Platinum, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms — Bahamas import duty
Most platinum, unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms are duty-free: 4 of 8 tariff lines under Heading 7110 carry no import duty, and the rest run up to 45%. It includes rhodium — other, platinum — other and palladium — other. 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 7110
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
7110.1100 |
Platinum — Unwrought or in powder form | Free |
7110.1900 |
Platinum — Other | 45% |
7110.2100 |
Palladium — Unwrought or in powder form | Free |
7110.2900 |
Palladium — Other | 45% |
7110.3100 |
Rhodium — Unwrought or in powder form | Free |
7110.3900 |
Rhodium — Other | 45% |
7110.4100 |
Iridium, osmium and ruthenium — Unwrought or in powder form | Free |
7110.4900 |
Iridium, osmium and ruthenium — Other | 45% |
Part of Jewellery, Precious Stones & Metals (chapter 71) — 56 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 8 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.