Bermuda Import Duties & Taxes Explained

No, Bermuda does not levy VAT, GST, or a general sales tax on imported goods. Your shipment will only be subject to customs duties and wharfage fees upon arrival.

No, Bermuda has no de minimis threshold, meaning almost all items are subject to duty from the first dollar. Even low-value items in your shipment will incur charges.

Duty is calculated as a percentage of the CIF value, which includes the cost of goods plus insurance and shipping to Bermuda. This means your Stackry forwarding costs are added to the item value before the duty rate is applied.

Rates vary by item, with electronics typically charged at 22.25% to 25% and clothing around 6.5%. Books and medicines are generally exempt from duty on your shipment.

The wharfage fee is a separate 1.25% charge on the customs value of goods landed at the airport or seaport. Express carriers like DHL, FedEx, or UPS shipping your package will almost always incur this fee.

Yes, all importers must obtain a Customs Automated Processing System (CAPS) ID before their shipment arrives. Failure to provide your CAPS ID will cause significant delays for your package.

Yes, express carriers charge a separate brokerage or processing fee for handling customs clearance on your behalf. These fees typically range from $10 to $35 USD and are paid directly to the carrier.

No, the $300 duty-free allowance applies only to items you carry with you as a passenger. Shipped packages via Stackry do not receive this exemption and are subject to full duties.

You can estimate costs by adding 25% duty and 1.25% wharfage to your item value plus shipping, then adding a carrier fee of roughly $10-$35. Keep in mind that actual rates depend on the specific item category.

HM Customs Bermuda collects all government duties and wharfage fees directly. The carrier may collect these on behalf of customs, along with their own separate handling fees.