Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements: Bahamas import duty
Heading 9002 covers lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements. The most common rate is 10% import duty (3 of 6 tariff lines), with rates ranging from 10% to 45%. It includes filters — other and objective lenses — other. 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.
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Tariff lines under heading 9002
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
9002.1100 |
Objective lenses — For cameras, projectors or photo-graphic enlargers or reducers — For photographic cameras | 10% |
9002.1900 |
Objective lenses — Other | 45% |
9002.2010 |
Filters — For cinematographic and photographic cameras | 10% |
9002.2090 |
Filters — Other | 45% |
9002.9010 |
Other — Viewfinders for cinematographic and photographic cameras | 10% |
9002.9090 |
Other — Other | 45% |
Part of Cameras, Optical & Medical Instruments (chapter 90), 162 lines in total. You can also search the whole schedule.
Bahamas Tariff Act (schedule version 2026-2027) · 6 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.