Polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters — Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 7 tariff lines under Heading 3905 (polymers of vinyl acetate or of other vinyl esters) carries a flat 45% import duty in The Bahamas. It includes poly — other, vinyl acetate copolymers — other and poly — in aqueous dispersion. 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 3905
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
3905.1200 |
Poly(vinyl acetate) — In aqueous dispersion | 45% |
3905.1900 |
Poly(vinyl acetate) — Other | 45% |
3905.2100 |
Vinyl acetate copolymers — In aqueous dispersion | 45% |
3905.2900 |
Vinyl acetate copolymers — Other | 45% |
3905.3000 |
Poly(vinyl alcohol), whether or not containing unhydrolysed acetate groups | 45% |
3905.9100 |
Other — Copolymers | 45% |
3905.9900 |
Other — Other | 45% |
Part of Plastics & Plastic Articles (chapter 39) — 158 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 7 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.