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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMERS MUST BE
PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Household and personal effects may be
imported duty and tax free provided they have been owned and used for at least
12 months
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
Firearms subject to high duty and require special Import Permit
All items falling under "Barbados Miscellaneous Control Act" (e.g. motor
vehicles, new furniture, etc.) require Import Licenses
Meat requires a health certificate
and must be inspected by the Port Health Authority
Plants must be inspected by plant
quarantine office before being allowed into Barbados
MOTOR VEHICLES
Subject to duty and motor vehicle
tax and requires an Import Permit from the Ministry of External Affairs,
Christchurch, Barbados
Documents required:
Owners log book
Insurance policy
Commercial invoice
Import License
PETS
- Pets must be quarantined in the
United Kingdom for a period of six (6) months
PROHIBITED ARTICLES
- Illegal Drugs
- Firearms
- Ammunition
DUTY AND TAX RATE %
- Basic rates of duty range from 5%-40% of CIF Bridgetown Value
- Value Added Tax is 15%
- Jewelry, clocks and watches are subject to duty and tax
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of
customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, we cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays,
or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.
Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.
