Customs Information

St Lucia - All

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED Saint Lucia

Work Permit
Passport
Original bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
Letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (diplomats)
Detailed inventory in English (must include the serial numbers for all electrical devices and appliances)

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

All shipments examined
CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT CLEARANCE
A returning national is allowed to enter personal effects (used or new) on the conditions stated below:
- A returning national is a Saint Lucian who has lived abroad continuously for a minimum of 10 years.
Bicycles are subject to the payment of duties.
Items may be imported duty free if the following conditions are met:
- They have been in the owner of the goods’ use and possession for more than 12 months.
- They are not intended for sale or exchange.
- They are imported within 3 months of the owner of the goods’ arrival.
- The owner of the goods signs a declaration in the presence of a Custom’s officer.
A 6% Customs service charge is payable on all imports except those of diplomats and other exempted owners of the goods.

MOTOR VEHICLES

One vehicle per person or family is allowed duty and tax free if the vehicle does not exceed the cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) value of USD $30,000.00 (new) and the following conditions are met:
- The person is a returning national accompanied by the vehicle.
- The vehicle arrives within 3 months prior to or after the vehicle.
- The vehicle is purchased in Saint Lucia within 3 months of a return to Saint Lucia.
- The returning national cannot sell, exchange, or dispose of the vehicle within 3 years of importation.
Motor vehicles designed for use on land or in the water are subject to the payment of duties.
License required for left-hand drive cars, but not right-hand drive

Documents required:

PETS

Cats, dogs and other pets will be quarantined in the United Kingdom for 6 months prior to importation.
Pets must be electronically identifiable and possess a valid Health Certificate with rabies inoculation obtained prior to traveling.
All conditions must be met or the animal is subject to destruction. Contact the destination for specific requirements.

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

New furniture and household goods (an original signed commercial invoice is required and subject to duties)
Arms, ammunition and dangerous goods (require a Permit from the Commissioner of Police and are subject to duties)
Precious metal objects (e.g., jewelry, coins, etc. are subject to duties unless they are part of the household goods shipment)
Alcohol (40 ounces of Whisky, Rum and Vodka are permitted)
Tins and food (are subject to duties)
Gifts and souvenirs (are subject to duties)
Plants (a Phytosanitary Certificate is required)
Wedding trousseaux (is subject to duties)
Inheritances (is subject to duties)
Machines, appliances and spare parts (are subject to duties)

PROHIBITED ITEMS