Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Trinidad and Tobago

Reviewed October 2, 2026.

To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Trinidad and Tobago: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import VAT is 12.5%. There is no free trade agreement with China, so the general duty rate for each tariff code applies. Check whether your product needs a local certificate before it ships. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 115/230 V, 60 Hz.

Duty basis
CIF
Import tax
VAT 12.5%
Trade agreement with China
None
Conformity
Check local requirements
Grid
115/230 V, 60 Hz

What we handle for buyers in Trinidad and Tobago

  • Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
  • Tariff code and landed cost estimate before you order
  • Documents and labels Trinidad and Tobago requires for your product
  • Electrical configuration for 115/230 V, 60 Hz on machines
  • Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
  • Export crating, shipping and documents to Trinidad and Tobago
Does Trinidad and Tobago have a free trade agreement with China?

No. Goods from China pay the general duty rate for their tariff code. We confirm the code and estimate the landed cost before you order.

What voltage and frequency do machines need in Trinidad and Tobago?

The grid in Trinidad and Tobago is 115/230 V at 60 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.

Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Trinidad and Tobago?

It depends on the product. We check the local requirements for your tariff code and ask the factory for the documents before shipping.

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