Customs declaration requirements for Dominica
Customs Declare produces the completed IM 4 Customs Declaration, filed electronically via ASYCUDA World for Dominica’s own customs authority, in English, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- IM 4 Customs Declaration, filed electronically via ASYCUDA World
- Issuing authority
- Customs and Excise Division, Ministry of Finance (Dominica)
- Primary language
- English
- Accepted languages
- English
- Required supporting documents
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, certificate of origin where applicable
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import permit required
Used-vehicle imports into Dominica are limited to 5 years old from manufacture. Importers may place a vehicle in bond instead of paying duty immediately, with written permission from the Comptroller of Customs -- but vehicles over 10 years old cannot be bonded without special authorization. Selling, trading, or disposing of the vehicle within 5 years of import without paying the applicable duties is prohibited. No physical inspection is required for used-car import.
HS 8703 -- Dominica Comptroller of Customs
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 15%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- None on record
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Dominica
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Dominica require?
Dominica’s import declaration is the IM 4 Customs Declaration, filed electronically via ASYCUDA World, issued by Customs and Excise Division, Ministry of Finance (Dominica).
Which languages does Dominica accept on a customs declaration?
English
What supporting documents are required to import into Dominica?
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, certificate of origin where applicable
What is the VAT rate on imports into Dominica?
The default VAT rate on record for Dominica is 15%.