DHL is our courier of choice.
Below please find our full style address for the remittance of packages with value which will need to be cleared with Customs —
Vessel’s Name
Vessel’s Registration Number
Attn.: Captain’s Name
NATURE 23/24 – SHIP STORES INTRANSIT
c/o Ventura Yacht Agency
2-½ Miles Northern Highway
Belize City
Belize
C: +501 610 3215
E: ventura@btl.net
In order to expedite the clearance of your packages it would be appreciated if we could be emailed in advance
- Copy of invoice
- Copy of AWB
We normally try to clear out your shipments as “Ships Stores Intransit”. Clearing out shipments by this method involves
- Dependent on the value of the shipment preparation of bonding and export customs entries. If the value is high these entries must be prepared and delivery will be delayed for about 2 working days.
- Paying the Customs Department in-transit taxes of 1-½% off the CIF value.
- Payment for customs guards and lunch if over the lunch hour.
- Payment to the customs broker.
- Arranging for a smooth passage.
Fresh produce, being perishables are given preferential treatment.
Regular mail and courier packages which will not need to be cleared through customs can be sent to
Vessel’s Name
c/o Ventura Yacht Agency
2-½ Miles Northern Highway
P O Box 542
Belize City
Belize
C: 501 610 3215
In some cases customs duties will need to be paid.
DHL, UPS and FedEx are the couriers presently offering better service to Belize, and our preference is DHL.
