Restricted and Prohibited Imports
Prohibited Imports
The importation of a number of items are prohibited or restricted. These restrictions may be contained in :
- Import and Export Regulations of 2008
- Customs Control and Management Act Chap 422 of the Revised Laws of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.-Third Schedule Part 1– Prohibited & Restricted Imports
- Any other enactment including SR&O’s
Below are some examples of prohibited and restricted imports.
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Indecent or obscure prints, books, cards, paintings, engravings, phonographs records, CD, videos or any other indecent article or matter. |
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Flick knives, switch knives and blades and other knives with flying blades |
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Pistol or other apparatus in the form of a pen or pencil capable of firing any kind of shot or cartridge containing tear gas. |
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Fireworks |
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Jet skis |
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Military style camouflage material or uniform |
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Toy guns |
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Camouflage military style material or uniform |
| 9 | Expanded polysterene products |
| 10 | Articles of witchcraft |
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RESTRICTED IMPORTS |
COMPETENT AUTHORITY |
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Arms and Ammunition |
Commissioner of Police |
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Left hand drive vehicles |
Cabinet |
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Chain saw |
Forestry Department |
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Cordless Telephone |
National Telecommunication & Regulatory Commission |
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Whisky, rum, Brandy |
Through a sole distributor |
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Fireworks |
Police Department |
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7 |
Ozone depleting substance |
Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment |
N.B : Approval must be obtained from the competent authority prior to the importation of a restricted item.
