Moulding boxes for metal foundry — Bahamas import duty
Heading 8480 covers moulding boxes for metal foundry. The most common rate is 45% import duty (8 of 9 tariff lines), with rates ranging from 25% to 45%. It includes mould bases, moulds for glass and moulding patterns. 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 8480
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8480.1000 |
Moulding boxes for metal foundry | 45% |
8480.2000 |
Mould bases | 45% |
8480.3000 |
Moulding patterns | 45% |
8480.4100 |
Moulds for metal or metal carbides — Injection or compression types | 45% |
8480.4900 |
Moulds for metal or metal carbides — Other | 45% |
8480.5000 |
Moulds for glass | 45% |
8480.6000 |
Moulds for mineral materials | 25% |
8480.7100 |
Moulds for rubber or plastics — Injection or compression types | 45% |
8480.7900 |
Moulds for rubber or plastics — Other | 45% |
Part of Machinery, Appliances & Computers (chapter 84) — 575 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 9 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.