Country Guide: Bermuda

Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Work Permit (Non-Bermudian)
• Transfer of Residence Allowance (TRA)
• Customs Traveler Declaration Form 98 (CTD)
• CAPS Registration
• Cash Valuation Sheet
• Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
• Detailed inventory list

 

Specific Information

• The TRA is good for 90 days from issuance.
• Bermudian citizens returning to Bermuda must be able to prove time lived abroad for a minimum of 1 year in order to import their household goods duty fre

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Transport Control Department (TCD)
• OBL / AWB
• Bill of Sale
• Certificate of Title
• Overseas Vehicle Registration
• Owner’s manual

 

Specific Information

• To import a motor vehicle, the shipper must be the original owner and have owned the vehicle within the 6 months prior to import.
• The TCD must be presented with the vehicle specifications for approval.
• The owner must provide the Transport Control Department the specific details of the vehicle including: make, model, curb weight, horsepower.

Pets

Documents Required

• Vaccination Record
• Veterinary Health Certificate
• Import Permit issued by the Bermuda Department of Environmental Protection

 

Specific Information

• The Vaccination Record must show the animal has received at least two rabies vaccinations: the first after the age of 3 months, the second between 6-12 months, and with no significant lapses in vaccinations. The most recent vaccination must be given within 30 days and not more than 1 year prior to arrival.
• Vaccinations must be given by a licensed veterinarian.
• The Vaccination Record and Veterinary Health Certificate must be dated and signed by a licensed veterinarian, showing veterinarian name, facility address, and telephone number.
• The Veterinary Health Certificate must be issued within 10 days of import and must state that animal if free from communicable disease and external parasites; the name, date of birth, breed, description, owner’s name, owner’s name and address, and microchip identification of the pet must also be included.
• Certain restrictions apply for animals arriving from specific countries; contact agent for complete details.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• Cigarettes (200), cigars (50), tobacco (0.5 kg)
• Spirits and wine (1 L each); amounts above 1 L are charged duties of 25% of the value

Prohibited Items

• Weapons and ammunition
• Illegal drugs
• Pornographic materials
• Counterfeit items

Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

 

 

 

Helpful Website(s):

http://www.tcd.gov.bm/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=256&&PageID=1443&mode=2&in_hi_userid =2&cached=true

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1067.html http://hamilton.usconsulate.gov