Saint Lucia’s annual Christmas barrel concessions will begin on November 1. The scheme allows households to import up to two barrels of qualifying goods without paying customs duty, with a maximum value of EC$3,000 for each barrel. Personal items, food and clothing are among the products covered by the temporary waiver. The concession grants a 100 percent reduction in customs charges on eligible shipments. It will remain in force through February 28, 2027, giving importers the holiday period and the following months to use the allowance. The measure is intended to reduce the cost of bringing qualifying goods into the country for Christmas.