# Anguilla (AI)

**Capital:** The Valley  
**Currency:** East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) (XCD)  
**Population:** 14,598 — Older stored figure; source year not documented.  
**Area:** 91 km²

> Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean north of Sint Maarten and, in logistics terms, a small, highly import-dependent island market. There is no railway; freight moves by road, the cargo port of Road Bay (Sandy Ground), the Blowing Point ferry terminal and Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA). Larger international air and sea freight is usually transshipped via Sint Maarten (SXM). Anguilla is an associate member of CARICOM and the OECS; customs clearance is electronic via ASYCUDA World on the basis of the CARICOM common external tariff. Since 1 August 2025 the former GST at the port has been replaced by a 9 percent Import Goods Tax on imports, while a 13 percent General Services Tax applies to services. The currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), pegged to the US dollar.

Anguilla (ISO code: AI) is a British Overseas Territory in the eastern Caribbean, immediately north of Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin. The territory has internal self-government under a Governor appointed by the United Kingdom, which remains responsible for foreign affairs and defence. The climate is tropical-maritime with an Atlantic hurricane season from June to November. The economy is shaped by tourism, financial and offshore services and fishing. Foreign trade is heavily import-driven: the main imports are food, fuels, building materials, vehicles and consumer goods, while exports (fish and lobster, some re-exports) are small. Anguilla is an associate member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). Customs clearance is electronic via ASYCUDA World on the basis of the CARICOM common external tariff; the legal basis is the Customs Act (C169). Since 1 July 2022 the government has levied a Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 13 percent, which also applies to imports. There is no railway; transport runs by road, through Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA) and the ports of Road Bay (Sandy Ground, cargo) and Blowing Point (ferry to Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin). Larger international freight is transshipped via Sint Maarten. The currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), pegged to the US dollar.

**Top Import Partners:** US, GB, SX, TT, DO

**Top Export Partners:** SX, US, GB, NK, TT

**Top Import Goods:** Food, Beverages, Petroleum products, Construction materials, Vehicles

**Top Export Goods:** Fish products, Rum, Financial services, Tourism services

**Key Airports:**
- [Clayton J Lloyd International Airport (AXA)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/clayton-j-lloyd-international-airport-axa)
- [Scrub Island Airfield](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/scrub-island-airport-30202)

## Customs & Import

**Import VAT:** Import Goods Tax 9 percent on imports (since 1. August 2025, replaces the GST)  
**Customs complexity:** medium  
**Customs system:** Electronic customs clearance via ASYCUDA World. The legal basis is the Customs Act (C169). Anguilla is an associate CARICOM member; tariff classification is based on the CARICOM Common External Tariff (HS-2017 tariff).  
**Customs authority:** [Anguilla Customs Department (HM Customs)](https://customs.gov.ai)

## Logistics & Risk

**Logistics role:** Island niche market, import-dependent tourism area, transshipment via Sint Maarten  
**Economic area:** CARICOM (associated) and OECS; Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU)  
**Logistics risk:** medium  
**Dangerous goods relevance:** low  
**Pharma/cold chain:** low

## FAQ

### Is Anguilla part of the EU or the United Kingdom?

Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory with internal self-government under a Governor appointed by the United Kingdom. It is not part of the European Union; foreign and defence policy lies with the United Kingdom.

### Which tax applies to imports into Anguilla?

Since 1. August 2025, Anguilla levies a 9 percent Import Goods Tax on imports, which replaces the former Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the port; a General Services Tax of 13 percent applies to services. In addition, import duties apply based on the CARICOM Common External Tariff.

### Which customs system does Anguilla use?

Customs clearance is handled electronically via ASYCUDA World. The legal basis is the Customs Act (C169); tariff classification follows the CARICOM Common External Tariff (HS-2017 tariff).

### Does Anguilla have an airport and a port?

Yes. The airport is Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (AXA). The main cargo port is Road Bay in Sandy Ground; Blowing Point serves as the ferry terminal to Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin. Larger international cargo is transshipped via Sint Maarten (SXM).

### Which currency is used in Anguilla?

The legal tender is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD), issued by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and pegged to the US dollar.

### Is Anguilla a member of CARICOM?

Anguilla is an associate member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).

### Which documents do I need to import into Anguilla?

Typically required are the commercial invoice, packing list, the electronic ASYCUDA import declaration (SAD) and a transport document (B/L or AWB). For CARICOM preference, a certificate of origin is also needed; for certain goods, import licences are additionally required.

### Are there sanctions or export controls?

As a British Overseas Territory, Anguilla is included in the UK sanctions regimes by Order in Council (Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018); UN sanctions also apply. There is no independent national export control.

## Sources & Last Verified

- [https://customs.gov.ai](https://customs.gov.ai)
- [https://ird.gov.ai](https://ird.gov.ai)
- [https://www.gov.ai](https://www.gov.ai)
- [https://customs.gov.ai/](https://customs.gov.ai/)
- [http://customs.gov.ai/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Anguilla-HS2017-Tariff-Final.pdf](http://customs.gov.ai/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Anguilla-HS2017-Tariff-Final.pdf)
- [http://customs.gov.ai/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/C169-Customs-Act.pdf](http://customs.gov.ai/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/C169-Customs-Act.pdf)
- [https://ird.gov.ai/Services/Tax/gst](https://ird.gov.ai/Services/Tax/gst)
- [https://caricom.org/institutions/organisation-of-eastern-caribbean-states-oecs/](https://caricom.org/institutions/organisation-of-eastern-caribbean-states-oecs/)

*Last verified: 2026-06-22*

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