Trinidad and Tobago - Import Requirements and DocumentationTrinidad & Tobago - Import Documents
A customs broker is required when importing and exporting commercial goods. Upon landing of goods, supporting documents must be submitted to customs authorities and relevant duties paid before goods may be cleared from customs. Bureaucratic inefficiency and occasional inflexibility in the interpretation of regulations often prolong the custom clearance process. Shipping documents can be sent for customs clearance on the date the goods are shipped, saving days of processing time, especially for goods shipped by sea. Customs documents can be obtained and processed online.
Importation of certain items may require an import license issued by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. It is advisable to inquire whether a license is required prior to shipping the goods (see Prohibited and Restricted Imports).
The following documents are required for imports to TT:
Importation of certain items may require an import license issued by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. It is advisable to inquire whether a license is required prior to shipping the goods (see Prohibited and Restricted Imports).
The following documents are required for imports to TT:
- CARICOM Area Invoice provided by the supplier.
- Supplier’s Invoice
- Copy of Bill of Lading or Airway Bill
- Declaration on the C75 or C76 form signed by the importer
- Certificate of Origin (provided by supplier)
- Certificate of Health/Sanitary Certificate (if required)
- Import License (if required)