Other printed matter: Bahamas import duty
Most other printed matter are duty-free: 3 of 11 tariff lines under Heading 4911 carry no import duty, and the rest run up to 60%. 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 4911
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
4911.1010 |
Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like — Advertising posters | 40% |
4911.1020 |
Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like — Commercial catalogues | 40% |
4911.1090 |
Trade advertising material, commercial catalogues and the like — Other | 40% |
4911.9110 |
Other — Pictures, designs and photographs — Printed pictures representing persons, scenes or products of The Bahamas | 25% |
4911.9120 |
Other — Pictures, designs and photographs — Photographs | Free |
4911.9190 |
Other — Pictures, designs and photographs — Other | 45% |
4911.9910 |
Other — Other — Hotel registration forms | 60% |
4911.9920 |
Other — Other — Bank deposit and withdrawal forms | 60% |
4911.9930 |
Other — Other — Visual teaching aids | Free |
4911.9940 |
Other — Other — Other printed matter of no commercial purpose | Free |
4911.9990 |
Other — Other — Other | 60% |
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) · 11 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.