Bad news from the Bahamas

Chuck Baier · 03-08-2008, 19:10

45% import on parts

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**David M** · 03-08-2008, 19:30

That's a great way to kill an economy. You tax what you want less of. I hope some of the marine related suppliers survive.

S/V Antares · 04-08-2008, 14:46

I wonder if this is a response to all the megayachts getting weekly shipments of mostly high end provisions flown in? Is a 20 kg box of Kobe Beef "Spares"?

I hope the real needs(not just improvements) of boats in transit with a valid cruising permit are respected.

Vasco · 04-08-2008, 16:34

Importing parts on a cruising permit was always a crapshoot anyway. Sometimes you paid something called a "stamp duty", sometimes not. I will admit this'll make folks think twice about importing needed parts.

Morgan Paul · 04-08-2008, 16:39

This sounds like the great state of Taxachewshits or NY.

Tellie · 13-08-2008, 00:00

"It will take a lot more than tax to keep me from loving The Bahamas," he said.

I can love the Bahamas too. From Belize.

45%........idiots

Captain Donald · 29-08-2008, 10:50

Seems a bit excessive to me.

Chief Engineer · 29-08-2008, 20:26

This is just plain crazy......Instead of drugs to the states...I'll run impellers and spares to the Bahamas.

Psssst....hey buddy....ya wanna by some Jabsco Impellers or a set of Yanmar Injectors?

**David M** · 29-08-2008, 20:47

LOL Chief. How do you explain to your cell mate you are in for smuggling Yanmar gaskets?

Chief Engineer · 29-08-2008, 20:55

I'll just plead insanity.

Chief Engineer · 11-09-2008, 22:27

I was talking to a resident of the Bahamas today.

The tax situations is so screwy because they are part of the Comonwealth it is cheaper to bring something from Europe than te 100 and some miles from the US.

The taxes/duties vary as to the items........

amytom · 12-09-2008, 05:32

How does this work if you are bringing parts with you? I have a PDQ32 with twin outboards and could load and bring just about every part that is likely to fail (including head rebuild kit). Would those all be taxed?

Southern Star · 12-09-2008, 05:36

Not as long as they are satisfied that they are not for resale or being left on island. Bring one of each thing you need (or perhaps a few for items like oil filters) and you should be OK.

Brad

clausont · 12-09-2008, 07:53

I believe that if we ever manage to get that far, I will steer clear of the Bahamas.

Vasco · 12-09-2008, 08:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by clausont

I believe that if we ever manage to get that far, I will steer clear of the Bahamas.

Then you'll be missing some of the nicest waters in the world for cruising.

Although we all bitch a bit about import restrictions, there are many countries which are much worse for cruisers. If you feel you need a lot of spares take them with you, Bahamian Customs will not bother you.

We have to recognize that nothing remains the same. When I first cruised there (1990), there were no entry fees, just $10 for a fishing license. Now it's $300 for the cruising permit or rather just for entry if you're passing through. The anchorages were a lot quieter, sailors had to know how to get somewhere without GPS, etc., etc. The only constant has been that a case of beer cost about $40.

However, notwithstanding all the changes, it's still a great place to cruise.

03-08-2008, 19:10	#1
Chuck Baier Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Where ever the boat is. Boat: Marine Trader 34 "Beach House" Posts: 1,644 Images: 54	Bad news from the Bahamas 45% import on parts Nassau guardian.com/bixex/302027229970400.php]The Nassau Guardian - www.the Nassau guardian.com[/url] __________________ To boldly go!! Read about our past and current cruises, the boat, some projects and a whole lot more at Voyages of Sea Trek And Now Visit The New Boats Site At The Beach House

03-08-2008, 19:30	#2
David M Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 2,687	That's a great way to kill an economy. You tax what you want less of. I hope some of the marine related suppliers survive. __________________ David Whenever I find myself growing grim...whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul...I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can. -HERMAN MELVILLE, Moby Dick

04-08-2008, 14:46	#3
S/V Antares Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Annapolis USA Boat: 1983 Gulfstar 36 Antares Posts: 337	I wonder if this is a response to all the megayachts getting weekly shipments of mostly high end provisions flown in? Is a 20 kg box of Kobe Beef "Spares"? I hope the real needs(not just improvements) of boats in transit with a valid cruising permit are respected. __________________ Will & Muffin Lucy the dog "Yes, well.. perhaps some more wine" (Julia Child)

04-08-2008, 16:34	#4
Vasco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto in summer, further south in winter. Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore" Ben393 "Breathless" Posts: 1,799 Images: 34	Importing parts on a cruising permit was always a crapshoot anyway. Sometimes you paid something called a "stamp duty", sometimes not. I will admit this'll make folks think twice about importing needed parts. __________________ Rick I Toronto

29-08-2008, 20:47	#9
David M Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Posts: 2,687	LOL Chief. How do you explain to your cell mate you are in for smuggling Yanmar gaskets? __________________ David Whenever I find myself growing grim...whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul...I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can. -HERMAN MELVILLE, Moby Dick

04-08-2008, 16:39	#5
Morgan Paul Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Boat: 1973 Morgan 36T Posts: 626 Images: 12	This sounds like the great state of Taxachewshits or NY.

13-08-2008, 00:00	#6
Tellie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 290	"It will take a lot more than tax to keep me from loving The Bahamas," he said. I can love the Bahamas too. From Belize. 45%........idiots

29-08-2008, 10:50	#7
Captain Donald Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	Seems a bit excessive to me.

29-08-2008, 20:26	#8
Chief Engineer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North of Baltimore Boat: Ericson 27 & 18' Herrmann Catboat Posts: 922	This is just plain crazy......Instead of drugs to the states...I'll run impellers and spares to the Bahamas. Psssst....hey buddy....ya wanna by some Jabsco Impellers or a set of Yanmar Injectors?

29-08-2008, 20:55	#10
Chief Engineer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North of Baltimore Boat: Ericson 27 & 18' Herrmann Catboat Posts: 922	I'll just plead insanity.

11-09-2008, 22:27	#11
Chief Engineer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: North of Baltimore Boat: Ericson 27 & 18' Herrmann Catboat Posts: 922	I was talking to a resident of the Bahamas today. The tax situations is so screwy because they are part of the Comonwealth it is cheaper to bring something from Europe than te 100 and some miles from the US. The taxes/duties vary as to the items........

12-09-2008, 05:32	#12
amytom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Merritt Island FL Boat: PDQ 32 DogHouse Posts: 89	How does this work if you are bringing parts with you? I have a PDQ32 with twin outboards and could load and bring just about every part that is likely to fail (including head rebuild kit). Would those all be taxed?

12-09-2008, 05:36	#13
Southern Star Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada; Playa Zaragoza, Isla de Margarita Boat: 1994 Solaris Sunstream 40 'Estrella del Sur' Posts: 675	Not as long as they are satisfied that they are not for resale or being left on island. Bring one of each thing you need (or perhaps a few for items like oil filters) and you should be OK. Brad

12-09-2008, 07:53	#14
clausont Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific NorthWest Boat: Ingrid 38 Posts: 323 Images: 57	I believe that if we ever manage to get that far, I will steer clear of the Bahamas. __________________ A wife. Five kids. And a now an Ingrid 38! We are sailing

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