The Customs or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... for Precious and semi-precious stones to Suriname is classified under Jewelry & Watches(cdf categories).
The HSCODE applied for Precious and semi-precious stones is 91-2-12-0-0
The taxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... is applied on the total sum of item cost, insurance cost and shipment cost.
The custom/import taxes are:
General duty is 25%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 1 is 0%
The average VAT rate applicable in Suriname is 0.1
Note: If the special tariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate is NULL then general duty is applicable.
The other taxes applicable are:
Consent Law
Statistics Law
Excise Duty(Alc & tob)
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Calculation method:
Customs Duties or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... and taxes will be pending and need to be cleared while importing goods into Suriname Either by a private individual or a commercial entity.
The valuation method is CIF.
- The sum of the value of the imported goods and the cost of shipping and insurance.
- Along with Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun..., import goods are also subject to Sales TaxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the..., Consent Law, Statistics Law and Excise TaxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom....
Below is the Duty and Sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... for Suriname :
| Duty Rates | Average Duty Rate | Sales Tax(GST) | Threshold on goods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% to 70% | 17.45% | ST=10% to 25% VAT = ST * (CIF + Duty+ other taxes) |
No minimum threshold(All the goods are duty and taxes payable irrespective of import value) |
Extra taxes and customs fees while importing:
| Type of TaxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... | Products | Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Consent Law TaxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... | All | 1.5% |
| Statistics Law TaxA fee imposed by a government on personal or corporate incom... | All | 0.5% |
| Excise Duty | Some products like alcohol or tobacco | Varying range |
NOTE:
- Customs dutyA tax which must be paid on imported, and sometimes exported... is levied on goods based on the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) values and rates determined by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Common External TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods..
- All extra taxes are calculated based on CIF value.
Prohibited Items:
- Antiques (breakable and/or fragile)
- Asbestos
- Furs
- Hazardous or combustible materials (as defined in IATA Regulations)
- Pornography
Other related items:
Gold jewellery necklaces and chains
Necklace with diamonds and precious stones
Diamond jewellery pendants,rings,necklaces,ear-rings,gold coins
Platinum jewellery necklaces & chains ,bands
Silver jewellery – bangles,rings with gemstones,rings,cufflinks
Clocks electric with mechanical display
Clock – electric with mechanical display
Sports watches,analog watches,mens and womens watches
Wrist watch,Digital watches,smart watches,fitness tracker,heart rate monitors,etc
Precious and semi-precious stones