Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: Bahamas import duty
Heading 8504 covers electrical transformers, static converters and inductors. The most common rate is 45% import duty (9 of 12 tariff lines), with rates ranging from 0% to 45%. 1 line is duty-free. It includes parts, static converters — other and ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes. 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. 7 of these lines also attract an environmental levy.
Calculate landed cost at 45% duty All of Electronics & Electrical Equipment
Tariff lines under heading 8504
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8504.1000 |
Ballasts for discharge lamps or tubes | 45% |
8504.2100 |
Liquid dielectric transformers — Having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650 kVA | 5%+ $20 levy |
8504.2200 |
Liquid dielectric transformers — Having a power handling capacity exceeding 650 kVA but not exceeding 10,000 kVA | 45%+ $20 levy |
8504.2300 |
Liquid dielectric transformers — Having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000 kVA | 45%+ $20 levy |
8504.3100 |
Other transformers — Having a power hand ling capacity not exceeding 1 kVA | 45%+ $2 levy |
8504.3200 |
Other transformers — Having a power handling capacity exceeding 1 kVA but not exceeding 16 kVA | 45%+ $2 levy |
8504.3300 |
Other transformers — Having a power handling capacity exceeding 16 kVA but not exceeding 500 kVA | 45%+ $2 levy |
8504.3400 |
Other transformers — Having a power handling capacity exceeding 500 kVA | 45%+ $2 levy |
8504.4010 |
Static converters — Inverters for solar panels | Free |
8504.4090 |
Static converters — Other | 5% |
8504.5000 |
Other inductors | 45% |
8504.9000 |
Parts | 45% |
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) · 12 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.