Articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster — Bahamas import duty
Most articles of plaster or of compositions based on plaster are duty-free: 2 of 3 tariff lines under Heading 6809 carry no import duty, and the rest run up 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.
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Tariff lines under heading 6809
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
6809.1100 |
Boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, not ornamented — Faced or reinforced with paper or paperboard only | Free |
6809.1900 |
Boards, sheets, panels, tiles and similar articles, not ornamented — Other | Free |
6809.9000 |
Other articles | 45% |
Part of Stone, Plaster & Cement Articles (chapter 68) — 59 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 3 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.