Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

• Copy of passport
• Copy of bill of lading (OBL) / air waybill (AWB)
• Copy of work permit, if applicable
• Detailed inventory
• Affidavit of returning resident (returning residents)
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs forms (diplomats)
• Diplomatic franchise (diplomats)
• Importer Registration (N number)

Specific Information

• An import license is required for appliances that contain refrigerant gas (e.g., refrigerator, etc.).

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

• Certified copy of title / registration
• Import license
• Copy of OBL

Specific Information

• The owner of the goods must apply for the import license prior to clearance of the vehicle.

Pets

Documents Required

• Vaccination record
• Veterinary health certificate
• Import permit

Specific Information

• The veterinary health certificate must be obtained from a veterinarian at origin.
• The import permit must be obtained upon entry.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

• Weapons, including firearms, swords, etc. (require permission from the Police Commissioner of Trinidad and Tobago)
• New items less than 12 months old
• Alcohol (1 q.)
• Cigarettes - persons over 17 years or older (200), cigars (50), loose tobacco (1/2 lb.)
• Building materials (e.g., tiles)

Prohibited Items

• Narcotics
• Communications equipment such as CB radios, walkie-talkies, etc.

Consignment Instructions

Recommended:  Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

Helpful Website(s):

https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/trinidad-tobago.html

http://www.ttcgnewyork.com