How to Ship to Bermuda from the US
Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic, just 1,000 miles off the US East Coast — a popular tourist destination and financial services hub. Despite its proximity, Bermuda is not part of the US or UK customs territories: all packages are treated as international imports subject to Bermuda Customs duties. L.F. Wade International Airport handles direct flights from New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and other East Coast cities, with frequent cargo service.
Bermuda charges customs duty on imports at rates ranging from 0% to 33.5% depending on the product, with no VAT — unlike most countries, Bermuda has no sales tax or VAT. The customs threshold for duty-free personal-use imports (brought by travelers, not mailed) is $200 BMD, but mailed/shipped packages do not benefit from this traveler allowance. All shipped packages are assessed for customs duty.
Typical 1 lb cost
$20–$40 USD (short distance advantage)
Typical transit
2–7 business days
Carrier Options to Bermuda
FedEx International Priority
1-2 business days from East Coast US. Excellent frequency to Bermuda. Handles customs clearance included.
DHL Express Worldwide
1-3 business days. Good service from East Coast hubs. Hamilton delivery.
UPS Worldwide Express
1-3 business days. Good for packages up to 150 lbs.
USPS Priority Mail International
3–7 business days via Bermuda Post. Budget option; reasonable reliability for this short route.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 for items under $400. CN23 + commercial invoice for higher-value packages. Bermuda Customs uses UK-style HS codes.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Firearms and weapons without Bermuda Police Service authorization
- ✕Illegal drugs and narcotics
- ✕Counterfeit goods
- ✕Certain agricultural products without Department of Environment and Natural Resources permit
- ✕Offensive weapons (knives over certain length, etc.)
Bermuda-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 Bermuda has no VAT, but customs duties can be high (up to 33.5%) — budget for import costs on higher-value items
- 💡 As a British Overseas Territory, Bermuda's customs forms and procedures follow UK conventions — use UK-style HS code descriptions
- 💡 Short distance from East Coast US means FedEx and DHL offer next-day and 2-day service — comparable to domestic East Coast shipping
- 💡 Bermuda Post handles USPS-delivered packages with reasonable reliability — good for lightweight, non-urgent items
- 💡 Bermuda is expensive — shipping costs are generally recouped by recipients given high local retail prices for most goods
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