Bahamas Purchasing ships to The Bahamas from the US for a flat $1 per pound by air ($10 minimum) or from $200 per half pallet by ocean, using your free Fort Lauderdale warehouse address. We consolidate packages free for up to 14 days, handle Bahamas Customs duty and 10% VAT, and deliver door-to-door to Nassau, Grand Bahama, and every Family Island.
Whether you're shopping Amazon, moving home, or stocking your business, this is the complete guide to shipping from the United States to The Bahamas. Flat-rate pricing, free consolidation, and door-to-door delivery to every island.
Get Your Free US AddressEstimate the total landed cost, freight + Bahamas customs duty + 10% VAT + processing fee.
Shipping method Package weight (lbs)Actual weight only, we never charge dimensional weight. $10 minimum up to 10 lb.
Item value (USD)The price you paid the US retailer (used to calculate Bahamas duty).
Bahamas duty rate Estimated breakdown Air freight (20 lb × $1)$20.00 Bahamas duty (35%)$42.00 Landed VAT (10%)$16.20 Customs processing fee$10.00 Shipping total$88.20 Total landed cost (item + shipping)$188.20 Estimate only. Actual duty depends on the Bahamas tariff code for your specific item. We provide an itemized invoice before delivery.The traditional answer to “how do I ship something to The Bahamas?” used to involve overpriced couriers, dimensional weight surcharges, surprise customs bills, and weeks of waiting. We rebuilt the entire process around a single principle: predictable, flat-rate shipping that you can plan around.
Create a free Bahamas Purchasing account in under a minute. You're immediately assigned a personal shipping address at our warehouse in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formatted exactly the way US retailers expect.
Use your Fort Lauderdale address as the shipping address at Amazon, Target, Home Depot, Best Buy, Costco, eBay, Sephora, Wayfair, and other US stores. We receive packages from UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL, and freight carriers. Each package is photographed and logged into your portal as a Warehouse Receipt.
We hold your packages for up to 14 days at no charge. Most customers wait until they have 3–5 packages and then ship them all at once, which is cheaper than shipping each separately.
Your shipment leaves Fort Lauderdale by air (3–5 days to Nassau) or by ocean for pallets. We handle the airline/carrier booking, manifesting, and US export documentation.
Our licensed brokerage handles the entire Bahamas Customs clearance process, duty calculation, VAT, processing fees, and document filing. You don't need to visit Customs or hire your own broker.
We deliver directly to your home or business anywhere in The Bahamas. You'll get a notification when your package is out for delivery, and payment is due before you receive your goods; cash on delivery at hand-over counts.
There are two ways to ship to The Bahamas from the US: by air or by ocean. Most personal shoppers and small business orders go by air. Furniture, appliances, building materials, and bulk wholesale orders go by ocean to save money on heavy or oversized goods.
$10 minimum • 3–5 days to Nassau
Fast, affordable shipping by actual weight only. No dimensional weight surcharges.
Ask us about ocean freight timing
Best for furniture, appliances, and medium bulk orders.
Ask us about ocean freight timing
Best value per pound for large shipments and commercial goods.
Choosing between air and ocean freight comes down to weight, dimensions, and how quickly you need it. Here's a clear side-by-side breakdown.
| Factor | Air freight | Ocean freight |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $1 / lb (actual weight) | $200 half pallet • $350 full pallet |
| Transit time | 3–5 days to Nassau | Ask us about ocean freight timing |
| Best for | Online orders, electronics, clothing, gifts | Furniture, appliances, building materials, wholesale |
| Weight sweet spot | Under ~50 lb per shipment | Heavier, oversized, or palletized goods |
| Dimensional weight | Never charged | Not applicable |
Every commercial import into The Bahamas is subject to customs duty and VAT. We handle the entire process for you, but here's how the math works so there are no surprises.
Charged as a percentage of the item's CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight). Rates depend on the tariff code. Examples from the Duty Calculator table (example — check the Duty Calculator): clothing 20%, televisions 35%, cell phones 10%, laptops 0%, reading books 0%, diapers 0%; food items vary widely. Estimate yours with the Duty Calculator , or read the Bahamas customs duty guide .
10% on the landed value (CIF + duty). VAT is standard across most goods.
An administrative fee charged on all entries, shown on its own line on your invoice.
Tip: Always upload your purchase receipt or order confirmation through the customer portal. Without proof of value, Bahamas Customs may assess duty based on their estimate, which is usually higher than your actual cost.
Some items are prohibited by US export regulations, Bahamas import regulations, or air/ocean carrier rules. Shipping any of these can result in seizure, fines, or refusal to load.
Restricted items (allowed with proper permits) include certain medications, plants, agricultural products, and select electronics. Contact us if you're unsure about a specific item before ordering.
Door-to-door delivery across The Bahamas. Air transit times below are from arrival at our Florida warehouse.
| Island | Air transit |
|---|---|
| Nassau / New Providence | 3–5 business days |
| Family Islands (including Abaco, Grand Bahama, Eleuthera, Exuma, Andros, Bimini and all other islands) | 5–7 business days |
Step-by-step walkthroughs for the most common Bahamas shipping scenarios.
Air freight to The Bahamas costs $1 per pound (with a $10 minimum) on actual weight, we never charge dimensional weight. Ocean freight starts at $200 for a half pallet and $350 for a full pallet. You'll also pay Bahamas Customs duty (varies by item and tariff code), 10% VAT, and a customs processing fee. Everything is itemized on your invoice, no surprises.
Air shipping from arrival at our Fort Lauderdale warehouse: Nassau / New Providence 3–5 business days; Family Islands (including Abaco and Grand Bahama) 5–7 business days. For ocean freight, ask us about ocean freight timing.
For most online orders under 50 lb, our $1/lb air freight is usually the lowest-cost option once you factor in free consolidation and no dimensional weight charges. For furniture, appliances, building materials, or bulk orders, ocean freight by half ($200) or full pallet ($350) is cheaper per pound.
Yes. When you sign up for Bahamas Purchasing, you get a free US warehouse address in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Use that address as your shipping address on Amazon (and other retailers such as Target, Best Buy, and Home Depot). We receive the package, consolidate with anything else you order, and ship it to you in The Bahamas.
Prohibited items include firearms and ammunition, illegal drugs, hazardous materials (explosives, flammable liquids, corrosives), counterfeit goods, perishable food, and live animals. Restricted items requiring permits include certain medications, plants, agricultural products, and some electronics. If you're unsure, contact us before ordering.
The recipient (you) pays Bahamas Customs duty and 10% VAT. We handle the entire customs clearance process and pay the duty on your behalf, then bill you on your invoice with a clear breakdown. Duty rates vary by tariff code, and some categories (laptops, books, baby items) are duty-free or reduced. Use the Duty Calculator for an estimate.
Yes, we deliver door-to-door across all of The Bahamas. Nassau / New Providence has a 3–5 business day air turnaround from arrival at our Fort Lauderdale warehouse. All Family Islands have a 5–7 business day air turnaround, including Grand Bahama, Eleuthera, Exuma, Abaco, Andros, Bimini, Long Island, Cat Island, San Salvador, Inagua, and the rest of the Family Islands.
Consolidation means combining several US packages into a single shipment to The Bahamas. We hold packages at our Florida warehouse for up to 14 days at no charge so you can group multiple orders together. You pay one shipment instead of several, which lowers your effective per-pound cost. It's completely free, no membership, no per-package fee.
No. If you don't have a US payment method or can't get a retailer to accept your Bahamian card, our purchasing assistance team can buy items for you. You tell us what you want, we order it, ship it, and bill everything (item cost + small purchasing fee + shipping) on one invoice.
Every package is logged into your customer portal as a Warehouse Receipt with a status: Florida Warehouse → In Transit → Awaiting Clearance → Nassau Warehouse → Out for Delivery → Delivered. You'll receive email notifications at each status change.