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Caribbean Community Act CAP. 15.

Country/Territory
Barbados
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003 (2005)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to make provision for matters arising out of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas establishing the Caribbean Community including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy.
Subject
General
Keyword
Inspection Internal trade International relations/cooperation International trade Tax/levy
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Entry into force notes
This Act enters into force on 24 April 2003.
Abstract

Subject to this Act, the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas establishing the Caribbean Community including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy shall have the force of law in Barbados. This Act states that the goods of Community origin shall not be liable to customs duty or any quantitative restriction on their importation into or exportation from Barbados. This Act lays down provisions on exemption from duty where drawback allowable; establishment of Common External Tariff in respect of goods which do not qualify for Community treatment; duties of the Comptroller; verification of of the origin of any exported good; and penalties for false documents relating to goods exported or to be exported from Barbados. The Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas establishing the Caribbean Community including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy is annexed to this Act.

Full text
English
Website
www.barbadoslawcourts.gov.bb