What You Can Find Here

  • Import and Export Procedures: Step-by-step guides for importing and exporting goods, including permits, licenses, and inspections.
  • Regulatory Requirements: Information on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS), technical barriers to trade (TBT), and customs regulations.
  • Enquiry Points: Access official contacts and responses from Barbados’ Trade Facilitation, SPS, and TBT Enquiry Points.
  • Tariffs and Duties: Browse applicable tariff schedules, tax codes, and valuation rules.
  • Trade Forms and Documents: Download and submit relevant application forms and certificates.
  • Legislation & Policies: Review trade laws, customs acts, and trade-related policies.
  • Market Access Information: Learn about trade agreements, market intelligence, and regional integration within CARICOM and beyond.

Why Use the Portal?

  • Simplified Access: All trade-related content from multiple government agencies in one centralized hub.
  • Up-to-Date Information: Stay current with changes in procedures, regulations, and documentation.
  • 24/7 Availability: Access critical trade information anytime, anywhere.
  • Improved Transparency: Clear, publicly available information to reduce uncertainty and enhance compliance.

Tools & Services

  • Interactive Process Maps for trade procedures
  • Searchable Trade Document Library
  • FAQ Section and User Guides
  • Contact Directory of trade-supporting agencies
  • Feedback Mechanism for continuous improvement

Working Together to Facilitate Trade

The Barbados Trade Information Portal is a key initiative under the country’s trade facilitation agenda and supports our commitments under the World Trade Organization Trade Facilitation Agreement (WTO TFA). It reflects Barbados' ongoing efforts to create a more efficient, business-friendly trade environment for local and international partners.

The coordination and the exchange of information takes place efficiently and easily via the Trade Information Portal, thanks to the team of dedicated persons committed to revolutionizing trade and logistics. Take a moment to meet the community:

  • Ministry of Energy and Business
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Nutrition Security
  • Ministry of Health and Wellness
  • Barbados Customs and Excise Department
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade
  • Barbados Port Inc.
  • Export Barbados
  • Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • Barbados Manufacturers Association
  • Small Business Association
  • Barbados Shipping Association
  • Barbados Customs Brokers Association

Need Help?

Visit our Help Centre, or contact the Trade Information Support Unit at

Telephone

+1 (246) 555-1234