#TurksandCaicos, October 3, 2017 – Providenciales – The general Public is hereby advised, that all importations made under the Customs (Import Duty Exemption) Order 2017, which expires on the 31st of October 2017, does not require the prior written approval of the Collector of Customs. Individuals are not required to request these exemptions.
The Department has created a specific Customs Processing Code 494, which when entered into the system will automatically calculate the Customs Duty and the Customs Processing Fee at 0%. This code has been provided to all Brokers. As a reminder all importations require the assistance of a broker to make a declaration on behalf of the Importer. The exception is for importations made by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, and importations which include only three commodities, in which case you may visit our Providenciales office to utilize the front terminal, and limited assistance will be provided by an officer.
All other concession requests will continue to be granted in the prescribed manner.
Should you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us as follows:
For Providenciales:
cmwilliams@gov.tc or 2459205
ldmalcolm@gov.tc or 3313221 or 2313221
rggibbs@gov.tc or 2414260
jharry@gov.tc or 2448049
drobinson@gov.tc or 2442355
For Grand Turk:
ncgarland@gov.tc or 2417454
ljoutten@gov.tc or 2411941
dsmith@gov.tc or 2310819
Press Release: TCIG
