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Moving To Cayman Islands
If you are searching for an international mover for moving to Cayman Islands from USA, then you hit the right international mover for the job. We at International Sea & Air Shipping will aid you through your quest from moving overseas. With us you can anticipate a stress free international moving experience.
When Moving to Cayman Islands
Get vital advice from our specialists on managing moving issues that may spring up along the complete moving cycle such as:
- Are you moving alone or with family? What is the time frame that your family should arrive in the Cayman Islands?
- Shipping by sea or air to Cayman Islands is available - do you have a preference?
- Do you have an apartment or real estate availability dates?
The Cost of Moving to Cayman Islands
Your cost of moving to Cayman Islands is mainly decided by the cubic footage of your goods and special services like car shipping incur extra charges. Since Cayman Islands is located quite close to mainland US, the transit will be less time consuming and relatively fast.
You can confirm an appointment with our moving specialists for checking out your site and to analyze your possessions for getting exact cubic feet cost and expedite your international moving process.
About Cayman Islands
Sir Francis Drake, the first recorded English visitor to the Islands named them as Cayman Islands after caiman, the Neo-Taino nation’s term for alligator. Located in the western Caribbean Sea, the Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory. Cayman Islands is also a major world offshore financial centre.
Cayman Islands is bordered by Miami, Cuba and Jamaica and is considered as a part of the geographic Western Caribbean Zone. Cayman Islands are the peaks of the Cayman Ridge, a massive underwater ridge.
Kitchen band is the traditional music of Cayman Islands which is home to numerous bands ranging from concert bands to steel bands. Reggae, Socra, Hip-Hop and R&B are the modern music forms composed in Cayman Islands. The national and most popular sport in Cayman Islands is Football followed by Rugby, a developing sport.
The primary source of income for the Cayman Islands government is indirect taxation. The people of Cayman Islands have the highest standard of living in the Caribbean. Ranked as the fifth largest banking centre in the world, Cayman Islands is a major international financial center. The export commodities of Cayman Islands are turtle products and manufactured consumer goods while the import commodities include foodstuffs, manufactured goods and fuels.
Custom Regulations for Cayman islands:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Customs Declaration Form
- Copy of Work Permit or residence papers for goods to be duty free
- Invoices (new goods)
DUTY AND TAX RATE %
- Custom duties are 20% of CIF value, port charges, and airport taxes
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Drugs
- Explosives
- Firearms
- Gas
- Ammunition
- Flick Knives Etc.
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Duty is 27.5% of the CIF value (Cost, Insurance, and Freight)
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, International sea & air shipping cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.
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Motto : He hath founded it upon the seas
Capital : George Town (on Grand Cayman)
National Anthem : "God Save the Queen"
Geography
Location : Caribbean, three-island group (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, Little Cayman) in Caribbean Sea, 240 km south of Cuba and 268 km northwest of Jamaica
Area : Total : 264 sq kmLand : 264 sq km
Water : N/A
Climate : Tropical marine; warm, rainy summers (May to October) and cool, relatively dry winters (November to April)
People
Nationality : Caymanian(s)
Population : 51,384 (July 2011 est.)
Major Cities : GEORGE TOWN (capital) 32,000 (2009)
Languages : English (official) 95%, Spanish 3.2%, Other 1.8% (1999 census)
Economy
GDP : $2.25 billion (2008 est.)
Exchange Rates : Caymanian dollars (KYD) per US dollar - NA (2007), 0.8496 (2006)
Transportation
Airports : 3 (2010)
Roadways : Total : 785 km
Waterways : N/A
Ports & Terminals : Cayman Brac, George Town
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