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Procedures For Returning To U.S. Ports

Procedures For Returning To U.S. Ports From The Islands Of The Bahamas
 
When a private vessel arrives at a port of call in the United States, the Master or Captain of the vessel
must report their arrival immediately upon first landfall to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by
calling the following toll free number: 1.800.432.1216, www.cbp.gov.  The Captain will be
directed to the nearest Port of Entry and must physically present him/herself and their passengers
for admission to the U.S.
 

Please visit www.dhs.gov for admission requirements.

 

 

When you call for clearance, have the following information available:

 

1)   Vessel name and registration/document number 

 

2)   Vessel owner name and citizenship

 

3)   Vessel commander/master name, date of birth and citizenship

 

4)   Passengers' names and dates of birth

 

5)   Foreign ports or places visited and duration of stay

 

6)   Total value of all acquisitions and purchases made

 

7)   Customs User Fee decal number, if one has been issued

 

 

U.S. Customs officials will issue you a clearance number for the vessel if clearance is granted.
If not, the vessel captain/owner will be instructed to await further action, such as an inspection or examination. Captains or boat owners of the vessel who fail to report immediately to Customs
will be liable for a civil penalty of $5,000.00 for the first violation and $10,000.00 for each subsequent
violation.  Any vessel utilized in connection with any or such violation will be subject to seizure and forfeiture. 
   
 
Please note rules and regulations are always subject to change. For more details visit:
 
www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/pleasure_boats/ or write the Port Director of Customs, U.S. Customs service,
Miami International Airport, P.O.Box 592061 AMF, Miami, FL 33159; Telephone (305) 869-2720

 

 

 

 

 

 

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