Request for Attendence of a Customs Officer - The Bahamas Customs Department

All Shipping agents of Cargo or Passenger vessels, airlines and any importer using direct delivery of goods can request the services of a Customs Officer for the clearance of crafts or examination of goods outside of Customs premises, to facilitate the boarding/entering of aircraft and vessels, Bonded Warehouses or any other service that occurs away from the Customs Department’s regular place of business.

Eligibility

All shipping agents or importers using direct delivery of goods.

1. For Aircraft Cargo Inspection – Complete and submit an Attendance Request (Form C1) to Officer-In-Charge of Examination Unit at Customs Headquarters.
2. For Vessel Cargo Inspection – Complete and submit an Attendance Request (Form C1) to Officer-In-Charge of Examinations Unit at the Customs Department.
3. For Container Inspection – Complete and submit an Attendance Request (Form C1) for an onsite examination to Officer-In-Charge of Examinations Unit at the Customs Department.
4. For Inspection of commodities imported under the Duty Free Concessions – Complete and submit an Attendance Request (Form C1) to Officer-In-Charge of Aided Industries/Concessions Unit.

C1 Form – Attendance Request Form

1. Completed Attendance Request Form.
2. Proof of citizenship/Identification (Passport) and a valid business licence (businesses only).

Within 24 hours.

Advance notice is required as follows: 24 hours during week days and 72 hours for weekends and holidays.

• Application for Customs Services
• Attendance fee for Customs Officers
• Attendance fees for means of transport
• Fee for pleasure vessel
• Processing fees

The Bahamas Customs Department
P. O. Box N 155
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Location – Headquarters – Thompson Blvd
Opening Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Tel. (242)325-6551 – 9
Fax. (242)325-7409

Customs Department
Customs House
Thompson Blvd.
P.O. Box N-155
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
Email: customs@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) – 325-6550
326-4401/6
Fax: (242) – 322-6223