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BAHAMAS CUSTOMS BROKERAGE COURSEOVERVIEW
WTO (World Trade Organization)
- Answers- the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade
between nations
We are not a member however we have observatory status and hope to become a full
member one day
EPA - Answers- The Economic Partnership Agreement is a scheme to create a free
trade area for it members. This agreement refers to the Rules of Origin and allows for its
members to benefit from preferential tariffs
Who appoints the Comptroller of Customs - Answers- The Comptroller is appointed by
the Prime Minister under the advice of the Minister of Finance.
What are the Powers of Comptroller - Answers- *Responsible for the general
management and administration of the Customs Authority
*Compounding of Offences
What are the Powers of Customs Officers - Answers- (i) Board any means of transport
(ii) Search any means of transport
(iii) Detain any means of transport
(iv) Questions persons within 72 hours of arrival
(v) Audit or examination of business records
(vi) Powers to patrol and surveillance of property
How long can Customs audit business records - Answers- Customs authority is
empowered to audit the business records of your client up to 3 years
Maritime Health Declaration - Answers- This form is completed and turned over to The
Customs Authority states the health conditions of all persons on board the vessel
, Quarantine Flag - Answers- A yellow flag is flown when a ship enters the Bahamas this
signals to the customs authority that ship is not quarantined an can be safely boarded
by a customs officer to be cleared
Baggage Declaration - Answers- C.17 - Form must be completed for accompanied
Baggage
C-18- Form must be completed for Unaccompamied baggage
After 5 days all baggage unclaimed or uncleared are removed and sent to the Customs
Warehouse
Customs Places - Answers- Upon recommendations from the comptroller the Minister
will designate customs places i.e Customs ports and Customs Airports
Transit Sheds - Answers- located next to the piers or at the airport, provide temporary
storage while the goods await the next portion of the journey
Ports of Entry - Answers- 1 Lynden Pindling Int'l Airport
2 Arawak Cay, New Providence
3 Freeport, Grand Bahama
4 West End, Grand Bahama
5 Walker's Cay, Abaco
6 Marsh Harbour, Abaco
7 Green Turtle Cay, Abaco
8 Treasure Cay, Abaco
9 Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera
10 Rock Sound, Eleuthera
11 North Eleuthera
12 Harbour Island
13 Spanish Wells
14 Bimini
15 Cat Cay
16 Great Harbour Cay
17 Chubb Cay
18 San Andros
19 Fresh Creek, Andros
20 Congo Town, Andros
21 George Town, Exuma
22 San Salvador
23 Inagua
24 Arthur's Town, Cat Island
25 New Bight, Cat Island
26 Smith's Bay, Cat Island
27 Stella Maris, Long Island
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