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Sewing Machines β€” Bahamas import duty (2026)

Sewing machines carry 5% duty in The Bahamas, plus 10% VAT and the customs processing fee.

Tariff lines in this category

CodeDescriptionDutyEnv. levy
8452.1000 Household sewing machines 5% β€”

Products people have checked β€” biggest deposit difference first

Item Price at lookup Amazon's estimate Real BS charges Difference
Embroidery Machine with 8 Needles, 7" Touch Screen, 7.8"x11.8" Embroidery Area, New Gen of Home & Small Business Embroidery Machine for Flat, Hat, T-shirt and more $2899.00 β€” $481.23 β€”
Smartstitch S-1001 Upgraded Embroidery Machine with 10 Needles, 1200SPM Max Speed, 7" Touch Screen, 9.5"x14.2" Embroidery Area, New Gen of Commercial Embroidery Machine for Flat, Hat, T-shirt and more $3999.00 β€” $663.83 β€”
Smartstitch S-1501 Commercial Embroidery Machine with 15 Needles,14"x20" Embroidery Area,1200SPM Max Speed,12" Touch Screen, Wifi available, capable of embroidering on 3D Caps, Flat, T-shirt and more $5299.00 β€” $879.63 β€”
Poolin white Embroidery Machine Thread 4 Rolls 4000M $20.99 β€” $14.25 β€”
Simthread Metal Thread Spool Holder Stand for Sewing Embroidery Pink | All-metal pink spool stand helps feed thread smoothly for embroidery, sewing, quilting, and large cone spools. $11.99 β€” $12.86 β€”
Thread Spool Holder Stand- 3 Spools Holder for Domestic (Home-Base) Embroidery and Sewing Machines - Four Colors for Choices $9.59 β€” $12.49 β€”
Thread Spool Holder Stand- 3 Spools Holder for Domestic (Home-Base) Embroidery and Sewing Machines - Four Colors for Choices (Blue) $9.99 β€” $12.55 β€”
Single Thread Stand Large Spool, Full Metal Stable &Adjustable Thread Stand, Universal Single Cone and Spool for Sewing and Embroidery Machines $11.99 β€” $12.86 β€”
Simthread Gray ABS Dual Spool Thread Holder, Check Machine Fit | Gray ABS dual-spool thread holder for compatible sewing machines; check bobbin winding area and thread path before purchase. $12.99 β€” $13.01 β€”
Adjustable Height Thread Holder Stand for Spools of Sewing Machine Black | Universal Single Cone, Heavy Base Embroidery Quilting Serger, Sewing Cones Holder, Large Cone Spools $12.95 β€” $13.01 β€”
Large Capacity Thread Spool Stand - Thread Holder For Sewing Machine, 3D Printed Spool Bracket Tool for Sewing Lovers, for Quilting Embroidery ,White $14.96 β€” $13.32 β€”
Kimberbell Tear Away Stabilizer Light Weight 1.5 Oz - 12”x10 Yd Roll - Cut into Variable Sizes, for Machine Embroidery, Hand Sewing, Quilting, Piecing Projects, AppliquΓ©s, Crafting & More! KDST100 $16.98 β€” $13.63 β€”
New brothread 10" x 10 Yd Roll Water Soluble Embroidery Topping Film | Light Weight 25ΞΌm, Clear/Transparent, Wash Away, Dissolve Fast, Cut to Size, Ideal for Machine Embroidery and Hand Sewing $11.99 β€” $12.86 β€”
New brothread 12" x 25 Yd Roll Water Soluble Embroidery Topping Film | Light Weight 25ΞΌm, Clear/Transparent, Wash Away, Dissolve Fast, Cut to Size, Ideal for Machine Embroidery and Hand Sewing $19.99 β€” $14.10 β€”
Basting Spray Adhesive for Quilting, Embroidery & Sewing – 7.2 oz Acid-Free, Colorless, Premium, Solvent-Free Temporary Fabric Adhesive, Needle-Safe Bond $17.99 β€” $13.79 β€”
Scotch Spray Mount Repositionable Adhesive, 10.25 oz – Removable/Restickable Spray Glue for Layouts, Mock-Ups, Photos & Crafts (Acid-Free, Clear Drying) $16.49 β€” $13.55 β€”
Brother PE900 5" x 7" Embroidery Machine with 5pc Embroidery Hoop Set, Embroidery Threads, & Accessories $1249.98 β€” $207.50 β€”
Smartstitch S-1201 Plus Embroidery Machine with 12 Needles, 1200SPM Max Speed, 10" Touch Screen, 12"x16" Embroidery Area, Wifi, New Gen of Commercial Embroidery Machine for Flat, Hat, T-shirt and more $4399.00 β€” $730.23 β€”
Deflecto Dryer Lint Trap Kit for Indoor Dryer Venting with 4"x5' Flex Duct $19.99 β€” $14.10 β€”

Difference is Amazon's deposit minus the Bahamas calculation: + means the deposit is higher, βˆ’ means it's lower. Prices and deposits are as observed at lookup time, not live quotes.

FAQ

Are sewing machines duty free in The Bahamas?

No β€” sewing machines carry 5% 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 (5% 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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