General exemption for articles temporarily imported or exported: Bahamas import duty
All 4 tariff lines under Heading 9822 (general exemption for articles temporarily imported or exported) 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 9822
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
9822.0010 |
Bahamian art work temporarily exported for exhibition then re-imported | Free |
9822.0020 |
Musical instruments temporarily imported for use in The Bahamas then re-exported | Free |
9822.0030 |
Photographic and cinematographic equipment, sound recorders, sound reproducers temporarily imported for use by foreign journalists, radio, television and motion picture services then re- exported | Free |
9822.0040 |
Actors’ clothing and props temporarily imported to accompany motion picture services then re-exported, upon recommendation by the Minister of Tourism and approval of the Minister | 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) · 4 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.