Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes โ 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 $750) and 10% VAT on the landed cost.
Calculate landed cost at 45% duty โ All of Cameras, Optical & Medical Instruments โ
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) โ 162 lines in total. Search the whole schedule โ
Schedule version 2026-2027 ยท 3 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 โ final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.