Fork-lift trucks: Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 3 tariff lines under Heading 8427 (fork-lift trucks) carries a flat 25% import duty in The Bahamas. 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. These goods also attract an environmental levy.
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Tariff lines under heading 8427
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8427.1000 |
Self-propelled trucks powered by an electric motor | 25%+ $200 levy |
8427.2000 |
Other self-propelled trucks | 25%+ $200 levy |
8427.9000 |
Other trucks | 25%+ $25 levy |
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) · 3 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.