ASYCUDA Outage
October 12, 2025
Please be advised that the ASYCUDA system will be temporarily unavailable on Sunday, October 12, 2025, between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
This scheduled downtime is necessary to facilitate system upgrades aimed at improving overall performance and reliability.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
"As a result of the suspension of the CET on Paints and Varnishes, the rate of duty has increased to 50% for a period of one year, from 1January 2025 to 31 December 2025 in accordance with Article 83(3) sub-paragraphs (f) and (g) of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas."
The increase is applicable to paints and coatings of H.S headings 3208.10, 3208.20, 3208.90, 3209.10, 3209.90, 3210.00, 3214.10, and 3214.90.
Please be guided accordingly.
The Customs and Excise Department, wishes to inform all clearing agents and Importers, that the Amendments officers can be contacted at 5358728, 5358730,5358779 and 5358781. Appointments for Green Lane Containers can be booked at 5358771.
Thank You for your cooperation.
By order of the Comptroller of Customs
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department, wishes to inform all Clearing Agents and Importers that there is a new Customs Procedure Code (CPC 893) for the holder of a Foreign Currency Permit. Existing registrants applying for the use of the CPC can submit their request to the ASYCUDA Support Unit, along with their foreign currency permit. Applicants who are NOT registered with Customs are required to do so as well as submit their foreign currency permit.
Thank you for your cooperation.
By order of the Comptroller of Customs
The Barbados Customs and Excise Department reminds all Warehouse-keepers and Customs Brokers that the annual warehouse fees for the calendar year 2025 are due and payable to the Comptroller of Customs by January 31st, 2025.
Applicants are advised that the authorization form for the payment of warehouse fees is facilitated via e-mail. You are urged to contact the Cargo Inventory Management Unit at
535-8701 or 535-8761 to request the form.
Please be advised accordingly.
DEPUTY COMPTROLLER OF CUSTOMS COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT DIRECTORATE for COMPTROLLER OF CUSTOMS
The Customs and Excise Department has provided a Prepayment Deposit Slip for those persons making deposits to their various prepayment accounts. This slip is to be printed and presented to the cashier at the time of payment.
The prepayment deposit slip can be found by selecting the following:
Downloads: Documentation: Application Forms: Prepayment Deposit Slip.
Thank you for your cooperation.
