Duty on Vehicles and Equipment
Cars, EVs, golf carts, motorcycles, engines and heavy equipment.
Vehicle duty depends on the type, engine size, age and, for electric and hybrid cars, the price. Vehicles more than ten years old need permission from the Ministry of Finance before they're shipped, and some older vehicles pay an extra levy on the landed cost.
Cars and heavy equipment come in as sea cargo rather than through a parcel service, and Customs asks for the title, purchase invoice, bill of lading and a condition report. Smaller items such as scooters, hoverboards and boat engines can come through our freight service; check the rate first.
The items people ask about most
- Vehicles (Electric not exceeding $70k)10% duty + $250 levy
- Vehicles (Hybrids not exceeding $70K)10% duty + $250 levy
- Vehicles, New) 1.5 - 2.0 liter engine45% duty + $250 levy
- Golf Carts (Electric)10% duty
- Golf Carts (Motor)30% duty
- Motorcycles (Less that 10 years)75% duty + $50 levy
- Engine (Boat)5% duty + $5 levy
- Scooters (Kick Push)20% duty
- Hover Board20% duty
Every vehicles and equipment rate
35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles and equipment | 45% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment | 10% | $50 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 5% | $5 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 5% | $5 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 60% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment | 10% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment | 30% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment | 45% | $300 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 45% | $300 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 25% | $200 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 45% | $300 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 45% | $300 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 45% | $300 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 45% | $300 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 20% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment | 75% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment · plus a levy of 20% of the landed cost | 75% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment | 10% | $50 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 75% | $50 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 45% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment | 20% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment | 20% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment | 25% | $15 each |
| Vehicles and equipment · since July 2025, down from 85% | 45% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment | 65% | $250 each |
| Vehicles and equipment · plus a levy of 20% of the landed cost | 65% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment | 65% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment | 25% | $250 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 10% | $250 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 25% | $250 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 10% | $250 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 85% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment · plus a levy of 20% of the landed cost | 65% | None |
| Vehicles and equipment | 45% | $250 each |
| Vehicles and equipment | 45% | None |
Showing 35 of 35 items.
Recent rate changes
- Trucks (Over 20 tonnes): 45% duty, since July 2025, down from 85%
Questions
- What is the highest duty rate on vehicles and equipment?
- 85%, on Vehicles (Passenger Carrying >10 Pax). 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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