Cabinet approves duty-free concessions for Christmas and Carnival
The first 400lbs of food in gift packages will be duty free, and non-commercial imports get an EC$675 allowance from 1 December to 31 January.
BASSETERRE, St Kitts. The Federal Cabinet has approved special duty-free concessions for the festive season to ease financial pressure on households over Christmas and Carnival.
From 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027, the first 400lbs of foodstuff in gift packages will be exempt from duties and taxes. Non-commercial imports will receive a duty-free allowance of EC$675 (US$250) off the CIF value.
The concessions apply to non-commercial importers and travellers, for goods landed in the Federation during the period.
The measures come on top of the discounted VAT reduction days on 11 and 19 December announced earlier.
"These duty-free concessions are another example of our Administration putting people first," said Acting Prime Minister Dr Geoffrey Hanley.
Members of the public with questions are advised to contact the Customs and Excise Department.
