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Consulate and International Shipping to Bahamas

The Bahamas, located 50 miles off the east coast of Florida, consists of about 700 islands. Only about 30 of these islands are inhabited by the approximately 321,000 citizens. The islands of Nassau, Grand Bahama, Abaco, and San Salvador are especially popular resort and cruise ship destinations. While tourism is a prominent component of the economy, the Bahamas also have growing industries, including financial services and international shipping.

As with most international shipping, items sent to the Bahamas are subject to specific restrictions and regulations established and enforced by the country. The following items are prohibiting from entering the country:

• Obscene materials including articles, books, pictures, and other printed items.
• Perishable infectious or noninfectious biological substances. This includes foreign flora or fauna that could upset the natural balance of the ecology of the islands.
• Radioactive materials.
• Skimmed milk in tins. This restriction intends to prohibit the introduction of potentially disruptive organisms to the Bahamas.

 Compared to many other popular international shipping destinations, the Bahamas have a modest list of restrictions; many of the items are self-explanatory and are generally prohibited in most countries. The Bahamas are more than just a tropical getaway destination. For example, did you know:

• The Bahamas was under British control until 1973 when it became an independent country, officially known as the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
• The official currency of the Bahamas is the Bahamian dollar, although US currency is widely accepted. The reason both are easily used together is that the Bahamian dollar has a 1:1 exchange rate with the US dollar.
• There are no rivers in the Bahamas, but the country includes almost 2,400 uninhabited islets.

If you are interested in shipping to the Bahamas, contact us. Whether your item requires a small box or a 40-foot shipping container, we can assist in making sure it is packaged and shipped safely and properly to its destination.