What is the highest duty rate on alcohol and tobacco?

300%, on Cigarettes (Electronic) (With Nicotine) and Cigarillos, etc (Other). VAT is then charged on the duty as well as the item.

Does VAT apply on top of duty?

Yes. VAT of 10% (5% on listed health and hygiene goods) is charged on the landed cost: the price you paid plus duty, the processing fee, any environmental levy and freight.

Who decides the final duty?

Bahamas Customs. It classifies every shipment from the supplier's invoice. These rates are a guide to help you estimate before you buy; when you ship with Mr. Ship It we declare your package and show the charges on your bill.

Duty on Alcohol and Tobacco

Wine, beer, spirits, cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes.

← All Bahamas duty rates

Alcohol and tobacco are charged differently from most goods: some are charged per unit, per stick or per gallon, rather than as a percentage of the price.

Airlines restrict how alcohol can fly, and many US sellers won't ship it. Call us before ordering anything in this category.

The items people ask about most

Wine50% duty
Malt Beverages55% duty
Rum$13 per imperial gallon
Cigarettes$0.25 per stick
Cigars$3 per stick
Cigarettes (Electronic) (With Nicotine)300% duty

Every alcohol and tobacco rate

8 items. Rates checked October 2026 against Bahamas Customs. Search, or tap an item to see what it would cost to bring home.

Duty free only

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Item	Duty	Levy
Alcohol and tobacco	$0.25 per stick	None
Alcohol and tobacco	300%	None
Alcohol and tobacco	100%	None
Alcohol and tobacco	300%	None
Alcohol and tobacco	$3 per stick	None
Alcohol and tobacco	55%	None
Alcohol and tobacco · since July 2025	$13 per imperial gallon	None
Alcohol and tobacco	50%	None

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Recent rate changes

Rum: $13 per imperial gallon, since July 2025

Questions

What is the highest duty rate on alcohol and tobacco?: 300%, on Cigarettes (Electronic) (With Nicotine) and Cigarillos, etc (Other). VAT is then charged on the duty as well as the item.
Does VAT apply on top of duty?: Yes. VAT of 10% (5% on listed health and hygiene goods) is charged on the landed cost: the price you paid plus duty, the processing fee, any environmental levy and freight.
Who decides the final duty?: Bahamas Customs. It classifies every shipment from the supplier's invoice. These rates are a guide to help you estimate before you buy; when you ship with Mr. Ship It we declare your package and show the charges on your bill.

Duty rates by category

Rates are based on information published by Bahamas Customs and are a guide only. Customs decides the final classification and charges for every shipment. For official rates, visit bahamascustoms.gov.bs.

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