Haiti Import Duties & Taxes Explained

You can estimate costs by adding your item value and shipping to get the CIF, then applying duty rates (0-40%), the 8% in mandatory fees, and finally the 10% VAT on the cumulative total. Keep in mind that final charges are determined by the specific HS code of your items.

DHL shipping rates to Haiti are not included in our tax and duties research, but your shipment will face import charges upon arrival. Haiti has no de minimis threshold, so expect to pay a 10% VAT (TCA), customs duty (typically 0-40% depending on the item), plus mandatory fees totaling approximately 8% of your CIF value (Verification 5%, CFGDCT 2%, Special Duty 1%).

Stackry does not charge shipping fees to Haiti—shipping costs are set by your carrier (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.) when you arrange delivery from the US to Stackry's warehouse. However, when your shipment arrives in Haiti, you will pay import taxes and duties with no de minimis threshold, meaning charges apply on all shipments regardless of value. Haiti's import charges include 10% VAT (TCA/TVA), customs duty (typically 0-40% depending on item type), plus mandatory fees totaling 8% of your CIF value (5% Verification Fee, 2% CFGDCT, and 1% Special Duty).

No, Haiti effectively has a $0 de minimis threshold for most commercial and express shipments. You should expect to pay taxes on your shipment regardless of the total value.

The standard rate is 10%, known locally as TCA or TVA. This tax is calculated on the total landed cost, which includes your item value, shipping, customs duty, and mandatory administrative fees.

Customs duty rates typically range from 0% to 40% depending on the specific item. Essential goods like books may be near 0%, while electronics and clothing often fall between 15% and 25%.

There are three main fees totaling roughly 8% of your CIF value: a 5% Verification Fee, a 2% Territorial Fund (CFGDCT), and a 1% Special Duty. These are added to your total cost before duty and VAT are calculated.

Taxes are based on the CIF value, which stands for Cost of items plus Insurance and Freight (shipping). This base amount is then increased by any applicable duties and fees to determine the final tax liability.

The Administration Générale des Douanes (AGD) collects all government taxes and duties directly. Your carrier may collect these on behalf of AGD before releasing your shipment to you.

Yes, carriers like DHL, FedEx, or UPS charge a separate handling or brokerage fee for processing your package through customs. This is paid directly to the carrier and is not part of the government taxes.