Knitting machines: Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 4 tariff lines under Heading 8447 (knitting machines) 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 $1,500) and 10% VAT on the landed cost.
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Tariff lines under heading 8447
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8447.1100 |
Circular knitting machines — With cylinder diameter not exceeding 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 45% |
8447.1200 |
Circular knitting machines — With cylinder diameter exceeding 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 45% |
8447.2000 |
Flat knitting machines; stitch-bonding machines | 45% |
8447.9000 |
Other | 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. Rates are import duty only. Final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.