Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity — Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 2 tariff lines under Heading 8601 (rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity) carries a flat 45% import duty in The Bahamas. It includes powered by electric accumulators and powered from an external source of electricity. 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 8601
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
8601.1000 |
Powered from an external source of electricity | 45% |
8601.2000 |
Powered by electric accumulators | 45% |
Part of Railway Equipment (chapter 86) — 24 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.