In order to enter Dominica, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Dominica government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items are prohibited from entering the Dominica, and which items need special documentation before exporting to Dominica.
Import restrictions
Senders should determine import restrictions from Dominican authorities before posting:
- Clothing, used
- Firearms
- Fruit
- Medicines
- Parasites and insect killers
- Plants and seeds.
EDN’s and export permits are required for:
- Kangaroo skins
- Crocodile skins
- Emu oil
- Fish oil
- Bunker oil
- Coal
- Petroleum bases products
- Tobacco and tobacco products
- Any other alcohol including beer and spirits all volumes.
Special documentation
Commercial goods require an import permit. Senders must include an invoice with merchandise.
The sender and receiver details must be addressed with a valid street address in English. A Post Office Box address is not acceptable.
The sender is responsible for finding if the destination country may impose duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees that may be applied on the item that is being sent. Please contact the consulate office of the country you are sending to or contact the ECI customer contact centre on 1800 007 678.
Prohibitions
In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI and EPI – Parcles Regulations, Dominica prohibits:
- Alcohol
- Authors rights, infringements of
- Animals
- Asbestos
- Bullion and currency
- Bees
- Coins
- Dangerous goods, haz or comb materials
- Gambling devices
- Ivory
- Jewellery, precious stones and metals
- Liquids, non-hazardous
- Lottery tickets and advertising
- Playing cards
- Pornography
- Silkworms.