Customs Regulations in Bermuda
Nervous flyers needing a drink as soon as they leave LF Wade International Airport should note that they are allowed to bring in 1 litre of wine and 1 litre of spirits duty-free. The Swizzle Inn, however, is located conveniently close to the airport for immediate refreshment. Visitors are also allowed 200 cigarettes, 0.5 kg of tobacco and 50 cigars duty-free.
Cash-wise Canadians (and anybody else with a tight wallet) staying in accommodation with cooking facilities should note that they may bring in up to 20 lbs of meat. Duty is payable at 22.25% but may work out cheaper than Bermuda’s supermarkets. If your baggage arrives late, any savings made could be wiped out by deodorant purchases and laundry bills.
Reader Comments and Additional Information
On the question of paying duty if you're moving here - I arrived 6 months ago and had to pay duty on almost everything I brought (ie a 5 year old alarm clock, camera, scuba gear, linens) - you would do well to compare the cost of excess luggage and duty fees to the cost of purchasing items here.
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This comments form is really intended for adding information and not asking questions. However, as several people have asked about customs duty for expatriates moving to Bermuda, I telephoned the Bermuda Customs office with the question. They said duty is payable on all goods brought into Bermuda, regardless of the time the person is intending to stay on the island and whether or not a person intends to take them back when they leave. This seems a little strange to me, especially if somebody was only coming to work here for a few months. But this is what they said. If somebody knows any better, please feel free to leave a comment here.
How does duty works if you move there for a year or two?
Do i have to declare tools for working in bermuda if i am not leaving them in country?
There's a store on Front Street that sells Cuban cigars.