Books: Bahamas import duty
Most books are duty-free: 2 of 4 tariff lines under Heading 4901 carry no import duty, and the rest run up to 30%. 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 Books, Newspapers & Printed Matter
Tariff lines under heading 4901
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
4901.1000 |
In single sheets, whether or not folded | 30% |
4901.9100 |
Other — Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof | Free |
4901.9910 |
Printed books and booklets verified | Free |
4901.9990 |
Other — Other — Other | 30% |
Part of Books, Newspapers & Printed Matter (chapter 49), 31 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.