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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)

Tariff classification 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)

ASIN B09YKQK6NZ · Updated · Schedule version 2026-2027

Medium-confidence classification — another tariff line may fit this product. Check the heading before relying on the figure.

Classified under Bahamas tariff line 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, for a landed total of $21.98 before freight.

Full landed-cost breakdown

Item value$9.98
Import duty0% of value$0.00
Processing fee1% · min $10, max $1,500$10.00
VAT10% of landed cost$2.00
Total import charges$12.00
Total landed cost$21.98

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View on Amazon price at time of lookup: $9.98 (2026-07-21). Check Amazon for the live price.

Questions about importing this product

Do you pay import duty on HOTO Self-Locking Tape Measure in The Bahamas?

No import duty. This item is classified under tariff line 9017.8010 (School rulers), which is duty-free. You still pay 10% VAT on the landed cost and 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 Act (schedule version 2026-2027) 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 · Bahamas Tariff Act (schedule version 2026-2027). Estimates for information only. Final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.