Permits are issued to businesses, citizens and non-citizens to facilitate the duty free importation of equipment and breeding/seed stock to be used within the fish farming sector.
Applicant must have a permit to engage in aquaculture.
- Complete the relevant application form.
- Submit completed application form along with the required supporting documents to the Department of Marine Resources.
- The applicant will then be issued with the Certificate of Registration Card or 10% Duty Waiver Form, which should be presented to The Bahamas Customs at the time of clearance of the goods
Refer to Sanitary and Phyto Sanitary Measures for guidelines when importing plant or animal material.
This service can be accessed at the following locations:
Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Or
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Duty Free Application - Fish Farming
- Completed Application form.
- Copy of Aquaculture Permit.
48 hours if application is complete and all required documents submitted.
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
No fees are charged for this service.
For more information please contact
Department of Marine Resources
East Bay Street
P.O. Box N-3028
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 393-1777
Fax. (242) 393-0238
E-mail: fisheries@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays
Or
Family Island Office Locations and Contact Information