Trading Across Borders in the Bahamas

These tables list the procedures necessary to import and exports a standardized cargo of goods in Bahamas, the. The documents required to export and import the goods are also shown.

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 Nature of Export ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation7300
Customs clearance and technical control3130
Ports and terminal handling4200
Inland transportation and handling2300
Totals:16930
 Nature of Import ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation7300
Customs clearance and technical control3130
Ports and terminal handling2650
Inland transportation and handling1300
Totals:131380
 Export documents Import documents
Bill of ladingBill of lading
Cargo release orderCargo release order
Commercial invoiceCommercial invoice
Customs export declarationPacking list
Packing listCertificate of origin