The New Dark Ages: The Death of Reading and the Dawn of the Post-Literate Society
4901.9910 — Printed books and booklets
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This product is classified under Bahamas tariff heading 4901.9910 (Printed books and booklets) at a 0% duty rate.
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Questions about importing this product
Is The New Dark Ages: The Death of Reading and the Dawn of the duty free in The Bahamas?
Yes — this item is classified under tariff heading 4901.9910 (Printed books and booklets), which is duty-free. You still pay 10% VAT on the landed cost plus a customs processing fee (1%, minimum $10).
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 2026-09-07 · tariff schedule 2026-2027. Estimates for information only — final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.