Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel: Bahamas import duty
Heading 8408 covers compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel. The most common rate is 45% import duty (2 of 4 tariff lines), with rates ranging from 0% to 45%. 1 line is duty-free. 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. 1 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 8408
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8408.1000 |
Marine propulsion engines | 5% |
8408.2010 |
For vehicles of Headings 87.01, 87.02, 87.03, 87.04 and 87.05 | Free+ 60% excise |
8408.2090 |
Other | 45% |
8408.9000 |
Other engines | 45% |
Part of Machinery, Appliances & Computers (chapter 84), 575 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. 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.