CARICOM Common External Tariff

HEADLINE: Disparate tariffs hindered intra-CARICOM trade and economic integration.

Key Obligations

Apply common external tariff rates; harmonise customs procedures; mutual recognition of certificates of origin

Penalty Ranges

Varies by member state — up to 300% of duty value

Mandatory Deadline: In force

Affected HS Codes: All HS chapters

Issuing Authority: Caribbean Community (CARICOM)