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Beauty — Bahamas import duty (2026)

Cosmetics and beauty products carry 20% duty in The Bahamas, plus 10% VAT and the customs processing fee.

Tariff lines in this category

CodeDescriptionDutyEnv. levy
3304.9990 Cosmetics and skin care 20%

Products people have checked — biggest deposit difference first

Item Price at lookup Amazon's estimate Real BS charges Difference
Native Aluminum Free Deodorant, Santal & Leather, Large Size Stick, 72 Hour Odor Control, for Women & Men, Contains Naturally Derived Ingredients, 3.1 oz $13.47 $14.33 $12.35 +$1.98
Marvis Classic Strong Mint Toothpaste $10.50 $14.02 $12.05 +$1.97
LITTLE TREES Car Air Freshener | Fiber Can Provides Long Lasting Scent for Auto or Home | Recycled Fiber | Black Ice, 4 Air Fresheners $12.43 $14.98
LITTLE TREES Car Air Freshener | Hanging Tree Provides Long Lasting Scent for Auto and Home | Black Ice, 24 Air Fresheners $18.99 $17.08
Little Trees Air Freshener | Vent Wrap pack of 4 | 1 Bottle Little Tree Spray | 6 Little tree Hanging Tree For Home, Trucks, RV, Van or car AHSR Products bundle + Bonus AHSR Air Freshener (Black Ice) $15.59 $15.99
SERRENTO Mens Loofah Body Scrubber - Shower Sponge Luffa 2PCS Baths Hygiene $13.99 $19.33
Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick - 825 Blankety by MAC for Women - 0.12 oz Lipstick $24.00 $18.68
Olive & June Gel Mani System Set | Includes Nail Tools, Peel-Off & Gel Base Coats, Top Coat, LED Lamp, Cuticle Serum & The Poppy | Easy At-Home Mani Kit | 15-Free, Vegan, Cruelty-Free $85.00 $38.20
KEVIN.MURPHY NIGHT.RIDER Strong Hold Hair Moulding Paste, 3.5 oz, 2-Pack $67.00 $36.13
KEVIN.MURPHY ROUGH.RIDER Mouldable Styling Clay, All Hair Types $32.25 $23.09
Lifelines Flameless Candle Diffuser with 2 Clickwick Essential Oil Blends $39.99 $34.80

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 cosmetics and beauty products duty free in The Bahamas?

No — cosmetics and beauty products carry 20% duty in The Bahamas under the 2026 tariff schedule, plus 10% VAT on the landed cost and a customs processing fee.

How is the total import cost calculated?

Duty (20% duty) is charged on the item value, then a 1% processing fee (min $10, max $750), any environmental levy, and 10% VAT on the landed total. Use the duty calculator for exact numbers.

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