Importing Products from TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Location: The republic consists of two main islands—Trinidad and Tobago—and several smaller islands. It is located in the southern end of the Caribbean, 11 kilometres off the northeast coast of Venezuela. Its largest city and capital is Port of Spain. .

Is there a trade agreement between Trinidad and Tobago and the UK? Yes, as part of the CARIFORUM-UK economic partnership agreement.

Trinidad and Tobago currency: Dollar (TTD).

Official language: English.

Shipping from Trinidad and Tobago to the UK

Transit time via air from Trinidad and Tobago to the UK is approximately 3 days. Trinidad and Tobago main cargo international airport is Piarco.


Transit time via sea from Trinidad and Tobago to the UK is approximately 24 days. Trinidad and Tobago main sea ports are Port of Spain and Point Lisas .


Import documents required include packing list, supplier’s invoice, and health / organic / EUR1 / phytosanitary certificate(s) where applicable. Requirements for the exporter in Trinidad and Tobago include having a tax indentification number. Requirements for the importer in Britain include having an EORI number.

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Top-10 products imported from Trinidad and Tobago to the UK in 2023

M: Millions USD. K: Thousands USD. Source: TRADING ECONOMICS / UN Comtrade

Where to search for Trinidadian and Tobagonian products/exporters

Access the exporters database administrated by exporTT, the organisation in charge of the commercial promotion of exports in Trinidad and Tobago. The tool features products organised by sectors as well as suppliers contact details.

Trinidad and Tobago restricted goods list

You can find a list of restricted goods at the Trinidadian and Tobagonian Ministry of Finance web site. Listed goods can only be exported out of Trinidad and Tobago with an export licence. The site also includes usufull general information to follow when exporting goods out of the country.

Import taxes/restrictions in the United Kingdom

Visit the UK Trade Tariff (official UK tariff classification site) to consult the applicable import taxes and restrictions (if any) to Trinidadian and Tobagonian products. This is done by entering either the tariff code or the description of the particular commodity on the site's search tool.

Contact us for cargo transport from Latin America and the Caribbean to the UK