General exemption for production materials for cottage and light: Bahamas import duty
All 3 tariff lines under Heading 9818 (general exemption for production materials for cottage and light) enter The Bahamas duty-free, at 0% import duty. 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 9818
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
9818.0010 |
Raw materials for use in the manufacture of handicraft items or for use in cottage and light industries that meet the conditions specified in Note 13 to this Chapter | Free |
9818.0020 |
Processing equipment and garment manufacturing equipment for use in the manufacturing of handicraft items and garments in the cottage industry that meet the conditions specified in Note 13 to this Chapter | Free |
9818.0030 |
Raffia substitutes for use in the straw work industry that meet the conditions specified in Note 13 to this Chapter | Free |
Part of Special Tariff Provisions (chapter 98), 95 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.