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Barbados tax notes

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Consumption Taxes - VAT OR Sales TAX

Standard Rate Percent: 17.5%, Reduced Rate Percent: 7.5%

Value Added Tax (VAT) is imposed on a wide range of goods and services, including tourism accommodation and related services.

Source: Barbados Revenue Authority - VAT Rates

Customs AND Duty Free

Duty Free Allowance USD: $0 USD

Visitors are permitted duty-free allowances for personal effects such as 1 litre of spirits or wine; goods beyond allowances are subject to duty.

Source: Visit Barbados - Customs info

Customs AND Imports

Reference note

Imported goods are subject to customs tariffs based on the CARICOM Common External Tariff; duties vary by item classification.

Source: Barbados import tariffs overview

Primary sources: Economy of Barbados - Wikipedia (tax/currency context), Barbados travel forums & guidance on tourism tax inclusion. Full dataset: taxes.json.

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