Articles of apparel and clothing accessories: Bahamas import duty
Most articles of apparel and clothing accessories are duty-free: 1 of 4 tariff lines under Heading 4015 carry no import duty, and the rest run up to 35%. 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 VAT and fees on a duty-free item All of Rubber & Tyres
Tariff lines under heading 4015
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
4015.1200 |
Gloves, mittens and mitts — Of a kind used for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes | Free |
4015.1900 |
Gloves, mittens and mitts — Other | 10% |
4015.9010 |
Other — Articles of apparel | 20% |
4015.9090 |
Other — Other | 35% |
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.