Heading 4902 · Chapter 49
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 $750) and 10% VAT on the landed cost.
0 of 2lines duty-free
5%most common rate (100% of lines)
5%flat rate
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. Search the whole schedule →
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 2023 Tariff Act. Rates are import duty only — final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.