🇧🇸 Dogana e dazi d'importazione: Bahamas
Dati rapidi
Soglia di esenzione
$50
Pacchi sotto $50, esenti da dazio
IVA / Imposta
15%
CIF value + duty. VAT at 10% on virtually all imports.
Tempo di sdoganamento
2-5 giorni
elaborazione tipica
Aliquote dei dazi per categoria
| Categoria | Aliquota dazio | Capitolo HS |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Le aliquote indicate sono per merci standard. L'aliquota esatta dipende dal codice HS del suo articolo.
Processo di sdoganamento
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.
Cosa aspettarsi realmente
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.
Documenti necessari
Fattura commerciale
Descrizione dell'articolo, quantità, valore, dati mittente e destinatario
Lista di imballaggio
Descrizione dettagliata del contenuto di ogni pacco
Dichiarazione doganale (CN22/CN23)
Obbligatoria per le spedizioni postali
Lettera di vettura aerea (AWB)
Generata dal corriere al momento della prenotazione della spedizione
Certificato di origine
Può essere richiesto per dazi ridotti (ALS/tariffe preferenziali)
Licenza di esportazione/importazione
Per merci soggette a restrizioni (elettronica, medicinali, prodotti chimici)
Requisiti della licenza di importazione
Required for firearms, ammunition, drugs, live animals, and certain food products. Import permits for agricultural goods from Ministry of Agriculture. Strict biosecurity controls.
Certificato di origine
CARICOM Certificate of Origin for regional trade. General certificates from Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC).
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Proibiti
- xNarcotici e droghe illegali
- xEsplosivi e materiali infiammabili
- xArmi e munizioni
- xMerci contraffatte
- xValuta e documenti contraffatti
Soggetti a restrizioni (permesso richiesto)
- !Medicinali e farmaci
- !Alimenti e bevande
- !Piante e semi
- !Elettronica (batterie al litio)
- !Profumi e cosmetici (limiti di volume)
Link utili
Rotte popolari verso Bahamas
Domande frequenti
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.