Direction finding compasses — Bahamas import duty
Heading 9014 covers direction finding compasses. The most common rate is 45% import duty (4 of 6 tariff lines), with rates ranging from 30% to 45%. It includes parts and accessories, direction finding compasses — other and direction finding compasses — for marine use. 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.
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Tariff lines under heading 9014
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
9014.1010 |
Direction finding compasses — For marine use | 30% |
9014.1090 |
Direction finding compasses — Other | 45% |
9014.2000 |
Instruments and appliances for aeronautical or space navigation (other than compasses) | 45% |
9014.8010 |
Other instruments and appliances — For marine use | 30% |
9014.8090 |
Other instruments and appliances — Other | 45% |
9014.9000 |
Parts and accessories | 45% |
Part of Cameras, Optical & Medical Instruments (chapter 90) — 162 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
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 2023 Tariff Act. Rates are import duty only — final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.