Equipment cleared on time
Preparation is organized around the event schedule, not after the cargo becomes urgent.
Event & temporary imports · Trinidad & Tobago
Your event depends on more than what the audience sees.
Specialist customs clearance for event promoters temporarily importing broadcast, production, sporting, and other specialized equipment into Trinidad and Tobago.
High-stakes customs work
A delayed shipment can become an event problem.
We enter during logistics planning, identify the correct temporary-import arrangement, and manage Customs clearance through re-export and closure, helping you avoid missed deadlines and unnecessary duty exposure.
What matters most
Protect the deadline. Control the duty exposure.
No unnecessary duty outlay
We determine whether a bond or Customs deposit is appropriate and arrange the security needed for clearance.
A properly closed temporary import
Re-export clearance, bond cancellation, and deposit recovery are handled after the event.
The customs process
From logistics planning to final closure.
Bring us in two to three weeks before the equipment arrives whenever possible.
Plan
Review the equipment, event timetable, documents, and contractual deadline.
Secure
Arrange the appropriate bond or Customs deposit to secure the duty liability.
Clear
Prepare and coordinate the temporary-import entry and equipment release.
Close
Handle re-export clearance and pursue bond cancellation or deposit recovery.
Relevant experience
Trusted where timing is part of the contract.
Experience across major sport, national celebrations, Carnival, and specialized event technology.
West Indies Cricket
Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
Independence Day celebrations
Carnival events
Tobago Day
Common questions
Before the equipment ships.
What is a temporary import?
It is an import intended to remain in Trinidad and Tobago for a limited purpose and then be re-exported. Customs normally requires the potential duty liability to be secured.
Will we have to pay all duties upfront?
Not necessarily. Depending on the circumstances, the liability may be secured by an acceptable bond or a deposit with Customs. We assess and coordinate the appropriate route.
Can you help recover a Customs deposit?
Yes. We handle the re-export clearance and the process required to pursue cancellation of the security or recovery of the deposit. Read our practical deposit recovery guide.
When should we contact you?
Ideally when event logistics planning begins and at least two to three weeks before the equipment arrives.
Start before the pressure point
Tell us what is coming and when it must be ready.
Share the event date, equipment list, expected arrival date, transport documents, and the local company responsible for the import.