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

Code	Description	Duty	Env. levy
3304.9990	Cosmetics and skin care verified	20%	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)

Item	Price at lookup	Amazon's estimate	Bahamas 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	not recorded	$14.98	not recorded
LITTLE TREES Car Air Freshener \| Hanging Tree Provides Long Lasting Scent for Auto and Home \| Black Ice, 24 Air Fresheners	$18.99	not recorded	$17.08	not recorded
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	not recorded	$15.99	not recorded
SERRENTO Mens Loofah Body Scrubber - Shower Sponge Luffa 2PCS Baths Hygiene	$13.99	not recorded	$19.33	not recorded
Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick - 825 Blankety by MAC for Women - 0.12 oz Lipstick	$24.00	not recorded	$18.68	not recorded
Olive & June Gel Mani System Set with LED Lamp	$71.74	not recorded	$33.96	not recorded
KEVIN.MURPHY NIGHT.RIDER Strong Hold Hair Moulding Paste, 3.5 oz, 2-Pack	$67.00	not recorded	$17.70	not recorded
KEVIN.MURPHY ROUGH.RIDER Mouldable Styling Clay, All Hair Types	$32.25	not recorded	$14.23	not recorded
Lifelines Flameless Candle Diffuser with 2 Clickwick Essential Oil Blends	$39.99	not recorded	$34.80	not recorded
Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment, Multipack, 3 x 1.75 OZ	$18.84	not recorded	$17.03	not recorded
Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment Skin Protectant, 14 OZ	$16.49	not recorded	$16.28	not recorded
Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash Refill Pouch, 36 fl. oz	$12.92	not recorded	$15.13	not recorded
Arm & Hammer Super Deodorizing Dog Spray, Kiwi Blossom, 8 Fl Oz	$5.99	not recorded	$12.92	not recorded
Paw Fume Dog Perfume Spray Long Lasting, Show Dog, 1-Pack	$12.94	not recorded	$12.29	not recorded
medicube PDRN Collagen Volume Multi Balm Stick, Firming Face & Body Balm	$11.94	not recorded	$14.82	not recorded
Vacation Classic SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray, 6 Fluid Ounces, Pack of 3	$33.60	not recorded	$21.75	not recorded
Just for Men Control GX Gray Reducing Shampoo, Keratin, 4 Fl Oz (1 Pack)	$10.97	not recorded	$12.10	not recorded

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 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 (20% 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.