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	free	—

Products people have checked — biggest deposit difference first

Item	Price at lookup	Amazon's estimate	Real BS charges	Difference
Murdoku Volume 2: Back in Time: 80 Murder Mystery Logic Puzzles	$15.19	—	$12.52	—
Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body	$29.40	—	$13.94	—
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	—	$12.70	—
2018 Panini Prizm Rookie Josh Allen #205 (RC) PSA 10	$525.00	—	$410.00	—
🔥 Josh Allen 2018 Panini Prizm Silver Rookie Introduction PSA 9 RC Card #RI-5	$170.00	—	$74.75	—
2018 Panini Illusions First Impressions Memorabilia Josh Allen #FIJA Blue /100	$375.00	—	$151.63	—
2018 Panini Illusions - First Impressions Mem. Josh Allen Green RC BGS 9 20/25	$349.99	—	$142.25	—
2018 Panini Prizm Instant Impact Josh Allen #II-5 PSA 9 MINT Rookie RC Bills	$125.00	—	$106.00	—
Panini 2018 Donruss Josh Allen Rated Rookie RC #304 Bills PSA 9	$155.00	—	$69.13	—
Panini 2018 Donruss Josh Allen Bills Rated Rookie RC #304 PSA 10	$315.00	—	$129.13	—
Jinniee Por vs Posters Spanish Classroom Rules 11x17 inches Education Poster Classroom Wall Decoration Poster Canvas Wall Art for Living Room Bedroom Office Kitchen Décor (SET 2 SPANISH POSTERS)	$11.99	—	$20.11	—
Scratch Off World Map Poster and Detailed United States Map - Deluxe Travel Tracker Print - Complete Accessories Set and All Country Flags, World Maps for Wall, Fun Gifts for Travelers	$19.49	—	$12.95	—
Scratch Off World Map Poster – Deluxe Travel Map, Scratch Off Map of The World with US States and Country Flags, Tracks Where You Have Been, Full Accessories Set, Gift for Travelers, by Earthabitats	$24.97	—	$20.36	—
Landmass Scratch off World Map, Deluxe Travel Tracker Poster with Flags, Detailed Cartography, Gift Idea for Travelers, Map Lovers, Wall Art, Home or Office Decor, 17x24 Inches	$18.99	—	$18.12	—
Panini 2021 Rookies & Stars Josh Allen Bills Pulsar Prizm #90 PSA 10	$165.00	—	$136.40	—
2018 Panini Prizm Bills RC Josh Allen #205 Neon Green Pulsar PSA 10	$1500.00	—	$579.00	—
Panini National Convention 2018 Josh Allen Rookies #95 RC /399 PSA 10 Wyoming	$375.00	—	$151.63	—
2018 Panini Prizm Josh Allen RC Neon Green Pulsar Rookie #205 Bills PSA 9	$475.00	—	$372.00	—
Panini Select Dragon Scale Prizm Josh Allen #252 /70 Buffalo Bills NFL	$415.00	—	$166.63	—
2018 Panini Prizm #205 Josh Allen Rookie Neon Green Pulsar PSA 9 Mint Stunning!	$999.99	—	$386.00	—
2018 PANINI PRIZM JOSH ALLEN LAZER PRIZM #205 ROOKIE RC BUFFALO BILLS PSA 9	$635.00	—	$493.60	—
2018 Panini Prizm - Rookie Josh Allen #205 Lazer Prizm (RC) Bills - PSA 9	$675.00	—	$264.13	—
2018 Panini Prizm Rookie Autographs Josh Allen #RA-JA Neon Green Pulsar Prizm	$1499.00	—	$578.61	—
2025 Topps Chrome Cosmic #STN-12 Josh Allen Stars in the Night	$50.00	—	$29.75	—
The New Dark Ages: The Death of Reading and the Dawn of the Post-Literate Society	—	—	—	—

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 2026 tariff schedule. You still pay 10% VAT on the landed cost plus 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 $750), any environmental levy, and 10% VAT on the landed total. Use the duty calculator for exact numbers.

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