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)	25%	—
8467.2100	Power tools (drills, saws, grinders)	45%	—

Products people have checked — biggest deposit difference first

Item	Price at lookup	Amazon's estimate	Real BS 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	—	$105.61	—
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	—	$54.43	—
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	—	$46.69	—
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, Power Tool Combo Kit , Includes 2 Batteries, Charger and Bag (DCK240C2)	$149.00	—	$99.66	—
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	—	$117.51	—
Victorinox Skipper Sailing Multi-Tool - 18 Functions Swiss Army Knife, Blue	$97.00	—	$47.38	—

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

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