Newspapers, journals and periodicals: Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 2 tariff lines under Heading 4902 (newspapers, journals and periodicals) carries a flat 5% import duty in The Bahamas. 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 landed cost at 5% duty All of Books, Newspapers & Printed Matter
Tariff lines under heading 4902
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
4902.1000 |
Appearing at least four times a week | 5% |
4902.9000 |
Other | 5% |
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) · 2 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.