Turks & Caicos guest bringing in parts

[jpwdesigns]

We are planning on sailing from Bahamas to Turks in a week or two. Have a guest arriving by plane who will be bringing in parts for the boat. Little things mostly like water filter but also a VHF splitter and most obviously a replacement Starlink for us.

What should I expect in terms of hassle she might get at the airport in Turks? Do they check bags and charge customs fees?

[GordMay]

Turks and Caicos Ministry of Immigration and Border Services
Customs Department ➥ https://customs.gov.tc/
Duty Calculator ➥ https://customs.gov.tc/cltr

Most items, imported into the Turks and Caicos, have a 30% duty, with an additional 7.5% Customs Processing Fee (CPF).

“All returning residents and visitors are allowed a duty free exemption allowance of $400.
This means that the total value of their goods must not exceed this amount if they are to benefit.”
➥ https://customs.gov.tc/webuploads/cu...0Questions.pdf

As a "transient" [goods will not remain in TCI], you may [IDK] be exempt [or refund upon departure] from import duty.

[jpwdesigns]

Originally Posted by GordMay

As a "transient" [goods will not remain in TCI], you may [IDK] be exempt [or refund upon departure] from import duty.

Thanks GordMay. There’s also what they say the rules are vs what is enforced. Curious if any cruisers have firsthand experience?