Under the Hurricane Dorian Exigency Order of September 2, 2019, individuals and businesses are eligible to import tax free goods under the following three conditions:
- Imported goods fall under the approved list of items
- The final destination of the imported goods is an approved island
- Imported goods will be used for charitable purposes to support restoration activities directly related to Hurricane Dorian or by individuals who have directly suffered hardship or loss as a result of Hurricane Dorian
The following items are listed in the Exigency Order and considered approved goods:
*Bottled water
Cots
*Clothing
Bedding materials
*Food for personal consumption
Mosquito nettings
*Personal hygiene products
Electrical and plumbing fixtures and materials
Medicine and medical supplies
Household furniture, furnishings and appliance
Building materials
Tents
*These items are only tax free for 30 days. All other items are covered under the 90-day order.
Please see the steps below on the import process:
Relevant forms and additional information can be found at the Department of Inland Revenue website.
