U.S. Virgin Islands Customs Import and Export Taxes
Tariffs
In the U.S. Virgin Islands, whether individuals or business entities, when importing items from the region, you may need to pay tariffs. Tariffs are levied at a flat rate of 5%, which applies to items obtained in the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam, whether they are brought by individuals or mailed to the mainland United States.
Consumption Tax, Value Added Tax
As part of the United States, the U.S. Virgin Islands follows the tax policy of the United States. Most states in the United States impose state sales taxes, but the U.S. Virgin Islands may have different regulations. The specific tax rate needs to be determined according to local laws.
Tax threshold
There is no clear information on the tariff threshold for the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, you can refer to the tariff threshold of the mainland United States, which is $800. Tariffs may be levied on amounts exceeding this amount.
Duty-free items:
Personal property, alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, household goods, duty-free gifts, gifts sent by mail
Taxable items:
Items beyond the duty-free range will be taxed.
The method of collection is: after deducting the value of the tax-free items, the portion of
$1,000 will be subject to a flat rate of 3% tariff, and the portion of the value exceeding
$1,000 will be taxed at the rate applicable to the goods. Items obtained in the U.S. Virgin
Islands, American Samoa and Guam, whether the items are with you or sent to the mainland of the
United States, are subject to a flat rate of 5% tariff.
Items prohibited or restricted from entry:
Biological products, books, audio-visual materials, computer programs and tapes, fruits, vegetables and plants, meat, livestock and poultry, hunting proceeds, currency, pets