Chapter 39 · Section VII: Plastics & rubber
Plastics & Plastic Articles — Bahamas import duty
Chapter 39 covers plastics & plastic articles. The most common rate is 45% import duty (112 of 158 tariff lines), with rates ranging from 0% to 60%. 14 lines are duty-free. It includes plastic containers & packaging, plastic housewares and polyamides in primary forms. Duty is not the whole bill: The Bahamas adds a 1% customs processing fee (minimum $10, maximum $750) and 10% VAT on the landed cost.
14 of 158lines duty-free
45%most common rate (71% of lines)
0%–60%rate range
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Duty rates for every plastics & plastic articles tariff line
Grouped by 4-digit heading — follow a heading for its own page. Descriptions are the sub-heading detail; the heading text is the row above.
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
| 3901 · Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms — 5 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3901.1000 |
Polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94 | 45% |
3901.2000 |
Polyethylene having a specific gravity of 0.94 or more | 45% |
3901.3000 |
Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers | 45% |
3901.4000 |
Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymers, having a specific gravity of less than 0.94. | 45% |
3901.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 3902 · Polymers of propylene or of other olefins — 4 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3902.1000 |
Polypropylene | 45% |
3902.2000 |
Polyisobutylene | 45% |
3902.3000 |
Propylene copolymers | 45% |
3902.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 3903 · Polymers of styrene, in primary forms — 7 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3903.1110 |
Polystyrene — Expansible — Block and Shape Moulding Beads | 45% |
3903.1120 |
Polystyrene — Expansible — Cup Grade EPS | 45% |
3903.1190 |
Polystyrene — Expansible — Other | 45% |
3903.1900 |
Polystyrene — Other | 45% |
3903.2000 |
Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) copolymers | 45% |
3903.3000 |
Acrylonitrile-butadiene- styrene (ABS) copolymers | 45% |
3903.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 3904 · Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins — 9 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3904.1000 |
Poly(vinyl chloride), not mixed with any other substances | 45% |
3904.2100 |
Other poly(vinyl chloride) — Non-plasticised | 45% |
3904.2200 |
Other poly(vinyl chloride) — Plasticised | 45% |
3904.3000 |
Vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers | 45% |
3904.4000 |
Other vinyl chloride copolymers | 45% |
3904.5000 |
Vinylidene chloride polymers | 45% |
3904.6100 |
Fluoro-polymers — Polytetrafluoroethylene | 45% |
3904.6900 |
Fluoro-polymers — Other | 45% |
3904.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 3905 · Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters — 7 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3905.1200 |
Poly(vinyl acetate) — In aqueous dispersion | 45% |
3905.1900 |
Poly(vinyl acetate) — Other | 45% |
3905.2100 |
Vinyl acetate copolymers — In aqueous dispersion | 45% |
3905.2900 |
Vinyl acetate copolymers — Other | 45% |
3905.3000 |
Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groups | 45% |
3905.9100 |
Other — Copolymers | 45% |
3905.9900 |
Other — Other | 45% |
| 3906 · Acrylic polymers in primary forms — 2 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3906.1000 |
Poly(methyl methacrylate) | 45% |
3906.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 3907 · Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins — 11 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3907.1000 |
Polyacetals | 45% |
3907.2100 |
Other polyethers — Bis(polyoxyethylene) methylphosphonate | 45% |
3907.2900 |
Other polyethers — Other | 45% |
3907.3000 |
Epoxide resins | 45% |
3907.4000 |
Polycarbonates | 45% |
3907.5000 |
Alkyd resins | 45% |
3907.6100 |
Poly(ethylene terephthalate) — Having a viscosity number of 78 ml/g or higher | 45% |
3907.6900 |
Poly(ethylene terephthalate) — Other | 45% |
3907.7000 |
Poly(lactic acid) | 45% |
3907.9100 |
Other polyesters — Unsaturated | 45% |
3907.9900 |
Other polyesters — Other | 45% |
| 3908 · Polyamides in primary forms — 2 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3908.1000 |
Polyamide-6, -11, -12, -6,6, -6 , 9, -6,10 or -6,12 | 45% |
3908.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 3909 · Amino-resins, phenolic resins and polyurethanes — 6 lines, mostly 45% duty | ||
3909.1000 |
Urea resins; thiourea resins | 45% |
3909.2000 |
Melamine resins | 45% |
3909.3100 |
Other amino-resins — Poly(methylene phenyl isocyanate) (crude MDI, polymeric MDI) | 45% |
3909.3900 |
Other amino-resins — Other | 45% |
3909.4000 |
Phenolic resins | 45% |
3909.5000 |
Polyurethanes | 5% |
| 3910 · Silicones in primary forms — 1 line, a flat 45% duty | ||
3910.0000 |
Silicones in primary forms | 45% |
| 3911 · Petroleum resins, coumarone-indene resins, polyterpenes — 3 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3911.1000 |
Petroleum resins, coumarone, indene or coumarone-indene resins and polyterpenes | 45% |
3911.2000 |
Poly(1,3-phenylene methylphosphonate) | 45% |
3911.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 3912 · Cellulose and its chemical derivatives — 6 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3912.1100 |
Cellulose acetates — Non-plasticised | 45% |
3912.1200 |
Cellulose acetates — Plasticised | 45% |
3912.2000 |
Cellulose nitrates (including collodions) | 45% |
3912.3100 |
Cellulose ethers — Carboxymethylcellulose and its salts | 45% |
3912.3900 |
Cellulose ethers — Other | 45% |
3912.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 3913 · Natural polymers and modified natural polymers — 2 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3913.1000 |
Alginic acid, its salts and esters | 45% |
3913.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 3914 · Ion-exchangers based on polymers of Headings 39.01 to 39.13 — 1 line, a flat 45% duty | ||
3914.0000 |
Ion-exchangers based on polymers of Headings 39.01 to 39.13, in primary forms | 45% |
| 3915 · Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics — 4 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3915.1000 |
Of polymers of ethylene | 45% |
3915.2000 |
Of polymers of styrene | 45% |
3915.3000 |
Of polymers of vinyl chloride | 45% |
3915.9000 |
Of other plastics | 45% |
| 3916 · Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm — 3 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3916.1000 |
Of polymers of ethylene | 45% |
3916.2000 |
Of polymers of vinyl chloride | 45% |
3916.9000 |
Of other plastics | 45% |
| 3917 · Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor, of plastics — 11 lines, mostly 5% duty | ||
3917.1000 |
Artificial guts (sausage casings) of hardened protein or of cellulosic materials | 45% |
3917.2100 |
Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid — Of polymers of ethylene | 5% |
3917.2200 |
Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid — Of polymers of propylene | 5% |
3917.2300 |
Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid — Of polymers of vinyl chloride | 5% |
3917.2900 |
Tubes, pipes and hoses, rigid — Of other plastics | 5% |
3917.3100 |
Other tubes, pipes and hoses — Flexible tubes, pipes and hoses, having a minimum burst pressure of 27.6 MPa | 5% |
3917.3210 |
Other tubes, pipes and hoses — Other, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings — Biodegradable drinking straws | Free |
3917.3290 |
Other tubes, pipes and hoses — Other, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings — Other | 45% |
3917.3300 |
Other tubes, pipes and hoses — Other, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, with fittings | 5% |
3917.3900 |
Other tubes, pipes and hoses — Other | 5% |
3917.4000 |
Fittings | 5% |
| 3918 · Floor coverings of plastics, whether or not self-adhesive — 2 lines, 20%–25% duty | ||
3918.1000 |
Of polymers of vinyl chloride | 25% |
3918.9000 |
Of other plastics | 20% |
| 3919 · Self-adhesive plates, sheets, film, foil, tape — 2 lines, a flat 5% duty | ||
3919.1000 |
In rolls of a width not exceeding 20 cm (7.87 inches) | 5% |
3919.9000 |
Other | 5% |
| 3920 · Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics — 19 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3920.1000 |
Of polymers of ethylene | 45% |
3920.2000 |
Of polymers of propylene | 45% |
3920.3000 |
Of polymers of styrene | 45% |
3920.4300 |
Of polymers of vinyl chloride — Containing by weight not less than 6% of plasticisers | 45% |
3920.4900 |
Of polymers of vinyl chloride — Other | 45% |
3920.5100 |
Of acrylic polymers — Of poly(methyl methacrylate) | 45% |
3920.5900 |
Of acrylic polymers — Other | 45% |
3920.6100 |
Of polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters or other polyesters — Of polycarbonates | 45% |
3920.6200 |
Of polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters or other polyesters — Of poly(ethylene terephthalate) | 45% |
3920.6300 |
Of polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters or other polyesters — Of unsaturated polyesters | 45% |
3920.6900 |
Of polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters or other polyesters — Of other polyesters | 45% |
3920.7100 |
Of cellulose or its chemical derivatives — Of regenerated cellulose | 45% |
3920.7300 |
Of cellulose or its chemical derivatives — Of cellulose acetate | 45% |
3920.7900 |
Of cellulose or its chemical derivatives — Of other cellulose derivatives | 45% |
3920.9100 |
Of other plastics — Of poly(vinyl butyral) | 45% |
3920.9200 |
Of other plastics — Of polyamides | 45% |
3920.9300 |
Of other plastics — Of amino-resins | 45% |
3920.9400 |
Of other plastics — Of phenolic resins | 45% |
3920.9900 |
Of other plastics — Of other plastics | 45% |
| 3921 · Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics — 6 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
3921.1100 |
Cellular — Of polymers of styrene | 45% |
3921.1200 |
Cellular — Of polymers of vinyl chloride | 45% |
3921.1300 |
Cellular — Of polyurethanes | 45% |
3921.1400 |
Cellular — Of regenerated cellulose | 45% |
3921.1900 |
Cellular — Of other plastics | 45% |
3921.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 3922 · Baths, shower-baths, sinks, wash-basins, bidets — 4 lines, a flat 5% duty | ||
3922.1000 |
Baths, shower-baths, sinks and wash-basins | 5% |
3922.2000 |
Lavatory seats and covers | 5% |
3922.9010 |
Other — Low-flow flush toilets | 5% |
3922.9090 |
Other — Other | 5% |
| 3923 · Plastic Containers & Packaging — 17 lines, 0%–60% duty | ||
3923.1000 |
Boxes, cases, crates and similar articles | 45% |
3923.2110 |
Sacks and bags (including cones) — Of polymers of ethylene — Shopping bags | 60% |
3923.2120 |
Sacks and bags (including cones) — Of polymers of ethylene — Biodegradable plastic bags | 45% |
3923.2130 |
Sacks and bags (including cones) — Of polymers of ethylene — Compostable plastic bags | 45% |
3923.2140 |
Sacks and bags (including cones) — Of polymers of ethylene — Compostable food waste bags liners | Free |
3923.2190 |
Sacks and bags (including cones) — Of polymers of ethylene — Other | 25% |
3923.2910 |
Sacks and bags (including cones) — Of other plastics — Shopping bags | 60% |
3923.2920 |
Sacks and bags (including cones) — Of other plastics — Biodegradable plastic bags | 45% |
3923.2930 |
Sacks and bags (including cones) — Of other plastics — Compostable plastic bags | 45% |
3923.2940 |
Sacks and bags (including cones) — Of other plastics — Compostable food waste bag liners | Free |
3923.2990 |
Sacks and bags (including cones) — Of other plastics — Other | 25% |
3923.3010 |
Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles — Plastic bottles | 60% |
3923.3090 |
Carboys, bottles, flasks and similar articles — Other | 45% |
3923.4000 |
Spools, cops, bobbins and similar supports | 5% |
3923.5000 |
Stoppers, lids, caps and other closures | 45% |
3923.9010 |
Other — Trash Collecting sea bins(environmental sea trash can) | 10% |
3923.9090 |
Other — Other | 45% |
| 3924 · Plastic Housewares — 5 lines, 0%–45% duty | ||
3924.1010 |
Tableware and kitchenware — Infant feeding bottles | Free |
3924.1020 |
Tableware and kitchenware — Biodegradable tablewares, kitchenwares | 5% |
3924.1030 |
Tableware and kitchenware — Crystallized PLA,CPLA, and tablewares, kitchenwares | Free |
3924.1090 |
Tableware and kitchenware — Other | 45% |
3924.9000 |
Other | 20% |
| 3925 · Builders’ ware of plastics — 10 lines, mostly duty-free | ||
3925.1000 |
Reservoirs, tanks, vats and similar containers, of a capacity exceeding 300 litres | 5% |
3925.2010 |
Doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors — Double glazed and or vacuum sealed windows | Free |
3925.2020 |
Doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors — Doors | Free |
3925.2090 |
Doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors — Other | 5% |
3925.3000 |
Shutters, blinds (including Venetian blinds) and similar articles and parts thereof | 45% |
3925.9010 |
Other — Containing indentations ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling | 35% |
3925.9020 |
Other — Pvc lumber & composite wood | Free |
3925.9030 |
Other — Shingles | Free |
3925.9040 |
Other — Roofing in rolls | Free |
3925.9090 |
Other — Other | 5% |
| 3926 · Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials — 9 lines, 0%–45% duty | ||
3926.1000 |
Office or school supplies | 45% |
3926.2000 |
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories (including gloves, mittens and mitts) | 20% |
3926.3000 |
Fittings for furniture, coachwork of the like | 45% |
3926.4000 |
Statuettes and other ornamental articles | 45% |
3926.9010 |
Other — Infant bottle nipples | Free |
3926.9020 |
Other — Infant pacifier | Free |
3926.9030 |
Other — Urinary bags and the like | Free |
3926.9040 |
Other — Baby bottle liners | Free |
3926.9090 |
Other — Other | 20% |
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 158 lines shown. Lines tagged verified have been individually checked against the current schedule; the rest are as published in the 2023 Tariff Act. Rates are import duty only — final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.