure to submit may result in fines from U.S. Customs, Customs Border Protection, and Bahamas Customs.
A copy of The Bahamas Customs Export Entry paid invoices should be submitted 24 hours prior to assigned voyage departure.
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Requisites for Exportation Types
Commercial
- A copy of Arawak Port Development (A. P. D) Gate Entry Form
- Invoices
- Accurate Shipper/ Consignee Information
Personal
- Detailed Packing List
- Accurate Shipper/ Consignee Information
Vehicle
- Certificate of Title signed and dated by owner/buyer
- Copy of a valid Government issued ID
- Accurate Shipper/Consignee Information
