PRESS RELEASE
FROM THE TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
BORDER FORCE
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Friday, 30 May 2025: The Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force recently concluded a targeted capacity-building course focused on Strengthening Customs Tariff Classification Capacities in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The training, which was funded by the Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre (CARTAC), underscores the department’s commitment to elevating the technical proficiency of its officers and the largest importers in the Turks and Caicos Islands and aligning national customs practices with global benchmarks.
The training provided participants with in-depth knowledge of tariff classification principles and the international frameworks that underpin their consistent application. Participants explored the Harmonised System Convention, including its legal framework and the role of the Harmonised System Committee. They also examined the World Customs Organisation Harmonised System instruments and support tools relevant to customs duties, rules of origin, trade statistics, and monitoring. It included a dedicated session on the General Interpretative Rules that guide the classification of goods.
“This training is a game-changer for the Turks and Caicos Islands,” stated Hon. Jamell Robinson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Immigration and Border Services. “By equipping our officers and key importers with a profound understanding of tariff classification principles and the Harmonised System, we are not just enhancing technical proficiency; we are directly strengthening our nation’s revenue collection capabilities. This initiative is a bold step forward in our commitment to modernising customs practices, ensuring fair and accurate duties, and ultimately, bolstering the economic prosperity of the Turks and Caicos Islands.”
This strategic initiative reflects Border Force’s ongoing commitment to improving trade facilitation, enhancing compliance, and driving customs modernisation within the Turks and Caicos Islands. In partnership with its key stakeholders, Border Force will continue to work to protect our borders and nation’s prosperity.
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