The Turks and Caicos Islands offer incentives to local and foreign investors and local manufacturers for undertaking certain investment projects. One type of incentive is duty exemptions. A duty exemption allows certain goods to be imported duty-free.
Importers must be careful to use "reasonable care" in properly assessing eligibility for and in properly documenting a duty exemption. Where such "reasonable care" is not taken, Customs may find the importer liable for the full duties and may issue penalties or take further action against the importer.
Types of Exemptions
For purposes associated with Government Institutions and Personnel
Government Ministries and Departments
Public Servants
Individuals, organisations and/or businesses in the aftermath of any natural disaster or emergency in the Turks and Caicos Islands
Individuals, organisations and/or businesses importing technical and ancillary equipment necessary for conducting scientific research or meteorological observation approved by the Director of Environmental and Coastal Resources.
For purposes associated with Statutory Bodies
Statutory Bodies
National Trust
For purposes associated with Non-Profit Making Organisations (NPO), Youth Organisation and Sports Clubs
Charities
Youth Organisations
Sports Clubs
For purposes associated with Culture
Museums
Festivals and Other Cultural Activities
For purposes associated with Tourism
Taxis and Passenger Carrying Vehicles
Sports Fishing
For purposes associated with Exports
Machinery for Exports
Containers and Packaging Materials
For purposes associated with Aviation
Aircraft and Aerodromes
For purposes associated with the Commercial Fishing Industry
Commercial Fishing
For the purposes of Health, Education and Social Welfare
Health and Veterinary Practitioners
Disabled and Specially Challenged Persons
Education
For the purposes of Foreign, Diplomatic or Consular Missions and Similar Organisations
H.E. Governor
Diplomatic and similar organisations
For the purposes of Churches and any other religious bodies registered with the Financial Services Commission as non-profit making Organisations
Churches
For the purposes of Technical Co-operation Officers and Expatriate Contract Officers
Technical Co-operation Officers and Expatriate Contract Officers
For the purposes of persons moving permanently to the islands and returning residents
Personal effects imported by persons moving permanently to the Islands, or returning to the Islands after a period of absence abroad.
Other Exemptions
Approved Sewage Treatment Systems
Promotional Materials and Samples
Applying for Exemptions
Follow our simple guidelines to apply for exemptions or concessions:
Identify Eligibility: Determine if your situation meets the criteria for specific exemptions or concessions.
Complete Required Forms: Fill out the necessary forms accurately and submit them along with supporting documents.
Contact Us for Assistance: If you have questions or need assistance, our support team is ready to help. Reach out to 1 (649) 338 5493 for prompt assistance.