Paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers or chemically: Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 5 tariff lines under Heading 3209 (paints and varnishes based on synthetic polymers or chemically) carries a flat 45% import duty in The Bahamas. Duty is not the whole bill: The Bahamas adds a 1% customs processing fee (minimum $10, maximum $1,500) and 10% VAT on the landed cost.
Calculate landed cost at 45% duty All of Paints, Dyes & Inks
Tariff lines under heading 3209
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
3209.1010 |
Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers — Varnishes and lacquers | 45% |
3209.1020 |
Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers — Vinyl paints and enamels | 45% |
3209.1030 |
Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers — Acrylic gloss latex | 45% |
3209.1090 |
Based on acrylic or vinyl polymers — Other acrylic | 45% |
3209.9000 |
Other | 45% |
Part of Paints, Dyes & Inks (chapter 32), 57 lines in total. You can also search the whole schedule.
Bahamas Tariff Act (schedule version 2026-2027) · 5 lines shown. Lines tagged verified have been individually checked against the current schedule; the rest are as published in the Tariff Act. Rates are import duty only. Final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.