HOTO Self-Locking Tape Measure, Pocket-Size Retractable Measuring Tape, Dual Unit (Ft/m), Minimalist Design, Safe Non-Sharp, Great Stiffness, Shock-Absorbing Case, Cool Gadgets for Men, 10 Ft (3m)
9017.8010 — Drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments (for example, drafting machines, pantographs, protractors, drawing sets, slide rules, disc calculators); instruments for measuring length, for use in the hand (for example, measuring rods and tapes, micrometers, callipers), not specified or included elsewhere in this Chapter — Other instruments — School rulers
medium confidence
See all Bahamas duty rates for heading 9017 — Drawing →
Estimated — classification uncertain. This rate has not yet been verified against the current tariff schedule.
Classified under Bahamas tariff heading 9017.8010
(School rulers), which carries 0% import duty. At the
$9.98 price observed at lookup that comes to total import charges of
$12.00 on top of the item price — a landed total of
$21.98 before freight.
Full landed-cost breakdown
Recalculate with your freight cost →
View on Amazon price at time of lookup: $9.98 (2026-07-21) — check Amazon for the live price
Similar medical devices in the same tariff category
Other cached products in the same tariff category and price band, with their real Bahamas import charges.
| Item | Price at lookup | Amazon's estimate | Real BS charges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH Creader 3001 OBD2 Scanner-2025 Upgrade Ver. Engine Fault Code Reader,Support O2 Sensor,Lifetime Free Update,Scanner for All OBDII Protocol Cars Since 1996 | $17.49 | $20.30 | $21.41 | −$1.11 |
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.
Questions about importing this product
Is HOTO Self-Locking Tape Measure duty free in The Bahamas?
Yes — this item is classified under tariff heading 9017.8010 (School rulers), which is duty-free. You still pay 10% VAT on the landed cost plus a customs processing fee (1%, minimum $10).
What will HOTO Self-Locking Tape Measure cost landed in Nassau?
At the $9.98 price observed at lookup, total import charges are about $12.00 (duty $0.00, processing $10.00, VAT $2.00), for a landed total of roughly $21.98 before freight.
Why is Amazon's Import Fees Deposit different from the real Bahamas duty?
Amazon calculates the Import Fees Deposit from its own product classification, which may not match the Bahamas tariff heading — so the deposit can be higher or lower than the actual charge. duty242 classifies against the Bahamas tariff schedule (2026) and computes the precise duty, levy, processing fee and VAT. The deposit is refundable: Amazon returns any unused portion on items it ships to The Bahamas itself.
Last updated 2026-07-21 · tariff schedule 2026-2027. Estimates for information only — final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.