Customs Tariff Amendment Act 2026

What this bill does

This bill changes Bermuda's import duties by updating the official customs tariff schedule and creating new duty-free exemptions. It eliminates import duties on diesel and fuel oil, and creates new zero-duty categories for musical instruments used by local professional musicians and costumes/materials for Bermuda Day Parade participants.

If passed (voted YES)

• Local professional musicians and music teachers who earn money from their craft can import musical instruments without paying customs duties
• People participating in Bermuda Day Parade can import costumes and parade materials duty-free
• Businesses importing diesel fuel and fuel oil will pay no customs duties instead of 4 cents per liter

If rejected (voted NO)

• Musicians would continue paying regular import duties on musical instruments
• Bermuda Day Parade participants would pay standard customs duties on costumes and materials
• Diesel and fuel oil imports would continue being charged 4 cents per liter in duties

Who it affects

This primarily affects local professional musicians, music teachers, Bermuda Day Parade participants, and businesses that import diesel fuel or fuel oil. The fuel duty changes could indirectly benefit consumers through potentially lower fuel costs.