Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves — Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 8 tariff lines under Heading 0910 (ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves) carries a flat 5% import duty in The Bahamas. It includes saffron, turmeric and ginger — crushed or ground. 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.
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Tariff lines under heading 0910
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
0910.1100 |
Ginger — Neither crushed nor ground | 5% |
0910.1200 |
Ginger — Crushed or ground | 5% |
0910.2000 |
Saffron | 5% |
0910.3000 |
Turmeric (curcuma) | 5% |
0910.9100 |
Other spices — Mixtures referred to in Note 1 (b) to this Chapter | 5% |
0910.9910 |
Other spices — Other — Curry | 5% |
0910.9920 |
Other spices — Other — Thyme and bay leaves | 5% |
0910.9990 |
Other spices — Other — Other | 5% |
Part of Coffee, Tea & Spices (chapter 09) — 43 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 8 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.