Duty on Office, Hobby and Other Items
Books, instruments, office supplies, printing, fishing gear and crafts.
Books and musical instruments come in duty free, which makes them some of the cheapest things to order. Printed business materials are the opposite: business cards, flyers, calendars and labels printed abroad pay high duty, so it often pays to print them locally.
Fishing gear, fabric and craft supplies sit in between. Check the exact item in the table before ordering in quantity.
The items people ask about most
- Books (Reading)duty free
- Musical Instruments (Guitar)duty free
- Musical Instruments (Keyboard)duty free
- Pensduty free
- Paper (Printing/Multipurpose)5% duty
- Business Cards (Printed)60% duty
- Fish Rods20% duty
- Fabrics30% duty
Every office, hobbies and other rate
47 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Office, hobbies and other | 10% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 45% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | Free | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 45% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 30% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 40% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 60% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 60% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 45% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 25% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 40% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 5% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 60% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 45% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 25% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 30% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | Free | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 45% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 20% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 20% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 20% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 20% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 25% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 45% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 40% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 45% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | Free | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 20% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 20% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 45% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 45% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | Free | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 45% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | Free | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | Free | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | Free | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | Free | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | Free | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 5% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 45% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 5% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | Free | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 40% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 25% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 40% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 45% | None |
| Office, hobbies and other | 10% | None |
Showing 47 of 47 items.
Questions
- Which office, hobbies and other items are duty free in The Bahamas?
- Books (Reading), Felt, Fountain Pens, Life Jackets, Musical Instruments (Drums), Musical Instruments (Guitar), Musical Instruments (Horns), Musical Instruments (Keyboard), Musical Instruments (Other) and Pens come in duty free. VAT and the processing fee still apply.
- What is the highest duty rate on office, hobbies and other?
- 60%, on Business Cards (Printed), Calendars and Daily Planners. 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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