The Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Finance confirmed that the Customs and Excise Division’s classification of certain mild-hybrid vehicles is correct and consistent with World Customs Organization rules. Following discussions with the Trinidad and Tobago Automotive Dealers Association, the ministry clarified that the classification does not remove or change existing customs duty relief for qualifying hybrid vehicles. Legal Notice No. 247 of 2024 remains in force. New and used private hybrid vehicles that meet its criteria will continue to benefit from the existing relief, and the ministry said it had not advised that the measure was superseded or no longer applicable.
Ministry of Finance (Trinidad & Tobago)2026-07-30
Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Finance confirms hybrid vehicle classification, preserves customs duty relief
The Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Finance confirmed the Customs and Excise Division’s classification of certain mild-hybrid vehicles. Existing customs duty relief remains available to new and used private hybrid vehicles that meet the criteria under Legal Notice No. 247 of 2024.