Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological — Bahamas import duty
Every one of the 6 tariff lines under Heading 9015 (surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological) carries a flat 45% import duty in The Bahamas. It includes levels, rangefinders 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.
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Tariff lines under heading 9015
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
9015.1000 |
Rangefinders | 45% |
9015.2000 |
Theodolites and tachymeters (tacheometers) | 45% |
9015.3000 |
Levels | 45% |
9015.4000 |
Photogrammetrical surveying instruments and appliances | 45% |
9015.8000 |
Other instruments and appliances | 45% |
9015.9000 |
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.