St. Kitts

Courier for Non-Commercial Imports

The following documents are required for the clearance of goods from the courier for non-commercial imports:

• Freight Bill from the agent showing the freight amount and name of the consignee/importer
• An invoice reflecting the true value paid for goods in the shipment
• A valid picture ID (e.g., Passport, Driver's Licence)

Where necessary:

• Proof of Payment
• A letter granting permission to clear the goods on behalf of the importer

Steps for Clearance:

1. The importer takes the Air Way Bill, Invoice/Receipt, and all relevant documents to the Courier Office and presents them to the Customs Officer.
2. The Customs Officer ascertains the location of the package(s) and retrieves them.
3. The package(s) are brought to the examination station for inspection by the Customs Officer.
4. After examination, the necessary Customs Duties are assessed based on the Invoice/Receipt and Freight Bill.
5. The consignee/importer makes payment and is issued a receipt.
6. The importer signs to verify receipt of the package(s) and exits the Customs area.

Note: The original copy of the Invoice/Receipt and Freight Bill will be retained by the Customs Officer.

Importation of Vehicles

The following documents are sent from the country of origin to be reviewed by a Customs Officer:

• Invoice
• Certificate Title/Salvage Certificate – indicates if the vehicle has been wrecked

The following documents prepared locally are taken to Customs for approval:

• Invoice
• Bill of Lading
• Customs Declaration
• Bill of Sale
• Freight Bill
• Certificate of Ownership
• Telegraphic Transfer – proves that the money was sent from St. Kitts Shipping Agent

The approved documents are then taken to the Shipping Agent for confirmation of the shipment time and date. The documents must be stamped by the Shipping Agent. The Agent lodges the entry at the Customs Longroom. The Agent or Importer is required to carry the prepared documents to the Customs Department.

Evaluation Process

An evaluation is performed on the vehicle at 10am or 2pm daily, except on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. The evaluation determines:

• General condition
• Age of the vehicle
• Make (manufacturer)
• Model
• Year
• Engine & Chassis #
• Cylinder & Cc's
• Transmission (Manual/Automatic)
• Mileage
• Color
• Consignment
• Origin

After checking these factors, the Customs Officer signs the invoice to indicate that an evaluation has been performed. If the officer is not satisfied with the invoice or other documents, a Bill of Sight is filled out as a substitute.

Levy on Vehicles

Age of Vehicle	Levy (EC$)
4 years or more after date of manufacture	5,000
2 years or more but less than 4 years	3,500
Less than 2 years	1,000

Customs Procedures at Dock

• The Port Officer checks the documentation and fills out a Port form to confirm the correct vehicle to be released.
• The Port Officer issues a Gate Pass to the customer as approval for the vehicle to be released.

Prohibited Imports

1. Base or counterfeit coin or currency notes from any country.
2. Coin or currency notes legally current in Saint Christopher and Nevis or any money purporting to be such, not being of the established standard in weight and fineness.
3. Articles or food intended for human consumption declared by the competent public health authority to be unfit for such purpose.
4. Indecent or obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographic or other engravings, phonograph records, videos or any other indecent articles or matter.
5. Matches which contain white or yellow phosphorus.
6. Prepared opium and pipes or other utensils for use in connection with the smoking of opium or other narcotic drugs.
7. Preparations of opium or other narcotic drugs for smoking.
8. Any pistol or other apparatus in the form of a stylographic pen or pencil capable of firing any kind of shot or cartridge whatsoever, or any cartridge containing tear gas.
9. Fictitious stamps or any die, plate, instrument or materials capable of making any such stamps.
10. Flick knives, gravity knives, black jack, bludgeon, switch knives and blades, night sticks, ratchet knives and other similar knives with flying blades, dagger or any sword, knife or any instrument having a blade ending in a sharp point, which is not primarily designed for use in a profession, craft or business or for domestic use.
11. All publications, articles or other matter associated with black magic, secret magic, obeah, witchcraft or other magical arts and occultism.
12. Seditious publications, articles, prints, phonograph records or video.
13. Goods, the importation of which is prohibited by any other enactment.

Restricted Imports

1. Firearms and ammunition including any lethal barrelled weapon from which any shot, bullet or other missile can be discharged or noxious fumes or liquid can be emitted, or any accessory/component part of such weapon, unless with the written permission of the Commissioner of Police.
2. Shock baton, stun guns, pepper spray, and mace, unless with the written permission of the Commissioner of Police.
3. Explosives, unless with the written permission of the Commissioner of Police.
4. Handcuffs of any type unless with the written permission of the Commissioner of Police.
5. Radio and television transmitting equipment, including walkie-talkies, unless under licence from the Minister of Communications.
6. Cannabis sativa, cannabis indica, choras, ganja, or any preparation or mixture thereof, unless under licence from the Chief Medical Officer.
7. Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances including controlled drugs, unless under licence from the Chief Medical Officer.
8. Any goods bearing a design in imitation of any currency, bank notes, or coin in common use in Saint Christopher and Nevis or elsewhere, unless with the approval of the Comptroller of Customs.
9. Tear gas or any ingredient producing tear gas or tear smoke, unless with the written authority of the Minister responsible for National Security.
10. Laser pointers.
11. Any goods bearing the Coat of Arms or the Flag of Saint Christopher and Nevis, or any facsimile thereof, unless with the approval of the Minister responsible for National Security.
12. All goods which, if sold, would be liable to forfeiture under the Marks, Collective Marks and Trade Names Act, Cap. 18.22, and foreign-manufactured goods bearing a name or trademark, unless accompanied by a specific indication of the country of manufacture.
13. Rare or threatened species of animals or plants, and their products or derivatives (e.g., ivory carvings, black coral jewelry), regulated by CITES, unless accompanied by the appropriate permits.
14. Night scope binoculars and similar night vision instruments generally used by Armed Forces or law enforcement, unless with the written permission of the Minister responsible for National Security.
15. Uniforms or clothing, including camouflage, used by the St Kitts and Nevis Defence Force or Police Force, or closely resembling them, unless with written permission of the Commissioner of Police.
16. Ozone Depleting Substances restricted under the Montreal Protocol, unless under licence from the Minister responsible for the Environment.

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Classification Decisions

• Classification Of Stone Tile, Natural Coconut Water And Hard Cider
• Classification Of Tequila
• Classification Of Smart Watches, Drones And Media Devices
• Classification Of Pharmaceuticals
• Classification Of Printed Matter And Marketing
• Classification Of All Terrain Vehicles
• Classification Of Wigs, Weaves And Synthetic Hair
• Classification Of Ajax Powder, J2 Cable Lasher And Clothes Dryers
• Classification Of Cane Sugar
• Classification Of Deformed Steel Bars
• Memo To Importers - Classification Decisions
• Classification Of Electronic Cigarette
• Classification Of Tablets PC
• Classification Of "Early Language Development System"

For full access to the classification decisions, visit: Classification Decisions

Customs Forms

• Bill of Sight
• Boarding Officers Form
• Boat Pass (Vessel)
• Boat Pass (Transfer)
• C101 Form
• CARICOM Certificate
• CARICOM Commercial Invoice
• Crew Stores List
• Declaration by Importer Form
• Declaration by Yachts
• Drone (Remotely Piloted Aircraft)
• Landing Certificate
• List of Unmanifested Cargo
• Maritime Declaration of Health
• Passenger and Crew List
• Payment Voucher Blank (G-Form)
• Payment Voucher Import Duty Example - G-Form
• Payment Voucher Customs Service Charge Example - G-Form
• Payment Voucher Import Duty Example - G-Form (Nevis)
• Payment Voucher Customs Service Charge Example - G-Form (Nevis)
• Payment Voucher Value Added Tax Example - G-Form (Nevis)
• Permission Slip (St. Kitts)
• Permission Slip (Nevis)
• Pre Release Form

Access all forms here: Customs Forms

Forms, Permits and Guides

• Application for a License to Import a Controlled Product
• Application for Registration of a Controlled Product
• Import License
• License to Import a Controlled Product
• Permit to Import Animal(s)
• Import Requirements - Plant, Plant Products & Regulated Articles
• Permit to Import any Plant, Plant Product or Regulated Article
• Returning Nationals Duty Free Concessions Application
• Returning Nationals Policy
• Veterinary Import Permit for Caged Birds
• Veterinary Import Permit for Cattle
• Veterinary Import Permit for Horses
• Veterinary Import Permit for Poultry
• Veterinary Import Permit for Rabbits
• Veterinary Import Permit for Sheep
• Veterinary Import Permit for Swine

Access all forms, permits and guides here: Forms, Permits and Guides