Update on Problems with Bahamas Duty on Equipment
Captain Andrus’ remarks are in response to several cruisers’ 2010 comments on Bahamian Duty regulations (/?p=29222). If you have had similar difficulties or experiences, let us hear from you.
Beware! Take a copy of the duty rules! I have a 6 month cruise prtmit on my 35′ trawler, paid $300. Went home, our gps had a problem and couldn’t be fixed in Freeport. When I brought my obviously used GPS back, with my cruise permit and Canadian registration, I was singed a 45% duty.. Yes, 45% on it, and on a new dragonfly I bought to install on the boat. To add to the insult, the person working the cashiers booth hadn’t shown up for work’¦ Nassau Int’l Airport, Friday, 9:30 am, so I either had to find the $1200 cash or wait. AND they assessed the duty for the Raymarine Dragonfly on the retail price AND the 15% HST ‘“ boy am I pissed.
Susan Andrus
Comments from Cruisers (1)
Yes, It is hard to accept that they charge for this. It is strange that you never get to see all the information. Did anyone get a receipt for their $$$$$?