What can you not bring into Haiti
Haiti is a Caribbean country with restrictions on what can be imported. Knowing these rules is important to avoid legal problems or hassles while visiting the place. Here’s an all-inclusive list of things you cannot carry into Haiti:
Prohibited Items
The information given states that there are certain things which are completely banned from being taken into Haiti.
Food Articles
- Any food articles intended for human consumption but found unfit are prohibited.
Indecent or Obscene Materials
- Indecent or obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, cards, lithographic or other engravings, or any other indecent or obscene article are prohibited.
| Prohibited Items for Import into Haiti |
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| Pornographic Materials |
| Military Equipment (Tanks, Armored Vehicles, Warships) |
| Arms and Ammunition (Non-Government Use) |
| Narcotics |
| Equipment for Counterfeit Currency or Securities |
| Used Shoes and Clothing (Enforcement Not Consistent) |
| Poultry Meat (Ban Lifted in 2013) |
| Eggs from Avian Influenza Areas |
| Used Clothing Imports (Not Enforced) |
| Ethyl Alcohol, Generic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals (Require Authorization) |
| Agricultural Inputs, Cattle Feed, Animal Products (Require Authorization) |
| Live Animals, Plants, Seeds (Subject to Quarantine) |
| Bovine Animals and Swine (Health Certificate Required) |
| Foot and Mouth Disease, Swine Diseases-Free Origin Required |
| African Swine Fever Prevention Measures |
| Animal Health Certificate for Imports |
| Plant Quarantine for Plants and Plant Products |
| Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Adherence |
| No Quantitative Restrictions on Animal Imports |
| Restricted Items for Import into Haiti |
|---|
| Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Herbal Teas (Require Authorization) |
| Motor Vehicles (Require License) |
| Coconut Derivatives, Oil-Producing Seeds, Edible Oils (Require Permit) |
| Fresh Produce, Rice, Cornmeal (Require Phyto-Sanitary Certificate) |
| Plants, Plant Parts, Seeds (Require Import Permit) |
| Animal Products, Meat (Require Import Permit) |
| Compressors, Cranes, Forklifts, Work Trucks (Require Authorization) |
| Cement, Hydrogen, Rare Gases, Non-Metal (Require Import License) |
| Raw and Refined Sugars (Require Import License) |
| Portland Cement, Aluminous Cement, Slag Cement (Require Import License) |
| Meat, Animal Products (Require Permit or Phyto-Sanitary Certificate) |
Firearms and Explosives
- Firearms, explosives, and fireworks are not allowed unless special permission has been sought from relevant authorities.
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Meat and Animal Products
- For the importation of meat, poultry, and fish products among others permits or phytosanitary certificates issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries must be obtained.
Restricted Items
- Besides those items that cannot be brought in at all; there also exist some goods which may only enter upon presentation of specific licenses/permits. They include:
Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and herbal teas require a Pharmaceutical Services Division certificate from the Ministry of Health.
Motor Vehicles
Motor vehicles require a license from the Ministry of Transportation.
Coconut Derivatives and Edible Oils
Coconut derivatives,oil-producing seeds as well as edible oils need permits from Coconut Industry Board before they can be imported into the country.
Customs Regulations and Declarations
When entering Haiti travelers should declare any restricted/prohibited items to customs officials. Failure to declare these items or making false declarations could lead to fines/penalties.
There are limits on how much cash/alcohol/other goods one can bring into Haiti without paying extra duties/taxes too..
Conclusion
Knowing what you can’t take into Haiti will help ensure that your trip goes smoothly and without any problems. It is important to respect the customs of this country so as not to get into legal troubles or be penalized.
