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The British Indian Ocean Territory (also known as BIOT) is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom located in the Indian Ocean between Tanzania and Indonesia. The territory consists of the seven islands of the Chagos Archipelago with over 1,000 individual islands. 

The economic activity of the British Indian Ocean Territory is concentrated on the largest island - Diego Garcia. This is the island where joint Anglo-American defence facilities are situated.

It should be mentioned that the industrial and agricultural sectors are not fully developed. However, some crops such as coconuts and sugarcane, are cultivated. Sugarcane represents the main exported commodity for the British Indian Ocean Territory. 

The British Indian Ocean Territory is the world's 205th largest exporter, its main exports being computers, telephones, blank audio media, electrical transformers and non-fillet frozen fish. The top export partners of the British Indian Ocean Territory are Singapore, the US, Poland, Finland, Belgium and Luxembourg. 

Customs requirements of British Indian Ocean Territory

British Indian Ocean Territory Customs Contacts

Website: http://biot.gov.io/  

Email: BIOTAdmin@fco.gov.uk  

Fax: 020 7008 1589

Address: BIOT Administration, Overseas Territories Directorate, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, SW1A 2AH

The British Indian Ocean Territory is an overseas territory of the UK situated in the Indian Ocean between Tanzania and Indonesia. The territory consists of 7 islands of the Chagos Archipelago with over 1,000 small individual islands. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, as BIOT is a territory of the United Kingdom. The BIOT laws are based on the UK constitution. 

Import duties by product:

• Mobiles, tablets, computers and laptops, cameras, accessories (no-battery), accessories (battery) - 20.00%
• Health and beauty supplies - 20.00%
• Fashion and watches - 20.00%
• Home appliances - 20.00%
• Home and garden supplies - 20.00%
• Toys and sports equipment - 20.00%

Taxation

Currency

United States dollar - USD

VAT tax

20.00%

Tax threshold (the tax level at which a person begins paying shipping taxes)

0 USD

Prohibited Items

• Drugs
• Firearms
• Explosives
• Animals
• Fresh Food
• Plants
• Seeds
• Tobacco
• Alcohol
• Chemicals
• Money

Shipping Documents

• Commercial invoice
• Battery statement
• Tax documents 
• Shipping labels

Sources

https://www.goeasyship.com/country/britishindian  

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/print_io.html  

http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Chagos?rc=Formalities