Customs brokerage
- Preparation and submission of customs entries
- Duty and tax calculations
- Tariff classification assistance
- Cargo release coordination
Customs brokerage and import support for people and businesses bringing goods into St. Kitts and Nevis. We prepare your entry, work out your duty, and get your cargo released β so a shipment never turns into a week at the port.
One point of contact for the paperwork, the duty, the port and the delivery.
Tell us what you're bringing in. We confirm the requirements, flag anything restricted, and give you a cost estimate so there are no surprises.
Send your invoice, bill of lading or airway bill, and identification. We check every line before it reaches Customs.
We classify your goods under the correct tariff heading, prepare and submit the entry, and calculate the duty and taxes owed.
We coordinate release at the port and arrange pickup or delivery. You get an update at every stage until the goods are in your hands.
Importing here is harder than it needs to be. Procedures are complex, documents get rejected, duties come in higher than expected, and cargo sits at the port while the demurrage clock runs.
We handle that side of it. You get accurate paperwork, a duty figure you can plan around, and a shipment that moves.
Fast processing and timely updates, so your goods spend less time sitting at the port.
Careful classification and clean declarations β the errors that cause delays never leave our desk.
Friendly, accessible and responsive. You reach a person who knows your shipment.
End-to-end support from the moment your shipment arrives to the moment it's released.
Lorencia brings more than 25 years of experience in business administration, international trade, research, statistics, government service and business development to every client she works with.
She previously served as Director of Trade and as a Business Development Officer with the Nevis Island Administration, advising business owners, conducting international trade research, supporting entrepreneurs, and working closely with government departments and other stakeholders.
She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Hospitality, and has completed advanced training in trade policy, trade negotiations, trade facilitation, regional trade agreements and customs-related measures through the World Trade Organization and other international institutions.
Through LT's, her focus is simple: reliable, accurate, personalised help with customs documentation, cargo clearance and import procedures β fewer delays, and service clients can trust.
With over 25 years across education, government administration, customer service, entrepreneurship and business operations, Mrs. Swanston is known for her integrity, professionalism and commitment to excellence.
She is also the Founder and CEO of Swanston's Achievement Academy, an educational services company helping students reach their full academic potential through individualised learning and academic support. Running her own organisation has sharpened her ability to deliver high-quality service while holding to the highest standards of accountability.
Before launching her own business, she served eight years as an Administrative Assistant with Special Duties in the Ministry of Education, managing complex administrative operations, coordinating official documentation, maintaining confidential records and ensuring compliance with established policies. Prior to that, she spent sixteen years in the teaching profession. Her background also spans customer service, tourism, hospitality and retail operations.
"Customs brokerage is more than processing paperwork. It is building confidence, protecting clients' interests, and delivering peace of mind."
That holds whether you are a first-time importer, a returning national, or an established business shipping every month.
Talk it through before you commit to a shipment.
A reduced rate on your first clearance with us.
Send a friend or a fellow business owner our way and you both benefit.
Pay by National Bank transfer or MoBanking using the details below. Card payments are also accepted.
Card payments are available and accepted. Please send your payment confirmation to info@ltscustomsbrokerageskn.com so we can apply it to your file right away.
Send us the details of your shipment and we'll come back with what's required and what it will cost. No obligation.
We Clear the Way. You Grow.
Customs brokerage and import support services for St. Kitts and Nevis.