Parcel Post Compendium Online Bahamas Post BSA BS - Bahamas

Parcel Post Compendium OnlineBahamas PostBasic Services1 Maximum weight limit admitted1.1 Surface parcels (kg) 201.2 Air (or priority) parcels (kg) 202 Maximum size admitted2.1 Surface parcels2.1.1 2m x 2m x 2m(or 3m length & greatest circumference)2.1.2 1.5m x 1.5m x 1.5m(or 3m length & greatest circumference)2.1.3 1.05m x 1.05m x 1.05m(or 2m length & greatest circumference)2.2 Air parcels2.2.1 2m x 2m x 2m(or 3m length & greatest circumference)2.2.2 1.5m x 1.5m x 1.5m(or 3m length & greatest circumference)2.2.3 1.05m x 1.05m x 1.05m(or 2m length & greatest circumference)Supplementary servicesNoNoYesNoNoYes3 Cumbersome parcels admitted NoParcels service features5 Electronic exchange of information5.1.1 Use a track and trace system Yes5.1.2 Mandatory tracking events transmittedEMCDeparture from outward office ofexchangeYesEMD Arrival at inward office of exchange YesEMH Attempted/Unsuccessful delivery NoEMI Final delivery Yes5.1.3 Optional tracking events transmittedEMA Posting/collection YesEMB Arrival at outward office of exchange YesEME Held by Customs NoEMFOut of Customs/Departure from inwardoffice of exchangeEMG Arrival at delivery office YesNoEMJ Arrival at transit office of exchange NoEMKDeparture from transit office of exchange No5.1.4 Dispatch messages transmittedPREDESV 2.0RESDESV 1.1Pre-advice of international dispatchinformation - origin postDispatch receipt information (responseto a PREDES) – destination post5.1.5 Ready to start transmitting data topartners wishing to receive data5.1.6 Other messages transmittedPRECONRESCONPre-advice of international consignment– origin postResponse to a PRECON – destinationpostYesYesYesNoNoCARDITRESDITCarrier documents internationaltransport – origin postResponse to a CARDIT – destinationpost6 Home delivery6.1 Initial delivery attempt at physicaldelivery of parcels to addressee6.2 If initial delivery attempt unsuccessful,card left for addressee6.3 Addressee has option of paying taxes orduties and taking physical delivery of theitem6.4 There are governmental or legallybinding restrictions mean that there arecertain limitations in implementing homedelivery.6.5 Nature of this governmental or legallybinding restriction.7 Signature of acceptance7.1 When a parcel is delivered or handedover7.1.1 a signature of acceptance is obtained Yes7.1.2 captured data from an identity card areregistered7.1.3 another form of evidence of receipt isobtained7.1.4 Nature of this evidenceNoNoNoNoYesYesAn official Bahamian Drivers Licence or Passport7.2 Ordinary parcels7.2.1 Signature of the addressee or his agent Yes7.2.2 Signature of a de facto agent Yes7.3 Insured parcels7.3.1 Signature of the addressee or his agent Yes7.3.2 Signature of a de facto agent YesInsured parcel service8 Insured surface parcels admitted Yes8.1 Maximum insured value for surfaceparcels (SDR)9 Insured air parcels admitted Yes9.1 Maximum insured value for air parcels(SDR)9.2 Maximum insured value when theprovisions of the Parcel PostRegulations are not applied10 Marking used for insured parcels10.1 CP 74 pink label used No10.2 CP 73 label and pink “insured” labelusedCash-on-delivery service for parcel11.1 Acceptance of Cash-on-delivery(COD) service for parcelsBS - BahamasBSA1321.191321.19No11.1.1 outbound COD parcels No11.1.2 inbound COD parcels NoDate of last update : 02.11.2012Page 1 of 9

Parcel Post Compendium OnlineBahamas PostExpress delivery service12 Express parcel delivery serviceprovidedNo20.2 Insured parcelsBS - BahamasBSAOutbound parcels NoInbound parcels NoOutbound parcels NoParcels with advice of delivery13 Admission of advice of delivery for13.1 ordinary parcels Yes13.2 insured parcels YesParcels for delivery free of charges and fees14 Parcels for delivery free of chargesand fees admittedFragile parcelYes15 Fragile parcels admitted NoConsignment service16 Consignment service by bilateralagreements providedIntegrated logistics service17 integrated logistics service bybilateral agreements providedAddresses for bilateral agreements18 Contact details of the person responsible forquestions concerning bilateral agreementsName:Function:Address:Mr Sumner RobertAssistant Postmaster GeneralEast Hill StreetNassau BahamasP. o. Box N8302Tel: 1: (+242)39736032: (+242) 3224917Fax: (+242)3282220E-mailROBERTSUMNER@bahamas.gov.bsAdmissible radioactive material and infectious substances19 Radioactive materials admitted in19.1 Air Parcels19.2 Insured parcelsNoNoInbound parcels NoOutbound parcels NoInbound parcels NoOutbound parcels No20 Infected substances admitted in20.1 Air ParcelsInbound parcels NoSupplementary charges - Customs21 Non-dutiable parcels21.1 Threshold level below which parcels arefree of customs duties and other taxesComments:22 Dutiable parcels22.1 Customs clearance fee collected forparcels subject to import customsclearance22.2 Amount of fee collectedLocal currencyNoYesUSD 1.50Comments:23 Customs clearance fee collected forfor all items declared at customs23.1 Amount of fee collectedLocal currencyYesUSD 1.50Comments:24 Administration fees collected forparcels subject to export customsclearanceComments:Special charges - Storage25 Storage charge collected on a parcelwhen it is kept beyond the prescribedperiod, or in the event of return tosender/redirection25.1 Amount of charge per day/per parcelNoYesLocal currency 1.00SDR 0.6625.2 Period of charge, if not dailySpecial delivery charges26 Delivery charges collected at the timeof delivery in response to the adviceof arrivalSpecial charges – Poste restanteNo27 Poste restante service provided Yes27.1 Amount of charge per parcelDate of last update : 02.11.2012Page 2 of 9

Parcel Post Compendium OnlineBahamas PostLocal currency 0SDR 027.2 Basis for charge if not an amount perparcelSpecial provisions - Treatment of parcels wrongly accepted28 Parcels returned to sender YesDelivery areas29 Parcels delivered to29.1 all addresses Yes29.2 specific areas only NoCollectionComments:Via Parcel Advice notices. Parcels are collected byaddressees or agent at Parcel Post Nassau andFamily Islands District Post Offices30 Collection of parcels at post officesprovided for30.1 all addresses Yes30.2 specific areas only NoComments:Via Parcel Advice notices. Parcels are collected byaddressees or agent at Parcel Post Nassau andFamily Islands District Post OfficesDelivery procedures for parcels for which customs duty andtaxes are payable31 Procedure for parcels for whichcustoms duty is payable31.1 Pick up of parcel at the customs office No31.2 Addressee’s address with collection ofcustoms duties and taxes at the time ofdelivery31.3 Delivery to the addressee’s addressafter payment of customs duties andtaxes31.4 Over the counter at the local post officewith immediate payment of customsduties and taxes31.5 OtherNoNoYesParcels automatically retained34 Office to which a copy of the CP 78verification note should be sentOffice name:Name:Function:Bahamas Post OfficeMs Moss VandolynSenior Superintendent International Mail AccountsAddress: East Hill StreetNassau BahamasP O Box N8302Tel:1: (+242)39736282: (+242)3223025Fax: (+242)3282220E-Mail:VANDOLYNMOSS@bahamas.gov.bsRequests for withdrawal from the post or alteration, orcorrection of address35 Requests for withdrawal from thepost acceptedSpecial provisions - Force majeure36 Liability admitted in cases of forcemajeure36.1 Liability admitted for insured parcels onboard ships or aircraft used bydesignated operators36.2 Addressee/sender's reservationsadmitted at the time of deliverySpecial provisions - Customs declarations37 Number of CN 23 customsdeclarations required for inboundparcels37.1 Number of CN 23 customs declarationsrequired for parcels in transit37.2 Languages in which CN 23 customsdeclarations can be completedEnglishSpecial provisions - Method of dispatching accompanyingdocuments38 Documents affixed to the relevantparcelsBS - BahamasBSANoNoNoNo33Yes38.1 Documents attached to the parcels bill NoService to customersPeriod of retention32 Period of retention for parcels32.1 Normal period 3 Month(s)32.2 Exceptional period33 Retention for parcels for which noticecould not be sent or addressed toposte restante33.1 Normal period 3 Month(s)33.2 Exceptional period39 On-line tracking provided Yes39.1 Web site address to access informationhttp://www.bahamas.gov.bs/postalservice39.2 Languages in which track and traceinformation is availableEnglishService to designated operators40. User of the Internet-based InquirySystem (IBIS)NoDate of last update : 02.11.2012Page 3 of 9

Parcel Post Compendium OnlineBahamas Post40.1 Details of office(s) responsible forhandling parcel post inquiriesOffice name:Name:Function:Bahamas Postal ServiceMs Moss VandolynSenior SuperintendentAddress: East Hill StreetNassau BahamasTel:1: (+242)39736282: (+242)3224917Fax: (+242)3282220E-Mail:VANDOLYNMOSS@bahamas.gov.bsBS - BahamasBSAApril 1 Easter MondayMay 20 Whit MondayJune 3 Labor DayJuly 10 Independence DayAugust 5 Emancipation DayOctober 12 Discovery DayDecember 25 Christmas DayDecember 26 Boxing DayHours of service and days(s) on which the inquiry service isoperatingOpening Hours (Local)Day Opening hours 1 Opening hours 2Monday 09:00-16:00 -Tuesday 09:00-16:00 -Wednesday 09:00-16:00 -Thursday 09:00-16:00 -Friday 09:00-16:00 -Saturday - -Sunday - -Languages EnglishNational Holidays41.1 National holidaysNational holiday in 2012Month Day(s) National Holidays - DescriptionJanuary 2 New Years dayApril 6 Good FridayRegional Holidays41.2 Regional holidaysRegional holiday inMonth Day(s) Regional/Local Holidays –Localities and descriptionCancellation of fees42 Fees cancelled when they concern42.1 parcels returned to sender Yes42.2 parcels redirected to a third party Yes42.3 parcels abandoned by the sender Yes42.4 parcels lost or destroyed Yes42.5 parcels rifled or damaged NoRedirection within the country of destination43.1 Redirection done without a request fromthe sender or addresseeNo43.2 Redirection fee charged Yes43.3 Amount of redirection fee (SDR)Comments:April 9 Easter MondayMay 28 Whit MondayJune 1 Labour DayJuly 10 Independance DayAugust 6 Emancipation DayOctober 12 Discovery DayDecember 25 Christmas DayMiscellaneous provisions – operation of the parcel service44.1 Postal parcel services operated by thedesignated postal operator44.2 Postal parcel services operated by atransport company or companiesYesNo44.3 Service provided throughout the country YesPostcodesLocalitiesDecember 26 Boxing DayNational holiday in 2013Month Day(s) National Holidays - DescriptionOffice(s) of exchange handling parcels45 Details of office(s) of exchangeresponsible for handling parcel postJanuary 1 New Years DayMarch 29 Good FridayDate of last update : 02.11.2012Page 4 of 9

Parcel Post Compendium OnlineBahamas PostOffice name:IMPC codel:Name:Function:General Post OfficeMr LARODA JIMSENIOR SUPERINTENDENTAddress: EAST HILL STREETNASSAU BAHAMASTel:1: (+242)39736252: (+242)3223665Fax: (+242)3286697E-Mail:BSNASAJIMLARODA@BAHAMAS.GOV.BSBAHAMASPOSTOFFICE@BAHAMAS.GOV.BSBS - BahamasBSAHours of service and days(s) on which the OE is operatingOpening Hours (Local)Day Opening hours 1 Opening hours 2Monday 09:00-17:00 -Tuesday 09:00-17:00 -Wednesday 09:00-17:00 -Thursday 09:00-17:00 -Friday 09:00-17:00 -Saturday - -Sunday - -Observations/CommentsDelivery standards46-47 See the annexes.Barcode48 Barcode sample used on all outwardinternational postal parcels.Date of last update : 02.11.2012Page 5 of 9

Parcel Post Compendium Online - AnnexesBahamas PostBS - BahamasBSAParcel delivery standards - Air parcelOE NameNASSAU BAHAMASIMPC CodeBSNASATel (+242)3224917Fax (+242)3268667Hours of operation Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:00From the airport of destination to the addresseeArrival at the airportDays of delivery by zoneDay Time Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3Monday 00:00 - 23:59 Wednesday Friday Wednesday+1Tuesday 00:00 - 23:59 Thursday Tuesday+1 Thursday+1Wednesday 00:00 - 23:59 Friday Wednesday+1 Friday+1Thursday 00:00 - 23:59 Monday Friday+1 Wednesday+1Friday 00:00 - 23:59 Tuesday Thursday Wednesday+1Saturday 00:00 - 23:59 Wednesday Friday Wednesday+1Sunday 00:00 - 23:59 Wednesday Friday Wednesday+1Definition of zonesZone 1:PostcodesCitiesNASSAU, NEW PROVIDENCE, PARADISE ISLANDZone 2:PostcodesCitiesFREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA, ABACO, ANDROS,ELEUTHERA, BIMINI, HARBOUR ISLANDZone 3:PostcodesCitiesACKLINS, CROOKED ISLAND, CAT ISLAND, INAGUA,SAN SALVADOR, EXUMA, LONG ISLANDArrival at office of exchange:14:00 Hrs.Customs clearance times:Items subject to customs duty:Items not subject to customs duty:Note: Customs clearance at time of collection byaddressee or agent15 Minutes0 MinutesComments:Items subject to duty are listed under the current BahamasCustoms Tarrif actDate of last update : 02.11.2012Page 6 of 9

Parcel Post Compendium Online - AnnexesBahamas PostBS - BahamasBSADate of last update : 02.11.2012Page 7 of 9

Parcel Post Compendium Online - AnnexesBahamas PostBS - BahamasBSAParcel delivery standards - Surface parcelOE NameNASSAU BAHAMASIMPC CodeBSNASATel (+242)3224917Fax (+242)3268667Hours of operation Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:00From the airport/port/office of exchange of destination to the addresseeArrival at the airportDays of delivery by zoneDay Time Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3Monday 00:00 - 23:59 Thursday Wednesday+1 Friday+1Tuesday 00:00 - 23:59 Friday Thursday+1 Tuesday+2Wednesday 00:00 - 23:59 Tuesday Friday+1 Thursday+2Thursday 00:00 - 23:59 Wednesday Friday+1 Wednesday+2Friday 00:00 - 23:59 Thursday Wednesday+1 Tuesday+2Saturday 00:00 - 23:59 Thursday Wednesday+1 Friday+1Sunday 00:00 - 23:59 Thursday Wednesday+1 Friday+1Definition of zonesZone 1:PostcodesCitiesNASSAU, NEW PROVIDENCE AND PARADISE ISLANDZone 2:PostcodesCitiesFREEPORT, GRAND BAHAMA, ABACO, ANDROS,ELEUTHERA, BIMINI, HARBOUR ISLANDZone 3:PostcodesCitiesACKLINS, CROOKED ISLAND, CAT ISLAND, INAGUA,SAN SALVADOR, EXUMA, LONG ISLANDArrival at office of exchange:14:00 Hrs.Customs clearance times:Items subject to customs duty:Items not subject to customs duty:Note: Customs clearance at time of collection byaddressee or agent15 Minutes0 MinutesComments:Items subject to duty are listed under the current BahamasCustoms Tarrif actDate of last update : 02.11.2012Page 8 of 9

Parcel Post Compendium Online - AnnexesBahamas PostBS - BahamasBSALast validation date: 2010-04-11Date of last update : 02.11.2012Page 9 of 9