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Turks and Caicos Islands: sanctions and trade risk
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Turks and Caicos Islands: logistics and trade
Caribbean island and tourism market, import destination
The Turks and Caicos Islands (ISO code: TC) lie in the Caribbean, southeast of the Bahamas and north of Hispaniola. Politically they are a British Overseas Territory with local self-government under the British Crown. The climate is tropical-maritime with a rainy season from May to October. The economy rests on tourism, financial services, construction and fishing, with tourism the central source of income. The islands export mainly fish products and small quantities of agricultural goods, while depending heavily on imports of consumer goods, fuel, food and building materials. Logistically they have seaports, international airports and road infrastructure that serve the archipelago, but fulfil only limited regional transit functions. The currency is the US dollar (USD).
- Capital
- Cockburn Town
- Population
- 46,535
- Area
- 948 km²
- Currency
- US dollar (USD)
- Continent
- North America
- Region
- Caribbean (CARICOM-associated)
- Economic area
- British Overseas Territory / EU OCT / CARICOM-associated
- Religions
- Christianity
- Access to the sea
- Yes
Transport modes Road
- Current situation
- Supply mainly by container ship from Florida (including Tropical Shipping, King Ocean) via South Dock Providenciales; air cargo via Providenciales International (PLS).
- Seasonal conditions
- Atlantic hurricane season June to November with risk of port and airport closures and supply disruptions; tropical maritime climate.
Main seaports
- Providenciales
South Dock (TCPLS), Providenciales' main cargo port: ~265,000 tonnes/year, vessels up to 110 TEU only. Alternatives: Grand Turk, South Caicos.
- Grand Turk
Grand Turk (TC GDT): supply port for the Turks and Caicos capital, weekly feeder from Providenciales, containerised and breakbulk cargo.
Main cargo airports
- Providenciales International AirportPLS
Providenciales International (PLS/MBPV): 734,308 arrivals in 2024, express cargo via FedEx, UPS, DHL, belly freight only. Heavy freight moves by sea.
- JAGS McCartney International AirportGDT
JAGS McCartney (GDT/MBGT), Grand Turk: 1,939 m runway, no cargo terminal, belly loads only. Air freight for the Turks and Caicos clears at Providenciales (PLS).
- South Caicos AirportXSC
South Caicos Airport (XSC): domestic field of the islands' fishing capital; lobster and conch exports route via Providenciales (PLS) and by sea.
Road corridors
- Leeward Highway (Providenciales)
Main trade lanes
- USA (Florida) - Providenciales (sea)
- USA - Providenciales (air)
- Dominican Republic - TC (sea)
Customs and import
Customs authority Customs Department (Border Force / Ministry of Immigration and Border Services)Official website ↗
- Import customs system
- Electronic import declaration via ASYCUDA World at the Customs Department (Border Force); customs value based on CIF, classification under the HS nomenclature.
- Export customs system
- Exports are low (mostly re-exports); declaration via ASYCUDA World at the Customs Department. No export duties.
- Import VAT
- No general sales tax/VAT. Imports: duty on CIF value plus 5 percent Customs Processing Fee (CPF). Standard rate 30 percent; food 0 percent, building materials approximately 10 percent - each plus CPF. Range approximately 0-45 percent.
- Proofs of origin and trade agreements
- No free trade agreement with preferential origin. As an EU OCT, originating goods have duty-free EU market access; CARICOM only associated. No separate preferential proof-of-origin system for imports.
- Restricted and prohibited goods
- Licence or prohibition requirements apply, among others, to weapons, ammunition, explosives, narcotics, and certain foodstuffs, plants and animals (health and quarantine controls).
Typical import documents
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of lading or air waybill (B/L or AWB)
- Packing list
- ASYCUDA import declaration
- Import licence, if applicable
Typical export documents
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of lading / air waybill
- Packing list
- ASYCUDA export declaration
Logistics conditions
- Customs complexity
- Medium
- Customs delays
- Medium
- Port congestion
- Medium
- 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
- Food
- Consumer goods
- Fuels
- Building materials
- Vehicles
Top export goods
- Re-exports
- Services
Typical cargo
- Food
- Fuels
- Building materials
- Consumer goods
- Vehicles
Logistics questions
Is there a value-added tax on imports in the Turks and Caicos Islands?
No. There is no general sales tax/VAT. Instead, duty is levied on the CIF value plus a Customs Processing Fee of 5 percent. Only telecommunications and accommodation/tourism services carry a levy of 12 percent.
What is the import duty rate?
The standard rate is 30 percent, food usually 0 percent, and building materials approximately 10 percent - in each case plus 5 percent Customs Processing Fee. Depending on the goods, the range is approximately 0 to 45 percent.
Which customs authority is responsible and how is declaration made?
The Customs Department under the Border Force (Ministry of Immigration and Border Services) is responsible. Import declarations are submitted electronically via the ASYCUDA World system.
Through which port do imports arrive?
The main cargo port is South Dock on Providenciales, which handles most of the national cargo throughput. Grand Turk (Government Dock) and South Caicos have smaller ports.
Which airport is relevant for air cargo?
Providenciales International Airport (PLS, Howard Hamilton International) is the main international airport. Other airports exist on Grand Turk (GDT) and South Caicos (XSC), among others.
Where do most goods come from?
Mainly from the USA, especially by container ship from Florida (including Tropical Shipping, King Ocean). Other trading partners are the United Kingdom, China and the Dominican Republic.
Which seasonal risks should be considered?
The Atlantic hurricane season from June to November can lead to port and airport closures as well as supply delays.
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