Used 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 12 months in order to import their household goods duty free.

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 owner of the goods 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 12 months 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):

https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/bermuda.html

https://www.usembassy.gov/bermuda/