Heading 5503 · Chapter 55
Synthetic staple fibres, not carded — Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 6 tariff lines under Heading 5503 (synthetic staple fibres, not carded) carries a flat 45% 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 6lines duty-free
45%most common rate (100% of lines)
45%flat rate
Calculate landed cost at 45% duty → All of Man-Made Staple Fibres →
Tariff lines under heading 5503
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
5503.1100 |
Of nylon or other polyamides — Of aramids | 45% |
5503.1900 |
Of nylon or other polyamides — Other | 45% |
5503.2000 |
Of polyesters | 45% |
5503.3000 |
Acrylic or modacrylic | 45% |
5503.4000 |
Of polypropylene | 45% |
5503.9000 |
Other | 45% |
Part of Man-Made Staple Fibres (chapter 55) — 110 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 6 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.