Grenada is known as the Isle of Spice due to its numerous nutmeg plantations, which are so important to the economy that the nut is featured on the country's flag.
And as Grenada sits in the Caribbean Sea not far from South America, it is also a very popular winter beach holiday destination, and offers many swimming, diving, and sailing opportunities. Perhaps best of all, however, is Grand Anse Beach - three kilometres long and deemed one of the world's finest beaches.
E-commerce is still in its early days in Grenada, but with over 100% of the population owning mobile phones and nearly 60% using the internet, the future of shopping for Grenadians looks as sunny as a Caribbean sunrise.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Grenada through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Grenada. In case you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking information to Grenada
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Jun 1, 2023
8:49 am
Sauteurs, SA, GD
Delivered
May 31, 2023
7:18 am
Victoria, VI, GD
In transit
May 30, 2023
9:03 pm
Grenville, GR, GD
International Clearance
May 30, 2023
8:14 am
Gouyave, GO, GD
In transit
May 30, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
May 29, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
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Disclaimer!
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Grenada before shipping any goods.
Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will require different
paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
Most gift shipments sent to Grenada from Canada will incur duty and taxes. Exemption from duties and taxes applies only if the gift's value is EC$20 (about $9 CAD) or less.
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
Shipments sent from an individual in Canada to an individual in Grenada may be exempt from duty and taxes for items valued up to EC$20 (about $9 CAD). Gift shipments valued above this amount will incur duties and taxes. Items must have no commercial value.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
There is no information at this time regarding shipping a gift from a business in Canada to a business in Grenada.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
There is no information at this time regarding shipping a gift from a business in Canada to an individual in Grenada.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time
(see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Sydney Gun-Munro #10 Young St. Saint George's Grenada
Phone: +1 (473) 440-2310
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Multiple Gifts in One Shipment
If you are sending more than one gift in one shipment, be sure to wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Sydney Gun-Munro #10 Young St. Saint George's Grenada
Phone: +1 (473) 440-2310
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Personal effects, whether new or used, may be shipped to Grenada from Canada exempt from duty for Grenadians returning home to live permanently.
Moving Temporarily
Students
Students moving temporarily to Grenada from Canada to study may ship their personal effects to Granada exempt from duty and VAT.
Non-students
There is no information at this time regarding the shipment of personal effects for non-students moving temporarily to Grenada from Canada.
Moving Permanently
Grenadian nationals who are returning to Grenada to live permanently may import their personal effects duty-free using the country's 'Welcome Home Programme'.
The Programme includes the following criteria:
Proof of residence abroad for a minimum of 7 consecutive years prior to moving to Grenada definitely
A maximum of EC$75,000 exemption (about $34,625 CAD) on household and personal effects
Exemption will be valid for 3 years
Personal effects can be shipped up to 3 months prior to the move to Grenada and up to 3 months after the move
A service charge of 6% is applicable
Personal effects include:
Clothing, footwear, and toiletries
Furniture, household equipment, and appliances
Tools of a trade that are necessary to re-establish a home in Grenada
NOTE: Foodstuffs and alcoholic beverages will incur duty and taxes.
Personal Effects Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' (see sample)
Sample Commercial Invoice for Food, Chocolate, Candies
Ship To
Invoice
Sydney Gun-Munro #10 Young St. Saint George's Grenada
Phone: +1 (473) 440-2310
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Food Shipment - Assorted chocolate bars in their original manufacturer's packaging
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Nestle Chocolate Bars in original packaging expiring May 2021 (shelf life of 6 months or longer)
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent / Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Samples
Commercial samples are those that can only be used for demonstration purposes. The purpose is to encourage purchases of the samples, not sell them.
Samples shipped to Grenada from Canada may be exempt from duty and tax as long as they abide by the following rules:
Items have no commercial value
Items displayed are intended for exhibitions, commercial operations, or used for analysis
Unused samples must be intact when returned to Canada
NOTE: A deposit valued at one and one-half times the duties and taxes on the value of samples may be required, which may then be refunded at re-exportation.
Commercial Sample Checklist
A Commercial Invoice must be included with your shipment
Clearly indicate 'Commercial Samples' on the commercial invoice in the General Description & Detailed Description of Goods (see sample)
The item shipped has tearing, perforation, slashing, defacing, or has permanent marking clearing indicating the item as commercial sample
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Sydney Gun-Munro #10 Young St. Saint George's Grenada
Phone: +1 (473) 440-2310
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
Material sent from Canada to Grenada for repairs will be exempt from duty charges only if the material is under warranty.
Items Under Warranty
When an item is shipped to Canada for repair work under a warranty and without charge, Grenada customs duty and taxes will be exempted.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
Items no longer under warranty being repaired in Grenada and shipped back to Canada will be subject to duty and taxes and charged GST on the value of the repair and on any new parts required to complete the repair.
Sending Product for Repair to Grenada
Products sent to Grenada from Canada for repair will be exempt from duty provided it is under warranty.
Returning Repaired Product to Grenada
Material returning to Grenada after being sent to Canada for repairs will be exempt from duty only if it is under warranty. Taxes will apply to the value added to the equipment. Shipper must provide proof of repairs.
Repair Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return
(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Grenada or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Sydney Gun-Munro #10 Young St. Saint George's Grenada
Phone: +1 (473) 440-2310
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Importing items temporarily into Grenada will be exempt from duties and taxes up to 18 months, and may include the following items:
Commercial samples
Goods displayed at an exhibition
Goods used for testing and specialised test equipment permanently attached to these goods
Goods used in an emergency (providing they are not sold or destroyed)
Equipment shipped for repairs
ATA Carnets
Grenada does not accept ATA Carnets for temporary imports.
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods.
(see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Sydney Gun-Munro #10 Young St. Saint George's Grenada
Phone: +1 (473) 440-2310
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 box
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment
CA
$1032.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Temporary Imports Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1032.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Permanent/Sold Goods
Non-commercial shipments to Grenada valued at EC$20 or less (about $9 CAD) are exempt from duty and VAT.
Occasional Shipper
If your non-commercial shipment to Grenada has a value of EC$20 or less (about $9 CAD), it will be exempt from duty and VAT charges.
Regular shipper
If you regularly sell and ship goods to Grenada, we suggest you consult with an authorised agent of Grenada customs services as there may be specific requirements to follow.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Sydney Gun-Munro #10 Young St. Saint George's Grenada
Phone: +1 (473) 440-2310
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This process alone can be confusing and time-consuming.
So we’ve narrowed down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels).
These are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a controlled good
and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Grenada. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Grenada, it will incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters of credit for the goods. Otherwise,
it is generally your choice whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process and
ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties and taxes.
No specific form required, but generally includes information regarding:
The exporter, importer and transport company
Date of issue
Number of freight invoice
Type and number of packages
Contents of each package
Marks and numbers
Net weight, gross weight and measurements of each package
Prohibited & Restricted Imports
Prohibited items are not allowed to be shipped to Grenada while restricted items may enter, but there are quantity limitations or other rules governing their entry to the country.
Prohibited Items
Perishable foodstuffs
Black bass, and all varieties of carp
Goods intended to be used in the practice of witchcraft
War toys
Publications considered contrary to public interest
Sex toys
Pornographic material
Military coloured clothing
Restricted Items
Sugar
Jellies and jams
Toilet paper
Curry powder
Pasta products
Weapons, fireworks, explosives of all types*
*Official authorisation from the Commissioner of Police required
Duty and taxes on goods shipped to Grenada are calculated using the CIF value of the shipment, i.e. the sum of the customs value plus freight costs plus insurance charges.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
By calculating the CIF value of your shipment to Grenada, you will be able to predict the duty and taxes owed by the recipient.
Thresholds
In Grenada, most goods imported by mail of EC$20 (about $9 CAD) or less, are exempt from duties and VAT. This is known as the threshold, also called the de minimis value.
NOTE: Exemptions do not apply to alcoholic beverages or tobacco products.
You can purchase
insurance
through Secureship and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment our system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable, if it doesn’t meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Grenada from Canada can take between 3-5 business days through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform.
More economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 1-2 months to complete the delivery.
