🇩🇲 Dominica Customs & Excise Division • CARICOM CET & CSC

Dominica Customs Import Duty & Service Charge Calculator

Estimate port customs clearance charges for goods entering Woodbridge Bay (Roseau) or Douglas-Charles Airport. Models CARICOM Common External Tariff (0%–40%), statutory 4% Customs Service Charge (CSC), Environmental Levy, and 15% Import VAT in XCD and USD.

Port Tariff Baseline Snapshot 2025/2026 Rules
Customs Service Charge
4.0% CIF
Mandatory statutory CSC
Import VAT Rate
15.0% Standard
Levied on landed duty-paid base
General CET Duty
20.0% Average
CARICOM external tariff
Fixed Currency Peg
2.70 XCD/USD
Official ECCB exchange parity

Shipment Commercial Values

Cost of merchandise by international supplier.

USD

Shipping freight to Woodbridge Bay Port or Melville Hall.

USD

Enter actual policy cost (or standard 1.5% valuation).

Applicable to white goods, motor vehicles, used electronics, and plastic goods under the Environmental Levy Act.

Total Port Tariffs & VAT
EC$ 4,682.07

USD $1,734.10 (Peg: 2.70)

Total Landed Clearance Cost
EC$ 15,617.07

USD $5,784.10 (CIF + All Duties)

Itemized Port Customs Assessment ASYCUDA World Standard

Total CIF Customs Value (Cost + Freight + Ins) EC$ 10,935.00
CARICOM CET Import Duty +EC$ 2,187.00
Customs Service Charge (CSC 4.0% of CIF) +EC$ 437.40
Taxable Basis for Import VAT EC$ 13,559.40
Import Value Added Tax (VAT 15.0%) +EC$ 2,033.91
Total Government Customs Duties Payable EC$ 4,682.07

Port Clearance Guidance (Woodbridge Bay)

ASYCUDA Clearance
Digital SAD Filing
Brokers submit single administrative documents electronically.
Port Handling & Storage
DASPA Port Dues
Separate Dominica Air & Sea Ports Authority storage fees may apply.

Comparison: Dominica Customs Tariffs vs. Regional OECS Island Ports

Comparative analysis of Customs Service Charges (CSC), CET rates, and import VAT across the Windward and Leeward Islands.

Country / Port Customs Service Charge (CSC) Standard Import VAT Common External Tariff (CET) Environmental Surcharge
🇩🇲 Dominica (Woodbridge Bay) 4.0% 15.0% 0% – 40% 1.5% (selected)
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia (Castries) 6.0% 12.5% 0% – 40% 1.5%
🇬🇩 Grenada (St. George's) 6.0% 15.0% 0% – 40% Specific items
🇻🇨 St. Vincent (Kingstown) 4.0% – 6.0% 16.0% 0% – 40% Variable rate
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Verified Author & Regulatory Systems Architect

Engr. Muhammad Shahzad

Principal Systems Engineer & Caribbean Customs Systems Specialist

Designer of automated maritime customs tariff calculation engines, ASYCUDA compliance platforms, and cross-border OECS trade valuation models. Author of deterministic tariff engines compliant with the Dominica Customs Act.

🏛️ Customs (Control and Management) Act • 🚢 Woodbridge Bay Port Authority (DASPA) • View Author Credentials →

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How is CIF customs value calculated in Dominica?
Under the Dominica Customs (Control and Management) Act, customs valuation is based on the CIF method: Cost of Goods (FOB invoice value) + International Ocean/Air Freight + Cargo Marine Insurance. If goods are uninsured, customs applies a standard deemed insurance factor (typically 1.0% to 1.5% of FOB + freight).
What is the statutory Customs Service Charge (CSC) in Dominica?
The statutory Customs Service Charge (CSC) in Dominica is 4.0% levied directly on the total CIF value of all non-exempt commercial imports arriving through maritime ports (Woodbridge Bay) or airports (Douglas-Charles).
How does CARICOM Common External Tariff (CET) apply in Dominica?
As a member of CARICOM, Dominica applies the Common External Tariff (CET) ranging from 0% on basic foodstuffs, 5% on agricultural equipment and raw materials, 20% on consumer goods and electronics, up to 35%-40% on luxury goods and protective agricultural produce.
How is Import VAT calculated at the port in Dominica?
Import VAT is levied at the standard statutory rate of 15.0%. The taxable base for import VAT is compounded: CIF Value + Import Duty (CET) + Customs Service Charge (CSC) + Environmental Surcharge.
Are goods manufactured in other CARICOM member states duty-free in Dominica?
Yes. Qualifying goods originating in CARICOM member states supported by a verified CARICOM Certificate of Origin are exempt from import duty (0% CET). However, the 4% Customs Service Charge (CSC) and 15% VAT still apply unless specifically zero-rated by statute.

📊 Dominica Inland Revenue Division (IRD) & DSS Matrix

Statutory Component / Legal Deduction Item Calculated Amount (XCD)
Primary Net / Statutory Payable Amount EC$ 0.00