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Saint Martin: sanctions and trade risk
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Saint Martin: logistics and trade
Caribbean tourism and import island; free port
Saint-Martin (ISO code MF) is a French overseas collectivity (COM) covering the northern part of the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, which it shares with the Dutch territory of Sint Maarten. It is an EU outermost region and part of the EU customs territory, yet enjoys fiscal autonomy and free-port status: imports are not subject to customs duties, VAT or dock dues (octroi de mer). The capital is Marigot and the currency is the euro, although the US dollar is widely accepted. The economy relies heavily on tourism, trade and services, and the territory depends almost entirely on imports for consumer goods, food, fuel and building materials. Logistics run through the port of Galisbay/Marigot and the regional Grand Case-Espérance airport, while most international air traffic uses Princess Juliana airport on the Dutch side. The climate is tropical with an Atlantic hurricane season from June to November.
- Capital
- Marigot
- Population
- 31,496
- Area
- 54 km²
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean / French Antilles
- Economic area
- France (COM, RUP); EU customs territory; free port without VAT and Octroi de mer
- Religions
- Christianity
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Sea · Air · Road
- Current situation
- Supply is mainly by sea via Galisbay/Marigot and by air; international air traffic runs largely via Princess Juliana (SXM) on the Dutch part of the island.
- Seasonal conditions
- Atlantic hurricane season from June to November with risk of severe hurricanes (e.g. Irma 2017); possible interruptions to port and flight operations.
Road corridors
- Marigot - Grand Case - Quartier d'Orléans
- Border crossing to the Dutch Sint Maarten (Philipsburg)
Main trade lanes
- France/EU - Saint-Martin
- Guadeloupe - Saint-Martin
- Sint Maarten - Saint-Martin
Customs and import
Customs authority Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects (DGDDI)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- Electronic customs clearance via DELTA (DGDDI). Saint-Martin belongs to the EU customs territory but is a free port: no import duties, no VAT and no Octroi de mer on imports.
- Export customs system
- Electronic export via DELTA/DGDDI. Goods that are forwarded to Guadeloupe, to other DOM or to mainland France are subject to VAT and Octroi de mer on arrival there.
- Import VAT
- No VAT on imports (free port, tax autonomy of the COM).
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- As part of the EU customs territory, the EU preference rules apply (EUR.1, origin declaration/REX). No own free trade agreements.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- EU-wide bans and restrictions (weapons, drugs, CITES species protection, product safety). Excise goods such as alcohol and tobacco are regulated separately.
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Transport document (B/L or AWB)
- Customs declaration (DELTA)
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Transport document
- Export declaration (DELTA)
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Medium
- Customs delays
- Low to medium
- Port congestion
- Low
- Dangerous goods relevance
- Low to medium
- Pharma and cold chain relevance
- Low
- E-commerce relevance
- Medium
Trade
Top import partners
Top export partners
Top import goods
- Foodstuffs
- Consumer goods
- Fuels
- Construction materials
Top export goods
- Re-exports
- Services
Typical cargo
- Consumer goods
- Food
- Fuels
- Building materials
Logistics questions
What customs and tax status does Saint-Martin have?
Saint-Martin is a French overseas territorial collectivity and EU territory in the outermost regions. It belongs to the EU customs territory but has tax autonomy and free port status: no import duties, no VAT and no Octroi de mer on imports.
Is VAT charged on imports into Saint-Martin?
No. Neither VAT nor Octroi de mer is charged on imports into Saint-Martin. It is different if goods are forwarded from there to Guadeloupe, to other DOM or to mainland France – there the usual charges apply on arrival.
Which customs authority is responsible?
The French customs administration is the Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects (DGDDI). Declarations are submitted electronically via the DELTA system.
Which ports and airports serve Saint-Martin?
The main port is Galisbay/Port de Marigot. The regional airport Grand Case-Espérance (SFG) mainly serves Guadeloupe and Saint-Barthélemy; international air traffic mostly runs via Princess Juliana (SXM) on the Dutch part of the island.
Which currency is used in Saint-Martin?
The official currency is the euro (EUR). The US dollar is widely used in trade and tourism.
Are there free trade agreements for Saint-Martin?
Saint-Martin has no agreements of its own. As part of the EU customs territory, the EU preference rules apply, with proof of origin such as EUR.1 or origin declaration/REX.
What logistical risks exist?
The island is highly dependent on imports and has limited port and airport capacity. During the hurricane season from June to November, severe hurricanes and supply interruptions may occur (e.g. Hurricane Irma 2017).
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