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Valid from 17 August to 30 August 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 17 August through 30 August 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 3 August to 16 August 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 3 August through 16 August 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 20 July to 2 August 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 20 July through 2 August 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 6 July to 19 July 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 6 July through 19 July 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 22 June to 5 July 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 22 June through 5 July 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 8 June to 21 June 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 8 June through 21 June 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 25 May to 7 June 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 25 May through 7 June 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 11 May to 24 May 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 11 May through 24 May 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 27 April to 10 May 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 27 April through 10 May 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 13 April to 26 April 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 13 April through 26 April 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 30 March to 12 April 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 30 March through 12 April 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 16 March to 29 March 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 16 March through 29 March 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 2 March to 15 March 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 2 March through 15 March 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 16 February to 1 March 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 16 February through 1 March 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 2 February to 15 February 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 2 February through 15 February 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 19 January to 1 February 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 19 January through 1 February 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Valid from 5 January to 18 January 2026 (14 days)
Official TT dollar exchange rates for Customs valuation of imports. These rates are valid for the 14-day period from 5 January through 18 January 2026 and include indication rates and weighted-average rates for major currencies.
Dated 30 July 2026
Explains the tariff-classification distinction between hybrid vehicles and smart or mild hybrids, confirms when qualifying smart or mild hybrids may receive Customs Duty remission under Legal Notice No. 247 of 2024, and sets out the V08 and V09 declaration codes for eligible new and used vehicles.
Published May 2026 - later vehicle amendments may affect some provisions
Explains the TTBizLink account and import-licence process, individual-import conditions, vehicle age requirements, cancellation and age-verification documents, roadworthiness requirements and supporting documents. The electric-vehicle age wording predates later 2026 amendments and should be checked against current law.
Form metadata dated 2007 - confirm current acceptance before use
Blank CARICOM commercial invoice and certificate of value and origin template with fields for the seller, consignee, invoice details, country of origin, delivery terms, transportation, commodity description, weights, value, freight, insurance and authorised signature.
Dated 31 July 2026; published 4 August 2026
Amends the Fourth Schedule by replacing specified three-year electric-vehicle age limits with eight years, adding a TT$400,000 CIF ceiling in paragraph 9 and revoking Appendix A, Part II.
Dated 22 July 2026
Classifies specified Maruti Suzuki and Toyota smart or mild hybrid vehicles under tariff heading 8703.22.90, procedure-code extension 100.
Customs provisions effective 1 January and 1 July 2026
Introduces customs-related amendments, including electronic passenger declarations, information sharing and staged repeal of Customs Act sections 45A to 45D.
Effective 1 January 2026
Replaces the amount of TT$40 in regulation 31(5) of the Customs Regulations with TT$80.
Effective 1 January 2026
Doubles two charges under regulation 8(2) of the Container Examination Station Regulations from TT$375 to TT$750 and TT$525 to TT$1,050.
Effective 1 July 2026
Revokes the 2019 Order that delegated functions relating to motor vehicles tax, VAT and customs duty.
Effective 1 January and 1 July 2026
Changes vehicle age and value conditions, inserts a TT$400,000 CIF ceiling for specified electric vehicles and revokes Appendix A, Part II.
Effective 1 January 2026
Remits all customs duty on the agricultural-sector goods and tariff headings specified in the Order.
Effective 1 January 2026
Amends the customs-duty remittance regime for qualifying electric and CNG vehicles, including the TT$400,000 CIF threshold.
Primarily 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027
Temporarily varies duty on specified food, agricultural, industrial, safety and medical goods. The pasta rate ends on 31 December 2026.
Deemed effective 1 January 2025
Updates tariff heading references in VAT Schedule 2 for solar water heaters, solar panels and related equipment.
Deemed effective 1 January 2025
Remits online purchase tax on the monitors and other items precisely described under the listed tariff headings.
Deemed effective 1 July 2025
Suspends CET rates for specified waters, almond milk and battery products for the periods stated in the Order.
Deemed effective 1 July 2025
Varies CET rates for specified waters, almond milk and lithium battery products for the periods stated in the Order.
Dated 17 October 2025
Substitutes new excise duty rates for the tobacco products and tariff headings listed in the Order.
Dated 17 October 2025
Substitutes new tobacco-tax rates in Part II of the Sixth Schedule to the Miscellaneous Taxes Act.
Dated 17 October 2025
Substitutes new excise duty rates for alcoholic beverages and tariff headings listed in the Order.
Effective 17 October 2025
Lists food items announced as zero-rated for VAT, including selected seasonings, sauces, drinks, preserved foods and local produce.
Updated 2025 - verify current requirements before applying
Explains the main eligibility conditions, supporting documents, household-effects information, vehicle import-licence steps and Customs interview requirements for returning nationals.
Checklist copy provided in 2025 - verify current requirements
Checklist of documentary evidence for returning nationals, ex-patriates and returning foreign-service personnel, including passports, travel patterns, affidavits, declarations, shipping documents and proof of residence abroad.
Published 31 December 2024
Updates HS2012 tariff references to HS2022 headings for electric and private hybrid vehicles in the Fourth Schedule.
Dated 11 January 2024
Delegates specified customs-duty remission and refund functions for sporting, charitable, cultural, educational and State-controlled bodies.
Dated 11 January 2024
Delegates specified motor-vehicle-tax remission or refund functions for qualifying institutions, sporting bodies, persons with disabilities and State enterprises.
Dated 11 January 2024
Delegates specified VAT remission or refund functions relating to sporting broadcasts, production equipment and qualifying bodies.
Extended the relevant period into 2025
Extends the time in the 2023 prohibition order relating to copper by substituting 2025 for 2024.
1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
Suspended the CET rate for other hydraulic cements under heading 2523.90.00 and revoked Legal Notice No. 386 of 2023.
1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
Varied the duty on other hydraulic cements under heading 2523.90.00 to 10% and revoked Legal Notice No. 387 of 2023.
Published 28 June 2024
Replaces Schedules 1, 2 and 4 of the Special Economic Zones Act, including benefits, permitted activities and relevant arrangements.
Covered 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025
Customs guidance drawing importers’ attention to the temporary suspension and 10% varied rate for other hydraulic cements.
Dated 3 December 2024
Reminds importers that charitable organisations must be registered with the Ministry of Finance to be eligible for concessions under Item 19(a) of the Second Schedule to the Customs Act, and that charitable status does not automatically waive duties and taxes.
Periods stated in the Order
Suspends CET rates for the goods and tariff headings listed in the Order for specified periods.
Periods stated in the Order
Varies CET duty rates for the goods and tariff headings listed in the Order for specified periods.
Revoked by Legal Notice No. 108 of 2024
Suspended the CET rate for specified cement before being replaced by the 2024 cement order.
Revoked by Legal Notice No. 109 of 2024
Varied the duty rate for specified cement before being replaced by the 2024 cement order.
Dated 15 March 2022
Records the special remission process approved for returning nationals adversely affected by the closure of air and sea borders from 23 March 2020 to 16 July 2021, including household-effects relief and vehicle-document requirements.
Applicable from 1 June 2022
World Customs Organization classification opinions covering goods including food preparations, nicotine products, baby shampoo, medical products, a smart pen, motor controls, a projector, a mild hybrid vehicle and an LED tracing light box.
Dated 3 October 2022
Sets out the eligibility criteria and application procedure for importers seeking to participate in the Customs and Excise Division Voluntary Compliance Programme, including trade volume, compliance, financial-solvency, audit-trail and supply-chain security requirements.
Dated 17 June 2022
Classifies the Probat Burns roaster and handling system under tariff heading 8419.89.00.
Dated 17 June 2022
Classifies the specified acrylic automotive refinish tint under tariff heading 3208.20.10.
Dated 27 June 2022
Classifies napkin tissue paper in rolls of 30 cm width under tariff heading 4818.90.00.
Dated 17 June 2022
Product-specific ruling classifying Nateen adult hygienic wet wipes containing benzalkonium chloride under heading 3401.11.90.
Dated 17 June 2022
Product-specific ruling classifying Nateen baby wipes containing benzalkonium chloride under heading 3401.11.90.
Amendment effective 1 December 2021 - verify current requirements
Sets out application timing, supporting documents, online submission, extension requirements, fees, group applications and additional information requested for work-permit applications.
Dated 12 May 2021
Requires TATT equipment certification or a TATT letter of non-objection for drone clearance and rescinds Notice No. 6 of 2021.
Dated 6 January 2021
Classifies Avamys nasal spray under tariff heading 3004.32.00.
Dated 30 July 2021
Classifies the specified radiator fan under tariff heading 8414.59.00 and replaces General Order No. 4 of 2021.
Dated 21 June 2021
Classifies the listed Meguiar’s vehicle wax products under heading 3405.30.00 and rescinds General Order No. 7 of 2021.
Dated 30 July 2021
Classifies the listed Associated Brands snack products under tariff heading 1905.90.90.
Dated 10 August 2021
Classifies qualifying uncooked, uncured mechanically separated chicken under tariff heading 0207.14.90.
Dated 10 August 2021
Classifies qualifying uncooked, uncured mechanically separated chicken under tariff heading 0207.14.90.
Dated 10 August 2021
Classifies specified nonwoven Huggies baby wipes impregnated with detergent or soap under heading 3401.11.90.
Dated 10 August 2021
Classifies specified nonwoven Cottonelle wipes impregnated with detergent or soap under heading 3401.11.90.
Dated 10 August 2021
Classifies the specified tie-down or ratchet cargo strap under heading 8479.89.00 based on its locking mechanism.
Dated 24 August 2021
Classifies the RealWear head-mounted tablet under tariff heading 8471.30.00.
Dated 13 September 2021
Classifies specified thermoplastic-starch and polylactic-acid disposable containers and bowls under heading 3923.10.90.
Published 31 December 2020
Adds an extensive list of computers, accessories, printers, storage devices and related equipment to VAT Schedule 2.
Dated August 2020
Collection covering tie straps, flavoured cheddar, a protein estimator, lactose-reduced milk, solar LED lights, nutrition products, spectacle frames, a Nissan Caravan and lubricants.
Dated October 2020
Collection covering a children’s ATV, lubricants, goat milk, an automatic scrubber, protective masks and gowns, a ball joint and fans.
Dated 2020
Corrected ruling for specified Schaeffer synthetic lubricant products, including headings 2710.19.73 and 3403.19.00.
Dated 6 October 2020
Classifies the specified Delamere Dairy goat milk under tariff heading 0401.20.00 and rescinds General Order No. 29 of 2020.
Dated December 2020
Collection covering surveillance-camera components, spinach powder, plastic profiles, wristbands, air-conditioning units, pumps and engine oil.
Dated 4 June 2018
Classifies the specified Caribbean LED Lighting bulbs under tariff heading 8543.70.90.
Unofficial version updated to 31 December 2016
Prohibits the importation, manufacture, sale, hire, transfer and possession of specified automatic-opening, gravity and disguised knives, and provides for penalties, forfeiture and destruction.
Guide issued in 2016 - verify current requirements before applying
Explains TTBizLink licence applications, import and export negative-list procedures, supporting documents and guidance for commercial vehicles, personally imported vehicles, returning nationals, boats, animals, plants, scrap metal and used lead-acid batteries.
Checklist issued in 2014 - verify current requirements before applying
Lists supporting approvals and documents for export-licence applications covering protected species, animals, plants, heritage items, subsidised goods, controlled goods, non-ferrous scrap metal, used lead-acid batteries and ozone-depleting substances.
Important notice
Summaries are prepared by Pinnacle Cargo Associates Ltd. for general information and are not legal advice. Classification rulings may be product-specific, older documents may have been amended or superseded, and administrative requirements may change. Always verify the source document and current requirements with the relevant authority or a qualified professional.
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