Includes import documentation and other requirements for both the U.S. exporter and foreign importer.
Last Published: 7/20/2019
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:
  1. CARICOM Area Invoice provided by the supplier.
  2. Supplier’s Invoice
  3. Copy of Bill of Lading or Airway Bill
  4. Declaration on the C75 or C76 form signed by the importer
  5. Certificate of Origin (provided by supplier)
  6. Certificate of Health/Sanitary Certificate (if required)
  7. Import License (if required)

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.