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Export from the Turks and Caicos Islands
A short guide for companies selling from the Turks and Caicos Islands: the export figures, the agreements and their limits, the main steps and who can help, each with its source.
1. What the Turks and Caicos Islands sells, and who buys it
Goods exportsEstimate
US$3.82 million
Merchandise exports were US$3,819,212 in 2025, a provisional national figure on a general-trade basis that includes re-exports.
Source: Turks and Caicos Statistics Authority, Trade Report 2025 (Google Drive) (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Services exportsEstimate
US$1.88 billion
Services exports were US$1,883.8 million in 2025, a provisional balance of payments figure.
Source: Turks and Caicos Statistics Authority, 2025 balance of payments (Drive) (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Top goods exports
2025
- 1. Other transport equipmentUS$1.17 million
- 2. Live animalsUS$552,528
- 3. Electrical machineryUS$451,846
- 4. Fish, crustaceans and mollusksUS$445,840
- 5. Power generating machineryUS$330,752
- 6. Miscellaneous manufactured articlesUS$200,536
- 7. Metal ores and scrapUS$195,816
- 8. Optical goods and watchesUS$113,945
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- 9. Telecommunications equipmentUS$86,783
- 10. Road vehiclesUS$82,658
- 11. Metal articlesUS$75,850
- 12. Scientific instrumentsUS$25,677
- 13. Industrial machineryUS$20,500
- 14. Clothing and accessoriesUS$16,730
- 15. Furniture and beddingUS$8,376
- 16. Textile fibers and wasteUS$7,490
- 17. General machinery and partsUS$7,302
- 18. Rubber articlesUS$6,450
- 19. Iron and steelUS$5,878
- 20. Textile yarn and fabricsUS$3,175
- Lines are SITC divisions from the Statistics Authority's table, which converts records coded in the 2010 Harmonized System; the table gives no HS codes, so none is shown. Source (opens in a new tab)
- Machinery and transport equipment was 56.4 percent of 2025 exports, and the Authority says this may be rented heavy equipment returning, so the ranking is irregular. Source (opens in a new tab)
- Exports include re-exports and the Authority publishes no split by line; only the fish line is suggested, because the Department of Trade's portal names local conch and lobster. Source (opens in a new tab)
- The 2025 values are provisional, and the 2024 values are the Authority's revised figures. Source (opens in a new tab)
Source: Turks and Caicos Statistics Authority, Trade Report 2025 (Google Drive) (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Where the goods go
2025, share of goods exports
- United States77.6%
- Jamaica14.4%
- Dominican Republic4.9%
- Ireland2.1%
- Italy0.8%
- The Statistics Authority's 2025 table names nine destinations; shares are of its US$3,819,212 total, and the named values add to US$1 more because of rounding. Source (opens in a new tab)
Source: Turks and Caicos Statistics Authority, Trade Report 2025 (Google Drive) (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
2. What to look into next
Our reading
The research marks live animals, fish, crustaceans and mollusks and miscellaneous manufactured articles as lines a small or mid-sized company could be in. If yours is one, check which markets buy that line, not only the Turks and Caicos Islands’s top destinations overall.
Source: Turks and Caicos Statistics Authority, Trade Report 2025 (Google Drive) (opens in a new tab) · as of 2026
Based on: Top goods exports
The United States takes 77.6% of the Turks and Caicos Islands’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: Turks and Caicos Statistics Authority, Trade Report 2025 (Google Drive) (opens in a new tab) · as of 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.
Arrangement for import duty on trade in goods from certain British Overseas Territories
A seller can ship goods that originate in the territory to the United Kingdom free of import duty.
Rules-based preference with a EUR.1 or origin declaration; since July 1, 2026, listed steel products pay the standard rate.
Source: United Kingdom, Overseas Territories import duty arrangement, 2020 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 9, 2020
Commonwealth Caribbean Countries Tariff (Canada)
The Canada Border Services Agency lists the territory for this tariff, so qualifying goods can enter Canada at the preferential rate.
Goods need 60 percent qualifying content and direct shipment; the Department of Trade's guide excludes textiles, clothing, footwear, leather garments, luggage and lubricating oil.
Source: Canada Border Services Agency, tariff treatment list, January 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of January 1, 2026
Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (United States)
The United States Trade Representative lists the territory as a designated beneficiary, so eligible goods can enter the United States under the preference.
The territory is not among the eight countries designated for the enhanced benefits of the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act; confirm product eligibility with the importer. Check current United States tariff measures on your goods before you quote.
Source: USTR, 16th Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act report, 2025 (opens in a new tab) · as of 2025
Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union
The 2021 Council Decision excludes the 12 United Kingdom territories, so goods from the territory get no European Union preference.
Expect the European Union's standard tariff treatment; check the importer's own treatment before you quote.
Source: Council of the European Union, Decision 2021/1764 on OCT association (opens in a new tab) · as of October 7, 2021
4. Steps to export
The main steps, in order, each with the body responsible and its official page.
Exporting from the Turks and Caicos Islands
- Hold a business license for your activity before you export.Inland Revenue DepartmentOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Turks and Caicos Revenue Department, business license page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- Have a customs broker file the export declaration in ASYCUDA World, with invoices and the export stamp.Turks and Caicos Islands Border ForceNo export duty; export stamp US$0.80Official page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Turks and Caicos Department of Trade, Trade Information Portal, exports (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- For controlled goods, apply for an import or export license on Form C14.Turks and Caicos Islands Border ForceOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Turks and Caicos Border Force, forms list, includes Form C14 (opens in a new tab) · as of March 25, 2024
- For plant products or pets, get a phytosanitary or sanitary certificate from the Department of Agriculture.Department of AgricultureOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Turks and Caicos Department of Trade, Trade Information Portal, exports (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
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- For marine products, get a fisheries export permit and CITES form; commercial exports need a Class A processing and export license.Department of Fisheries & Marine Resources ManagementNo permit fee is chargedOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: Turks and Caicos Department of Trade, Trade Information Portal, exports (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
- To claim a preference, get a EUR.1 from customs for the United Kingdom, or sign a Form A or exporter's statement for Canada.Turks and Caicos Islands Border ForceOfficial page (opens in a new tab)
Source: United Kingdom, Overseas Territories import duty arrangement, 2020 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 9, 2020
5. Organizations that help exporters
Start with DTIFC and Border Force. Each card links to the organization’s own site.
Each card says what it can help with:Get adviceFind financeMeet requirementsResearch markets
- The Turks and Caicos Islands has 46,855 residents, so this guide lists every national body found with evidence dated 2025 or later; it has 8 organizations. Source (opens in a new tab)
Export development and market information
- Get advice
Trade promotion department
DTIFC
Department of Trade, Industry and Fair Competition
Publishes the Trade Information Portal with export steps, and leads the National Quality Council on standards.
Visit DTIFC (opens in a new tab)Source: Turks and Caicos Department of Trade, home page, October 2026 (opens in a new tab) · as of October 21, 2026
- Research markets
National statistics office
Statistics Authority
Turks and Caicos Islands Statistics Authority
Publishes merchandise trade, balance of payments, national accounts and consumer price statistics.
Customs and tax
- Meet requirements
Customs and border authority
Border Force
Turks and Caicos Islands Border Force
Handles customs declarations, import and export licenses, and work and visitor permits at the border.
Visit Border Force (opens in a new tab)Source: Turks and Caicos Border Force, exporting goods, March 2024 (opens in a new tab) · as of March 25, 2024
- Meet requirements
Tax and licensing authority
Revenue Department
Inland Revenue Department
Issues and renews business licenses and collects the territory's taxes and fees.
Visit Revenue Department (opens in a new tab)Source: Turks and Caicos Revenue Department, business license page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
Standards and sector requirements
- Meet requirements
Financial services regulator
FSC
Turks and Caicos Islands Financial Services Commission
Licenses banks, insurers and company managers, and its Companies Registry incorporates and registers companies.
Visit FSC (opens in a new tab)Source: Turks and Caicos Financial Services Commission, Companies Registry overview (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
Chambers and industry associations
- Get advice
Hotel and tourism association
TCHTA
Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association
Speaks for hotels, restaurants, excursion operators, banks, law firms and other member businesses.
Visit TCHTA (opens in a new tab)Source: TCHTA, home page (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
6. Worth knowing
Goods exports are small
Goods exports were US$3.8 million in 2025 against US$947.7 million of imports, and more than half were machinery and transport equipment.
What to do: Check each line you intend to sell against the Statistics Authority's tables before you set targets.
Source: Turks and Caicos Statistics Authority, Trade Report 2025 (Google Drive) (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
Services lead exports
Services exports were US$1,883.8 million in 2025, and the Statistics Authority says almost all earnings from abroad come from tourism.
What to do: Check which regulator licenses your service before you sell it abroad.
Source: Turks and Caicos Statistics Authority, 2025 balance of payments (Drive) (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
Conch and lobster rules
Commercial marine exports need a Class A license, the Queen Conch export season closes July 16 to October 14, and CITES forms apply.
What to do: Confirm the current season and quota with the fisheries department before you sign a contract.
Sources: Turks and Caicos Department of Trade, Trade Information Portal, exports (opens in a new tab); Turks and Caicos Department of Environment and Coastal Resources, permits (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
Steel and United Kingdom duty
Since July 1, 2026, listed steel products from the Overseas Territories pay the United Kingdom standard duty instead of zero.
What to do: Check your commodity code against the excepted goods table before you quote.
Sources: United Kingdom, tariff amendment regulations 2026, regulation 3 (opens in a new tab); United Kingdom, tariff amendment regulations 2026, commencement (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
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Customs audits
Since August 5, 2026, the Collector of Customs may audit importers and exporters for five years after a shipment.
What to do: Keep your shipping records for five years.
Source: Turks and Caicos, Customs (Amendment) Act 2026, gazetted 2026-08-05 (opens in a new tab) · as of November 1, 2026
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Facts read from public sources, with an editorial cut-off of November 1, 2026. Nothing here is investment, legal, tax or sanctions advice. Check current status with the organization before you rely on it.