Saint Kitts and Nevis: sanctions and trade risk

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As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 6 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Saint Kitts and Nevis.Lists last checked 2026-11-07 21:01 UTC.

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On the sanctions lists

6 entries on the official lists name Saint Kitts and Nevis — 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)	6	6	—	—

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Saint Kitts and Nevis: logistics and trade

Island state / tourism and import market of the Eastern Caribbean

Saint Kitts and Nevis (ISO code: KN) lies in the Eastern Caribbean and belongs to the Lesser Antilles, north of Antigua and south of Puerto Rico. It is a federal parliamentary democracy and a member of the Commonwealth, CARICOM and the OECS. The climate is tropical with a pronounced rainy and hurricane season from June to November. The economy rests on tourism, financial services, light manufacturing and agriculture, and the islands depend heavily on imports for consumer goods, fuel and industrial products while exporting agricultural goods, beverages and services. Logistically the country is served by Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) and Vance W. Amory International Airport (NEV), by the Bird Rock Deep Water Port for cargo and by Port Zante for cruise traffic. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), pegged to the US dollar at 2.70.

Capital: Basseterre
Population: 46,843
Area: 261 km²
Currency: East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Continent: North America
Region: Caribbean / Lesser Antilles
Economic area: CARICOM / OECS / ECCU (Eastern Caribbean Currency Union)
Religions: Christianity
Access to the sea: Yes

Transport modes Sea · Air · Road

Current situation: Main cargo handling via Bird Rock Deep Water Port (containers and freight) in Basseterre; cruise traffic via Port Zante. Supply mainly by feeder vessels from regional hubs.
Seasonal conditions: Atlantic hurricane season June to November with risk of port and airport closures and supply delays; tropical storms and heavy rainfall.

Main seaports

Basseterre
Basseterre (KNBAS): main cargo port of St. Kitts and Nevis handling c. 30,000 TEU a year. SCASPA terminals, reefer, customs and shipping guide.
Charlestown
Charlestown (KNCHA), Nevis: no container terminal, cargo handled by lighter. Limited freight relevance – ferry hub to St Kitts, alternative: Basseterre/Port Zante.

Main cargo airports

Robert L. Bradshaw International AirportSKB
Robert L. Bradshaw (SKB), main airport of St. Kitts: 2,317 m runway up to B747, FedEx/DHL/UPS on site, heavy regional freight via San Juan.
Vance W. Amory International AirportNEV
Vance W. Amory (NEV), Nevis: 1,220 m runway, Cape Air and Winair, ~121 t cargo/year in belly hold; heavy freight via St. Kitts and San Juan.

Road corridors

Island Main Road St. Kitts (ring road around the island)
Nevis Island Main Road (ring road around Nevis Peak)

Rail corridors

St. Kitts Scenic Railway (former sugar railway, now tourism only, no freight rail)

Main trade lanes

USA - St. Kitts and Nevis (main import route)
Trinidad and Tobago - St. Kitts (CARICOM, fuels)
Puerto Rico / St. Maarten - St. Kitts (feeder)

Customs and import

Customs authority St. Kitts and Nevis Customs and Excise DepartmentOfficial website ↗

Import customs system: Electronic clearance via ASYCUDA World; import declaration via Single Administrative Document (SAD) by the importer or customs agent.
Export customs system: Export declaration also via ASYCUDA World (SAD); certificates of origin for CARICOM and preferential trade issued by the customs authority.
Import VAT: VAT standard rate 17 percent on CIF value plus duty; tourism 10 percent; basic foodstuffs and medicines 0 percent. Temporary reduction to 13 percent (Jan to Jun 2025) expired, since then again 17 percent.
Proofs of origin and trade agreements: CARICOM certificate of origin for duty-free trade within the Common Market; for third countries the Common External Tariff applies (roughly 0 to 45 percent depending on HS code).
Restricted and prohibited goods: Import bans and restrictions, including for weapons and ammunition, narcotics, and certain food and plant products (biosecurity); licensing requirements for selected goods.

Typical import documents

Commercial invoice
Bill of lading (B/L) or air waybill (AWB)
Packing list
Import declaration SAD (ASYCUDA World)
Import licence, if applicable

Typical export documents

Commercial invoice
Export declaration SAD
CARICOM certificate of origin
Waybill / bill of lading
Packing list

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity: Medium
Customs delays: Medium
Dangerous goods relevance: Low to medium
Pharma and cold chain relevance: Low to medium
E-commerce relevance: Medium

Trade

Top import partners

United States Trinidad and Tobago China Canada United Kingdom

Top export partners

United States United Kingdom Trinidad and Tobago Dominican Republic Canada

Top import goods

Food
Fuels
Consumer goods
Construction materials
Vehicles

Top export goods

Electronics assembly
Agricultural products
Beverages
Services

Typical cargo

Food
Fuels
Consumer goods
Construction materials
Vehicles
Tourism supplies

Logistics questions

What import tax applies in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Imports are subject to 17 percent VAT on the CIF value plus duty; a reduced rate of 10 percent applies to the tourism sector, while basic foodstuffs and medicines are zero-rated.

Which customs system does the country use?

The customs administration uses ASYCUDA World; imports and exports are declared via a Single Administrative Document (SAD) by the importer or customs broker.

What is the main seaport?

The Bird Rock Deep Water Port in Basseterre is the main cargo and container facility; Port Zante serves cruise traffic. The operator is the St. Christopher Air and Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA).

Are there air cargo connections?

Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB) near Basseterre handles wide-body jets with direct flights to the US and Canada; Vance W. Amory Airport (NEV) on Nevis mainly serves regional connections.

What currency is used and how stable is it?

Legal tender is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), pegged to the US dollar since 1976 at 1 USD = 2.70 XCD, providing a stable trading environment.

What advantages does CARICOM membership offer?

Goods of CARICOM origin can enter the common market duty-free with a valid certificate of origin; the Common External Tariff applies to third countries.

When should weather-related delays be expected?

During the Atlantic hurricane season from June to November, port and airport closures and delivery delays can occur; buffer planning is recommended.

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