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 $1,500) and 10% VAT on the landed cost.
Calculate landed cost at 25% duty All of Books, Newspapers & Printed Matter
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. 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.