Before you ship
to St. Kitts & Nevis.
Find out what to prepare, how clearance works and when to contact us. Start with the details you know; we’ll help with the next steps.
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What to prepare
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St. Kitts and Nevis have separate returning-national programmes. The relevant authority must confirm your category, approved goods and timing.
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Customs and the relevant authorities confirm assessments, approvals and release. A carrier ETA does not confirm collection is available.
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Bring together the paperwork.
Keep the documents you already have together, and make a list of anything you are still waiting for.
- Invoices or purchase receipts that describe your goods.
- A packing list or itemized inventory, if available.
- Shipping documents supplied by your carrier, such as a bill of lading for sea freight or an air waybill for air freight.
- Booking details, shipment references and any existing approval letters.
Nevis port guidance: NASPA lists an invoice, a bill of lading and the ship's manifest for inbound terminal handling. It specifies originals or certified facsimiles. Ask your carrier or agent which documents it supplies and which versions you need to present. Confirm the receiving port's requirements separately for St. Kitts.
Read NASPA's document guidanceFor a vehicle or goods needing special permission, discuss the supporting documents before booking. Do not assume that a general household checklist covers every import.
How customs clearance usually works.
The order depends on your goods and shipment type. Customs determines the assessment, required checks and release.
- Review the shipment and documents. Gather invoices, packing information, shipping documents and any permits or approval letters. We discuss missing information with you.
- Prepare the declaration. For commercial shipments, our team enters and submits the declaration through ASYCUDA World. For non-commercial cargo, Customs may first inspect and value the goods before completing the declaration.
- Customs reviews and assesses. Customs checks the declaration and supporting information, may ask questions, and determines the applicable duties and taxes.
- Complete the required checks and payments. An examination or further documents may be needed. Follow the authority's instructions for checks and payment of the assessed charges.
- Confirm release and arrange collection. Once Customs authorizes release, confirm the carrier's release requirements and port arrangements before booking collection or transport.
Understand the costs.
Government duties and taxes, carrier and port charges, and Fergie's Agency service fees are separate. Ask which charges are included in an estimate and which remain to be confirmed. A returning-national approval does not automatically remove every charge.
The official Customs duty calculator provides an initial estimate using your goods, value and shipping costs. Customs confirms the final assessment. Have your invoice and freight details ready when you ask us to review the likely charges.
Read Customs’ inspection and release guidanceHave a question about these stages? WhatsApp us with your destination island, goods, carrier and expected arrival, or send an enquiry.
Confirm before you collect.
A scheduled arrival is an estimate. It does not confirm that your goods have been unloaded or released by Customs.
- Ask the carrier for the current ETA and any changes to the route or connecting service.
- Confirm the documents and payments needed for the next stage.
- Check that your goods are ready before arranging collection or transport from the port.
For Nevis port information, use NASPA's Long Point Port page. For a carrier's published dates, see our cargo arrivals board.
Guidance for your shipment.
A few useful questions.
Is this the complete list of required documents?
No. Your goods, carrier and circumstances determine what is needed. Bring what you have so we can discuss missing information and the requirements to confirm with the relevant authority.
Can I rely on the scheduled arrival for collection?
Confirm with your carrier before making collection arrangements. Port arrival, unloading and Customs release are separate stages, and a published ETA does not confirm that your goods are ready.
What should I include in my first enquiry?
Your destination island, a description of the goods, carrier and shipping method, expected arrival and the documents you already have. You do not need to attach documents to make a first enquiry.
Tell us what's on the way.
Tell us your destination island, what you're shipping, your carrier and expected arrival. You can start with a short summary; we'll discuss the documents and next steps with you.
+1 (869) 662-8806veronicafergie@gmail.com
Visit us Monday–Friday, 9 am–4 pm. Walk-ins and appointments welcome.
Get directions to our office at Long Point Port, Nevis
Customs process and calculator references checked ; Nevis port guidance checked . See the returning-national guide for the separate island policies. Confirm current requirements with the relevant authority.