Pencils, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals — Bahamas import duty
Most pencils, crayons, pencil leads, pastels, drawing charcoals are duty-free: 1 of 3 tariff lines under Heading 9609 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 $750) and 10% VAT on the landed cost.
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Tariff lines under heading 9609
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
9609.1000 |
Pencils and crayons, with leads encased in a sheath | Free |
9609.2000 |
Pencil leads, black or coloured | 10% |
9609.9000 |
Other | 45% |
Part of Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles (chapter 96) — 53 lines in total. Search the whole schedule →
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 2023 Tariff Act. Rates are import duty only — final classification and charges are determined by Bahamas Customs.