Tools: Bahamas import duty (2026)

Tools carry 25% / 45% duty in The Bahamas, plus 10% VAT and the customs processing fee.

Tariff lines in this category

Code	Description	Duty	Env. levy
8205.4000	Hand tools (screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches) verified	25%	none
8467.2100	Power tools (drills, saws, grinders) verified	45%	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
Wilton B.A.S.H 12" Sledge Hammer, 4 Lb Head (20412)	$61.99	$48.47	$34.25	+$14.22
BOSCH Bosch GBM9-16 9 Amp 5/8 Inch Mixer with D-Handle, 5 Inch by 8 Inch \| Variable-speed mixing, 5 x 8 grip for control	$159.00	not recorded	$105.61	not recorded
Fanttik S2 Pro Electric Screwdriver, Cordless Screwdriver Set(Navy Blue) \| 7 Torque Settings, 0.5 to 6N.m, 20 Magnetic Bits, 1/4''Hex Shank, with 90° Angle Adapter, for Furniture, Household Repairs	$72.99	not recorded	$54.43	not recorded
Fanttik E2 Max Electric Screwdriver, Precision Screwdriver Set \| Max 0.4N.m, 50 Magnetic Bits, 5/32'' Hex, Magnetic Storage, Repair Tool for Electronics Phone Camera Laptop Watch	$59.97	not recorded	$46.69	not recorded
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, Power Tool Combo Kit , Includes 2 Batteries, Charger and Bag (DCK240C2)	$149.00	not recorded	$99.66	not recorded
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, Power Drill Brushless 2-Tool Power Tool Combo Kit, Includes 2 Batteries, Charger and Bag (DCK277D2)	$179.00	not recorded	$117.51	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 tools duty free in The Bahamas?

No, tools carry 25% / 45% 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 (25% / 45% 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.