Topic: duty free
Opinion: Looking beyond the duty-free headline
Government's recent increase in the duty-free allowances will benefit the wealthy, but not less-well-off residents who can't afford to travel.
Chamber of Commerce weighs in on duty-free increase
The organisation that represents Cayman's business world has warned that a just-approved increase in the duty-free allowance could hurt domestic retailers – and might lead to closures.
MPs support duty-free increase to $800 with seasonal boost to $1,000
MPs voted in favour of increasing the personal duty-free allowance for residents returning to the Cayman Islands by $300 with a seasonal further increase for summer months and for Christmas.
Customs: Travellers within $500 limit have nothing to declare
The customs department has confirmed that passengers bringing items within the duty-free allowance into Cayman do not have to complete a customs declaration form.
Duty-free allowance doubles to $1,000 over festive season
Overseas Christmas shopping is set to become a little cheaper with the doubling of the duty-free allowance over the festive period.
Duty-free allowance to double over Christmas holiday
Residents who return from overseas trips over the Christmas break will get an extra $500 added to their duty-free allowance, the government announced.
Residents’ duty-free allowance rises to $1,000 in December
Residents returning from an overseas trip can bring an extra $500 worth of personal and household goods into Cayman without paying duty this festive season.
Familiar faces win airport concession bids
Cayman’s upgraded airport will feature many of the same shops and restaurants as the old facility, as well as a few new additions.
