Consumers in Anguilla will get a temporary break from high import costs after the government introduced a short-term measure to ease customs duties.

The Customs Department said that from April 10, 2026, freight and insurance charges will be removed from duty calculations on qualifying imports for a period of three months.

This means duties will be applied only to the cost of the goods themselves, a move expected to bring some relief to households and businesses dealing with rising prices.

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The measure applies only to goods imported on or after April 10.

Items brought in before that date will not qualify, even if they are cleared afterward.

Consumers are being urged to review their receipts and invoices carefully during the period to ensure freight and insurance charges are not included in duty calculations for eligible goods.

Any discrepancies should be reported to the Customs Department.

The government said the initiative is part of its broader effort to respond to global economic pressures and reduce the cost-of-living burden.