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Files, rasps, pliers, pincers, tweezers: Bahamas import duty

Every one of the 4 tariff lines under Heading 8203 (files, rasps, pliers, pincers, tweezers) carries a flat 25% import duty in The Bahamas. It includes files, rasps and similar tools, metal cutting shears and similar tools and pliers, pincers, tweezers and similar tools. 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 8203

HS codeDescriptionImport duty
8203.1000 Files, rasps and similar tools 25%
8203.2000 Pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools 25%
8203.3000 Metal cutting shears and similar tools 25%
8203.4000 Pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools 25%

Part of Tools, Cutlery & Hand Tools (chapter 82), 67 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.