Shipping to and from Bahamas
Your complete guide to shipping to and from Bahamas. Find the right route, get Maersk office locations, discover local solutions, payment options and more.
Export
Get up-to-date local information about export procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
Procedures
Restrictions
Special cargos
OOG and IMO cargo are subject to standard Maersk approval procedures.
Commercial Invoices to Special Customs Requirements
- Customs Export Entry Validation
- Export Manifest
Bill of lading restrictions
- As a part of US Customs 24 Hour Rule regulations, 'To the order of' bills of lading are not accepted for shipments destined for the US or routed via US ports.
- US Customs also does not accept the commodity descriptions 'freight all kinds' and 'General Merchandise' nor the package type 'pallets'
- ISF requirements for USA customs, needed 48hr prior too vessel departure. If not customer will be fined up to the sum of $5000.00.
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