Haiti industrial and commercial solar container benefit calculation table

What incentives does Haiti provide for foreign investment?

The Government of Haiti provides two types of incentives for foreign investment: customs duty incentives and income tax incentives. Import and export policies are non-discriminatory and are not based on nationality. Haiti continues to face significant challenges and civil unrest.

How can I obtain an import permit in Haiti?

To import some agricultural and textile products in Haiti, foreign exporters are required to obtain an import permit from the Ministry of Commerce. American exporters seeking information on Haitian tariffs should contact the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince and the Haitian Customs Authority.

Do cigarette companies pay taxes in Haiti?

Locally manufactured cigarette firms are required to pay 50 percent duty on product value. Heavy agricultural and public works machinery are exempt from paying excise duties. Haiti has World Trade Organization (WTO) bound import duties on agricultural and non-agricultural products. Tariffs on agricultural goods range from 0 percent to 30 percent.

Does Haiti have tariff preferences?

Haiti does not currently grant tariff preferences to any country, but will grant them when provisions of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Treaty come into effect and when the Africa, Caribbean, Pacific (ACP) – European Union Agreement is ratified by Parliament (note: Haiti’s parliament lapsed in January 2020.)

Do you pay excise taxes in Haiti?

Excise taxes may be either specific or value-added. Locally manufactured cigarette firms are required to pay 50 percent duty on product value. Heavy agricultural and public works machinery are exempt from paying excise duties. Haiti has World Trade Organization (WTO) bound import duties on agricultural and non-agricultural products.

Do I need a DPI before shipping to Haiti?

All imports must carry proper documentation, including the Declaration Prior to Import (DPI) and the original of Certificate of Verification (AV) before shipping cargo to Haiti. A DPI is not needed for shipments of used products regardless of the value. Goods exempt from inspection: