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How much will you pay
in customs duty?

Estimate Trinidad & Tobago import duty, VAT and online purchase tax before you buy — no account, no sign-up.

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ESTIMATED PACKAGE FEES
This estimate covers the customs value (CIF), import duty, VAT (12.5%), online purchase tax and our customs handling fee. Final duty is set by Trinidad & Tobago Customs & Excise at the point of entry.
What is CIF and why does duty use it?

CIF stands for Cost, Insurance and Freight — customs calculates duty on your item's declared value plus the freight cost to ship it, not just the item price.

Do I pay duty on electronics and books?

Most electronics and books enter Trinidad & Tobago duty-free (0%), but VAT at 12.5% still applies on the CIF value plus any duty.

What is the 7% online purchase tax?

Items bought online and shipped in are subject to an additional 7% online purchase tax on the item's value, on top of duty and VAT.

Can I pay these duties before my package arrives?

Yes — pre-alert your package with Jet Express BOX and settle duties in TTD before delivery, so there's nothing to pay at pickup.