Paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers or chemically — Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 10 tariff lines under Heading 3208 (paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers or chemically) carries a flat 45% import duty in The Bahamas. It includes based on polyesters — other, based on acrylic or vinyl polymers — other and based on polyesters — varnishes and lacquers. 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 3208
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
3208.1010 |
Based on polyesters — Varnishes and lacquers | 45% |
3208.1020 |
Based on polyesters — Paints and enamels, (excluding auto, marine, fiberglass, aircraft, freezer, flourescent, road marking, swimming pool, epoxy, spray, aluminum, porch and deck paints) | 45% |
3208.1090 |
Based on polyesters — Other | 45% |
3208.2010 |
Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers — Varnishes and lacquers | 45% |
3208.2020 |
Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers — Vinyl paints and enamels | 45% |
3208.2030 |
Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers — Acrylic paints and enamels, (excluding auto, marine, fiberglass, aircraft, freezer, flourescent, road marking, swimming pool, epoxy, spray, aluminum, porch and deck paints) | 45% |
3208.2090 |
Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers — Other | 45% |
3208.9010 |
Other — Varnishes and lacquers | 45% |
3208.9020 |
Other — Paints and enamels, (excluding auto, marine, fiberglass, aircraft, freezer, flourescent, road marking, swimming pool, epoxy, spray, aluminum, porch and deck paints) | 45% |
3208.9090 |
Other — Other | 45% |
Part of Paints, Dyes & Inks (chapter 32) — 57 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 10 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.