Chapter 48 · Section X: Paper, pulp & printed matter
Paper & Paperboard — Bahamas import duty
Chapter 48 covers paper & paperboard. The most common rate is 45% import duty (76 of 127 tariff lines), with rates ranging from 0% to 60%. 19 lines are duty-free. It includes toilet paper & paper towels, notebooks & stationery and newsprint, in rolls or sheets. 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.
19 of 127lines duty-free
45%most common rate (60% of lines)
0%–60%rate range
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Duty rates for every paper & paperboard 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4801 · Newsprint, in rolls or sheets — 2 lines, a flat 5% duty | ||
4801.0010 |
Newsprint, in rolls or sheets — For newspaper production | 5% |
4801.0090 |
Newsprint, in rolls or sheets — Other | 5% |
| 4802 · Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing — 11 lines, 0%–45% duty | ||
4802.1000 |
Hand-made paper and paperboard | 45% |
4802.2000 |
Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo- sensitive, heat- sensitive or electro-sensitive paper or paperboard | 45% |
4802.4000 |
Wallpaper base | 45% |
4802.5400 |
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres — Weighing less than 40 g/m² | 20% |
4802.5500 |
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres — Weighing 40 g/m² or more but not more than 150 g/m² in rolls | 20% |
4802.5600 |
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres — Weighing 40 g/m² or more but not more than 150 g/m², in sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state | 5% |
4802.5700 |
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres — Other, weighing 40 g/m² or more but not more than 150 g/m² | 20% |
4802.5800 |
Other paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres — Weighing more than 150 g/m² | 20% |
4802.6100 |
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi- mechanical process — In rolls | 20% |
4802.6200 |
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi- mechanical process — In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state | 5% |
4802.6900 |
Other paper and paperboard, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi- mechanical process — Other | Free |
| 4803 · Toilet or facial tissue stock — 1 line, a flat 45% duty | ||
4803.0000 |
Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets | 45% |
| 4804 · Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets — 12 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4804.1100 |
Kraftliner — Unbleached | 45% |
4804.1900 |
Kraftliner — Other | 45% |
4804.2100 |
Sack kraft paper — Unbleached | 45% |
4804.2900 |
Sack kraft paper — Other | 45% |
4804.3100 |
Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m² (4.42 ounces per square yard) or less — Unbleached | 45% |
4804.3900 |
Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 150 g/m² (4.42 ounces per square yard) or less — Other | 45% |
4804.4100 |
Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing more than 150 g/m² (4.42 ounces per square yard) but less than 225 g/m² (6.64 ounces per square yard) — Unbleached | 45% |
4804.4200 |
Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing more than 150 g/m² (4.42 ounces per square yard) but less than 225 g/m² (6.64 ounces per square yard) — Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process | 45% |
4804.4900 |
Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing more than 150 g/m² (4.42 ounces per square yard) but less than 225 g/m² (6.64 ounces per square yard) — Other | 45% |
4804.5100 |
Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 225 g/m² (6.64 ounces per square yard) or more — Unbleached | 45% |
4804.5200 |
Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 225 g/m² (6.64 ounces per square yard) or more — Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood obtained by a chemical process | 45% |
4804.5900 |
Other kraft paper and paperboard weighing 225 g/m² (6.64 ounces per square yard) or more — Other | 45% |
| 4805 · Other uncoated paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets — 11 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4805.1100 |
Fluting paper — Semi-chemical fluting paper | 45% |
4805.1200 |
Fluting paper — Straw fluting paper | 45% |
4805.1900 |
Fluting paper — Other | 45% |
4805.2400 |
Testliner (recycled liner board) — Weighing 150 g/m² or less | 45% |
4805.2500 |
Testliner (recycled liner board) — Weighing more than 150 g/m² | 45% |
4805.3000 |
Sulphite wrapping paper | 45% |
4805.4000 |
Filter paper and paperboard | 45% |
4805.5000 |
Felt paper and paperboard | 45% |
4805.9100 |
Other — Weighing 150 g/m² or less | 45% |
4805.9200 |
Other — Weighing more than 150 g/m² but less that 225 g/m² | 45% |
4805.9300 |
Other — Weighing 225 g/m² or more | 45% |
| 4806 · Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers — 4 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4806.1000 |
Vegetable parchment | 45% |
4806.2000 |
Greaseproof papers | 45% |
4806.3000 |
Tracing papers | 45% |
4806.4000 |
Glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers | 45% |
| 4807 · Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers — 1 line, a flat 45% duty | ||
4807.0000 |
Composite paper and paperboard (made by sticking flat layers of paper or paperboard together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets | 45% |
| 4808 · Paper and paperboard — 3 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4808.1000 |
Corrugated paper and paperboard, whether or not perforated | 45% |
4808.4000 |
Kraft paper, creped or crinkled, whether or not embossed or perforated | 45% |
4808.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 4809 · Carbon paper — 2 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4809.2000 |
Self-copy paper | 45% |
4809.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 4810 · Paper and paperboard — 10 lines, mostly 20% duty | ||
4810.1300 |
Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres — In rolls | 20% |
4810.1400 |
Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres — In sheets with one side not exceeding 435 mm and the other side not exceeding 297 mm in the unfolded state | 20% |
4810.1900 |
Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which not more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres — Other | 20% |
4810.2200 |
Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process — Light-weight coated paper | 20% |
4810.2900 |
Paper and paperboard of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, of which more than 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process — Other | 20% |
4810.3100 |
Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes — Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process, and weighing 150 g/m² (4.42 ounces per square yard) or less | 20% |
4810.3200 |
Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes — Bleached uniformly throughout the mass and of which more than 95% by weight of the total fibre content consists of wood fibres obtained by a chemical process, and weighing more than 150 g/m² (4.42 ounces per square yard) | 20% |
4810.3900 |
Kraft paper and paperboard, other than that of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes — Other | 20% |
4810.9200 |
Other paper and paperboard — Multi-ply | 45% |
4810.9900 |
Other paper and paperboard — Other | 5% |
| 4811 · Paper, paperboard — 8 lines, mostly 45% duty | ||
4811.1000 |
Tarred, bituminised or asphalted paper and paperboard | 45% |
4811.4100 |
Gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard — Self-adhesive | 45% |
4811.4900 |
Gummed or adhesive paper and paperboard — Other | 45% |
4811.5100 |
Paper and paperboard coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives) — Bleached, weighing more than 150 g/m² (4.42 ounces per square yard) | 45% |
4811.5900 |
Paper and paperboard coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives) — Other | 45% |
4811.6000 |
Paper and paperboard, coated, impregnated or covered with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol | 45% |
4811.9010 |
Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres — Wrapping paper printed or marked to indicate intended use for wrapping fruit, vegetables or bread | 5% |
4811.9090 |
Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres — Other | 45% |
| 4812 · Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp — 1 line, a flat 45% duty | ||
4812.0000 |
Filter blocks, slabs and plates, of paper pulp | 45% |
| 4813 · Cigarette paper — 3 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4813.1000 |
In the form of booklets or tubes | 45% |
4813.2000 |
In rolls of a width not exceeding 5 cm (1.97 inches inches) | 45% |
4813.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 4814 · Wallpaper and similar wall coverings — 3 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4814.2000 |
Wallpaper and similar wall coverings, consisting of paper coated or covered, on the face side, with a grained, embossed, coloured, design- printed or otherwise decorated layer of plastics | 45% |
4814.9010 |
Other — Ingrain paper | 45% |
4814.9090 |
Other — Other | 45% |
| 4816 · Carbon paper — 3 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4816.2010 |
Self-copy paper — In rolls of a width of <= 36 cm or in rectangular or square sheets | 45% |
4816.2090 |
Self-copy paper — Other | 45% |
4816.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 4817 · Envelopes, letter cards — 3 lines, mostly 40% duty | ||
4817.1000 |
Envelopes | 25% |
4817.2000 |
Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards | 40% |
4817.3000 |
Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery | 40% |
| 4818 · Toilet Paper & Paper Towels — 14 lines, mostly duty-free | ||
4818.1010 |
Toilet paper — Biodegradable toilet paper | Free |
4818.1020 |
Toilet paper — Compostable toilet paper | Free |
4818.1030 |
Toilet paper — Of recycled paper | Free |
4818.1040 |
Toilet paper — Of wheat straw | Free |
4818.1090 |
Toilet paper — Other | 25% |
4818.2010 |
Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels — Biodegradable hand towels | Free |
4818.2020 |
Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels — Compostable hand towels | Free |
4818.2030 |
Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels — Hand towels of recycled paper | Free |
4818.2040 |
Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels — Hand towels of wheat straw | Free |
4818.2090 |
Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels — Other | 45% |
4818.3000 |
Tablecloths and serviettes | 45% |
4818.5000 |
Articles of apparel and clothing accessories | 20% |
4818.9010 |
Other — Bed Pads | Free |
4818.9090 |
Other — Other | 45% |
| 4819 · Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and other packing containers — 11 lines, 0%–45% duty | ||
4819.1000 |
Cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboard | 45% |
4819.2010 |
Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard — Of recycled paper | Free |
4819.2090 |
Folding cartons, boxes and cases, of non-corrugated paper or paperboard — Other | 45% |
4819.3010 |
Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm (15.7 inches) or more — Paper bags printed or marked to indicate use for wrapping fruit, vegetables or bread | 5% |
4819.3020 |
Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm (15.7 inches) or more — Of recycled paper | Free |
4819.3090 |
Sacks and bags, having a base of a width of 40 cm (15.7 inches) or more — Other | 45% |
4819.4010 |
Other sacks and bags, including cones — Paper bags printed or marked to indicate use for wrapping fruit, vegetables or bread | 5% |
4819.4090 |
Other sacks and bags, including cones — Other | 45% |
4819.5010 |
Other packing containers, including record sleeves — Gramophone record sleeves printed with scenes representing The Bahamas | 25% |
4819.5090 |
Other packing containers, including record sleeves — Other | 45% |
4819.6000 |
Box files, letter trays, storage boxes and similar articles, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like | 45% |
| 4820 · Notebooks & Stationery — 6 lines, mostly 45% duty | ||
4820.1000 |
Registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles | 45% |
4820.2000 |
Exercise books | Free |
4820.3000 |
Binders (other than book covers), folders and file covers | 45% |
4820.4000 |
Manifold business forms and interleaved carbon sets | 45% |
4820.5000 |
Albums for samples or for collections | 45% |
4820.9000 |
Other | 60% |
| 4821 · Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds — 2 lines, a flat 45% duty | ||
4821.1000 |
Printed | 45% |
4821.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 4822 · Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp — 2 lines, 5%–45% duty | ||
4822.1000 |
Of a kind used for winding textile yarn | 5% |
4822.9000 |
Other | 45% |
| 4823 · Other paper, paperboard — 14 lines, 0%–45% duty | ||
4823.2000 |
Filter paper and paperboard | 45% |
4823.4000 |
Rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 45% |
4823.6110 |
Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard — of bamboo — Of recycled paper | Free |
4823.6120 |
Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard — of bamboo — Of Kraft | Free |
4823.6190 |
Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard — of bamboo — Other | 45% |
4823.6910 |
Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard — Other — Biodegradable trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like of paper or paperboard | 5% |
4823.6920 |
Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard — Other — Compostable trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like of paper or paperboard | 5% |
4823.6930 |
Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard — Other — Of recycled paper | Free |
4823.6940 |
Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard — Other — Of wheat and straw | Free |
4823.6950 |
Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard — Other — Of palm leaf | Free |
4823.6960 |
Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard — Other — Of bagasse (sugar cane) | Free |
4823.6990 |
Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard — Other — Other | 45% |
4823.7000 |
Moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp | 5% |
4823.9000 |
Other | 45% |
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 127 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.