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You must apply for a Customs Automated Processing System (CAPS) ID Number if you are: an importer or exporter claiming duty relief submitting an electronic declaration importing or exporting goods in a consolidated shipment importing or exporting prohibited or restricted goods, cash or negotiable instruments If you are a minor (less than 18 years of age) your CAPS ID application must be made by your parent or legal guardian. They must have a CAPS ID Number of their own. Your CAPS ID Number is...

If you have been informed you can claim a refund, you have two options to take advantage of the refund due to you. The following options are available: Account Credit : If you are a frequent importer of dutiable goods into Bermuda, then you may elect to use the Account Credit option resulting from the review decision to pay duty on future imports rather than have the funds returned to you. An Account Credit may be utilized immediately, whereas a return of funds may take up to one month to be...

If you do not agree with a written decision issued by the Customs Department, you can request a review of the decision by writing to the Collector of Customs. There are two stages of appeal: First stage : Customs Department reviews the decision in question; Second stage - Appeal to the Tax Appeal Tribunal, administered by the Ministry of Finance Reviewable decisions fall into three categories: Decisions about duty; Decisions regarding civil penalties; Ancillary matters (decisions involving the..

All animals arriving in Bermuda must be accompanied by an Import Permit and an original overseas veterinary health document. You must provide evidence that your animal complies with all import requirements before an Import Permit will be issued. Learning about importing animals to Bermuda to find out the general rules and applicable fees. Requirements and Conditions Review these conditions of entry to ensure that your animal qualifies to enter Bermuda. Also review the lists of dog breeds below..

You must complete and submit an Application to Import Plant Material as the first step in the process of importing Christmas trees into Bermuda. All applications for Christmas trees must be received by the Plant Protection Library by the end of June so that preparations can be made for the overseas pre-inspection. How to import Christmas trees to Bermuda To import Christmas trees to Bermuda, you must submit: A completed Application to Import Plant Material A completed File Christmas Tree...

All animals arriving into Bermuda must be accompanied by an import permit together with an original health certificate. Importing freshwater fish The health certificate must be issued by a licensed veterinarian or qualified fish examiner of the country from which the fish is/are coming. Learning about importing animals to Bermuda to find out the general rules and applicable fees. Requirements and conditions A certificate of health issued by a veterinarian or a qualified fish examiner within 10..

You can import insects for biological control, food, or research. Importation of insects for entertainment purposes (e.g. butterflies at weddings) is not permitted. You must apply for an application to import insects in order to bring any insects to Bermuda for the above purposes. How to apply to import insects to Bermuda To complete the application, make sure you have the following: Information on the origin and supplier of the insects Details regarding shipping containers, host/food material..

You must apply for a release form to import live flowers, floral arrangements, and greenery into Bermuda. This form tells Customs that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has authorized the release of the shipment directly to the importer. This process is not the same as importing plants, bulbs, tubers, rhizomes, and cuttings for propagation . How to import live flowers, floral arrangements, and greenery into Bermuda Before arranging to purchase any of these items from abroad,...

A pesticide is any substance (including an organism) that directly or indirectly controls, destroys, attracts, or repels any organism or disease that is injurious, noxious, or troublesome to plants or animals. Contact the department at pesticides@gov.bm for more information or for any queries regarding pesticide products, registration of pesticides, pesticide applications or BCD processing.

You must obtain, complete and submit an application to import plant material before importing any plants, seeds, bulbs, tubers, rhizomes or cuttings. Use this application for all plant material except for flowers, fruit, mushroom spawn and wood. Read more about importing seeds to Bermuda. How to import plant material to Bermuda To import plant materials to Bermuda, you’ll need to have: A supplier in an approved jurisdiction who can provide you with plants that are in compliance with the entry...

You must apply for a permit before importing fresh fruit or vegetables that are considered File High Risk Produce.pdf (126.34 KB) or from a File High Risk Areas.pdf (107.29 KB) . All produce is subject to inspection upon entry into the island. The following items are prohibited entry: Fresh, unfrozen corn on the cob Fresh, untreated, unfrozen carrots Fresh, unfrozen sweet potatoes Fresh, unfrozen mangoes, papaya, guavas, and other fruit-fly hosts that are not hot-water treated or irradiated...

To import sand, stone, and gravel to Bermuda you must: Complete and submit an Application to Import Sand, Stone and Gravel Obtain a certificate of treatment (heat or fumigation), nematode test results, or a sample of the product The Plant Protection Laboratory will assess the application to ensure all documentation has been provided. Applications requiring on-island nematode testing will require additional processing time. Your application will be denied if all documentation is not provided or..