Phones: Bahamas import duty (2026)
Phones carry 10% duty in The Bahamas, plus 10% VAT, a $5.00 environmental levy per item and the customs processing fee.
Tariff lines in this category
| Code | Description | Duty | Env. levy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8517.1300 | Smartphones verified | 10% | $5 |
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 phones duty free in The Bahamas?
No, phones carry 10% duty in The Bahamas under the Bahamas Tariff Act (schedule version 2026-2027), plus 10% VAT on the landed cost, a $5.00 environmental levy per item and a customs processing fee.
How is the total import cost calculated?
Duty (10% 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.