The Customs or Import dutyA tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun... for Chocolates and pralines-truffles to Trinidad And Tobago is classified under Food & Beverage(cdf categories).
The HSCODE applied for Chocolates and pralines-truffles is 18-6-90-0-0
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 20%
Special TariffA government tax on imported and exported goods. rate 1 is 0%
The average VAT rate applicable in Trinidad And Tobago is 0.125
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:
N/A
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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 Trinidad and Tobago 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.
Below is the Duty and Sales taxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... for Trinidad and Tobago :
| Duty Rates | Average Duty Rate | Sales Tax(GST) | Threshold on goods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% to 70% | 17.45% | ST=12.5% VAT = ST * (CIF + Duty) |
No minimum threshold(All the goods are duty and taxes payable irrespective of import value) |
Extra taxes and customs fees while importing:
No other charges
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..
- Sales TaxKnown as VAT (Value Added Tax) in the UK. A tax based on the... is applied on the sum of the CIF value and duty.
Prohibited Items:
- Antiques (breakable and/or fragile)
- Asbestos
- Dangerous goods, haz. or comb. mats
- Furs
- Hazardous or combustible materials (as defined in IATA Regulations)
- Ivory
- Military equipment
- Pornography
Other related items:
Asti spumante
Sparkling wine
Champagne brut and bottle
Vodka energy drink
Spirits brandy – cognac, Cocktail, Brandy
spirits gin and Jenever
Spirits tequila and cuervo, Mezcal
Malt whiskey and Whisky – scotch of 2 to 4 litres
Coffee – instant coffee – flavoured and Cappuccino hazelnut (powdered drink mix)
Tea leaves – black > 3kg
Tea leaves – green < 3kg - flavoured
Lemons,Cranberry, Apples – fresh
Dry fruit and bananas – dried
Cherries in syrup – maraschino, Cherries,
Fresh green chilli and Chili peppers
Dates – dried
Dried tropical fruit, Truffles, and Blueberry
Kiwifruit – fresh
Dried mushrooms
Fruit jam, honey & spreads jam – guava,
Jatropha oil and Avocado oil,
Sauce – mustard
Chocolates and pralines-truffles