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Welcome to Barbados Customs
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Government of Barbados
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News
May 17, 2023
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department wishes to inform all Customs Brokers and Welcome Stampers that there is a new Customs Procedure Code (CPC 937) for the Barbados Welcome Stamp Programme.
In addition, the following documents are required to be submitted along with the Customs Declaration:
1. Electronic Visa
2. Letter of Approval issued by the Immigration Department
3. Letter of Exemption
Please note the following template addressed to the Comptroller of Customs shall be used by Welcome Stampers or their Clearing Agents to apply for waiver of duties on imported items.
I ___________________ declare that I/we am /are approved under the Barbados Welcome Stamp Programme and is/are eligible for waiver of duties and taxes as per Ministry of Finance memorandum Ref# 5043/31/9 Vol.1 dated May 11, 2023.
Please be advised accordingly.
May 02, 2023
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department wishes to advise the public that our ASYCUDA World System has been restored.
Persons may once again continue their business as usual.
The Department thanks the members of the public for their understanding and cooperation.
By order of the Comptroller of Customs
April 25, 2023
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department wishes to advise the public that we will be experiencing server downtime due to schedule maintenance from 5:00 p.m. Thursday, 27 April to Tuesday, 2 May 2023.
Please note that Shipping Agents are therefore advised to arrange their business accordingly.
The Department apologizes in advance for any inconvenience that may be caused.
By order of the Comptroller of Customs
January 26, 2023
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department is aware of the technical Java Security Application message that some of the users are currently experiencing when trying to access ASYCUDA World. You are required to download the PDF by clicking on "Title Notice". By order of the Comptroller of Customs
January 18, 2023
Importers and Customs Brokers are advised that all Export documents: EX 1, EX 2 and EX 3, including all shipping bills must be processed at Shed 4.
Additionally, you are required to apply to the Barbados Port Authority for a QR Code to gain entry to the port.
Please be informed accordingly.
January 16, 2023
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department advises the public that the units located in the Port Authority Building will be relocated on Monday, January 16, 2023, to facilitate the renovation of that building.
They will be relocated as follows:
• The Enforcement, Accounts and Onsite Units will be housed in the Cube Blue Building, Prescod Boulevard, Bridgetown, St. Michael.
• The cashiers will be accommodated at the Barbados Port Cargo Gate Facility.
• The Human Resource Management, Valuation and Project Units will be located at the office of the Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment, 3rd Floor East Wing, Warrens Office Complex, Warrens, St. Michael.
The Department regrets any inconvenience caused by the temporary relocation.
By order of the Comptroller of Customs
