Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Customs Act (Cap. 66).

Country/Territory
Barbados
Document type
Legislation
Date
1963 (2007)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act relating to Customs.
Subject
General
Keyword
Basic legislation Business/industry/corporations Data collection/reporting Enforcement/compliance Inspection International trade Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Offences/penalties Transport/storage 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 1 July 1963.
Abstract

This Act lays down provisions on the administration and customs tariff; appointment of ports and boarding stations; approval of warehouses and customs areas; exemptions from import duties of customs; export duties of customs; importation and exportation; report prior to arrival; entry and unloading of imported goods; exportation and loading of goods; prohibited or restricted goods to be imported or exported; payment of duties on imported and exported goods and penalties for evasion of duties; stowage of goods in warehouse or customs area; prevention of smuggling; detention of persons, forfeiture and legal proceedings; powers of Comptroller; offences and penalties; and documentation.

Full text
English
Website
www.barbadoslawcourts.gov.bb

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Customs Regulations, 1963 (S.I. No. 61 of 1963).

Legislation | Barbados | 1963 (2007)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Certification, Court/tribunal, Resource/damage valuation, Data collection/reporting, International trade, Liability/compensation, Royalties/fees, Transport/storage, Tax/levy, Fruits/edible nuts, Vegetables/legumes, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Customs (List of Prohibited and Restricted Imports and Exports) Order, 2009 (S.I. No. 127 of 2009).

Legislation | Barbados | 2009

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Hazardous substances, International trade, Ozone layer, Pollution control, Food quality control/food safety, Precautionary principle, Public health, Animal by-products, Animal health, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Pests/diseases, Certification, Fruits/edible nuts, Plant protection, Vegetables/legumes

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Customs (Amendment) (No. 2) Act No. 33 of 2019.

Legislation | Barbados | 2019

Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, International trade, Offences/penalties, Tax/levy, Ownership

Source: FAO, FAOLEX