Duty on Home Goods and Appliances
Furniture, mattresses, fridges, washers, air conditioners and kitchen appliances.
Home goods range from duty free to some of the highest rates in the tariff, and large appliances also carry an environmental levy per unit. A fridge without a separate freezer door is treated differently from a fridge-freezer, and dryers are rated by capacity, so the exact model matters.
Energy-efficient appliances can qualify for duty-free entry: top-rated refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and water heaters with a certificate from the National Emissions Registry. Apply for the certificate before the appliance ships.
Big items such as fridges, washers and furniture are heavy or bulky, so freight is a large part of the cost. Use the calculator with the box size for an accurate total.
The items people ask about most
- Refrigerator (Fridge Only, No Separate Freezer Door)duty free + $15 levy
- Refrigerator-Freezer (Separate Freezer Door)35% duty + $15 levy
- Freezer (Household type)5% duty + $15 levy
- Dryer (Clothes)45% duty + $15 levy
- Air Conditioner (Wall/Window)5% duty + $10 levy
- Microwave35% duty + $5 levy
- Furniture (Household)25% duty
- Mattress60% duty
- Vacuum Cleaner35% duty
- Coffee Makers35% duty
- Blenders (Food Processors and Juicers)35% duty
Every home and appliances rate
79 items. Rates checked October 2026 against Bahamas Customs. Search, or tap an item to see what it would cost to bring home.
Tap an item to see what it would cost to bring home.
| Item | Duty | Levy |
|---|---|---|
| Home and appliances | Free | $10 each |
| Home and appliances | Free | $10 each |
| Home and appliances | 5% | $10 each |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 30% | None |
| Home and appliances · since July 2025, down from 45% | 35% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 25% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances · since July 2025, down from 45% | 35% | None |
| Home and appliances | 25% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 30% | None |
| Home and appliances | Free | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 35% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 30% | None |
| Home and appliances | Free | None |
| Home and appliances | 5% | None |
| Home and appliances | 5% | None |
| Home and appliances | 30% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | $15 each |
| Home and appliances | 5% | $15 each |
| Home and appliances | 25% | None |
| Home and appliances | Free | None |
| Home and appliances | 25% | None |
| Home and appliances | 25% | None |
| Home and appliances | 5% | $15 each |
| Home and appliances | 5% | $5 each |
| Home and appliances | 25% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | Free | None |
| Home and appliances | 5% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | Free | None |
| Home and appliances | 20% | None |
| Home and appliances | 35% | None |
| Home and appliances · since July 2025, down from 45% | 35% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | $5 each |
| Home and appliances | 35% | None |
| Home and appliances | 20% | None |
| Home and appliances | Free | None |
| Home and appliances | 20% | None |
| Home and appliances | 60% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 35% | $5 each |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 35% | $5 each |
| Home and appliances | 5% | $5 each |
| Home and appliances | 20% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 20% | None |
| Home and appliances | 25% | None |
| Home and appliances | Free | $15 each |
| Home and appliances | 35% | $15 each |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances | 5% | None |
| Home and appliances | 15% | None |
| Home and appliances | 30% | None |
| Home and appliances | 20% | None |
| Home and appliances | Free | $5 each |
| Home and appliances | 5% | $5 each |
| Home and appliances | 5% | None |
| Home and appliances | 35% | None |
| Home and appliances | Free | None |
| Home and appliances | 20% | None |
| Home and appliances | 45% | None |
| Home and appliances · since July 2025, down from 45% | 35% | None |
| Home and appliances | 5% | $15 each |
| Home and appliances | 5% | $20 each |
| Home and appliances | 5% | $20 each |
| Home and appliances | 5% | $20 each |
| Home and appliances | 5% | $20 each |
Showing 79 of 79 items.
Recent rate changes
- Blenders (Food Processors and Juicers): 35% duty, since July 2025, down from 45%
- Can Opener (Electric): 35% duty, since July 2025, down from 45%
- Humidifiers: 35% duty, since July 2025, down from 45%
- Vacuum Cleaner: 35% duty, since July 2025, down from 45%
Example: a $150 microwave weighing 30 lb
What it costs to bring home with Mr. Ship It, freight and customs together:
| Freight (30 lb) | $49.70 |
| Package protection | $2.25 |
| VAT on our services | $5.20 |
| Duty (35% duty) | $52.50 |
| Environmental levy | $5.00 |
| Customs processing fee | $10.00 |
| Customs VAT (10% of the landed cost) | $26.72 |
| Total on top of the $150.00 price | $151.37 |
Freight is charged on the actual or box-size weight, whichever is greater. Get a figure for your own order from the shipping calculator.
Questions
- Which home and appliances items are duty free in The Bahamas?
- Air Conditioner (Hybrid), Air Conditioner (Solar), Christmas Lights (LED), Detergent (Washing), Fans, Garbage bags (Environmental Friendly), Hand Towels, LED Light Bulbs and Fixtures, Refrigerator (Fridge Only, No Separate Freezer Door), Stove, Household, 30 inches and under and Toilet paper come in duty free. VAT and the processing fee still apply.
- What is the highest duty rate on home and appliances?
- 60%, on Mattress. 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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