Customs Tariff Act 1970 • Wharfage 1.25% • Port of Hamilton / CAPS
Bermuda Customs Duty & Wharfage Calculator
Determine import tariffs levied by the Bermuda Customs Department, dock wharfage fees (1.25%), progressive vehicle duties, and CAPS administrative entry charges in BMD and USD.
Bermuda Customs Tariff & Wharfage Structure
Because Bermuda has no sales tax or personal income tax, the Customs Tariff Act 1970 represents a crucial revenue mechanism for the Bermuda Government:
Standard Duties & Wharfage
- General Duty: 25% on CIF value is the default rate for most manufactured goods and consumer products.
- Wharfage: 1.25% is levied under the Wharfage Act 1972 on all sea freight passing across docks in Bermuda.
- Duty-Free Goods: Basic foodstuffs (fresh vegetables, milk, meat), prescription medicines, and educational books are 0% duty-free.
Passenger Vehicle Tiers (Head 87.03)
- First BD$ 10,000: 35% duty.
- BD$ 10,001 to BD$ 20,000: 75% duty.
- Value over BD$ 20,000: 150% duty rate applies.
- EV Incentive: Electric vehicles receive 0% duty on the first BD$ 10,000, and 35% on the remainder.
📊 Bermuda Statutory Assessment & Contribution Matrix
| Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item | Calculated Amount (BMD) |
|---|---|
| Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount | $0.00 |
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