Duty Free

Grand Cayman shopping is duty-free, which means great savings can be had on items such as watches, china, crystal, perfumes, luxury cosmetics and fine jewelry.  (In this context, duty free means the Government has not added any import or customs duty to items when they are imported into Cayman, and tax free refers to the absence of any form of sales tax in the Islands).  Without the mark-up of duty fees, sales tax, GST or VAT, island retail prices can be considerably less than in mainland countries. In fact, prices can be as much as 30-percent less expensive here.  There is access to world-renowned luxury retailers such as Rolex and Armani.  At the same time, chic European fashions and outstanding local art are on offer in specialty stores, hotel boutiques and shopping centers.  Wherever you browse, you’ll be amazed by the selection of interesting and unusual items available to buy.

How much Liquor can you bring to GCM?  You can bring in as much of any alcoholic beverage you want.  However, you must (be over 18) then you are able to bring in the following per person without having to pay any duty on it: Roughly 1 case of beer (12 oz. containers) 4 liters of Wine 1 liter of Hard Stuff Checked, carry-on, doesn’t matter.  Visit:  www.customs.gov.ky/portal/page…

Is there a Duty Free store at the airport when you arrive in Grand Cayman to buy liquor?  There are duty free stores, however you must purchase your duty free from the city you depart from.  Example: in Atlanta many folks buy there and it is delivered to air plane before departure.

Are Duty free purchases leaving the island a good deal?  Yes!  You are limited to 2 liters of alcohol per adult.  If you have a continuing flight after reaching U.S. and need to claim your bags and recheck (or if you are driving out of Atlanta), be sure to leave some room in your checked bag to put in the liquor for you, once again will be going thru a TSA security check.