Heading 4817 · Chapter 48
Envelopes, letter cards — Bahamas import duty
Heading 4817 covers envelopes, letter cards. The most common rate is 40% import duty (2 of 3 tariff lines), with rates ranging from 25% to 40%. 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.
0 of 3lines duty-free
40%most common rate (67% of lines)
25%–40%rate range
Calculate landed cost at 40% duty → All of Paper & Paperboard →
Tariff lines under heading 4817
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
4817.1000 |
Envelopes | 25% |
4817.2000 |
Letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards | 40% |
4817.3000 |
Boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard, containing an assortment of paper stationery | 40% |
Part of Paper & Paperboard (chapter 48) — 127 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 3 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.