MetEx House, 496a Great West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 0TE  ·  Shipping since 1998
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🇹🇹 Moving to Trinidad & Tobago • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Trinidad & Tobago
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Air freight to Trinidad & Tobago in 6–10 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. T&T Customs and Excise. Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.

How it works

Shipping personal effects to Trinidad & Tobago when you move

If you’re moving to Trinidad & Tobago, we can ship your luggage, suitcases, boxes and personal effects door-to-door (subject to your destination) from the UK. We handle your UK customs export entry that a relocation involves and deliver your belongings to Trinidad & Tobago — whether it’s a single suitcase, boxes of household items, or a full move.

Moving to Trinidad & Tobago from the UK — air freight for personal effects, sea freight or removals for furniture. Here is how luggage shipping works for this route.

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Door collection across the UK. M25 Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00.
Air freight to Trinidad & Tobago. Port of Spain POS. Transit: 6–10 working days.
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Customs: T&T Customs and Excise. Personal effects duty relief for T&T nationals returning after 12+ months. Itemised packing list required. Barrels accepted — handling surcharge applies.
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Sender must equal receiver. The fundamental personal effects rule. Any mismatch triggers commercial duties.
What to know

Restrictions and key points for Trinidad & Tobago

Standard restrictions. No items on T&T prohibited list. Barrel contents must be itemised. Call 0800 096 38 39 before packing if uncertain about any item.

ItemShip?Notes
Clothes, shoes, personal items✓ YesUp to 30kg per bag
Laptop/tablet (battery removed)✓ YesRemove lithium battery — carry in cabin
Books, kitchenware, household goods✓ YesWeigh before booking
Furniture, appliances✗ NoUse our sea freight service to Trinidad & Tobago
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Trinidad & Tobago choose Excess Luggage Co.

Port of Spain — one of our most established Caribbean routes for the UK-T&T diaspora. Established 1998, MetEx House — 2 miles from Heathrow.. Confirmed pricing. Community discussions and expat networks cite us for documentation support and confirmed pricing.

25+
Years
2mi
From Heathrow
FAQs

Moving to Trinidad & Tobago — questions answered

What is the duty relief for Trinidadians returning from the UK?
T&T Customs grants duty relief for nationals returning after 12+ months abroad. Used personal effects qualify. Passport, evidence of time abroad, itemised packing list required. Barrels accepted on this route.
Can I ship a barrel to Trinidad?+
Yes — barrels are a core part of the T&T route. Handling surcharge applies. Detailed contents list required. Call 0800 096 38 39 for current barrel rates.
What is the maximum weight per bag?+
30kg per item — no overweight surcharges up to this limit. Better than most airlines which cap at 23kg.
How far in advance should I book?+
Minimum 10 working days for Trinidad & Tobago. 14 working days recommended to allow for customs clearance. See our booking guide.
What if customs holds my shipment?+
Call us on 0800 096 38 39 with your Air Waybill reference immediately. Almost always a documentation issue. See our customs holds guide.
Is there a bag limit?+
No bag limit. The same quoted rate per bag regardless of quantity.

Ready to ship to Trinidad & Tobago?

Your quote holds as long as your bags are what you told us, subject to airline rates at time of booking. Est. 1998.

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UK Collection

We collect from your door anywhere in the UK

Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:

LondonManchesterBirminghamLeedsGlasgowEdinburghLiverpoolBristolSheffieldNewcastleNottinghamLeicesterBradfordCardiffCoventrySouthamptonPortsmouthOxfordCambridgeReading/SloughBrightonLutonMilton KeynesDerbyStokeWolverhamptonSwanseaAberdeenDundeeMiddlesbroughExeterPlymouthYorkBelfastHounslowHeathrow

✍ Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00

Moving to Trinidad & Tobago • Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998
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