Chapter 40 · Section VII: Plastics & rubber
Rubber & Tyres — Bahamas import duty
Chapter 40 covers rubber & tyres. The most common rate is 45% import duty (57 of 89 tariff lines), with rates ranging from 0% to 45%. 28 lines are duty-free. It includes car & truck tyres, waste and compounded rubber, unvulcanised. 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. 1 of these lines also attracts an environmental levy. 23 of these lines also carry excise duty (25%), charged on entry under the Excise Act on top of anything above.
28 of 89lines duty-free
45%most common rate (64% of lines)
0%–45%rate range
25%excise on 23 of 89 lines
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Duty rates for every rubber & tyres 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4001 · Natural rubber, balata, gutta-percha, guayule — 5 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4001.1000 |
Natural rubber latex, whether or not pre- vulcanised | 45% |
4001.2100 |
Natural rubber in other forms — Smoked sheets | 45% |
4001.2200 |
Natural rubber in other forms — Technically specified natural rubber (TSNR) | 45% |
4001.2900 |
Natural rubber in other forms — Other | 45% |
4001.3000 |
Balata, gutta-percha, guayule, chicle and similar natural gums | 45% |
| 4002 · Synthetic rubber and factice derived from oils — 14 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4002.1100 |
Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR); carboxylated styrene- butadiene rubber(XSBR) — Latex | 45% |
4002.1900 |
Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR); carboxylated styrene- butadiene rubber(XSBR) — Other | 45% |
4002.2000 |
Butadiene rubber (BR) | 45% |
4002.3100 |
Isobutene-isoprene (butyl) rubber (IIR); halo-isobutene-isoprene rubber (CIIR or BIIR) — Isobutene-isoprene (butyl) rubber (IIR) | 45% |
4002.3900 |
Isobutene-isoprene (butyl) rubber (IIR); halo-isobutene-isoprene rubber (CIIR or BIIR) — Other | 45% |
4002.4100 |
Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR) — Latex | 45% |
4002.4900 |
Chloroprene (chlorobutadiene) rubber (CR) — Other | 45% |
4002.5100 |
Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) — Latex | 45% |
4002.5900 |
Acrylonitrile-butadiene rubber (NBR) — Other | 45% |
4002.6000 |
Isoprene rubber (IR) | 45% |
4002.7000 |
Ethylene-propylene- non-conjugated diene rubber (EPDM) | 45% |
4002.8000 |
Mixtures of any product of Heading 40.01 with any product of this heading | 45% |
4002.9100 |
Other — Latex | 45% |
4002.9900 |
Other — Other | 45% |
| 4003 · Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates — 1 line, a flat 45% duty | ||
4003.0000 |
Reclaimed rubber in primary forms or in plates, sheets or strip. | 45% |
| 4004 · Waste — 1 line, a flat 45% duty | ||
4004.0000 |
Waste, parings and scrap of rubber (other than hard rubber) and powders and granules obtained therefrom | 45% |
| 4005 · Compounded rubber, unvulcanised — 4 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4005.1000 |
Compounded with carbon black or silica | 45% |
4005.2000 |
Solutions; dispersions other than those of Subheading 4005.10 | 45% |
4005.9100 |
Other — Plates, sheets and strip | 45% |
4005.9900 |
Other — Other | 45% |
| 4006 · Other forms and articles, of unvulcanised rubber — 2 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4006.1000 |
“Camel-back” strips for retreading rubber tyres | 45% |
4006.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 4007 · Vulcanised rubber thread and cord — 1 line, a flat 45% duty | ||
4007.0000 |
Vulcanised rubber thread and cord | 45% |
| 4008 · Plates, sheets, strip, rods and profile shapes — 4 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4008.1100 |
Of cellular rubber — Plates, sheets and strip | 45% |
4008.1900 |
Of cellular rubber — Other | 45% |
4008.2100 |
Of non-cellular rubber — Plates, sheets and strip | 45% |
4008.2900 |
Of non-cellular rubber — Other | 45% |
| 4009 · Tubes, pipes and hoses — 8 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4009.1100 |
Not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials — Without fittings | 45% |
4009.1200 |
Not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials — With fittings | 45% |
4009.2100 |
Reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal — Without fittings | 45% |
4009.2200 |
Reinforced or otherwise combined only with metal — With fittings | 45% |
4009.3100 |
Reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials — Without fittings | 45% |
4009.3200 |
Reinforced or otherwise combined only with textile materials — With fittings | 45% |
4009.4100 |
Reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials — Without fittings | 45% |
4009.4200 |
Reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials — With fittings | 45% |
| 4010 · Conveyor or transmission belts or belting — 10 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4010.1100 |
Conveyor belts or belting — Reinforced only with metal | 45% |
4010.1200 |
Conveyor belts or belting — Reinforced only with textile materials | 45% |
4010.1900 |
Conveyor belts or belting — Other | 45% |
4010.3100 |
Transmission belts or belting — Endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60 cm (23.62 inches) but not exceeding 180 cm (70.87 inches). | 45% |
4010.3200 |
Transmission belts or belting — Endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), other than V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 60 cm (23.62 inches) but not exceeding 180 cm (70.87 inches) | 45% |
4010.3300 |
Transmission belts or belting — Endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 180 cm (70.87 inches) but not exceeding 240 cm (94.49 inches) | 45% |
4010.3400 |
Transmission belts or belting — Endless transmission belts of trapezoidal cross-section (V-belts), other than V-ribbed, of an outside circumference exceeding 180 cm (70.87 inches) but not exceeding 240 cm (94.49 inches) | 45% |
4010.3500 |
Transmission belts or belting — Endless synchronous belts, of an outside circumference exceeding 60 cm (23.62 inches) but not exceeding 150 cm (59.06 inches) | 45% |
4010.3600 |
Transmission belts or belting — Endless synchronous belts, of an outside circumference exceeding 150 cm (59.06 inches) but not exceeding 198 cm (77.95 inches) | 45% |
4010.3900 |
Transmission belts or belting — Other | 45% |
| 4011 · Car & Truck Tyres — 8 lines, free of import duty, 25% excise | ||
4011.1000 |
Vehicle tires (cars) | Free+ $3.5 levy+ 25% excise |
4011.2000 |
Of a kind used on buses or lorries | Free+ 25% excise |
4011.3000 |
Of a kind used on aircraft | Free+ 25% excise |
4011.4000 |
Of a kind used on motorcycles | Free+ 25% excise |
4011.5000 |
Of a kind used on bicycles | Free+ 25% excise |
4011.7000 |
Of a kind used on agricultural or forestry vehicles and machines | Free+ 25% excise |
4011.8000 |
Of a kind used on conctruction, mining or industrial handling vehicles and machines | Free+ 25% excise |
4011.9000 |
Other | Free+ 25% excise |
| 4012 · Retreaded or used pneumatic tyres of rubber — 10 lines, free of import duty, 25% excise | ||
4012.1100 |
Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars) | Free+ 25% excise |
4012.1200 |
Of a kind used on buses or lorries | Free+ 25% excise |
4012.1300 |
Of a kind used on aircraft | Free+ 25% excise |
4012.1900 |
Other | Free+ 25% excise |
4012.2010 |
Of a kind used on motor cars | Free+ 25% excise |
4012.2020 |
Of a kind used on buses and lorries | Free+ 25% excise |
4012.2090 |
Other | Free+ 25% excise |
4012.9010 |
Of a kind used on motor cars | Free+ 25% excise |
4012.9020 |
Of a kind used on buses and lorries | Free+ 25% excise |
4012.9090 |
Other | Free+ 25% excise |
| 4013 · Inner tubes, of rubber — 5 lines, free of import duty, 25% excise | ||
4013.1000 |
Of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars), buses or lorries | Free+ 25% excise |
4013.2000 |
Of a kind used on bicycles | Free+ 25% excise |
4013.9010 |
Of a kind used on motorcycles | Free+ 25% excise |
4013.9020 |
Of a kind used on aircraft | Free+ 25% excise |
4013.9090 |
Other | Free+ 25% excise |
| 4014 · Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles — 4 lines, mostly duty-free | ||
4014.1000 |
Sheath contraceptives | Free |
4014.9010 |
Other — Infant bottle nipples | Free |
4014.9020 |
Other — Infant pacifier | Free |
4014.9090 |
Other — Other | 45% |
| 4015 · Articles of apparel and clothing accessories — 4 lines, 0%–35% duty | ||
4015.1200 |
Gloves, mittens and mitts — Of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes | Free |
4015.1900 |
Gloves, mittens and mitts — Other | 10% |
4015.9010 |
Other — Articles of apparel | 20% |
4015.9090 |
Other — Other | 35% |
| 4016 · Other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber — 7 lines, mostly 45% duty | ||
4016.1000 |
Of cellular rubber | 45% |
4016.9100 |
Other — Floor coverings and mats | 45% |
4016.9200 |
Other — Erasers | Free |
4016.9300 |
Other — Gaskets, washers and other seals | 20% |
4016.9400 |
Other — Boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable | 45% |
4016.9500 |
Other — Other inflatable articles | 45% |
4016.9900 |
Other — Other | 45% |
| 4017 · Hard rubber in all forms, including waste and scrap — 1 line, a flat 45% duty | ||
4017.0000 |
Hard rubber (for example, ebonite) in all forms, including waste and scrap; articles of hard rubber | 45% |
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 89 lines shown. Lines tagged verified have been individually checked against the current schedule; the rest are as published in the 2023 Tariff Act. Lines marked + excise tax are free of customs duty but carry excise on entry — that rate is set by the Excise Act and is not part of this schedule. Rates are import duty only — final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.