Trinidad and Tobago is one of our fastest Caribbean sea freight routes — 2 weeks to Port of Spain. These sea transit times are approximate — the actual time depends on when your LCL container finishes loading and consolidating, the vessel’s sailing date and route, any transhipment hub before the final destination, and customs clearance, so please allow a week or two either side. Air freight to Port of Spain (POS) takes 4-9 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Detailed itemised packing list required.
✈ Air freight to Trinidad & Tobago: 4-9 working days from UK door collection • ⚓ Sea freight: 2 weeks to Port of Spain • Price confirmed before we collect • Freephone 0800 096 38 39
These items are not automatically refused but face restrictions, duties, inspections or require specific documentation. Check before you pack.
Many food products require Ministry of Agriculture approval. Fresh produce and meat restricted.
Heavily restricted. Require specific approval from the Commissioner of Police.
Controlled substances require Ministry of Health documentation.
Require phytosanitary certificate from Ministry of Agriculture.
Above TTD $50,000 must be declared.
Subject to duties. Limited personal allowances duty-free.
Subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) and duties on commercial quantities.
Strictly prohibited.
The following items are prohibited on all services — air freight, sea freight and door-to-door (subject to your destination). Do not pack them. Items found during inspection will be confiscated, and you may face penalties.
Customs clearance at destination is your responsibility as sender — who must also be the receiver for personal effects classification. Have these documents ready before we collect.
If customs or inspection issues arise at the destination — including holds, queries or inspections — you must respond promptly. Failure to respond, or submission of incorrect documentation, will result in storage charges accumulating at the destination warehouse at your cost.
You are liable for storage, inspection fees and any duties that arise where:
If you are unsure about any item, its declared value, or the documentation required for your destination — call us before you pack. We would rather spend ten minutes on the phone with you than have your shipment held at customs for two weeks while fees accumulate.
After more than two decades on this route, we know exactly what causes shipments to be held, delayed or refused at Trinidad & Tobago customs. These are the practical tips that make the difference.
Trinidad to UK sea freight is 2 weeks — one of our fastest Caribbean routes.
Port of Spain (POS) is the main airport and sea port.
Tobago can be served via Trinidad with onward road transport.
Declare all electronics accurately — VAT applies at destination.
Call us for advice on specific items — the Caribbean has varied regulations per island.
“We collect your luggage ourselves. We check it is properly packed, wrapped and secured before it leaves your door. After 28 years we know what arrives safely and what doesn’t. That happens before the bag is in the air — not after.”
Your UK shipping quote does not include the following destination charges. These are levied by governing bodies and government agencies at the arrival country and are payable by you directly at destination:
These charges are mandatory, set by the destination country’s governing bodies, and outside our control. We will advise you of known destination charges for your route at the time of booking so you can budget accordingly. If you have questions about what to expect at your destination, call us on 0800 096 38 39 before you book.