Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes: Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 3 tariff lines under Heading 9005 (binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes) carries a flat 45% import duty in The Bahamas. It includes binoculars and parts and accessories. 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 9005
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
9005.1000 |
Binoculars | 45% |
9005.8000 |
Other instruments | 45% |
9005.9000 |
Parts and accessories (including mountings) | 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.