🇧🇸 Einfuhrzoll und Abgaben: Bahamas
Kurz & knapp
Zollfreier Schwellenwert
$50
Pakete unter $50, zollfrei
MwSt / Steuer
15%
CIF value + duty. VAT at 10% on virtually all imports.
Verzollungsdauer
2-5 Tage
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Zollsätze nach Kategorie
| Kategorie | Zollsatz | HS-Kapitel |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 5-35% (smartphones 10%, laptops 10%, TVs 35%, appliances 25-35%) | HS 85 |
| Clothing | 15-35% (garments 25-35%) | HS 61-62 |
| Footwear | 25-45% (all footwear, highest duty category) | HS 64 |
| Food products | 0-35% (rice 0-10%, meat 5-25%, dairy 5-20%, processed food 10-35%) | HS 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-15% (industrial machinery 0-5%, household 10-15%) | HS 84 |
| Cosmetics | 15-35% (perfumes 35%, skincare 15%) | HS 33 |
| Books | 0% | HS 49 |
| Toys | 10-35% (basic toys 10%, electronic toys 35%) | HS 95 |
Angegebene Sätze gelten für Standardwaren. Der genaue Satz hängt vom HS-Code Ihres Artikels ab.
Verzollungsprozess
Bahamas Customs, Excise and Immigration Department (bahamascustoms.gov.bs). CARICOM member but with many exemptions from CET. High duty rates (up to 45%) as duties are the primary government revenue source, no income tax. VAT at 10% on all imports. Click2Clear electronic system for customs declarations. Nassau (New Providence) is the main port.
Was tatsächlich zu erwarten ist
Duties very high (up to 45%), Bahamas has no income tax, customs duties are primary revenue source. VAT at 10% adds further. No de minimis, all imports taxed. Nassau port reasonably efficient. Outer islands (Exuma, Eleuthera, Abaco) face additional delays. DHL and FedEx available in Nassau. Postal service 3-4 weeks. Strict enforcement, undervaluation risky. Everything imported, high cost of living.
Erforderliche Dokumente
Handelsrechnung
Artikelbeschreibung, Menge, Wert, Absender- und Empfängerdaten
Packliste
Detaillierte Inhaltsauflistung
Zollerklärung (CN22/CN23)
Erforderlich für Postsendungen
Luftfrachtbrief (AWB)
Wird vom Spediteur erstellt
Ursprungszeugnis
Kann für reduzierte Zölle erforderlich sein
Export-/Importlizenz
Für eingeschränkte Waren
Anforderungen an Einfuhrlizenzen
Required for firearms, ammunition, drugs, live animals, and certain food products. Import permits for agricultural goods from Ministry of Agriculture. Strict biosecurity controls.
Ursprungszeugnis
CARICOM Certificate of Origin for regional trade. General certificates from Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC).
Mehr erfahren →Verbotene & eingeschränkte Waren
Verboten
- xBetäubungsmittel und illegale Drogen
- xSprengstoff und brennbare Materialien
- xWaffen und Munition
- xGefälschte Waren
- xFalschgeld und gefälschte Dokumente
Eingeschränkt (Genehmigung erforderlich)
- !Medikamente
- !Lebensmittel und Getränke
- !Pflanzen und Samen
- !Elektronik (Lithiumbatterien)
- !Parfüm und Kosmetik
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is the duty-free threshold for Bahamas?
The duty-free (de minimis) threshold for imports into Bahamas is $50. Goods valued below this amount are exempt from customs duties.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Bahamas?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Bahamas is 15%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. VAT at 10% on virtually all imports.
How long does customs clearance take in Bahamas?
Typical customs clearance in Bahamas takes 2-5 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Bahamas?
To import into Bahamas, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into Bahamas?
Bahamas prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.