Trinidad and Tobago - Import Alcohol (Beer,Wine,Spirits)

Advertisement

Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Import Alcohol (Beer, Wine, Spirits), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Finance - Customs and Excise Division link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. When importing alcohol into Trinidad and Tobago, the applicant will be required to pay import duties and taxes based on the value of the alcohol. The applicant will also need to pay a Customs Service Charge and a Value Added Tax (VAT).
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further.
11. If required, the officer comes for a site inspection.
12. The applicant will get the license from the office.
13. This entire process can be completed within 15 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Advertisement

Required Documents

• Application form
• Proof of identity
• Address proof
• Business License
• Certificate of incorporation
• VAT certificate
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Finance - Customs and Excise Division
Address: Government Campus Plaza Ajax Street,
Wrightson Rd, Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago
Telephone: (868) 625-3311 or (868) 612-7010
Email: [email protected]
Website link
Contact link
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Import Alcohol (Beer, Wine, Spirits) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 5 – 7 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• City
• Zip code
• Contact number
• Email
• Fax
• License number
• Other details
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• Any person who needs to Import alcohol (beer, wine, spirits) into Trinidad and Tobago is regulated by the Trinidad and Tobago Customs and Excise Division.

Information which might help

• It is important to note that the import requirements and procedures for alcohol in Trinidad and Tobago may vary depending on the specific type of alcohol, quantity, and other factors. Therefore, it is advisable to consult with the Trinidad and Tobago Customs and Excise Division or a licensed customs broker for guidance on the import process.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Place some external links which might help.

Others

More information which might help people.