Bermuda - Importing used Machinery or Vehicles

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Have the used cargo be fumigated and steam cleaned and obtain a certificate of treatment form the country of origin 30 days prior to shipment in to Bermuda.
2. Apply for the import permit by obtaining the application form to import used machinery through the government of Bermuda website: Website or via this link Application Form
3. Complete the application form accordingly and submit it to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources office for processing, accompanied by the certificate of treatment and pay the required application fees.
4. The department will verify your application and if it is correct will provide you with the import permit.
5. Proceed with import of your cargo and on arrival to Bermuda, present the import permit and the treatment certificate to the shipping line for release of the cargo.
6. Then customs will contact the Plant Protection Section to carry out an inspection of the shipment. At an inspection fee of $100 before they release the shipment
7. Finally after inspection and it is determined that the cargo is well treated and has meet the standard requirements it will be released to you.
   

NOTE: The Shipment must meet the standard requirement of importing used machineries failure to do so the shipment will be denied entry and exported back to the country of origin at your expense as the importer

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Required Documents

• Complete Application form
• A valid certificate of treatment

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Home Affairs:
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Botanical Gardens
169 South Road
Paget DV 04
Bermuda
Tel: (441) 236 4201

Eligibility

• All importer of used machineries

Fees

• Processing fee: $65
• Inspection fee: $100
  

Note: All expenses incurred during the re-export of any item or shipment which is imported without prior permission from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (Plant Protection Lab) are the sole responsibility of the owner of the shipment

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• Application form to Import Used Equipment and Vehicles: Form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Within one week

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Instructions

It is your responsibility to ensure that each incoming shipment is clean and free of all quarantine risk material prior to arrival in Bermuda. This means being free of:

• live insects
• seeds
• soil, mud, or clay
• animal faeces
• animal material and plant material such as straw, twigs, leaves, roots, or bark
• food refuse
• other debris

These are the minimum standards that must be met for entry. Failure to meet these standards may result in the shipment being rejected and returned to the country of origin at your expense.

Required Information

• Shipment details
• Applicant details
• Mode of importation
• Country of Origin
• Dates and Signature

Need for the Document

• Your required a valid import permit to import used machinery to Bermuda

Information which might help

Specific cargoes requiring an import permit and fumigation include:

• Used boats, bikes, cars, trucks, tractors, and other vehicles
• Used machinery
• Used construction, landscaping or other outdoor equipment or the storage containers of these items (sheds, shelters, etc.),
• Used mobile offices, portable toilets or showers or the like.

Certain cargoes will be required to be steam-cleaned prior to importation. Specific cargoes targeted will include:

• Boat trailers and other cradles, excluding ship’s equipment
• Vehicles or items harbouring soil, debris or other contaminants.
  

NOTE: All fumigation, steam-cleaning or other treatment costs, in the country of origin, or any treatment performed locally will be you responsibility.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Government of Bermuda: Government of Bermuda

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