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Samsung Galaxy S25 5G SM-S931B/DS 256GB 12GB Dual SIM Factory Unlocked GSM Smartphone, 6.2" 120Hz AMOLED Display, 50MP Cameras - International Version (Navy)

Tariff classification 8517.1300 — Smartphones verified rate

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ASIN B0DSLTZFXN · Updated · Tariff schedule 2026-2027

A smartphones like this, priced at $707.50, attracts 10% import duty plus 10% VAT in The Bahamas — total import charges of $159.58 on top of the item price, for a landed total of $867.08 before freight.

Amazon Import Fees Deposit · as of 2026-07-20
$170.03
Actual Bahamas charges · duty242
$159.58
Amazon's deposit is $10.45 higher than the Bahamas calculation. The Import Fees Deposit is refundable — Amazon returns any unused portion on items it ships to The Bahamas itself.

Full landed-cost breakdown

Item value$707.50
Import duty10% of value$70.75
Processing fee1% · min $10, max $750$10.00
VAT10% of landed cost$78.83
Total import charges$159.58
Total landed cost$867.08

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Is Smartphones duty free in The Bahamas?

Is Smartphones duty free in The Bahamas?

No — it is classified under tariff heading 8517.1300 (Smartphones) at a 10% duty rate, plus 10% VAT and a customs processing fee.

What will Smartphones cost landed in Nassau?

At the $707.50 price observed at lookup, total import charges are about $159.58 (duty $70.75, processing $10.00, VAT $78.83), for a landed total of roughly $867.08 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 2026-07-20 · tariff schedule 2026-2027. Estimates for information only — final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.