Wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products โ Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 4 tariff lines under Heading 8311 (wire, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes and similar products) carries a flat 45% import duty in The Bahamas. 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 8311
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8311.1000 |
Coated electrodes of base metal, for electric arc-welding | 45% |
8311.2000 |
Cored wire of base metal, for electric arc- welding | 45% |
8311.3000 |
Coated rods and cored wire, of base metal, for soldering, brazing or welding by flame | 45% |
8311.9000 |
Other | 45% |
Part of Locks, Fittings & Metal Hardware (chapter 83) โ 36 lines in total. Search the whole schedule โ
Schedule version 2026-2027 ยท 4 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 โ final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.