🇧🇱 Saint Barthélemy
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Capital: Gustavia
Saint Barthélemy (ISO Code: BL) is located in the eastern Caribbean and is part of the Lesser Antilles, north of St. Kitts and south of St. Martin. Politically, the island is a French overseas territory with autonomy in administration and economy while being directly affiliated with France. The climate is tropical, with consistently high temperatures, high humidity, and a rainy season from July to November. Economically, Saint Barthélemy is heavily influenced by tourism, financial services, and trade, while agriculture and industry play virtually no role. In international trade, the country primarily exports services and local products, while it is fully reliant on imports for consumer goods, energy, and merchandise. Logistically, Saint Barthélemy has an international airport, ports, and a road network that enables the movement of goods and people on the island as well as regional connections. The national currency is the Euro (EUR), with the US Dollar being widely used in trade. Strategic investments focus on infrastructure, sustainable tourism, and logistics solutions to ensure competitiveness and regional integration.
Customs / Import / Export (Rest)
Quick operational overview for international shipments. Depending on the destination (Oceania, Middle East, or other regions), steps, pre-filings and documents may differ.
Documents (typical)
- Commercial invoice (description, value, Incoterms)
- Packing list (weights, dimensions, packages)
- HS code / tariff classification
- Proof of origin / preference docs (where relevant)
- Transport documents (AWB / Bill of Lading) and potential pre-filing data
Process (simplified)
Common pitfalls
- Missing/inconsistent data → delays
- Incoterms/responsibility unclear → who pays/clears customs?
- Certificates/product requirements not checked
- Not enough buffer time for authorities/handling
Trade
Top import partners
- FR
- US
- NL
- DE
- CN
Top export partners
- FR
Top import goods
- Nahrungsmittel
- Konsumgüter
- Treibstoffe
- Baumaterialien
Top export goods
- Re-Exporte
- Dienstleistungen (Luxus-Tourismus)
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