Guide to Sending Parcels to Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks and Caicos is an archipelago known for its conch-filled waters, sugar-white beaches, and 350 days of sunshine per year. No wonder that this Caribbean paradise has twice been enticed to join Canada, and sadly for us, both invitations were declined.
The population of Turks and Caicos is young - 35 is the median age, and the citizen's use of social media is a notable 90%. E-commerce is clearly poised to boom, and for Canadians that's good news - Turks and Caicos Islanders speak English and use the USD.
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information to Turks and Caicos Islands
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 Turks and Caicos Islands before shipping any
goods.
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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:
While gift shipments are allowed entry into the islands of Turks and
Caicos, they will incur duties no matter their value.
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
Gift shipments from an individual in Canada to an individual in Turks
and Caicos will be liable to duty and VAT fees even if the items have
a nominal value.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
All gifts shipped from any business in Canada to a business in Turks
and Caicos will be assessed import duties and V
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
Gift shipments from a business in Canada to an individual in Turks and
Caicos will be dutiable even if it is small and of low value.
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
Husain Salahuddin Medhuziyaaraly Magu Malé 20158 Turks and Caicos Islands
Phone: +(960) 300 7200
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 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 your shipment contains multiple gifts, please wrap and tag each one
separately.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Husain Salahuddin Medhuziyaaraly Magu Malé 20158 Turks and Caicos Islands
Phone: +(960) 300 7200
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 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 shipped to Turks and Caicos will be allowed a
duty-free* entry for both citizens returning to the islands to live
permanently and immigrants.
The conditions for a duty exemption include:
The goods will be used only by the claimant or his or her family
The claimant or family has owned and used the goods for a minimum of
12** months
The items will NOT be sold or otherwise given away for 1 year after
importation
The claimant intends to live in Turks and Caicos for at least a year
The goods arrive within 6 months of the entry of the claimant
*The following items will not be allowed a duty-free entry into the
Foodstuffs
Alcoholic beverages
Tobacco products
Perfumes
**Regarding textile household goods, footwear, and clothing, they must
have been owned for only a minimum of 3 months AND their value cannot
exceed $500 USD - about $625 CAD (rugs and carpets are excluded from
these criteria)
Moving Temporarily
Students
Students moving to the Islands to study will be allowed to ship their
personal effects duty-free if:
They will be in Turks and Caicos for a minimum of 1 year
The goods are for their use only whilst studying
Clothing and footwear must have been owned for a minimum of 3 months
and an item may have a value of no more than $500 USD (about $625
CAD)
NOTE: Duty CANNOT be claimed for alcoholic
beverages, perfumes, tobacco products, and foodstuffs.
Returning Students
Concerning students who have been studying abroad and are returning to
Turks and Caicos, they may ship their personal effects exempt from
duties provided they have been away for a minimum of 2 years.
Non-students
Information concerning non-students moving temporarily to Turks and
Caicos is unavailable at this time.
Moving Permanently
People moving permanently to Turks and Caicos - Island citizens and
immigrants - may ship their personal effects duty-free provided:
The goods have been used and owned for at least 1* year
The items will only be used by the claimants (or their family
members), and will remain in their possession for a minimum of 1
year
The individual or family plan to live in Turks and Caicos for a year
at minimum
The shipment arrives no more than 6 months after residence is
established
*Items such as footwear, clothing and textile household goods only
have to have been owned for 3 months, but are only allowed a maximum
individual value of $500 USD (about $625 CAD)
NOTE: Tobacco products, alcoholic
beverages, foodstuffs, and perfumes will incur duties.
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 Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Husain Salahuddin Medhuziyaaraly Magu Malé 20158 Turks and Caicos Islands
Phone: +(960) 300 7200
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 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
Machinery and equipment shipped to Canada from Turks and Caicos for
repairs will incur duty charges on the value of the work when they
re-enter the islands unless the work was done under a warranty. (See
below for details.)
Items Under Warranty
Goods such as machinery and instruments repaired in Canada at no
charge due to a warranty obligation will be allowed to re-enter Turks
and Caicos duty-free if they were returned to Canada within 6 months
of their original importation to the Islands
Items No Longer Under Warranty
Sending Product for Repair to Turks and Caicos Islands
No information is available at the moment concerning goods shipped to
Turks and Caicos from Canada for repairs.
Returning Repaired Product to Turks and Caicos Islands
Products repaired in Canada will incur duties when they are returned
to Turks and Caicos unless the work was done under a warranty, and
At no charge; and
Returned to Canada within 6 months of having originally entering
Turks and Caicos
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 Turks and Caicos Islands or exported to Canada (depending on
which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Husain Salahuddin Medhuziyaaraly Magu Malé 20158 Turks and Caicos Islands
Phone: +(960) 300 7200
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 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
Goods of a temporary nature will be given a reduced or full exemption
of import duties under the following conditions:
The goods are re-exported within 7 days of their entry (or other
time period agreed to by the Collector of Customs)
A security deposit in the amount of duties owed is placed with the
Collector of Customs
The goods are NOT to be exchanged, given away, sold, or lent out
whilst on the Islands
ATA Carnets
At this time Turks and Caicos customs officials do not recognise ATA
Carnets for the temporary importation of goods.
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
Husain Salahuddin Medhuziyaaraly Magu Malé 20158 Turks and Caicos Islands
Phone: +(960) 300 7200
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2027
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 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
All sold goods that enter Turks and Caicos will incur duty regardless
of the value of the shipment (the islands do not have a VAT or a GST).
NOTE: Even if particular goods are
duty-free, they will still have a customs processing fee of 7.5%
applied to them.
Occasional Shipper
If you only occasionally ship sold goods to someone in Turks and
Caicos, for example via eBay, be advised that your shipment will incur
duty fees even if the item has a low value. And each shipment will
incur a 7.5% customs processing fee even if the items have a 0% duty
rate.
Regular shipper
For regular shippers of sold goods to Turks and Caicos, we recommend
that you use the services of a Turks and Caicos Islander licenced
shipping broker.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Husain Salahuddin Medhuziyaaraly Magu Malé 20158 Turks and Caicos Islands
Phone: +(960) 300 7200
Carrier tracking number: 736534736 General Description: Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number:
123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS Date: 28 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 Turks and Caicos Islands. A COO
proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in
Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Turks and Caicos Islands, 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
Turks and Caicos prohibits a number of imports; these goods will not be
allowed entry into the country. However, goods deemed restricted will be
allowed onto the islands but they may require a government licence or
permit beforehand.
Prohibited Items
Any film, DVD, video, book, or
magazine with obscene or indecent content
Any material or object
considered harmful to public morals or safety
Money and credit cards that are
forged or counterfeit
Foodstuffs that have been deemed
unfit for human consumption and food powders
The amount of duty* assessed on incoming goods to Turks and Caicos is
calculated by using the shipment's CIF value, which is the sum of the
customs value plus insurance costs plus freight fees.
In addition, all imports will incur a 7.5% customs processing fee even
on goods that are duty-free.
*Turks and Caicos does not have a VAT or GST.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
Calculating the CIF value of your parcel before shipping it will give
you an estimate of the amount of duty and customs processing fee that
will be assessed on the shipment.
Thresholds
There are no thresholds below which no duty is collected on a shipment
entering Turks and Caicos. (Thresholds are also known as de minimis
values.)
Currency
U.S. Dollar USD
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
N/A
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
N/A
Tax Exemption (De minimis Value)
N/A
Tax Calculation Method
N/A
Duties on Imports
Excise Duties
Excise duties are applied to incoming alcoholic beverages. Details may
be found here
Candy 40%
Chocolate 40%
Spirits Variable
Wine Variable
Tobacco and tobacco products Variable*
Books 0%
Documents 0%
Video Games & Consoles 30%
Laptops 10%
Tablets 10%
Smartphones 30%
Cameras 30%
Electronics Accessories 30%
Coats 30%
Beauty Products & Cosmetics 30%
Jewellery 40%
Shirts 30%
Pants 30%
Home Appliances 30%
Toys 30%
Sports Equipment 30%
*Either $45.64 USD/lb or $90.52 USD/1000 (about $60 CAD - $115 CAD).
See here for details.
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.
Questions about Shipping to Turks and Caicos Islands
Can I ship to Turks and Caicos Islands?
Shipping to Turks and Caicos Islands 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.
