Concession on Christmas Barrels 2025
The Government of Dominica announces the annual concession on Christmas barrels, which will apply to barrels imported into Dominica from December 8, 2025 to January 9, 2026.
A “barrel” refers to non-commercial shipments received in barrels, boxes, crates, packages or drums. These must contain personal-use items only and not goods intended for resale. Eligible contents include food items, with limited quantities of clothing, toiletries and toys.
Barrels with a value up to EC$1,500.00 will qualify for full exemption from Import Duty and Customs Service Charge. Each household in Dominica is allowed to import up to two (2) barrels under this concession.
A flat Dominica Air and Sea Port Authority (DASPA) charge of EC$10.00 will be applicable for the handling and storage of each barrel. In addition, a 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) will be calculated on the import value and payable to the Comptroller of Customs.
