Heading 4909 · Chapter 49
Printed or illustrated postcards — Bahamas import duty
Heading 4909 covers printed or illustrated postcards. The most common rate is 25% import duty (1 of 2 tariff lines), with rates ranging from 25% to 45%. 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
25%most common rate (50% of lines)
25%–45%rate range
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Tariff lines under heading 4909
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
4909.0010 |
Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings — Postcards representing persons, scenes or products of The Bahamas | 25% |
4909.0090 |
Printed or illustrated postcards; printed cards bearing personal greetings, messages or announcements, whether or not illustrated, with or without envelopes or trimmings — Other | 45% |
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.