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Haiti - Economy : Solar energy, abolition of customs import duties
05/10/2017 08:30:14

Tuesday, Jean Jorel Janvier, the Director General of Customs (AGD) announced that the Government had implemented in the 2017-2018 budget measures to promote the development of renewable energy in Haiti, particularly the solar sector.

To this end and in accordance with the provisions of article 24, page 7 and 8 of the Finance Act 2017-2018 Download full budget details 2017-2018 (202 pages) : https://www.haitilibre.com/docs/17_18_projet_de_loi_de_finances.pdf

Customs duties on imports of certain products related to solar energy are abolished :

List of affected products:

Solar pump;
Parts of solar pump;
Household solar refrigerators;
Parts of other types of refrigerators;
Wind power generators;
Solar generators;
Photovoltaic converters;
Solar batteries;
Portable solar lamps;
Solar water heaters;
Light-emitting diode lamps and tubes (LED);
Solar panels (photovoltaic devices);
Solar-powered lighting fixtures.

See also :
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-22303-haiti-economy-update-on-tax-and-customs-measures.html

HL/ HaitiLibre