Antigua Customs Import and Export Policy

Personal Items

Duty-free Quota: Antigua and Barbuda usually has a certain duty-free quota for items brought into the country by individuals. The specific amount may vary depending on personal identity, number of entries, and other factors.

Prohibited Items: Drugs, weapons, endangered wild animals and plants and their products, counterfeit currency, etc. are strictly prohibited from being brought into the country.

Restricted Items: Certain foods, medicines, plants, and animal products may be restricted and require declaration or relevant licenses.

Commercial Goods

Import License: Importing certain goods may require obtaining an import license in advance.

Tariffs: Imported goods are usually subject to tariffs. The tariff rate depends on the type of goods, place of origin, and other factors.

Value Added Tax: Imported goods are usually subject to value-added tax.

Certificate of Origin: In order to enjoy preferential tariff treatment, importers may need to provide a certificate of origin.

Export Restrictions

Cultural Heritage: The export of cultural heritage items from Antigua and Barbuda may be restricted.

Endangered Wildlife and Their Products: A permit is required to export endangered wildlife and their products.

Special Notes

Food and Medicine: Food and medicine must be declared and compliant when entering Antigua and Barbuda.

Cash Declaration: Large amounts of cash must be declared to customs when entering or leaving Antigua and Barbuda.

Entry of Pets: Pets entering Antigua and Barbuda require health and vaccination certificates.