The Belize Customs Tariff is modeled from the Harmonized Description and Coding System (HS). The rates are based on the Customs Value (Cost, Insurance, Freight - CIF). Import Duties are levied at the point of importation, and are the liability of the importer. The Belize Customs & Excise Department is responsible for the collection of import duties. Rates range from 0 to 45% with the majority of commodities attracting a rate of 20%.

There are some items that attract a Revenue Replacement Duty (RRD) ranging from 5%-40% based on the aggregate of the Customs Value and the Import Duties. For the complete list of commodities attracting RRD, visit the Belize Customs & Excise Department’s Website.

Under the CARICOM agreement, all imported products entering Belize from a CARICOM member state are exempt from import duties. In order to receive an exemption, importers must produce a CARICOM Certificate of Origin to the Comptroller of Customs. Customs brokerage services are necessary when importing goods.

For more information on Import Duty, Revenue Replacement Duty, and any other applicable taxes when importing, please visit the Belize Customs and Excise Department's Website.