Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides — Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 4 tariff lines under Heading 8453 (machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides) carries a flat 45% import duty in The Bahamas. It includes parts and machinery for making or repairing footwear. 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 8453
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8453.1000 |
Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather | 45% |
8453.2000 |
Machinery for making or repairing footwear | 45% |
8453.8000 |
Other machinery | 45% |
8453.9000 |
Parts | 45% |
Part of Machinery, Appliances & Computers (chapter 84) — 575 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
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 2023 Tariff Act. Rates are import duty only — final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.