🇬🇩 Grenada

All information, articles and links related to this country.

Capital: St. George’s

Karibischer Insel-/Importmarkt, Agrarexporteur (Muskatnuss/Gewürze)CARICOM / OECSSeefrachtLuftfrachtStrasseImport VAT: VAT-Standardsatz 15 ProzentCustoms: mittelRisk: mittelPharma/Cold Chain: geringDangerous Goods: gering bis mittelE-Commerce: gering bis mittel

Overview

Grenada (ISO code: GD) is an island state in the eastern Caribbean, south of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, comprising the main island plus Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Politically it is a parliamentary democracy within the Commonwealth. The climate is tropical with a marked rainy and dry season and an Atlantic hurricane season from June to November. The economy rests on agriculture, services and tourism, with nutmeg, spices and cocoa as key exports, while the country relies heavily on imports of food, fuel and industrial goods. The Port of St. George's and Maurice Bishop International Airport secure the country's transit and logistics functions. The national currency is the East Caribbean Dollar (XCD), pegged to the US dollar within the OECS/ECCU framework.

Mentioned countries

🇮🇸 Iceland 🌍 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 🌍 Martinique 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇺🇸 United States of America

Glossary terms

International airport Airport Import Import Export Export Goods Goods Port

Location

lat 12.0526 • lon -61.7416

ISO code

Area

344 km²

Population

117,207

Currency

East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)

Time

—

Weather

—

Religions

Christentum

Customs / Import / Export (Americas)

Quick operational overview for international shipments to the Americas. Depending on the destination, additional security filings, product requirements, or broker processes may apply.

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) depending on mode

Process (simplified)

Prepare export (docs, HS code, origin)
Import clearance in destination country (declaration, possible checks)
Release and delivery; duties/taxes according to classification and value

Common pitfalls

Vague description or missing HS codes → delays and clarifications
Incoterms unclear: who clears customs/pays charges?
Incomplete origin data → preferential treatment may not apply
Inconsistent documents (invoice vs packing list vs shipment data)

Important: Requirements depend on goods, origin, Incoterms, value, and consignee. When in doubt, confirm with your broker/forwarder and official sources.

Quick links

Look up key terms in the glossary.

Incoterms HS Code AWB (Air Waybill)Bill of Lading (B/L)UN/LOCODE

Official links

Note: regional/general sources. Country-specific authority links will be added iteratively.

World Customs Organization (WCO)

Customs & Import/Export

Customs authority

Customs and Excise Division (Ministry of Finance)

Import system

ASYCUDA World; Einfuhranmeldung über Broker/Zollagent, CIF-Wert massgeblich; Einfuhr-VAT wird zugleich mit dem Zoll entrichtet.

Export system

ASYCUDA World; Ausfuhranmeldung über die Customs and Excise Division.

Import VAT

VAT-Standardsatz 15 Prozent
10 Prozent für Beherbergung/Tauchen
20 Prozent für Telekommunikation
Nullsatz/Befreiungen für bestimmte Güter.

Customs complexitymittel

Import documents

Handelsrechnung
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Packliste
Zollanmeldung (ASYCUDA World)
Ursprungszeugnis (bei Präferenz)
Einfuhrlizenz (bei beschränkten Gütern)

Export documents

Handelsrechnung
Packliste
Ausfuhranmeldung (ASYCUDA World)
CARICOM-Ursprungszeugnis (bei Präferenz)
EUR.1 / Ursprungserklärung (CARIFORUM-EU-EPA)

Origin proofs / FTA

CARICOM-Ursprungszeugnis für Präferenzen im CSME; EUR.1/Ursprungserklärung unter dem CARIFORUM-EU-EPA. Für Drittlandsimporte gilt der CARICOM-Aussenzolltarif (CET).

Restricted & prohibited goods

Genehmigungs-/Lizenzpflichten u.a. für Waffen und Munition, Drogen, bestimmte Agrar- und Lebensmittel (Pflanzenschutz); verboten sind u.a. Falschgeld, Counterfeit-Waren und pornografisches Material.

Export controls & sanctions

Keine umfassenden internationalen Sanktionen gegen Grenada; als UN-Mitglied werden UNO-Sanktionen umgesetzt; keine autonome Sanktionsliste.

Without warranty — always verify with freight forwarder/customs agent and official authorities.

Trade

Top import partners

Top export partners

Top import goods

Nahrungsmittel
Erdölprodukte
Fahrzeuge
Maschinen
Baumaterialien

Top export goods

Muskatnuss
Gewürze
Kakao
Fisch

Freight Infrastructure & Transport Network

Cargo airports

Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND/TGPY)
Lauriston Airport, Carriacou (CRU/TGPZ)

Seaports / access ports

Port St. George's (Hauptcontainer- und Frachthafen)
Grenville (Sekundärhafen)
Carriacou (Hillsborough)

Road corridors & border crossings

St. George's-Grenville (Ostküste)
St. George's-Maurice Bishop International Airport
Western Main Road (Westküste)

Top trade lanes

USA-Grenada
Trinidad und Tobago-Grenada
Intra-CARICOM via Trinidad/Barbados (Transshipment)
EU-Grenada

Risk & Operational Notes

Logistics riskmittel

Customs delay riskmittel

Port congestion riskgering bis mittel

Risk notes

Insellage mit begrenzter Hafenkapazität; starke Importabhängigkeit; vieles läuft per Transshipment über Trinidad und Barbados.

Seasonal & weather risks

Atlantische Hurrikansaison Juni bis November mit Sturm- und Starkregenrisiko; Hurrikan Beryl traf 2024 v.a. Carriacou und Petite Martinique schwer.

Current logistics notes

Seefracht primär über den Hafen St. George's (Grenada Ports Authority), Luftfracht über Maurice Bishop International Airport; regionale Feeder-Dienste verbinden Grenada mit CARICOM-Hubs.

As of: 2026-06-23

Operational notes – no claim to completeness. Verify with your freight forwarder and official sources.