As of Saturday, April 19, 2025 (based on the latest available information): Here's an update on tariffs related to Barbados: Barbados' General Tariff Structure: Barbados is a full member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and applies the CARICOM Common External Tariff (CET) on goods imported from outside the CARICOM region.   Import duties under the CET generally range from 0% to 20%.   However, some specific items carry higher import duty rates, including: Fruits and vegetables: 40%   Jewelry: 60% Watches: 50%   Motor vehicles: 45%   T-shirts: 115%   An additional 1% environmental levy is generally applied to imports. Certain items have specific environmental levy rates: New motor vehicles: $750.00 per vehicle Used motor vehicles: $1,000.00 per vehicle Refrigerators: $7.50 per refrigerator   Television sets: $5.00 per set Goods in non-plastic, glass, metal, or paperboard containers: 0.75% of CIF value     Excise taxes are levied on specific categories of goods: Alcoholic beverages Tobacco products   Motor vehicles Petroleum products   Rates range from 5% to 60%. Sweetened beverages are subject to a 20% excise tax (increased from 10% in April 2022). This tax is applied before Value Added Tax (VAT).   Value Added Tax (VAT): The standard VAT rate in Barbados is 17.5% on most goods and services. A reduced rate of 10% applies to the supply of accommodation and certain tourism-related goods and services. Basic food products and some other goods and services are zero-rated or exempt from VAT.   Trade Agreements: Barbados, as part of CARICOM, is a signatory to several trade agreements with other countries, including: CARICOM-Venezuela Trade and Investment Agreement CARICOM-Colombia Trade, Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement CARICOM-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement   CARICOM-Cuba Trade and Economic Cooperation Agreement   CARICOM-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)     These agreements often involve preferential tariff rates for goods originating from member countries. United States - Barbados Tariffs: Barbados is a beneficiary country under the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA). This generally allows for duty-free entry of many goods from Barbados into the United States, provided they meet certain rules of origin. However, certain products like textiles and apparel, watches, and some agricultural products may have specific duty rates or be excluded from duty-free treatment. You would need to consult the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS US) 2025 for specific product tariff rates.   Recent Developments: There isn't specific information about new or significant tariff changes by Barbados in the very recent past (last few weeks). The focus in the news has been more on the broader implications of tariffs imposed by larger economies. A recent notice (February 2025) indicated the rescinding of a port congestion charge for Barbados, which is related to the cost of trade but not a tariff itself.   How to Find Specific Tariff Rates: To find the exact tariff rate for a specific good being imported into Barbados, you would need to consult the Barbados Customs Tariff, which is based on the CARICOM CET. You can likely find this information on the website of the Barbados Customs and Excise Department. The World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS) database might also provide some tariff information for Barbados, although the timeliness of the data can vary. In summary, Barbados applies the CARICOM Common External Tariff with rates generally between 0% and 20%, with higher rates on some specific goods. They also have environmental levies, excise taxes on certain products, and a VAT. Trade with the United States generally benefits from duty-free treatment under CBERA for many goods. For the most up-to-date and specific tariff rates, it's best to consult the official customs authorities of Barbados and the relevant trade agreements.