Electricity Act: Bahamas import duty
Most electricity act are duty-free: 2 of 4 tariff lines under Heading 9855 carry no import duty, and the rest run up to 10%. It includes items – new providence, generators and engines and items – family islands. 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 9855
| HS code | Description | Import duty |
|---|---|---|
9855.0010 |
Items – New Providence (N.P.) | 10% |
9855.0020 |
Generators and Engines (N.P.) | Free |
9855.0030 |
Items – Family Islands (F.I.) | 10% |
9855.0040 |
Generators and Engines – Family Islands (F.I.) | 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.