Heading 8503 · Chapter 85

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 $750) and 10% VAT on the landed cost.

1 of 2lines duty-free

0%most common rate (50% of lines)

0%–45%rate range

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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) — 353 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →

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 2023 Tariff Act. Rates are import duty only — final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.