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Exemptions

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.

 

 

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.

 

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

Last Modified: Oct 25, 2024