Computers & Laptops: Bahamas import duty
All 8 tariff lines under Heading 8471 (computers & laptops) enter The Bahamas duty-free, at 0% import duty. It includes laptop and notebook computers, desktop computers and all-in-ones and computer storage units. 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 8471
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8471.3000 |
Laptop and notebook computers verified | Free+ $5 levy |
8471.4100 |
Desktop computers and all-in-ones verified | Free+ $5 levy |
8471.4900 |
Other automatic data processing machines in the form of systems — Other, presented in the form of systems | Free+ $5 levy |
8471.5000 |
Processing units other than those of Subheading 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units, output units | Free+ $5 levy |
8471.6000 |
Keyboards, mice and other computer input/output units verified | Free+ $5 levy |
8471.7000 |
Computer storage units (SSDs and hard drives) | Free+ $5 levy |
8471.8000 |
Other units of automatic data processing machines | Free+ $5 levy |
8471.9000 |
Other | Free+ $5 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) · 8 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.