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.