Taps, Valves & Plumbing Fittings — Bahamas import duty
Heading 8481 covers taps, valves & plumbing fittings. The most common rate is 5% import duty (6 of 7 tariff lines), with rates ranging from 5% to 45%. It includes parts, safety or relief valves and pressure-reducing valves. 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 8481
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8481.1000 |
Pressure-reducing valves | 5% |
8481.2000 |
Valves for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions | 45% |
8481.3000 |
Check (nonreturn) valves | 5% |
8481.4000 |
Safety or relief valves | 5% |
8481.8010 |
Other appliances — Low-flow shower heads | 5% |
8481.8090 |
Other appliances — Other | 5% |
8481.9000 |
Parts | 5% |
Part of Machinery, Appliances & Computers (chapter 84) — 575 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 7 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.