Hygienic or pharmaceutical articles: Bahamas import duty
Most hygienic or pharmaceutical articles are duty-free: 3 of 4 tariff lines under Heading 4014 carry no import duty, and the rest run up to 45%. 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.
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Tariff lines under heading 4014
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
4014.1000 |
Sheath contraceptives | Free |
4014.9010 |
Other — Infant bottle nipples | Free |
4014.9020 |
Other — Infant pacifier | Free |
4014.9090 |
Other — Other | 45% |
Part of Rubber & Tyres (chapter 40), 89 lines in total. You can also search the whole schedule.
Bahamas Tariff Act (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 Tariff Act. Rates are import duty only. Final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.