Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Member profile
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Trade policy review
Latest Trade Policy Review (Report by the WTO Secretariat): WT/TPR/S/437/Rev.1
A. Import prohibitions and restrictions and import licensing
3.58.
Saint Kitts and Nevis notified its import licensing regime to the WTO in 1998[50], and responded to the questionnaire on import licensing procedures in 2009.[51] No revised notification has been submitted since then. Saint Kitts and Nevis stated that the import licence system is designed to control the quantities of specific imported goods, to assist in reducing the importation of trans‑boundary diseases, and to provide statistical data on the importation of specific imported goods. Any amendments or repeal of the different instruments must be legislated. Saint Kitts and Nevis operates two licensing systems, one for imports and one for exports. The first regime applies to the importation of "general goods". A separate licensing regime applies for the importation of plants, animals, meat and meat products, and live animals. For animals and meat and meat products, applications must be submitted by the importer to the Veterinary Division of the Agriculture Department. The exporting country must provide a health certificate for the goods. Import licences for plants and plant products have the aim of ensuring that the exporting country and the products do not appear on the schedule of restricted or prohibited goods.[52]
3.49.
The authorities affirm that non-automatic import licensing is used for national security, public health, public safety, plant and animal health, morals, development, and financial needs considerations. The granting of import licences for poultry (eight tariff lines) and pork (six tariff lines) remains subject to domestic purchase requirements of 40% of the imported quantity for chicken and 26% for pork, respectively. These requirements are applied regardless of the origin of imports. Goods listed in the Order's Second Schedule are subject to non-automatic licences when imported from non-CARICOM countries (Table 3.7).
3.48.
Saint Lucia's latest notification of import licensing legislation and replies to the relevant questionnaire were submitted to the WTO in 2017.[107] In accordance with its 2017 notification, Saint Lucia's Import Licensing System is regulated by the External Trade Act, Cap 13.11 of the Revised Laws of Saint Lucia, the External Trade (Restricted Imports) (Amendment) Order 2012, and by the Customs (Management and Control) Act, Cap 15.05 of the Revised Laws of Saint Lucia. The authorities note that there has been a streamlining of the list of items for which an import license is required (SI No. 67 of 2019).
3.47.
Imports of pesticides, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, rodenticides, and wood preservatives (HS 3808); hydro-fluorocarbons blends (HS 3824.90); ozone and non‑ozone‑depleting substances (HFCs) (HS 2903); and halogen-free refrigerants (HS 2814) are also restricted.[106]
3.46.
Restricted imports (subject to special permission or non-automatic licensing) are listed in Part II of the Third Schedule of the Management and Control) Act (Table 3.6). Non-automatic licences are required for the importation of these products regardless of their origin.
3.45.
Saint Lucia maintains a list of prohibited imports, which is contained in Part I of the Third Schedule of the Customs (Management and Control) Act, Cap 15.05 of the Revised Laws of Saint Lucia. The products listed are not accompanied by a tariff classification because some of them are either broader than a single set of items (e.g. food unfit for human consumption), or are related to items that are more specific than the descriptions in tariff classifications. Prohibited goods include counterfeit coins; food unfit for human consumption; prepared opium; shaving brushes from Japan; some prophylactics from the Republic of Korea; some kinds of knives and pistols; indecent or obscene materials; publications associated with black magic; matches containing white or yellow phosphorus; and goods that are prohibited by any other enactment of the State. A number of import prohibitions on SPS grounds remain in place (Section 3.2.3).
3.61.
Permits are required for imports of any live animals, poultry, or birds or carcasses and parts thereof, plants, planting materials, and pesticides, as well as ozone-depleting substances. The importation of arms and ammunition requires a licence from the Commissioner of Police under the Firearms Act No. 23 of 1967.
3.60.
Applications for import licences for general goods are processed immediately and for plants, animals, and meat and meat products processing takes from two days to a month. Import licences are granted at least one month prior to the importation of goods. Licences are valid for one shipment, for up to three months, and their duration cannot be extended. They are transferable.
3.59.
The Importation of Restricted Goods Licensing Regime described in SRO No. 19 of 1975, No. 14 of 1992, and No. 31 of 1976, and section 11 of the External Trade Order, Chapter 338, govern the import licensing regime. Licences are required for all imports of the products listed in SRO No. 14 of 1992. The list of products that require an import licence is substantial, and ranges from vegetables, eggs, meat, and canned fish, to beer, toothpaste, motor vehicles, and agricultural machinery. Except for eggs and some agricultural products produced in commercial quantities, licensing is automatic. There is no provision for administrative discretion as to the list of goods that appear in the SRO's different schedules. No tariff classification is provided for the goods subject to import licensing.
3.50.
The import licensing system is regulated by the External Trade Act, Cap 13.11 of the Revised Laws of Saint Lucia, the External Trade (Restricted Imports) (Amendment) Order 2012, and the Customs (Management and Control) Act, Cap 15.05 of the Revised Laws of Saint Lucia. The lists of products subject to import licensing are contained in Schedules 2, 3, and 4 attached to the External Trade (Restricted Imports) (Amendment) Order (SI No. 118 of 2012); and in Part 2 (Restricted Imports) of Schedule 3, attached to the Customs (Management and Control) Act, Cap 15.05 of the Revised Laws of Saint Lucia. The Second Schedule contains the list of goods originating outside of the OECS and/or CARICOM countries; products originating from the OECS and CARICOM are listed on the Third Schedule; and goods originating from any country which is not a member of the OECS are included in the Fourth Schedule (Table 3.7). The Ministry in charge of commerce administers the licensing system in relation to trade in goods (currently the Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs).
3.57.
Saint Kitts and Nevis maintains a list of import prohibitions and restrictions. They are contained in the Fourth Schedule of the Customs Act. In most cases, prohibitions relate mainly to counterfeited, indecent, or obscene goods, or goods that are considered a health or safety hazard. Restricted goods, include, inter alia, firearms and ammunition, transmitting equipment, and rare or threatened species of animals or plants (Table 3.7).
3.50.
Grenada's latest notification on import licensing procedures was submitted to the WTO in September 2014.[42]
3.49.
The regime is administered by the Licensing Division, under the Ministry of Economic Development, Planning, Trade and Cooperatives. The validity of a licence varies from three months to one year, dependent on the licence condition. A fee of XCD 5 is charged for each licence issued. Licences are not transferable, and there are no penalties for non-use.
3.48.
Imports of ozone‑depleting substances are subject to quota control. Quotas are determined annually and are communicated to importers in writing or published in the Gazette. According to the authorities, quotas are allocated to applicants on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Once a quota is allocated, an import licence is issued, serving as a permit for imports. Applications for a quota should be submitted one week prior to the arrival of goods, and are processed within 48 hours.
3.47.
Apart from the products listed for suspension of CET treatment, the list of products subject to import licensing requirement remained unchanged from the previous Review (Table 3.5). The import licensing regime is regulated by the Supplies Control Act, Cap 314. According to the authorities, the system is used for regulating and monitoring, security, and environmental purposes. Licensing requirements are applied to goods from all countries except from other OECS members.
3.46.
According to the authorities, import licensing requirements for products that importers are encouraged to source from OECS countries or CARICOM were abolished on 15 May 2020; instead, higher tariff rates (i.e. suspension of CET treatment) are applicable to such products temporarily until 4 July 2029 (Section 3.1.3.2).[41] The authorities maintain that tariffication of licensing requirements on industry development grounds enhances policy transparency and simplifies its implementation.
3.45.
Effective 1 July 2020, the importation of motor vehicles that are 10 years old or older is restricted. Imports of such vehicles require permits from various authorities, depending on the type and the use of the vehicles. Exceptions are given to certain type of cars such as special purpose vehicles (e.g. vehicles transporting physically challenged persons), tractors, and heavy goods vehicles.[40]
3.44.
Importation of goods listed in Part II of Schedule III of the Customs Act is not allowed, unless importers acquire prior permits from the relevant authorities (Table 3.4).
3.51.
The authorities have notified the WTO that the import licensing regime was adopted to facilitate the regulation and monitoring of imports. Automatic licences are used for statistical purposes whereas non-automatic licences are used for national security; public health concerns; public safety; plant and animal health concerns; development; financial needs; and moral issues. They have also indicated that, to date, no other regulatory system has been contemplated, and that, as the various goods and products are classified in the schedules to the External Trade (Restricted Imports) (Amendment) Order 2019 Order, administrative discretion is unnecessary. However, goods such as controlled substances, firearms, and ammunition that require non‑automatic licences may become subjected to administrative discretion.[108]
3.52.
In general, the granting of all licences under the External Trade (Restricted Imports) (Amendment) Order 2012 is administered by the Ministry of Commerce (currently the Ministry of Commerce, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cooperatives and Consumer Affairs); importers must seek approval from at least one additional competent entity in the following cases: animals, meat, meat products, plants, plant material, and chain saws, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Rural Development (Ministry of Agriculture)[109]; pesticides, Pesticides Control Board[110]; controlled drugs, Ministry of Health (Chief Medical Officer)[111]; rubber tyres, Ministry of Transport; and firearms and ammunitions[112], Ministry of Internal Security (Commissioner of Police). Import licences not covered by under the External Trade Act are processed by other ministries: Ministry of Agriculture: importation of plants and animals; Ministry of Internal Security (Police Commissioner): weapons and ammunition; Ministry of Health: drugs and public health; and Ministry of Transport: motor vehicles. Imports of left-hand drive motor vehicles remain subject to special permits issued by the Cabinet, while imports of radio and television transmitting equipment require type approval by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (Section 4.3.2).
3.53.
All persons, firms, and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences. Importers are requested to apply for the relevant licence or permit prior to the arrival of the goods and must present a certificate of origin for non-CARICOM originating items.[113] Applications are examined on receipt and are on most occasions processed within 24 hours of receipt by the Ministry of Commerce. Licences are issued at no cost to the applicant; they are non-transferable, typically valid for one month, and allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences. No licences are issued on condition that goods should be exported and not sold in the domestic market. There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which applications for licence and/or importation may be made. The authorities note that all applications under the External Trade Act are approved automatically except for those that fail to meet the normal criteria. There are no domestic restrictions to obtain foreign exchange to settle invoices for imported goods, whether payable at sight or on other trade terms.
3.54.
For restricted products, information regarding quotas and other related formalities is advertised by the Ministry of Commerce in the local press and in the Official Gazette. Quotas (when and where applicable) are determined annually.
3.55.
Decisions not to grant an import licence are notified to the applicants, with details on the reason for refusal. Appeals for refusal can be lodged with the Permanent Secretary or directly with the Minister of Commerce. Appeals may also be addressed through the Civil Court, and ultimately through the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) if the infringement is in contravention of the RTC.[114]
3.33.
Import prohibitions are implemented on grounds of public safety and morals, human life and protection, environment protection, and compliance with international obligations. In accordance with the Customs (Control and Management) Act, imports of products listed in Part I of Third Schedule are prohibited. The prohibition list covers products including opium or other narcotic drugs, firearms or ammunitions, counterfeit coins, indecent or obscene prints, and foods that are unfit for human consumption.
3.34.
The Import and Export (Control) Regulations, 2008 prohibits importation of jet skis, toy guns, and military style camouflage material or uniforms.[48]
3.35.
Effective 27 April 2017, the importation of expanded polystyrene food containers (such as disposable plastic plates, spoons, forks, bowls, cups; Styrofoam food boxes, plates, bowls, cups, and egg boxes) is prohibited.[49] Also, effective on 27 April 2018, motor vehicles of 12 years or more since its manufacture date are no longer allowed to be imported.[50]
3.36.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has not notified to the WTO any quantitative restriction measure.
3.37.
Importation of goods listed in Part II of Third Schedule of the Customs (Control and Management) Act is not allowed, unless importers acquire prior permits from the relevant authorities.
3.38.
Import restrictions are applied on goods that have safety concerns to the public (e.g. arms and ammunition, explosives, tear gas, cannabis sativa or other narcotic substances, left-hand-drive vehicles, and chainsaws), endangered species of animals or plants (CITES-protected items), alcoholic beverages, and tobacco products (including exacts and essences).
3.39.
The importation of products subject to sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures, such as animals and animal products, as well as plants and plant products, is also restricted. A permit by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is a prerequisite for applying for an import licence for such products from the Ministry of Trade (Section 3.1.5.3).
3.40.
The import licensing regime is set out in the Import and Export (Control) Regulations, 2008.[51] Certain goods are subject to import licensing requirements dependent on their country of origin. Import licensing requirements have two layers (Box 3.1). First, a licence is required for the importation of 18 goods listed in Schedule I of the Regulations if the goods originate from countries outside the OECS and Belize; second, a licence is needed for the importation of 58 products listed in Schedule 2 when such products do not originate in other CARICOM member states. Half of the Products on Schedule 1 are agro-processed goods, while products on Schedule 2 include agricultural products and manufactured consumer goods. a Applies only to the named goods, not the general class of goods identified by that tariff heading. Source: Import and Export (Control) Regulations No. 55 of 2008.
3.41.
According to the authorities, the import licensing regime is automatic and is maintained mainly for statistical purposes. All import licences are administered by the Ministry responsible for trade; a prior permit from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is required for all meat and fishery products[52], and a permit from the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Bureau of Standards for beers, stouts, and malts is a prerequisite for applying for an import licence from the Ministry of Trade. Import licences stipulating quantitative restrictions continue to be required for some imports, including beer and malt, from more developed CARICOM countries and third countries. The authorities note that this licensing requirement is in line with the provisions of Article 164 of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas.
3.42.
An import licence is valid for three months. Licences are not transferable.
3.25.
All the OECS‑WTO Members maintain import prohibitions and licensing in place. The prohibitions are for health, safety, and security concerns. Import licensing requirements for certain products are also in place for the same reasons. Some licences are in place for entirely economic reasons, such as the protection of infant industries or for balance-of-payments purposes. Import licensing schemes may be tied to regional integration (e.g. products covered by Article 164 of the Revised CARICOM Treaty), such that some products are subject to licensing only when imported from outside the CARICOM region or, in some cases, from outside the OECS subregion.
3.26.
During the period under review, there were no changes to the import prohibitions or the import licensing regime in the OECS countries. All the OECS‑WTO Members, except Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, have notified their import licensing regime to the WTO. The authorities of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines indicated that they were in the process of completing a draft of the notification.
3.27.
Most licences, other than those imposed for health and safety reasons, are granted automatically, and in many cases are applied for and received at the time of importation. Non‑automatic licences are used in every OECS‑WTO Member, except Dominica; the coverage varies by country, but generally includes agricultural and agri‑business goods, as well as goods where there are safety concerns. While the rules vary from country to country, the licences are generally valid for one month or six weeks, are not transferable, and do not provide for penalties in the case of non‑use.
3.28.
In the course of this Review, the authorities noted than they are in the process of starting to consider the harmonization of border restrictions, including licensing, as part of the consolidation of the customs union.
3.18.
The import of firearms having a disguised appearance, utensils for the smoking or preparation for smoking of any drug the use of which is prohibited, and imports prohibited by any other law of the State are prohibited.[39] Plant imports from countries where certain diseases are present are also prohibited and these prohibitions are updated based on risk assessment conducted by the authorities. Imports of camouflage uniforms are also banned. Imports of goods containing ozone‑depleting substances (refrigerators, motor vehicles, air conditioning units, and other goods) and of vehicles using freon in their air conditioning system are prohibited. Schedule 3 of the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Act of 2008 lists 28 prohibited products, including pesticides and chemicals. Since 2015, Antigua and Barbuda bans imports of polyethylene or petroleum-based single‑use bags for carrying items.[40] In 2017, the prohibition was extended to food service and all other containers of expanded polystyrene; utensils; trays for fruit, vegetables, and meat; egg cartons; and coolers of those same materials were banned in 2018.
3.19.
Certain import restrictions are in place on health and safety grounds and the relevant imports require a permit or sanitary/phytosanitary certificate (plants, fruits, and vegetables).[41] The Chief Medical Officer or the Chief Veterinary Officer authorizes the import of any herb or plant or any part of any herb or plant for use as medicine or drug by people or animals, or which may be used as medicine or drug for people or animals. Imports of pharmaceutical products; substances used to manufacture drugs; firearms; and ammunition are also restricted and require prior permission.
3.20.
Imports of any mechanical game, device, or appliance that can be used to play at any game of chance for money, and of tear gas or any ingredient that may produce it can only be expressly authorized by the Comptroller of Customs and Excise. Importation of controlled pesticides and chemicals[42] is restricted and requires a licence from the Pesticides and Toxic Chemicals Control Board.
3.21.
The External Trade (Import Prohibition) Order 2001 prohibits the import of goods from or originating in the certain countries (First Schedule) and requires a licence for imports of certain goods (Second and Third Schedules). However, when imported from CARICOM and OECS countries, these goods are exempt from the licensing requirement.
3.22.
In 2002, Antigua and Barbuda notified its import licensing system to the WTO[43] and there was no change to it during the review period. The import licensing regime is administered by the MoFATI. Imports requiring licensing are subject to automatic licensing for data collection purposes, as indicated by the authorities, and licences are granted on request. Non-automatic licensing is applied on products subject to tariffication under Article 164 of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (aerated beverages, beer, stout, ale, porter, pasta, candles, solar water heaters, oxygen in cylinder, carbon dioxide in cylinder, acetylene in cylinder, chairs and other seats of wood and upholstered fabric, other furniture of wood and upholstered fabric, mops); imports of animals, poultry, livestock, and poultry products; plants and plant products; pesticides; drugs and antibiotics; firearms, fireworks, arms and ammunition; and chemicals controlled by the Montreal Protocol.
3.23.
No licensing fee or administrative charge, and no deposit or advance payment are required for the issuance of licences.[44] In practice, licences are often requested and issued upon the arrival of the goods. Generally, a licence is valid for a month from the date of issue, and it can be extended upon request. They are not transferable and there is no penalty for the non-use of a licence. Licences may be required on a seasonal basis for imports of certain agricultural products.
3.25.
Goods subject to import prohibition or restriction are listed in Schedule 3 of the Customs Act 2010 (Table 3.4). These prohibitions or restrictions are generally for health and safety reasons, to safeguard the Dominican public, or to curb the illegal use and import of certain products. Goods originating from Iraq are prohibited.
3.26.
The Supplies Control (Restricted Imports and Exports) Order 2003 regulates the regime for import licensing in Dominica. The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Business and Export Development administers this regime. Dominica's regime was notified to the WTO in 2001[64]; however, the authorities indicate that slight amendments were introduced in 2017. The country responded to the WTO questionnaire on import licensing procedures in 2006.[65] Licences are requested upon import and generally they expire after customs clearance. Regular importers, domestic or foreign, may obtain an extended licence.
3.27.
In general, licences are automatic (on cement, white potatoes, tobacco paper); white flour is subject to a non-automatic licence. The authorities indicate that licences for footwear and candles of paraffin wax are not currently implemented, nor is the licence for spirits and wine, although this latter product group is subject to the tariffication under List C of the CET. Licences for petroleum products require a verification of capabilities. Table 3.4 provides a complete list of products subject to licensing requirements. In 2019, imports of cement (other hydraulic) became subject to import licences or permits before being released from customs for sale.
3.41.
In accordance with the Customs Act, 2015, imports of products listed in Part I of Schedule III are prohibited. According to the authorities, such import prohibitions are implemented on public safety and moral grounds, for human life and environment protection, and for compliance with Grenada's international obligations.
3.42.
Effective 14 September 2018, the importation of expanded polystyrene food containers (such as disposable plastic plates, spoons, forks, bowls, cups; Styrofoam food boxes, plates, bowls, cups, and egg boxes) and shopping bags is prohibited.[39]
3.43.
Grenada has not notified to the WTO any quantitative restriction measures.
B. Export prohibitions and restrictions
3.37.
The Fresh Produce Export Quality Control Act 2009 and related regulations[70] stipulate the conditions for the exportation of dasheen, tania, sweet peppers, pineapples, mangoes, cabbage, oranges, plantain, sweet potatoes, hot peppers, pumpkin, tomatoes, bananas, and grapefruits. Only licensed exporters are allowed to export these products. Products must be packed in a certified packing house[71], and labelled properly. Exporters and produce must conform to standards established by the Dominica Bureau of Standards (DBOS). Exporters must notify at least one day in advance their intention to export indicating the destination for the inspection to be organized by the DBOS and the Quarantine Division of the Ministry of Agriculture.
3.51.
As set out in the Import and Export (Control) Regulations, 2008, exports of lobsters (live, fresh, chilled, frozen, prepared or preserved) and conch (fresh or chilled) require an export licence from the Ministry responsible for trade. Prior to applying for a licence, exporters must obtain a permit from the Fisheries Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry and Labour. The authorities maintain such requirements on the grounds of wildlife and environmental protection.
3.50.
As listed in Part IV of Schedule III of the Customs Act 2015, exports of narcotic and psychotropic substance; ginger and dry coconuts; bananas; copper; and endangered species of animals, and plants (including live or dead, or their products/derivatives) are restricted, unless the exporters obtain a licence/permit from the relevant authorities.
3.61.
All of the above-mentioned products are subject to (non-automatic) export-licensing requirements.[118] Export permits for ginger, dry coconut, and exports requiring a CITES permit are administered by the Ministry of Agriculture. Seasonal export bans on lobster are notified annually by publication in the media; a moratorium on sea eggs fishing (and exportation) remains in place.
3.60.
No new export restrictions or bans have been introduced since 2014. Exports of the following products are restricted: arms and ammunition, except with the written permission of the Commissioner of Police; explosives, except with the written permission of the Commissioner of Police; handcuffs of any type, except with the written permission of the Commissioner of Police; radio and television transmitting equipment, except under licence of the Minister of Communications; Cannabis sativa, including parts of the plant, or any preparation or mixture thereof, except under licence of the Chief Medical Officer; other narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances including controlled drugs, except under licence of the Chief Medical Officer; motor vehicles fitted with left‑hand driving control, except under special permit issued by the Cabinet; tear gas and any ingredient which may produce it, except with the written authority of the Minister of Commerce; any goods which bear the Coat of Arms or the Flag of Saint Lucia or any facsimile, imitation or representation thereof, except with Ministerial approval; rare or threatened species of animals or plants, their products and derivatives, whose international trade is regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) unless such goods are accompanied by the appropriate permits signed by the CITES authorities in the country of exportation or importation; chain saws, except under licence from the Ministry of Agriculture; nightscope binoculars and similar night vision instruments or apparatus of a kind generally used by the armed forces, paramilitary and other law enforcement agencies, except with the written permission of the Comptroller of Customs.
3.60.
The Agricultural Industries Protection Act, Cap 7 enables the Minister of Agriculture to prohibit temporarily the exportation of plants necessary for the establishment or extension of any agricultural industry in Grenada, or to make exportation contingent upon the receipt of a licence.
3.59.
In order to export restricted products, exporters must seek prior approval from the relevant line ministries (Table 3.6). For cocoa and nutmeg, whose exportation is subject to state trading (Section 3.3.4), exporting small amounts of such products by private exporters is possible, provided they obtain an export licence from the relevant state trading entity. According to the authorities, such licensing requirement is maintained for quality control, to ensure that the quality of exports in small amounts is in line with quality of exports by the corresponding state trading entity. A fee of XCD 5 is charge per licence. Licences not transferable.
3.58.
As listed in Part IV of the Schedule III of the Customs Act 2015, exportation of narcotic and psychotropic substances, as well as endangered species of animals and plants (including live or dead, or their products/derivatives) is restricted, unless exporters obtain a licence/permit from the relevant authorities.
3.38.
Licences for exporters and certificates of registration for packing houses are valid up to 12 months. Lists of licences and certificates issued, suspended, or revoked are published annually in the Official Gazette. The licences for exporters carry application and licence fees of XCD 25 each, while application and registration fees for packing houses are, respectively, XCD 50 and XCD 100. There is an XCD 50 inspection fee.
3.36.
Dominica does not require an export licence for any product. The exportation of goods in Schedule 3 of the Customs Act 2010 is also restricted or prohibited. In accordance with the Forestry and Wildlife Act, the export of any wildlife or its parts is restricted.[69] Dominica has been a party to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) since 1995, and restricts the export of related products.
3.31.
No goods are subject to export licensing.
3.30.
Under the Customs (Control and Management) Act 2013, exports of firearms having a disguised appearance, utensils used for smoking or for the preparation for use of any illegal drug, and exports prohibited by any other law of Antigua and Barbuda are prohibited. In addition, the export of wild birds or of any live or dead wildlife or parts thereof is prohibited in accordance with the CITES.
3.35.
Export taxes are applied by Antigua and Barbuda on lobsters and fish, while Dominica imposes export royalties on sand and stone, and Saint Kitts and Nevis taxes exports of some live animals, and some other products.
3.34.
In order to export restricted products from Grenada, exports must seek prior approval from relevant line ministries. Grenada allows cocoa exports only with the written approval of the Grenada National Cocoa Association, and bananas may be exported only by the Grenada Banana Co‑operative Society or persons licensed by the Society. For nutmeg, exporters must obtain a licence from the Grenada Co-operative Nutmeg Association. Exports of coral require a licence from the Ministry of Agriculture; exports of live sheep and goats need a licence from the Veterinary Division, Ministry of Agriculture; fish and fish product exports require a licence by the Fisheries Division of the Ministry of Agriculture; and exports of minor spices (other than nutmeg) need a licence from the Minor Spices Co‑operative Marketing Society. The Agricultural Industries Protection Act, Cap 7 enables the Minister of Agriculture to prohibit temporarily the exportation of plants necessary for the establishment or extension of any agricultural industry in Grenada, or to make exportation contingent upon the receipt of a licence.
3.33.
Export licences are generally not required. The exceptions include vegetables and several types of seafood in Saint Kitts and Nevis; and swine, sheep, goats, lobsters, and conchs in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
3.32.
The export restrictions applied by OECS‑WTO Members are based on CITES standards: all of them ban exports of wild birds and wildlife. Exports of narcotics and drugs are prohibited or subject to licensing in several countries, as are exports of goods bearing the country's coat of arms or flag.
3.31.
Export procedures mirror the corresponding import procedure across OECS‑WTO Members. Documents required include an export declaration; a bill of lading or airway bill; an invoice; a certificate of origin (for preferential trade as needed); and an SPS certificate (when required).
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