Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) — Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 4 tariff lines under Heading 2815 (sodium hydroxide (caustic soda)) carries a flat 45% import duty in The Bahamas. It includes peroxides of sodium or potassium, potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide — solid. 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 2815
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
2815.1100 |
Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) — Solid | 45% |
2815.1200 |
Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda) — In aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda) | 45% |
2815.2000 |
Potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) | 45% |
2815.3000 |
Peroxides of sodium or potassium | 45% |
Part of Inorganic Chemicals (chapter 28) — 181 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 4 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.