Ceramic wares for laboratory: Bahamas import duty
Heading 6909 covers ceramic wares for laboratory. The most common rate is 45% import duty (3 of 4 tariff lines), with rates ranging from 20% 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.
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Tariff lines under heading 6909
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
6909.1100 |
Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses — Of porcelain or china | 45% |
6909.1200 |
Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses — Articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale | 45% |
6909.1900 |
Ceramic wares for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses — Other | 45% |
6909.9000 |
Other | 20% |
Part of Ceramics & Tiles (chapter 69), 32 lines in total. You can also search the whole schedule.
Bahamas Tariff Act (schedule version 2026-2027) · 4 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.