Foreign Goods Banned at Land Border

Haitian authorities are tightening import regulations. A circular issued by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) on March 25, 2025, prohibits, until further notice, the entry of foreign goods transiting through the Dominican Republic.

Henceforth, all imports must pass through Haitian ports, where customs services will ensure strict control. This measure will come into effect on Monday, April 7, 2025.

This measure aims to strengthen the regulation of commercial exchanges and optimize the collection of customs duties.

Agents of the General Customs Administration (AGD), in collaboration with the Haitian National Police (PNH) and the Haitian Armed Forces (FADH), will be mobilized to enforce this decision at various border points.

Any attempt to circumvent this will expose offenders to sanctions.

Furthermore, in a context marked by a resurgence of arms trafficking, transiting through the Dominican Republic to Haiti to amplify gang violence, this measure could also address security imperatives.

The General Customs Administration has, however, specified and assured that Haitian ports, particularly Lafito, remain fully operational and are not subject to any restrictions for receiving goods.