Antigua and Barbuda
Customs and Excise Division
Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance
Export Procedure
Please be advised that notice of intent to export must be submitted to the respective Customs Boarding office 24hrs before exportation. The exporter must provide evidence of legal ownership of the items to be exported.
Procedure for Shipping Container
Containers to be exported must be packed in the presence of a Customs Officer, and then sealed immediately. Once this is completed a SAD is prepared and taken to the tariff section along with the necessary supporting documents for processing. On completion of processing, the container will then be allowed to enter the port with the Port Acceptance form and await shipment.
Procedure for Shipping Barrels
The barrel will be checked at the port by the Customs Officer and then sealed. SAD is then prepared and taken to the tariff section along with the necessary supporting documents for processing. On completion of processing the barrel can then be shipped at the pre-arranged time.