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The British Virgin Islands has one of the most flourishing economies in the Caribbean region. In 2010, the BVI had the world's 19th highest GDP per capita. The country's GDP is smaller when regarded in terms of purchasing power, from this point of view the BVI is ranked as 215th out of 229 countries. The major economic sectors of the British Virgin Islands are tourism and financial services. 

The BVI was estimated 34th in terms of global financial centers, in 2015. The Territory is considered a tax haven with an “opaque” banking system. Financial services represent one of the main sources of revenue for the country. The revenue is gained by the licensing of offshore companies and related services. It should be mentioned that the BVI plays a significant role in the offshore financial services industry. Tourism represents about 45% of the country's income. The British Virgin Islands are known as one of the world's greatest sailing destinations. 

The British Virgin Islands is the world's 168th largest exporter. Its main exports are planes, helicopters, recreational boats, diamonds, jewelry, paintings, fish, gravel and sand, rum and fruits. The BVI's major export partners include Malta, the UK, Switzerland, Italy and Cyprus

Customs requirements of British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands Customs Contacts

Government of the Virgin islands

Website: http://www.bvi.gov.vg/  

Address: H.M Customs (Head Quarters): Richard Stoutt Building, Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands (British) VG1110

Telephone: 1(284) 468-6801

Fax: 1(284) 494-6906

The British Virgin Islands is a British overseas territory situated in the Caribbean to the east of Puerto Rico. The BVI consist of the main islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke, and over 50 other smaller islands. The country is a member of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (Caricom) (associate), Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and other international organizations.

Import tariffs

All imported products are subject to import duties varying from 5% to 20%. Imports entering the B.V.I. on a temporary basis, will not be subject to duty. There is no customs duty on the importation of computers.

There are no sales taxes or value added taxes in the BVI.

List of prohibited imports:

- Acids

- Batteries

- Bio Products

- Chemicals

- Corrosives

- Cosmetics

- Flammables

- Furs

- Gases

- Ice, Dry

- Ice, Wet

- Infectious Substance

- Liquids

- Magnetized Materials

- Oxidizers

- Paints

- Perfume

- Personal Effects

- Poisons

- Radioactives

- Seeds

- Soil

- Toiletries

- Log and timber products from Liberia (wood-chips, poles, post, fence pickets, sheets, flooring, molding, pallet, tool handles, barrels, crates, tableware/kitchenware, shutters, blinds, cases/boxes/chests for jewelry and silverware, clothes hangers, clothespins, toothpicks, etc.)

Sources

http://www.bvimarineguide.com/clearance.html 

https://smallbusiness.fedex.com/international/country-snapshots/british-virgin-islands.html