Sunglasses & Eyewear: Bahamas import duty
Most sunglasses & eyewear are duty-free: 2 of 3 tariff lines under Heading 9004 carry no import duty, and the rest run up to 45%. 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 VAT and fees on a duty-free item All of Cameras, Optical & Medical Instruments
Tariff lines under heading 9004
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
9004.1000 |
Sunglasses verified | Free |
9004.9010 |
Other — Spectacles (corrective) | Free |
9004.9090 |
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) · 3 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.