Machinery — Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 8 tariff lines under Heading 8438 (machinery) carries a flat 45% import duty in The Bahamas. It includes parts, brewery machinery and machinery for sugar manufacture. 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 8438
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8438.1000 |
Bakery machinery and machinery for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products | 45% |
8438.2000 |
Machinery for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate | 45% |
8438.3000 |
Machinery for sugar manufacture | 45% |
8438.4000 |
Brewery machinery | 45% |
8438.5000 |
Machinery for the preparation of meat or poultry | 45% |
8438.6000 |
Machinery for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables | 45% |
8438.8000 |
Other machinery | 45% |
8438.9000 |
Parts | 45% |
Part of Machinery, Appliances & Computers (chapter 84) — 575 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.