Generators: Bahamas import duty
All 7 tariff lines under Heading 8502 (generators) enter The Bahamas duty-free, at 0% import duty. It includes generators and electric rotary converters. 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. 3 of these lines also attract an environmental levy.
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Tariff lines under heading 8502
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8502.1100 |
Generators verified | Free+ $20 levy |
8502.1200 |
Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi- diesel engines) — Of an output exceeding 75 kVA but not exceeding 375 kVA | Free+ $20 levy |
8502.1300 |
Generating sets with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi- diesel engines) — Of an output exceeding 375 kVA | Free+ $20 levy |
8502.2000 |
Generating sets with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines | Free |
8502.3100 |
Other generating sets — Wind-powered | Free |
8502.3900 |
Other generating sets — Other | Free |
8502.4000 |
Electric rotary converters | Free |
Part of Electronics & Electrical Equipment (chapter 85), 355 lines in total. You can also search the whole schedule.
Bahamas Tariff Act (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 Tariff Act. Rates are import duty only. Final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.