Spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston — Bahamas import duty
Most spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston are duty-free: 8 of 16 tariff lines under Heading 8407 carry no import duty, and the rest run up to 45%. It includes aircraft engines, marine propulsion engines — other and marine propulsion engines — outboard motors. 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. 8 of these lines also carry excise duty (60%), charged on entry under the Excise Act on top of anything above.
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Tariff lines under heading 8407
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8407.1000 |
Aircraft engines | 5% |
8407.2100 |
Marine propulsion engines — Outboard motors | 5% |
8407.2900 |
Marine propulsion engines — Other | 5% |
8407.3110 |
For vehicles of Heading 87.11 and Subheading 8703.10 | Free+ 60% excise |
8407.3190 |
Other | 45% |
8407.3210 |
For vehicles of Heading 87.11 and Subheading 8703.10 | Free+ 60% excise |
8407.3290 |
Other | 45% |
8407.3310 |
For vehicles of Heading 87.11 | Free+ 60% excise |
8407.3320 |
For vehicles of Headings 87.03 and 87.04 | Free+ 60% excise |
8407.3390 |
Other | 45% |
8407.3410 |
For vehicles of Heading 87.11 | Free+ 60% excise |
8407.3420 |
For vehicles of Headings 87.01, 87.02, 87.03, 87.04 and 87.05 | Free+ 60% excise |
8407.3490 |
Other | 45% |
8407.9010 |
For vehicles of Heading 87.11 and Subheading 8703.10 | Free+ 60% excise |
8407.9020 |
For vehicles of Headings 87.01, 87.02, 87.03, 87.04 and 87.05 (excluding Subheading 8703.10) | Free+ 60% excise |
8407.9090 |
Other | 45% |
Part of Machinery, Appliances & Computers (chapter 84) — 575 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 16 lines shown. Lines tagged verified have been individually checked against the current schedule; the rest are as published in the 2023 Tariff Act. Lines marked + excise tax are free of customs duty but carry excise on entry — that rate is set by the Excise Act and is not part of this schedule. Rates are import duty only — final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.