Audio: Bahamas import duty (2026)
Speakers, headphones and audio equipment carry 0% / 45% duty in The Bahamas, plus 10% VAT and the customs processing fee.
Tariff lines in this category
| Code | Description | Duty | Env. levy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8518.3000 | Headphones and earphones verified | free | none |
| 8518.2200 | Speakers and sound bars verified | 45% | none |
Lines tagged verified have been individually checked against the current schedule; the rest are as published in the Tariff Act.
Products people have checked (biggest deposit difference first)
Difference is Amazon's deposit minus the Bahamas calculation: + means the deposit is higher, − means it's lower. Prices and deposits are as observed at lookup time, not live quotes.
FAQ
Are speakers, headphones and audio equipment duty free in The Bahamas?
No, speakers, headphones and audio equipment carry 0% / 45% duty in The Bahamas under the Bahamas Tariff Act (schedule version 2026-2027), plus 10% VAT on the landed cost and a customs processing fee.
How is the total import cost calculated?
Duty (0% / 45% duty) is charged on the item value, then a 1% processing fee (min $10, max $1,500), any environmental levy, and 10% VAT on the landed total. Use the duty calculator for exact numbers.
For a specific price, use the duty calculator.