Haiti: sanctions and trade risk

Sanctions programmeUN targeted sanctions and arms embargo related to armed gangs.

As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 11 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Haiti.Lists last checked 2026-11-07 21:01 UTC.

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A sanctions programme concerning Haiti is in force — typically an arms embargo or targeted measures against listed persons and entities. Ordinary civilian goods are usually not restricted; arms, related material and listed parties are.

Sources: EU Sanctions Map — Haiti (14 Dec 2025) · SECO — Massnahmen betreffend Haiti (Jan 2026) · UN Security Council — Sanctions (15 active regimes) (24 Oct 2026) · reviewed 24 Oct 2026

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By sanctions regime

The indicator above is the strictest of these. Which regimes are relevant to a shipment depends on many connections — dispatch country, company location, incorporation, nationality, ownership, banks, goods origin. The check selects them from your inputs in a simplified way; UN measures take effect through each country's implementing law.

Regime	Indicator	What applies
UN	Sanctions programme	Arms embargo and listings related to armed gangs — implemented by UN member states in their own law.
EU	Sanctions programme	Implements the UN measures.
Switzerland	Sanctions programme	Implements the UN measures.
UK	Sanctions programme	Implements the UN measures.
US	Sanctions programme	Implements the UN measures.

On the sanctions lists

11 entries on the official lists name Haiti — as nationality, address, registration or flag. That links them to the country; it says nothing about other companies there. The same company can appear on several lists and is then counted once per list. Individuals are not included — Sanctioni does not process them.

List	Entries	Companies & organisations	Vessels	Aircraft
US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)	3	3	—	—
UN Security Council Consolidated List	2	2	—	—
UK Sanctions List (FCDO)	2	2	—	—
EU Consolidated Financial Sanctions List (FSF)	2	2	—	—
Switzerland SECO Consolidated Sanctions List	2	2	—	—

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Logistics profile

Haiti: logistics and trade

Caribbean island, import-dependent supply and crisis country

Haiti (HT) lies in the western part of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, bordering the Dominican Republic, with coasts on the Atlantic and the Caribbean. It is a semi-presidential republic with historically fragile institutions and recurring security challenges. The climate is tropical, with high temperatures, high humidity and pronounced rainy and dry seasons, and the island is exposed to hurricanes. The economy relies on agriculture, services and limited industry, notably coffee, cocoa, mangoes and apparel. Haiti is highly import-dependent for fuel, food and manufactured goods, while exports generate vital revenue. Strategically located ports such as Port-au-Prince, the private Panamax terminal at Lafito and Cap-Haitien underpin supply and international trade. The currency is the Haitian gourde (HTG). As a CARICOM member, Haiti benefits from preferential access to regional and CARIFORUM-EU markets, but logistics are constrained by infrastructure gaps and a volatile security situation.

Capital: Port-au-Prince
Population: 11,867,032
Area: 27,750 km²
Currency: Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Continent: North America
Region: Caribbean
Economic area: CARICOM
Religions: Christianity, Vodou
Access to the sea: Yes

Transport modes Sea · Air · Road

Current situation: Security situation volatile: Port-au-Prince airport repeatedly closed, reopened June 2025, flights suspended again in November 2025; ports temporarily blocked by gangs. As of June 2026.
Seasonal conditions: Hurricane and rainy season June to November with flooding and storm risk; additionally increased earthquake risk (severe earthquakes in 2010 and 2021).

Main seaports

Port Au Prince
Port-au-Prince (HTPAP), Haiti's main container port (~177,000 TEU, APN). Operations heavily disrupted by gang violence. Alt.: Port Lafito, Cap-Haïtien.
Cap Haitien
Cap-Haïtien (HT CAP), Haiti's second port: full container terminal (Cap Terminal), reefer, RoRo, project cargo. CMA CGM calls; alternative Port-au-Prince.

Main cargo airports

Toussaint Louverture International AirportPAP
Port-au-Prince (PAP/MTPP): Haiti's main airport, reopened in Dec 2024 but heavily restricted for air cargo. Alternatives: Cap-Haitien (CAP), Santo Domingo (SDQ).
Cap Haitien International AirportCAP
Cap-Haïtien (CAP/MTCH): Haiti's de facto international gateway since the FAA ban on Port-au-Prince. Belly cargo only, no freight terminal; alternative Santiago (STI).

Road corridors

National Road 1 (Port-au-Prince - Cap-Haïtien)
National Road 2 (Port-au-Prince - Les Cayes)
Malpasse - Jimaní border corridor (Dominican Republic)

Main trade lanes

USA - Haiti
Dominican Republic - Haiti
China - Haiti

Customs and import

Customs authority Administration Générale des Douanes (AGD)Official website ↗

Import customs system: Electronic customs clearance via SYDONIA World (ASYCUDA World) of the AGD; import declaration with commercial invoice, transport documents and inspection. Clearance usually takes 24 to 48 hours.
Export customs system: Export clearance also via SYDONIA World of the AGD; export declaration with commercial invoice and proof of origin.
Import VAT: TCA (value added tax) 10 percent on CIF value plus customs duty, inspection fee and excise duties; additionally 5 percent verification fee on CIF. Exempt are, among others, petroleum products, books, local agricultural products and medicine manufacturing inputs.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: CARICOM member (Common External Tariff 0 to 20 percent); CARIFORUM-EU EPA and CARIFORUM-UK EPA grant duty- and quota-free market access. CSME not yet fully implemented.
Restricted and prohibited goods: Narcotics, counterfeit goods and certain used goods are restricted or prohibited.

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Bill of lading / waybill
Packing list
Certificate of origin
Import declaration (SYDONIA World)

Typical export documents

Commercial invoice
Export declaration (SYDONIA World)
Proof of origin
Packing list

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity: High
Customs delays: High
Port congestion: High
Dangerous goods relevance: Medium
Pharma and cold chain relevance: Medium
E-commerce relevance: Low

Trade

Top import partners

United States Dominican Republic China Mexico Brazil

Top export partners

United States Dominican Republic Canada France Belgium

Top import goods

Petroleum products
Food
Machinery
Vehicles
Chemicals

Top export goods

Textiles
Essential oils
Cocoa
Mangoes
Coffee

Typical cargo

Petroleum products
Food
Textiles
Machinery
Building materials

Logistics questions

Which customs authority is responsible in Haiti?

The responsible authority is the Administration Générale des Douanes (AGD). It handles imports and exports electronically via the SYDONIA World (ASYCUDA World) system. With complete documents, import clearance usually takes 24 to 48 hours.

What are import taxes and levies in Haiti?

A TCA (value added tax) of 10 percent is levied on the CIF value, in addition to customs duties, excise duties and a 5 percent verification fee. Exempt are, among others, petroleum products, books, local agricultural products and inputs for medicine manufacturing.

What are the customs tariff rates?

Ad valorem duty rates range from 0 to 40 percent, averaging around 4,9 percent; most rates are below 15 percent. As a CARICOM member, Haiti follows the Common External Tariff (0 to 20 percent).

Which ports are relevant for imports?

The main ports are the Port international de Port-au-Prince (APN), the Terminal Varreux and the private Panamax port Lafito in the greater Port-au-Prince area, as well as Cap-Haïtien in the north.

How is Haiti connected by air freight and air traffic?

The main airport is Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) in Port-au-Prince, complemented by Cap-Haïtien (CAP). Operations in Port-au-Prince are unstable for security reasons: it reopened in June 2025, and in November 2025 flights were suspended again.

Which trade agreements apply to Haiti?

Haiti is a full member of CARICOM and benefits from the CARIFORUM-EU EPA and the CARIFORUM-UK EPA, with duty- and quota-free market access. The CSME stage has not yet been fully implemented.

How high is the logistics risk in Haiti?

Very high. Persistent gang violence leads to port blockades, road closures and supply shortages, especially in the greater Port-au-Prince area. The hurricane season from June to November further increases the risk.

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