Christmas barrel concessions start November 1

Saint Lucia’s annual Christmas barrel concessions will take effect on November 1, allowing households to import up to two barrels of qualifying goods duty-free, with a maximum value of EC$3 000 per barrel.The concessions, which run until February 28, 2027, provide a 100 per cent waiver of customs duty on personal items, food, clothing, toys and other household consumables imported in barrels. Electronic items are excluded.