Electric sound or visual signalling apparatus — Bahamas import duty
Most electric sound or visual signalling apparatus are duty-free: 3 of 4 tariff lines under Heading 8531 carry no import duty, and the rest run up to 45%. It includes parts and burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus. 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 8531
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8531.1000 |
Burglar or fire alarms and similar apparatus | Free |
8531.2000 |
Indicator panels incorporating liquid crystal devices (LCD) or light- emitting diode (LED) | Free |
8531.8000 |
Other apparatus | 45% |
8531.9000 |
Parts | Free |
Part of Electronics & Electrical Equipment (chapter 85) — 353 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
Schedule version 2026-2027 · 4 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.