Petroleum jelly — Bahamas import duty
Heading 2712 (petroleum jelly) carries no customs import duty — all 3 tariff lines are free — but these goods pay excise duty instead (45%), charged on entry under the Excise Act rather than the tariff schedule. 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 2712
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
2712.1000 |
Petroleum jelly | Free+ 45% excise |
2712.2000 |
Paraffin wax containing by weight less than 0.75% of oil | Free+ 45% excise |
2712.9000 |
Other | Free+ 45% excise |
Part of Fuels, Oils & Waxes (chapter 27) — 58 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 3 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.