Electric generating sets and rotary converters: Bahamas import duty
Most electric generating sets and rotary converters are duty-free: 1 of 2 tariff lines under Heading 8503 carry no import duty, and the rest run up to 45%. 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.
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Tariff lines under heading 8503
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8503.0010 |
Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of Heading 85.01 | 45% |
8503.0020 |
Parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of Heading 85.02. | 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) · 2 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.