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September 01, 2022 - September 03, 2022
Bridgetown, Barbados
AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2022 - One People. One Destiny.

Steps to take if you are shipping products to Barbados for Exhibition. 


In order to waive Import Duties and Value Added Taxes on the products and samples for the ACTIF 2022 Exhibition the information required from exhibitors is as follows:

  • Name of Importer and Business
  • List of items
  • Amount of each item; and
  • Value of each item

The data will then be forwarded to the host organizers and submitted on the importers’ behalf to the Ministry of Finance.

*Please note, there is no waiver on products intended for sale.


Procedures for Processing Temporary Imported Goods

The following outlines the processes with which an importer should comply, to ensure that imported goods are treated appropriately. Specifically, this document outlines the activities requested by the Export Barbados (Barbados Investment & Development Corporation), for a trading party from Africa to conduct a trade exhibition. It is anticipated that the various items will be imported, and that they will be re-exported at the end of the exhibition. 

The goods under consideration will be classified as temporary importation, which are usually tied to a bond or any other form of financial instrument that will be used to cover the applicable duty liability. The instrument or deposit of monies are submitted to Customs at the importation of the goods, and will be kept until departure. The goods will be examined on entry and departure, to verify that the exact imported item is being exported. On the satisfaction of Customs, the bond is released or the deposit is refunded. 

The importer may request a waiver of duties from the Ministry of Finance, and this will be operationalized by the Customs Department on receipt of the authorization. Copies of the invoices must be submitted to the Ministry with a waiver request letter to facilitate the approval. The importer or his agent may submit the waiver request to the Ministry, which in this case, may be Export Barbados (BIDC). 

In all cases, a Customs entry is required to process the imported goods. This will require the engagement of a Customs Broker which can be accessed by choice. 

The Broker is needed to process the entry in ASYCUDA World, and manage their release and transportation as required. A mandatory examination of the goods will be required, given that they are temporary imports. If any goods are sold locally, duties become applicable and will be deducted from the deposit. 

The Customs Broker will address the sale of the goods, and ensure that all Customs formalities are completed before exportation occurs. 



Recommended Customs Brokers


CALVIN ALKINS CUSTOMS SERVICES INC (CACS)

Telephone #:       (246) 435-2826 / 2827

Fax #:                    (246) (246) 228-1795

Email:                    info@cacs.com.bb

Website:                www.cacs.com.bb


RDL EAGLE TRADE INC.

Lot 9, Spring Garden Industrial Estate, St. Michael, Barbados

Telephone #:       (246) 256-7095      

Email:                    collis@rdleagle.com

Website:                www.rdleagle.com



Recommended Service Providers


Printing Services:

*M. Grafix Inc.

Telephone #: +1 246-538-0294
Email: 
sammy@m-grafix.com
http://www.m-grafix.com/

*Colour XL Inc.

Telephone #: +1 246-437-7000
Email:
 sales@colourxl.com
https://www.instagram.com/colo...

*Print Plus Digital

Telephone #: +1 246-429-5697
Email:
 info@printplus.digital
https://store.printplus.digita...

Sign Depot

Telephone #: +1 246-435-7446
Email:
hello@signdepotnow.com
https://www.signdepotnow.com/

Sign Station

Telephone #: +1 246-427-7446
Email:
 info@signstation.bb
https://www.signstation.bb/

COT Holdings Limited

Telephone #: +1 246-420-8550
Email: info@cotholdings.ltd
https://www.cotholdings.ltd/

* these vendors have confirmed the ability to conduct credit card transaction via their websites.

Custom Booth Fabrication


Sign Station

Telephone #: +1 246-427-7446
Email:
 info@signstation.bb
https://www.signstation.bb/

To view more information on booth specifications Click Here

N.B. The event organizers will be responsible for providing services as listed in the Exhibitor Packages only. The event organiser assumes no responsibility for any contractual agreements between Exhibitors and vendors and/or any other party

Registration
Closed since September 01, 2022
Location
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Barbados 654
Nigeria 456
United States 143
Ghana 128
South Africa 119
Egypt 118
United Kingdom 49
Kenya 45
Guinea 43
Cameroon 43
Côte d'Ivoire 35
Ethiopia 33
Trinidad And Tobago 21
Jamaica 21
Senegal 21
Uganda 20
Saint Lucia 19
Switzerland 18
Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The 17
Zimbabwe 17
Canada 15
Tanzania, United Republic Of 14
France 13
Malawi 12
Togo 12
Zambia 12
Guyana 12
Rwanda 11
Tunisia 10
Algeria 9
Saint Kitts And Nevis 9
Liberia 8
Burkina Faso 8
United Arab Emirates 8
Sierra Leone 8
Cuba 7
Chad 7
Antigua And Barbuda 7
Grenada 6
Mauritius 6
Morocco 6
Germany 6
Botswana 6
Niger 6
Suriname 6
Mozambique 6
Haiti 6
Dominica 5
Gambia 5
Saint Vincent And The Grenadines 5
Benin 5
Lesotho 4
Gabon 4
Mali 4
Belgium 4
Netherlands 4
Congo 3
Guadeloupe 3
Guinea-bissau 3
Malaysia 3
Libya 3
Sudan 3
Martinique 3
Djibouti 3
Spain 3
Angola 2
Burundi 2
Australia 2
Brazil 2
Comoros 2
Madagascar 2
India 2
Cape Verde 1
Portugal 1
Costa Rica 1
Türkiye 1
North Macedonia 1
Swaziland 1
Saudi Arabia 1
Uruguay 1
Central African Republic 1
Ukraine 1
Yemen 1
Azerbaijan 1
Japan 1
Namibia 1
Austria 1
Panama 1
Bahamas 1
Lao People's Democratic Republic 1
Ecuador 1
Somalia 1
Denmark 1
Sweden 1
British Indian Ocean Territory 1
Virgin Islands, British 1
Saint Helena 1
Seychelles 1
Turks And Caicos Islands 1
Total 2364
Participants
Private Sector 1348
Government 470
Agriculture 149
Manufacturing 138
Investing 130
Educational Institution 117
Total 2352