Bahamas Customs Duty Calculator

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Estimate duty, VAT, and freight on your US-to-Bahamas shipment in seconds.

Rates reflect the Tariff (Amendment) Act 2026, effective 1 July 2026. This is an estimate: final duty is determined by the Bahamas Customs Department at clearance.

Bahamas Customs duty is calculated as a percentage of your shipment's landed value (item cost + freight + insurance), with rates ranging from 0% on laptops, books, and baby items up to 65% on auto parts, depending on the tariff code. Bahamas then adds 10% VAT on the duty-inclusive value plus a small customs processing fee. Bahamas Purchasing's licensed brokerage handles the entire clearance and bills duty at cost, never marked up.

• Duty rate: 0% (laptops, books, baby) up to 65% (auto parts), set by tariff code
• Applied to CIF (item value + freight + insurance)
• 10% VAT applied on top of duty-inclusive value
• Customs processing fee: small flat fee per shipment
• Bahamas Purchasing prepays customs and bills at cost, no markup

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Duty & VAT FAQ

How is Bahamas customs duty calculated?

Bahamas Customs duty is charged as a percentage of the item's landed value (item price + freight + insurance). Rates vary by tariff code: electronics like laptops and books are 0%, and auto parts can be 65%+. 10% VAT is applied on top of the duty-inclusive value, plus a small customs processing fee.

Are these duty rates exact?

These rates are illustrative based on the most common tariff codes per category. The Bahamas Customs Department assigns the exact code at clearance based on your invoice description. Our brokerage team checks every shipment and never marks up duty, you pay exactly what's charged.

What if my item is duty-free?

Laptops, tablets, books, and infant/baby items are typically duty-free under Bahamas tariff. You still pay 10% VAT and the customs processing fee, plus freight. Our calculator reflects this.

Do I pay duty on shipping cost too?

Yes, Bahamas Customs values shipments on the CIF basis (cost + insurance + freight), so duty applies to the landed value, which includes freight. VAT then applies on top.

When do I pay duty?

We prepay duty and VAT to Bahamas Customs on your behalf at clearance, then itemize it on your final invoice. You pay one invoice through our portal before delivery, no need to deal with Customs directly.

What about ocean freight duty?

Duty rates are the same whether goods arrive by air or ocean, they're based on tariff code, not mode. Ocean is cheaper for heavy/bulky goods but the customs treatment is identical.

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