Free Barrel Program
The Customs & Excise Division has implemented the “Free Barrel” Program as announced by the Government of Grenada. This program is in effect for the period July 22nd - December 31st 2024.
The Free Barrel Program provides 3 exemptions:
1. 100% exemptions Customs Duty and taxes
2. Exemption from Grenada Ports Authority tailgating charge
3. Exemption from purchasing stamps for Customs declarations
The Free Barrel Program provides 3 exemptions:
1. 100% exemptions Customs Duty and taxes
2. Exemption from Grenada Ports Authority tailgating charge
3. Exemption from purchasing stamps for Customs declarations
The Program applies to food, clothing, small household appliances, linen and bedding items, toiletries, sanitary products (adults and children) and household cleaning supplies imported into the State of Grenada in boxes, barrels and crates (hereinafter referred to as “Barrels”).
The items to be imported must not to be for commercial use or resale and are limited to two (2) barrels per household.
Administrative Procedures - How can beneficiaries get the exemption?
The process for clearing barrels remains the same.
1. Importers must collect their documents from the Agent. These documents include the Simplified Administrative Declaration (for Customs use).
2. Importers are also required to complete the Free Barrel Declaration Form. These can be obtained from the agent or at the Port of importation.
3. A Customs Officer will examine and value the items in barrels. The value will be written on the Simplified Administrative Declaration Form. Invoices and other related documentation are still required where relevant.
4. After valuation of the barrel, the importer will proceed to the Customs Cashier.
5. The importer will be required to present the customs cashier with the following:
1. completed Free Barrel Declaration Form
2. the Simplified Administrative Declaration and
3. at least one form of national identification.
The following forms of Identification will be accepted: Driver’s License, Passport, Voter’s Registration Card or NIS card.
6. The Customs Cashier will then process the declaration and apply the relief from all duties and taxes applicable to the barrels.
Points to Note
Identification to be presented must be that of the importer, that is the name of the person to whom the barrel is addressed.
Relief from duties, taxes and fees is granted on two (2) barrels per household. Imports above this limit will be subject to duties and taxes as is customary.
There is no need to affix stamps to a declaration which qualifies for the Free Barrel Exemption.
The “free barrel” Program does not exempt persons from the payment of shipping agency charges, transportation costs or any other costs by private parties.
Importers are advised that making a false declaration to Customs is a serious offense and may result in fines and penalties.
The process for clearing barrels remains the same.
1. Importers must collect their documents from the Agent. These documents include the Simplified Administrative Declaration (for Customs use).
2. Importers are also required to complete the Free Barrel Declaration Form. These can be obtained from the agent or at the Port of importation.
3. A Customs Officer will examine and value the items in barrels. The value will be written on the Simplified Administrative Declaration Form. Invoices and other related documentation are still required where relevant.
4. After valuation of the barrel, the importer will proceed to the Customs Cashier.
5. The importer will be required to present the customs cashier with the following:
1. completed Free Barrel Declaration Form
2. the Simplified Administrative Declaration and
3. at least one form of national identification.
The following forms of Identification will be accepted: Driver’s License, Passport, Voter’s Registration Card or NIS card.
6. The Customs Cashier will then process the declaration and apply the relief from all duties and taxes applicable to the barrels.
Points to Note
Identification to be presented must be that of the importer, that is the name of the person to whom the barrel is addressed.
Relief from duties, taxes and fees is granted on two (2) barrels per household. Imports above this limit will be subject to duties and taxes as is customary.
There is no need to affix stamps to a declaration which qualifies for the Free Barrel Exemption.
The “free barrel” Program does not exempt persons from the payment of shipping agency charges, transportation costs or any other costs by private parties.
Importers are advised that making a false declaration to Customs is a serious offense and may result in fines and penalties.
