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Export from Haiti
A short guide for companies selling from Haiti: the export figures, the agreements and their limits, the main steps and who can help, each with its source.
1. What Haiti sells, and who buys it
Goods exports
US$759.4 million
Merchandise exports, as the imports of partner countries from Haiti, were US$759,378,891 in 2025.
Source: UN Comtrade, partners' imports from Haiti by destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Services exportsEstimate
US$117.6 million
Services exports were US$117.58 million in 2025, provisional, in the central bank's balance of payments.
Source: BRH, balance of payments summary, 1991 to 2025 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Top goods exports
2025
- 1. T-shirts (HS 6109)US$277.6 million
- 2. Knitted sweaters and pullovers (HS 6110)US$75.3 million
- 3. Essential oils (HS 3301)US$56.1 million
- 4. Men's suits, jackets and trousers (HS 6203)US$52.2 million
- 5. Men's woven shirts (HS 6205)US$42.4 million
- 6. Women's knit suits and dresses (HS 6104)US$33.2 million
- 7. Cocoa beans (HS 1801)US$26.6 million
- 8. Track suits and swimwear (HS 6211)US$21.8 million
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- 9. Women's woven suits and dresses (HS 6204)US$20.2 million
- 10. Hats and caps (HS 6505)US$19.7 million
- 11. Spirits and liqueurs (HS 2208)US$12.9 million
- 12. Iron and steel scrap (HS 7204)US$10.9 million
- 13. Copper scrap (HS 7404)US$10 million
- 14. Electronic waste and scrap (HS 8549)US$9.06 million
- 15. Women's knit blouses (HS 6106)US$8.67 million
- 16. Home furnishing textiles (HS 6304)US$7.81 million
- 17. Crustaceans (HS 0306)US$3.77 million
- 18. Toys and dolls (HS 9503)US$3.77 million
- 19. Men's knit shirts (HS 6105)US$3.73 million
- 20. Women's woven blouses (HS 6206)US$3.29 million
- Reported by the buying countries as imports, valued by each importing country (CIF or FOB, as each reports it), not at export. Source (opens in a new tab)
- Prior-year changes are not shown: 97 partners reported for 2025 and 117 for 2024, so the two years are not comparable. Source (opens in a new tab)
- Haiti's own Comtrade reports end in 2017, so this ranking uses partners' imports, with 97 reporting partners in 2025. Source (opens in a new tab)
- Apparel (HS chapters 61 and 62) was 71.7 percent of 2025 value, and United States imports were 89.1 percent of that apparel. Source (opens in a new tab)
Source: UN Comtrade, partners' imports from Haiti by product, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Where the goods go
2025, share of goods exports
- United States73.5%
- Mexico4.3%
- Canada3.8%
- France3.7%
- Malaysia2.1%
- India2%
- Spain1.2%
- Thailand1%
- Reported by the buying countries as imports, valued by each importing country (CIF or FOB, as each reports it), not at export. Source (opens in a new tab)
Source: UN Comtrade, partners' imports from Haiti by destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
2. What to look into next
Our reading
The research marks T-shirts, knitted sweaters and pullovers and essential oils as lines a small or mid-sized company could be in. If yours is one, check which markets buy that line, not only Haiti’s top destinations overall.
Source: UN Comtrade, partners' imports from Haiti by product, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Based on: Top goods exports
The United States takes 73.5% of Haiti’s goods exports. If you sell there, its import rules and buyer channels come first; either way, compare at least one other market before you commit.
Source: UN Comtrade, partners' imports from Haiti by destination, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Based on: Where the goods go
Promote:Global’s reading of the figures above, not a source’s statement, and not advice.
3. Trade agreements
What each arrangement can mean for a seller, and its limits. A preference is conditional: check the rules of origin before you quote.
Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
Gives Haitian companies a route to preferential access in other CARICOM markets for goods that meet origin rules.
As of 2015 Haiti had not published the revised treaty, so it was outside the single market; confirm today's treatment.
Source: WTO, Haiti Trade Policy Review, Secretariat report, 2015 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2015
CARIFORUM-European Union Economic Partnership Agreement
Haitian goods enter the European Union under Everything But Arms, not under this agreement.
Haiti signed in December 2009 and does not apply it, pending ratification.
Source: European Commission, trade relations with Caribbean countries (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
CARIFORUM-UK economic partnership agreement
Haitian goods enter the United Kingdom under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme, not this agreement.
As of September 1, 2026, the United Kingdom's list of agreements in effect does not name Haiti.
Source: GOV.UK, UK trade agreements in effect, September 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of September 1, 2026
Everything But Arms
Haitian goods can enter the European Union duty-free and quota-free.
As of October 30, 2026, a rules-based preference, not unconditional market access; origin rules apply.
Source: European Commission, trade relations with Caribbean countries (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
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United Kingdom Developing Countries Trading Scheme
Haitian goods that meet origin rules can enter the United Kingdom at the lowest tariffs of the scheme.
As of October 30, 2026, Haiti sits in the comprehensive preferences tier; tiers change when reviewed.
Source: GOV.UK, Developing Countries Trading Scheme preference tiers (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
HOPE and HELP
Lets qualifying Haitian apparel and some textile goods enter the United States duty-free with flexible fabric sourcing.
As of October 30, 2026 the program runs to 2028 under Public Law 119-103; textile exports need a visa.
Source: Public Law 119-103, section 2009, September 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of September 2, 2026
Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (CBERA)
Gives eligible Haitian goods duty-free entry into the United States, with no set expiry date.
As of October 30, 2026, a rules-based preference with no set expiry; most textiles are excluded.
Source: USTR, Caribbean Basin Initiative page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA)
Adds duty-free treatment for certain apparel and other goods beyond the basic Caribbean Basin program.
As of October 2026 the program is scheduled to expire on September 30, 2030.
Source: USTR, Caribbean Basin Initiative page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
4. Steps to export
The main steps, in order, each with the body responsible and its official page.
Exporting from Haiti
- Get a professional identity card from the commerce ministry before you trade.Ministère du Commerce et de l'IndustrieOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Commerce ministry, professional identity card (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Check Haitian standards and the national conformity mark for your product with the standards bureau.Bureau Haïtien de NormalisationOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Haitian Bureau of Standards, certification (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of 2026
- For agricultural and fishery products, write to the agriculture ministry's quarantine directorate for a permit and health certificates.Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Ressources Naturelles et du Développement RuralOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Agriculture ministry, sanitary control service (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Ask the foreign trade directorate for an export permit, with your identity card, a commercial invoice and a certificate of origin.Ministère du Commerce et de l'IndustrieOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Commerce ministry, export procedures guide (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
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- For exports to the European Union, register in the European Union's REX system, then bring the form and export permit to the ministry to be sealed.Ministère du Commerce et de l'IndustrieOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Commerce ministry, export procedures guide (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- For apparel under HOPE and HELP, add the Haiti HOPE II visa application so the ministry can send the textile visa to United States customs.Ministère du Commerce et de l'IndustrieOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Commerce ministry, export procedures guide (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Take the permit and papers to the customs administration to start loading and file the export declaration.Administration Générale des DouanesOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Commerce ministry, export procedures guide (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Check the tax code in force from October 1, 2026 for the turnover tax exemption on exports and any duty benefit.Direction Générale des ImpôtsOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Official Gazette, tax code decree, September 30, 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of September 30, 2026
5. Organizations that help exporters
Start with MCI and AGD. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
Export development and market information
- Get advice
Trade and industry ministry
MCI
Ministère du Commerce et de l'Industrie
Issues export permits, certificates and company authorizations, and runs a foreign trade directorate.
Visit MCI (opens in a new tab)Source: Commerce ministry, missions and directorates (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
Central bank
BRH
Banque de la République d'Haïti
Publishes exchange rates, inflation notes and trade tables by product.
Visit BRH (opens in a new tab)Source: Central bank, balance of payments and trade page (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
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- Research markets
National statistics office
IHSI
Institut Haïtien de Statistique et d'Informatique
Publishes consumer prices, national accounts and population estimates.
Visit IHSI (opens in a new tab)Source: IHSI, regular publications (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Get advice
Regional trade promotion agency
Caribbean Export
Caribbean Export Development Agency
Regional body
Offers grant funding, training and an intelligence portal to Caribbean exporters.
Visit Caribbean Export (opens in a new tab)Source: Caribbean Export, about the agency (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Customs and tax
- Meet requirements
National customs authority
AGD
Administration Générale des Douanes
Clears export shipments, collects duties and publishes the customs code and product nomenclature.
Visit AGD (opens in a new tab)Source: Customs administration, missions (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
- Meet requirements
National tax authority
DGI
Direction Générale des Impôts
Registers companies for tax and publishes tax laws, forms and the new tax code.
Visit DGI (opens in a new tab)Source: Tax administration, page for legal entities (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
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Economy and finance ministry
MEF
Ministère de l'Économie et des Finances
Oversees customs, tax and statistics, and publishes budget and economic indicators.
Visit MEF (opens in a new tab)Source: Economy ministry, home page (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Standards and sector requirements
- Meet requirements
National standards body
BHN
Bureau Haïtien de Normalisation
Develops Haitian standards, runs product certification and holds the national conformity mark.
- Meet requirements
Agriculture ministry, health controls
MARNDR
Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Ressources Naturelles et du Développement Rural
Issues permits and certificates for traded agricultural and fishery products through its quarantine directorate.
Visit MARNDR (opens in a new tab)Source: Agriculture ministry, sanitary control service (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Chambers and industry associations
- Get advice
Industrial employers association
ADIH
Association des Industries d'Haïti
Supports members with customer, import and export procedures and publishes industry reports.
- Get advice
Bilateral chamber of commerce
AmCham
AmCham Haiti
Runs networking events, training and a membership directory for businesses linked to the United States.
Visit AmCham (opens in a new tab)Source: AmCham Haiti, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
6. Worth knowing
United States tariffs
A 10 percent import surcharge applied from February 24 to July 24, 2026, and the IMF said it effectively removed HOPE and HELP preferences while in force.
What to do: Check Customs and Border Protection guidance for your tariff line and entry date before you quote.
Sources: Federal Register, Proclamation 11012 import surcharge, February 2026 (opens in a new tab); IMF, Haiti staff-monitored program third review, May 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
HOPE and HELP extension
Public Law 119-103 extends the Haiti Economic Lift Program from 2026 to 2028, and the commerce ministry gives the end date as December 31, 2028.
What to do: Confirm the program's end date and your product's eligibility before you sign a long supply contract.
Sources: Public Law 119-103, section 2009, September 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab); Commerce ministry, HOPE and HELP notice, September 2026 (in French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
Logistics and border performance
The IMF says security and humanitarian crises keep deteriorating, and customs issued October 2026 notices on dry ports, transshipment and land imports in transit.
What to do: Ask your freight forwarder and customs broker which ports and routes are open before you ship.
Sources: IMF, Haiti staff-monitored program third review, May 2026 (opens in a new tab); Customs, dry ports and transshipment notice, October 2026 (French) (opens in a new tab) · as of October 30, 2026
7. How Promote:Global helps
- Compare potential export marketsSee which markets import what you sell, ranked on public trade data, and read each country before you commit.
- Check duties and document requirementsCheck the duty, the origin conditions for a preferential rate and the documents a shipment needs.
- Find advisors and service firmsAsk an advisory firm a scoped, paid question, or browse firms that list their own services, from legal work to logistics.
- Organize your next stepsKeep each product and market in a project, with a roadmap of steps you work through.
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Promote:Haiti is an independent guide by Promote:Global, not an official government portal. The organizations named here are independent public and membership bodies, not Promote:Global partners, and every link goes to their own site.
Facts read from public sources, with an editorial cut-off of October 30, 2026. Nothing here is investment, legal, tax or sanctions advice. Check current status with the organization before you rely on it.