$500 annual duty-free allowance set for digital upgrade

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August 28, 2026

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Barbados’ $500 annual duty-free allowance for travellers could soon get a digital makeover.

Comptroller of Customs, Lynette Padmore, says Government is working on a system that could link the allowance to a traveller’s passport.

Ms Padmore’s announcement was issued as she highlighted the vision for the department.

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