Customs Tariff Amendment Act 2026
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What this bill does
This bill changes Bermuda's customs duties by creating two new tax exemptions and reducing fuel taxes. It allows musical instruments for local professional musicians and Bermuda Day Parade supplies to be imported duty-free, while also eliminating the current 4 cents per liter tax on diesel and fuel oil.
If Passed (Voted Yes)
Local professional musicians who play or teach for money can import musical instruments without paying customs duties
People importing costumes, accessories, and materials for Bermuda Day Parade participants won't pay customs duties on these items
Diesel and fuel oil imports will have their current 4 cents per liter tax removed, potentially reducing fuel costs
If Rejected (Voted No)
Musicians would continue paying regular customs duties on imported musical instruments
Bermuda Day Parade organizers and participants would keep paying customs duties on costumes and parade materials
The 4 cents per liter tax on diesel and fuel oil would remain in place
Who It Affects
This bill primarily affects local professional musicians, Bermuda Day Parade participants and organizers, and anyone who uses diesel or fuel oil (including businesses, boat owners, and potentially consumers through lower costs passed on by suppliers).
Vote counts are not published.
The Bermuda Parliament does not publicly record individual vote counts or how each member voted.
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Customs Tariff Amendment Act 2026
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