Books: Bahamas import duty (2026)

Books are duty-free in The Bahamas, plus 10% VAT and the customs processing fee.

Tariff lines in this category

Code	Description	Duty	Env. levy
4901.9910	Printed books and booklets verified	free	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
The Complete Just-So Stories: 14 Much-loved Tales Including How the Camel got his Hump, Elephant's Child, and How the Alphabet was Made	$14.93	$27.35	$12.49	+$14.86
Murdoku Volume 2: Back in Time: 80 Murder Mystery Logic Puzzles	$15.19	not recorded	$12.52	not recorded
Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body	$29.40	not recorded	$13.94	not recorded
The Complete Amish Survival Manual: Break the Chains of Modern Slavery and Achieve Self-Sufficiency \| Herbal Remedies, DIY Projects, Canning, Survival Skills, and Off-Grid Living	$28.95	not recorded	$13.90	not recorded
The Lost Skills of Independence: Be Ready for Anything Life Throws at You - Hardcover-Spiral	$39.00	not recorded	$14.90	not recorded
Animals Habitat 500+ Kids Sticker Book by Cupkin Toddler Airplane Travel Activity Coloring and Sticker Book, Road Trip Essentials, 12 Coloring Pages + 12 Scenes for Ages 2–8 Years	$16.98	not recorded	$12.70	not recorded
The CEO: The Role, the Reality, the Responsibility	$33.69	not recorded	$14.37	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 books duty free in The Bahamas?

Yes, books are duty-free in The Bahamas under the Bahamas Tariff Act (schedule version 2026-2027). You still pay 10% VAT on the landed cost and a customs processing fee (1%, minimum $10).

How is the total import cost calculated?

Duty (0%) 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.