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 $1,500) and 10% VAT on the landed cost.
Calculate landed cost at 45% duty All of Railway Equipment
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. 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.