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Capital: Basse-Terre
Guadeloupe (ISO GP) is a French overseas department (DOM) and an EU outermost region in the eastern Caribbean, made up of the main islands Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre plus Marie-Galante, Les Saintes and La Desirade. The administrative seat is Basse-Terre, while the economic centre is the Pointe-a-Pitre/Les Abymes area. According to INSEE, the population was about 384,160 on 1 January 2023, with a slight downward trend. For logistics, Guadeloupe is part of the EU customs union but forms its own tax territory: a reduced VAT applies (8.5 percent standard, 2.1 percent reduced) together with the octroi de mer (dock dues), a centuries-old levy on imports and local production. The economy is heavily import-dependent, especially for food, fuel, vehicles and industrial goods, while exports (bananas, rum, sugar) are limited. The main supply hub is the Grand Port Maritime de la Guadeloupe (Guadeloupe Port Caraibes) with its container terminal at Jarry/Baie-Mahault; air freight runs through Guadeloupe - Maryse Conde airport (PTP, formerly Pole Caraibes). The currency is the euro.
Quick operational overview for international shipments to the Americas. Depending on the destination, additional security filings, product requirements, or broker processes may apply.
Customs authority
Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (DGDDI), Bureau de Pointe-à-Pitre/JarryImport system
EU-Zollkodex (UZK); elektronische Zollanmeldung via DELTA der französischen Douane. Zusätzlich Octroi de mer auf Importe (verwaltet über DOMINO).
Export system
EU-Ausfuhrverfahren der französischen Douane (DELTA/ECS); Guadeloupe gehört zur EU-Zollunion.
Import VAT
Teil des EU-Zollgebiets; EU-Präferenzursprung via EUR.1 oder REX. Octroi de mer fällt unabhängig vom Warenursprung an.
EU-weite Verbote und Beschränkungen (Waffen, Drogen, Artenschutz CITES, Kulturgüter); pflanzen- und tiergesundheitliche Auflagen für das Inselgebiet.
EU-Dual-Use-VO (EU) 2021/821 und EU-Sanktionen gelten über Frankreich; Umsetzung durch die französischen Behörden.
Without warranty — always verify with freight forwarder/customs agent and official authorities.
Hohe Importabhängigkeit der Insel; soziale Streiks und Hafenblockaden möglich. Hurrikanrisiko Juni bis November. Distanz zum EU-Festland erhöht Transitzeit und Kosten.
Hurrikansaison Juni bis November (atlantische Wirbelstürme); zudem seismische und vulkanische Risiken (Vulkan Soufrière).
Ausbau des Grand Port Maritime (Strategie Hub Antilles, Vertiefung) für grössere Containerschiffe; CMA CGM betreibt eine direkte Europa-Antillen-Linie über Guadeloupe.
As of: 2026-06-23
Operational notes – no claim to completeness. Verify with your freight forwarder and official sources.
Official sources
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This page lists selected seaports in the country and links to the full list.
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