The Customs Academy of T&T

08/12/2025

Registration is now open:
Mastering Customs Logistics: Level 1
Persons upgrading from the introduction Or preparing for Grade 1 Board Exams

Study Outline:

Module 3 — Trade Terminology & Core Concepts

Import vs Export

Duties, taxes, levies

Introduction to Tariff classification basics

Introduction to HS Code function

CIF/FOB concepts

Container types, cargo types (FCL/LCL)

Module 4 — Documents Used in International Trade

Commercial invoice

Packing list

Bill of Lading / Air Waybill

Certificate of Origin

Permits & licences

Delivery note & location slip

Introduction to Entry documents (NTDE/NTFE)

Port & Airport - Customs clearance

Cost $3200.00
Venue: Online
Duration: 8 Weeks

08/12/2025

Registration now open!!!!
Study Outline

Module 1 — Understanding Customs & Border Control

Purpose and function of Customs

Protection of revenue + national security role

Trade facilitation and compliance

Key legal authorities (Customs Act, subsidiary legislation)

Module 2 — Agencies Involved in Trade & Their Roles

Customs & Excise Division

Port Authority

Ministry of Trade & Industry

Shipping Agents & Airline Agents

Customs Brokers & Entry Clerks

Other regulatory agencies (Plant Quarantine, Chemistry/Food & Drugs, Agriculture)

Cost: $3200.00
Venue: Online
Duration: 8 Weeks
Whatsapp for serious inquiries and application form

05/12/2025

Our contact number has changed please see our about section for this update!

18/12/2020

Customs & Excise Crisis
Port Authority PLEASE STOP the unfair charging of Port Rents to Importers.

Importers of Foreign Used vehicles and other commodities are being forced to pay storage charges at The Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago even when documents are being lodged with Custom officers prior to the the beginning of the rent period.

Lets sign this petition for justice.

Customs/Port Authority- STOP the unfair charging of Port Rents .

15/07/2020

Many persons are emailing and messaging and we sincerely apologize for the delay in responses. Our administration is still down as we work to improve things for resumption in September.

A notice will be posted on new applications and previous applicants will be contacted.

Thank you for understanding while we address the new normal for eductaion through CATT.

08/11/2019

Employment opportunity
CUSTOMS CLERK – GRADE 1/11

Job Summary:
The Customs Clerk – Grade 1/11 will be required to process customs documentation inclusive of
the Port and Governmental requirements for the company’s import and export operations in a
timely manner. The incumbent must also effectively manage all cost.
Main Responsibilities:
 Effectively processes all documentation ensuring that customs, demurrage costs are kept
to a minimum at all times.
 To track shipments and retrieve shipping documentations from various parties and ensure
documentations are in accordance with the Customs & Excise requirements prior to
shipment/s arrival
 Maintain all container/shipment updates/logs daily and real-time
 Required to clear and deliver cargo from all ports of entry
 Close all shipments and file all documents.
Minimum Requirements:
 Must possess Customs Grade 1/11 License
 Proficient in the use of the Asycuda System
 Knowledge of Ace Customs Program
 Must have at least four (4) years working experience in this field
 Working knowledge of Customs procedures and practices relative to processing Imports
and Exports
 Versed on Customs Rules and Regulations
 Excellent communication and organizational skills
 Must be willing to work flexible hours.
 Must be able to function in a fast paced environment
 Must be the holder of a valid driver’s license

Notes:
1. Interested candidates must be legal residents/citizens of Trinidad and Tobago.
2. Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged.

25/09/2019

Employment opportunity for Customs Clerk Grade 1-2.
Minimum of 5 Cxc subjects
Able to drive manual vehicles
Email resume to [email protected]

09/07/2019

Attention: Opportunity for Customs Clerks shared by Laughlin & Dr Gannes

08/07/2019

REMINDER: TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TAX AMNESTY UPDATE:

We wish to remind that there is a Tax Amnesty in effect from 15th June 2019 to 15th September 2019. This Amnesty is one of the provisions made in the Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2019.

Although the Bill has not yet been assented, the Tax Amnesty intends to waive liabilities on all taxes where the tax is paid on or before the end of the prescribed amnesty period.

The liabilities which will be waived are:

Interest on any outstanding tax due and payable for years up to and including the year ended 31st December 2018.
Outstanding interest charged on any tax due and payable for the years up to and including the year ending 31st December 2018.
All other penalties due and payable on or in respect of any outstanding tax for the years up to and including the year ending 31st December 2018.
All penalties on outstanding returns for the years up to and including the year ended 31st December 2018.
All other penalties with respect to any return for the years up to and including the year ending 31st December 2018 and filed prior to 15th June 2019.

REMINDER OF AMNESTY FROM REGISTRAR GENERAL:

We also wish to remind you of the amnesty from the Registrar General in respect of penalties for the late filing of documents under the Companies Act which is in effect until 31st August 2019.

11/06/2019

Congratulations to St. Vincent and the Grenadines on being elected to the UN Security Council 🙌

28/05/2019

If you can identify with these signs... take a time out and care for yourself.

09/05/2019

Now recieving applications for Port of Spain students desirous of writing exams in October 2019.

Email the Customs Academy of Trinidad & Tobago @ [email protected] to request application forms and cost.

Registration to be paid @ First Citizens Bank.

Account name: Customs Academy Trinidad & Tobago Account #: 2421873.

Original receipt must be copied and emailed to [email protected] along with completed application forms.