Do I need a DPI before shipping to Haiti?

All imports must carry proper documentation, including the Declaration Prior to Import (DPI) and the original of Certificate of Verification (AV) before shipping cargo to Haiti. A DPI is not needed for shipments of used products regardless of the value. Goods exempt from inspection:

Does Haiti have a free on board (FOB)?

Under the agreement between the government of Haiti and SGS, all imports with a Free on Board (FOB) value of at least $3,000 had to be inspected by SGS. The General Customs Administration (AGD) and the Ministry of Commerce are now directly responsible for inspection at Haitian points of entry.

Does Haiti have tariff preferences?

Haiti does not currently grant tariff preferences to any country, but will grant them when provisions of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Treaty come into effect and when the Africa, Caribbean, Pacific (ACP) – European Union Agreement is ratified by Parliament (note: Haiti’s parliament lapsed in January 2020.)

Do cigarette companies pay taxes in Haiti?

Locally manufactured cigarette firms are required to pay 50 percent duty on product value. Heavy agricultural and public works machinery are exempt from paying excise duties. Haiti has World Trade Organization (WTO) bound import duties on agricultural and non-agricultural products. Tariffs on agricultural goods range from 0 percent to 30 percent.

Do you pay excise taxes in Haiti?

Excise taxes may be either specific or value-added. Locally manufactured cigarette firms are required to pay 50 percent duty on product value. Heavy agricultural and public works machinery are exempt from paying excise duties. Haiti has World Trade Organization (WTO) bound import duties on agricultural and non-agricultural products.