Base metal mountings — Bahamas import duty
Heading 8302 covers base metal mountings. The most common rate is 45% import duty (6 of 8 tariff lines), with rates ranging from 20% to 45%. It includes hinges, castors and automatic door closers. 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 8302
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8302.1000 |
Hinges | 25% |
8302.2000 |
Castors | 45% |
8302.3000 |
Other mountings, fittings and similar articles suitable for motor vehicles | 45% |
8302.4100 |
Other mountings, fittings and similar articles — Suitable for buildings | 20% |
8302.4200 |
Other mountings, fittings and similar articles — Other, suitable for furniture | 45% |
8302.4900 |
Other mountings, fittings and similar articles — Other | 45% |
8302.5000 |
Hat-racks, hat-pegs, brackets and similar fixtures | 45% |
8302.6000 |
Automatic door closers | 45% |
Part of Locks, Fittings & Metal Hardware (chapter 83) — 36 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.