Spirits and Beer Manufacturing Act: Bahamas import duty
Most spirits and beer manufacturing act are duty-free: 1 of 2 tariff lines under Heading 9833 carry no import duty, and the rest run up to 10%. It includes businesses over 5 years and businesses under 5 years. 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.
Calculate VAT and fees on a duty-free item All of Special Tariff Provisions
Tariff lines under heading 9833
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
9833.0010 |
Businesses under 5 years | Free |
9833.0020 |
Businesses over 5 years | 10% |
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) · 2 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.