Import duty calculator

Cayman has no income tax and pays for itself largely through import duty, so almost everything that arrives on the island is charged on its CIF value (cost plus insurance plus freight). The general rate is 22%. Cars are charged on a sliding scale by value, with lower bands for hybrids and electrics and an environmental fee on cheap imports. Pick goods or vehicle and enter the CIF value.

Worth knowing

  • Returning residents get a CI$500 per person allowance; new residents can bring used household goods they have owned for six months duty free within six months of arrival.
  • Vehicles eight model years or older cannot be imported (limited exemptions for classic, agricultural and commercial vehicles).
  • This is an estimate for planning. Customs and Border Control assesses the actual duty; some tariff lines differ from the category rate.

Rules and sources

Checked 2026-09-17. This is a planning estimate, not advice; the Government department or professional handling your matter has the final word.

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