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European Commission for Trade

Website: http://ec.europa.eu  

Phone: + 800 6789 1011 

Address: Information, Communication and Civil Society unit - Trade A3, European Commission , B-1049 Brussels, Belgium 

 

Saint-Barthelemy is a French Overseas Country and Territory located approximately 250 km east of Puerto Rico and the nearer Virgin Islands. St. Barthelemy lies immediately southeast of the islands of Sint Maarten and Anguilla. It is one of the Renaissance Islands. The volcanic island is fully encircled by shallow reefs, has an area of 25 km2 and a population of 9 035. Its capital is Gustavia, which also contains the main harbour to the island. It is the only Caribbean island which was a Swedish colony for any significant length of time. The island is a popular tourist destination during the winter holiday season. European Council is one, responsible for Customs Regulations in the country. 

 

Documentation

1. Trade License

2. Commercial Invoice: Pro-forma invoices are provided in most cases. No special invoice form is necessary. The commercial or pro-forma invoice should: be on the supplier’s letterhead; fully describe the goods in French; indicate the HS code when available; indicate the value of the goods; indicate the currency for payment; indicate the address of the buyer. 

3. Import Commitment: is the authorization provided by the exchange office for transfer of foreign currencies from Saint Barthelemy to foreign suppliers abroad. 

4. Customs Declaration: is provided by the customs office and is required for import and export through a port or airport.  For shipments by mail, a simple form filled out at the post office replaces the “declaration de douane.” 

5. Technical Documentation

6. Bill of Landing/Airbill

7. Veterinary Certificate (for importing animals and birds)

 

Labeling

Mandatory Marks & Labels:

- Textiles;

- Cosmetics;

- Dangerous Substances;

- Explosive Atmosphere;

- Electrical & Electronic Equipment;

- Household Appliances;    

- Pricing;

- Footwear;

- Units of Measurement;

- Automotive;

- Tire labeling;

- Maritime;

- Materials in Contact with Food;

- Noise Emissions;

- Wood packaging;

- Energy Efficiency;

- Recycling - Separate Collection.

 

Voluntary Marks and Labels :

- Cup/Fork Symbol (material in contact with food);

- Eco-Label;                                     

- Green Dot;

- Energy Star;

- ‘e’ Mark;

- Recycling Marks.

 

The labeling have to contain the following information:

- product name (generic and trade);

- type of product;

- dates of manufacture;

- expiry dates;

- methods of preservation;

- ingredients in descending order of composition;

- weights or quantities;

- manufacturer's name;

- importer's name, address and phone number;

- places where the product can be returned or exchanged;

- dangerous substances (the name, the provenance, the danger symbol has to be indicated);

- particular precautions for use;

- the batch number or product reference, for identification;

- the product’s function.

 

Sources

http://www.usda-eu.org/trade-with-the-eu/eu-import-rules/eu-labeling-requirements/ https://ec.europa.eu/growth/sectors/fashion/textiles-clothing/legislation_en https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/labelling_nutrition/labelling_legislation_en  

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