Anguilla Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Yes, Anguilla does not have a de minimis threshold, so taxes and duties apply to the full value of your shipment regardless of the amount. You will be charged GST, Customs Duty, and a Customs Service Charge upon arrival.

The standard Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate in Anguilla is 13%. This tax is calculated on the landed cost, which includes your product value, shipping, insurance, plus any Customs Duty and Customs Service Charge.

Customs Duty in Anguilla is typically an ad valorem percentage of the CIF value (Cost, Insurance, and Freight), with common rates for consumer goods ranging from 5% to 25%. The specific rate depends on how your items are classified in the Anguilla Customs Tariff.

The Customs Service Charge is usually 1% or 6% of the CIF value of your shipment, depending on current government measures. This fee is applied before the GST calculation.

Yes, courier carriers like DHL or FedEx will charge a separate brokerage or handling fee for processing your customs entry. This is a private administrative fee and is not collected by Anguilla Customs.

To estimate costs, calculate the CIF value first, then apply the estimated duty rate (e.g., 20%), add the CSC, and finally apply the 13% GST to that subtotal. Keep in mind that final charges are determined by Anguilla Customs based on the actual classification of your goods.

Anguilla strictly uses CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) values to calculate taxes and duties. If insurance or freight values are missing from your declaration, Customs may assign estimated values to ensure the correct tax base is applied.

Yes, certain items such as tires or specific electronics may be subject to an additional environmental levy on top of standard duties and GST. Check with your carrier if you are shipping restricted or specialized goods.

Taxes and duties are collected by the Anguilla Customs Department and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) when your shipment enters the country. The carrier usually collects these fees on their behalf before releasing the package.

Import duties in Antigua and Barbuda typically range from 20% to 25% for general consumer goods, plus 17% ABST (sales tax), 10% Revenue Recovery Charge, and 6-10% Customs Service Charge. There is no duty-free threshold for packages, so your shipment will likely incur taxes regardless of value.