Required Report - public distribution

**Date:** 3/24/2004

**GAIN Report Number:** HA4001

HA4001

**Haiti**

**Exporter Guide**

**Annual**

**2004**

**Approved by:**

![](media/image1.wmf)David G. Salmon

U.S. Embassy, Santo Domingo

**Prepared by:**

Fanilda Cueto and Wagner Mendez

**Report Highlights:**

Exporter Guide for Haiti.

Includes PSD Changes: No

Includes Trade Matrix: No

Annual Report

Santo Domingo \[DR1\]

\[HA\]

**[I. MARKET OVERVIEW]{.underline}**

**A. Current Economy Situation**

Already the poorest country in the hemisphere, Haiti's economic
situation has deteriorated over the past four years. Macroeconomic
stability was adversely affected by political uncertainly, the collapse
of informal banking cooperatives, high budget deficits, low investment,
and reduced international capital flows. After six years of modest
growth, Haiti's economy contracted for two consecutive years, with
negative real GDP growth rates of 1.1 and 0.9 percent in 2001 and 2002,
respectively. In 2003, real GDP growth was 0 percent, with an inflation
rate of 18 percent. The official estimate for 2004 is for 1 percent
growth, however, this seems optimistic.

In an attempt to stabilize the economy, Haiti's government implemented a
flexible pricing mechanism for petroleum products and raised interest
rates in 2003. As a result, the foreign exchange market stabilized and
inflationary pressure started to ease. The Haitian government also
signed an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) focused
mainly on imposing fiscal discipline, and the Inter-American Development
Bank (IDB) approved new loans totaling US\$201.75 million. The recent
departure of President Aristide, under pressure from rebel groups, and
the assumption of power of an interim government could help stabilize
the domestic situation. However, it will likely be some time before the
economy and commercial sector are able to function normally.

###### B. Market for Imported Products

Haiti is often perceived as a minor market for food and agricultural
products, because of its economic problems and low per capita income.
However, there are several factors the contribute to making it a
significant importer of food products:

-   Hait's low per capita income is offset somewhat by its relative
    large population. Haiti has a population of almost 8 million, about
    15 percent of which has a purchasing power at least equal to that of
    other Caribbean countries. Although 15 percent is a small portion of
    the total population, the number of potential consumers it
    represents is still greater than for most Caribbean Islands.

-   Remittances from abroad. Remittances from Haitians living abroad
    (mostly in the United States and Canada) represent an annual
    financial inflow of more than US\$300 million.

Other factors that contribute to making Haiti a significant market for
U.S. agricultural are:

-   Haitian dependence in imported food products. About 75 percent of
    Haiti\'s food supply is satisfied through imports.

-   Insufficient local production. Although there is some local
    production of fruits, vegetables, rice, cereals, poultry meat, and
    other products, quantities are not sufficient to meet local demand.

-   The United States is Haiti\'s largest trading partner. American
    products dominate the Haitian market, maintaining an estimated
    60-percent market share across all categories.

Surprisingly, U.S. agricultural exports to Haiti have averaged US\$187
million over the past five years. A large portion of these exports are
staple products, such as wheat, rice, and beans; however, there is still
a significant portion of the population that can afford and demands a
wide variety of processed food products. Imports of consumer-oriented
products reached a record level in 2001 of almost \$51 million. This
total includes poultry meat, dairy products, fruit and vegetables
juices, breakfast cereals, processed fruit and vegetables, red meat, and
wine and beer, among others.

Imports of U.S. rice reached a record level of \$89 million 2003,
increasing 40 percent from the previous year. Imports of wheat were \$23
million in 2002, followed by pulses at \$16 million. Imports of U.S.
intermediate agricultural products were \$25.6 million in 2003, down
somewhat from previous years. This decline was principally in wheat
flour, vegetable oil, and traditional food aid items for feeding
programs. Imports of U.S. consumer-oriented products totaled \$43
million in 2002 and 36.7 million in 2003.

###### C. Demographics

Haiti occupies the western part of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola,
bordering the Dominican Republic. The official language is French, but
the Creole language is generally spoken. It has a total area of 27,750
square kilometers, slightly larger than Maryland, and is divided into
nine administrative divisions. Haiti's population is around 8 million
with an estimated growth rate of 1.3 percent. Two-thirds of its
inhabitants live in rural areas. Port-au-Prince is the capital and
largest city. Together with Petionville, the capital has an estimated
population of 1.5 million. The second largest city is Cape Haitien, on
the north coast, with a population of 107,000.

About of 65 percent of the total population and 80 percent of the rural
population live below the poverty line. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per
capita was US\$425 in 2002, less than 10 percent of the Latin American
and Caribbean average. Unemployment and underemployment is estimated at
70 percent. Agriculture, though increasingly difficult in an
ecologically devastated countryside, remains important to the domestic
economy, accounting for approximately one-quarter of GDP and employing
about two-thirds of the economically active work force. Agriculture
mainly consists of small-scale subsistence farming. Major crop exports
are coffee, cocoa, sisal, and mangoes.

**D. Market Opportunities and Challenges**

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  **Challenges**                      **Advantages**

  The current political and economy   Low domestic production means a
  instability in the country limits   dependence in imported food
  the expansion of the food business. products.

  Imported foods outside of staple    The U.S. is Haiti\'s primary
  foods (wheat, rice, beans) and meat commercial partner. American
  (chicken), are usually unaffordable products dominate the Haitian
  to the majority of the population.  market, maintaining an estimated 60
                                      percent market share across all
                                      categories.

  Haiti's poor infrastructure (bad    Haiti\'s former Custom tariff
  roads, irregular supply of          structure, which was characterized
  electricity, limited phone network, by tariffs of up to 50 percent, has
  and deficient port and airport      been lowered to the 0 to 15 percent
  facilities) limits product          range and quantitative restrictions
  distribution, complicates storage   have been eliminated since 1995.
  of perishable products, and leads   
  to relatively high consumer prices. 

  Due to high port fees,              Many Haitian entrepreneurs conduct
  inefficiency, and corruption,       business in English, and U.S.
  Haitian ports have the reputation   currency circulates freely in
  of being the most expensive in the  Haiti.
  Caribbean.                          

  Due to the low income per capita    Geographic proximity between Haiti
  most of the customers in Haiti are  and Miami. Port-au-Prince is less
  extremely price sensitive. Price is than 2 hours by air from Miami.
  the main factor determining their   
  purchases.                          

  The international tourism industry  The Large Haitian community in the
  in Haiti is extremely limited,      U.S. contributes to national income
  reducing demand for food service    through remittances and helps
  products.                           familiarizes consumers with U.S.
                                      products and brands.
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

####### II. MARKET SECTORS

Informal businesses, mostly composed of street vendors and open-air
markets, account for more than 70 percent of the Haitian economy. Most
Haitians rely on outdoor markets for the majority of their daily food
needs. Only about 40 percent of the population shops at supermarkets,
and, in most cases, it is to buy specific items not available in the
outdoor markets. Because of low incomes, price is the predominant factor
dictating all purchasing decisions. However, there is a small minority
of the population, consisting of wealthy Haitians and the expatriate
community that demands a wide variety of high-quality and sophisticated
goods. They represent the most important sources of revenue for
supermarkets.

###### 

###### 

###### 

###### A. The Retail Food Sector 

Street stalls and open-air markets are the main sources of food
products. They account for 90 percent of food sales to consumers, the
remainder being sold in supermarkets and convenience stores. There are
four major open-air markets and about forty supermarkets in
Port-au-Prince/Petionville. Each of the other cities has one or two
open-air markets and between two and four supermarkets. Convenience
stores are present in all neighborhoods, but their numbers are not known
precisely.

Open air markets. They involve individual resellers that occupy a
certain floor space or set up a rudimentary stall to display their
products. Product offerings can be imported as well as locally produced,
and include fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood, confectionery,
beverages and fruit juices. Suppliers to market vendors include local
producers, supermarkets, wholesalers, and informal commercial importers.
These vendors rarely hold an inventory of food products. However, the
outdoor markets generally have depots that allow for the storage of dry
food products, such as rice, flour, beans and cereals.

Convenience stores. They are small stores of 100 to 300 square feet that
carry a variety of foods and non-food products. They are owned and
operated by one or two people and are present in every neighborhood.
They carry staple foods, as well as confectionery items, dairy products,
beverages, and ice cream. Large supermarkets, wholesalers and informal
importers supply these stores. They do not have code bar scanners and do
not accept credit cards.

Supermarkets. Haitian supermarkets are small. The largest, Caribbean
Supermarket, has six checkout stands. There are no chains of
supermarkets in Haiti, but some companies (Delimart, Royal Market and
Eagle Supermarket) have one or two affiliated outlets, in addition to
their main stores. Most supermarkets do not use barcodes and do not
accept credit cards. The other major supermarket is K-Dis. Haitian
supermarkets usually import directly and carry a wide variety of
products. Around 80 percent of the products that supermarkets offer are
not available from any other category of retailer.

As price remains the most critical fact in purchase decisions, open-air
markets will continue to play an important role in the Haitian food
distribution system. However, there is a small minority of the
population that can afford and demands a wide variety of high quality
and sophisticated goods. They represent the most important source of
revenue for supermarkets. There are currently no plans for expansion or
new investment in the supermarket sector. Gas stations, however, are
starting to offer food products, increasing the number of convenience
stores competing in the marketplace.

###### 

###### B. Wholesale Sector

The Haitian wholesale market involves a multitude of small players. They
include importing companies, supermarkets (many of which also operate
wholesale divisions), and numerous individuals who import food products
occasionally on an informal basis. Professional importers and
supermarkets supply retailers and hotel, restaurant, and institutional
(HRI) trade, as well as the individual street resellers and open air
markets. Overall, we estimate that between fifty to sixty companies
actively participate in the food import market. Many of them sell the
entirety of their merchandise to retailers, but some also distribute
directly to the consumer. Informal importers play a very important role
in supplying the market, accounting for one-third to one-half of total
food imports.

The majority of wholesalers are located in Port-au-Prince and
Petionville. Most only supply the local market, but the largest ones
also supply retailers in the provinces. Cape Haitien, on the north
coast, and Jacmel in the south also have some importers/wholesalers that
supply these regional markets. Haitian wholesale companies tend to
specialize in specific product lines. Some represent brands from major
U.S. or European manufacturers but also carry non-proprietary products.
Comparatively, supermarkets tend to import a wider variety of items.
Their favored sources of supply are wholesalers and manufacturers that
offer a wide range of products. The largest Haitian food importers bring
in one or two containers a week, while most only import one or two
containers per month, on average. Major food wholesale companies include
Alimpex, Francheco Import Export, Generale d\'Importation, and the Group
Brandt. Major importing supermarkets include Caribbean Supermarket,
K-Dis, Delimart and Royal Supermarket.

Haitian wholesale companies tend to have only minimal investments in
equipment. In general, they try to minimize warehousing, since they lack
the facilities to assure proper handling and storage of food products.
An average Haitian wholesaler has one medium-sized warehouse from which
customers are served. Very few companies deal with fresh or frozen
products or have temperature-controlled rooms. Only large wholesalers
operate a fleet of trucks and undertake delivery services in town.
Wholesalers do not deliver to the provinces, instead requiring customers
come to the warehouse and take delivery themselves. Only major and/or
known retailers are allowed to buy on credit, the majority of sales are
made on a cash-and-carry basis.

The future of wholesale distribution depends on the development of the
Haitian economy. Haiti will continue to depend on imported products and
wholesalers will continue to play an important role in the supplying the
market.

######## III. DOING BUSINESS IN HAITI

Doing business in Haiti is challenging. The Haitian food distribution
market is fragmented and disorganized. It is not possible to identify
one partner able to offer a national coverage for a range of products.
For some selected items, however, wholesalers make a valuable
contribution, as they are familiar with the market and are well known to
retailers. They are still the most recommended partners for high volume
items. Grocery products, on the other hand, can be marketed directly to
supermarkets, as well as to wholesalers. Supermarkets either sell
products themselves in their stores or resell them to smaller vendors. A
common practice is also to do business through an agent working on a
commission basis. The agent usually promotes products to wholesalers and
retailers in his immediate territory.

Haitians are open to working with foreign exporters and well disposed
towards U.S. businesspeople. Appointments with Haitian businesspeople
should be made in advance. The workday is usually from 8:00 am to 5:00
pm. Most businessmen can converse in English. Invitations to restaurants
are appreciated, and business is usually discussed in restaurants, as
much as in offices. Major importers benefit from credit terms from their
traditional suppliers, since bank financing is difficult to obtain and
interest rates are high.

###### 

###### 

###### 

###### A. Import Regulations and Standards

Five different government agencies are concerned: the Ministry of
Economics and Finance (MEF); the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MIC);
the Ministry of Agriculture (MARNDR); the Ministry of Public Health
(MSPP); and the Customs Administration (AGD).

###### 

###### B. Labeling, Marking Requirements

There are no labeling requirements for products entering Haiti. Except
for an outdated and unenforced \"Code of Health\", there are no specific
laws or regulations on food products in Haiti. The only requirement is
to include the expiration date of the product on the packaging. There
are no regulations on food additives, pesticides or contaminants.

###### C. Import Documentation

The import documentation requested by Customs includes:

-   The original invoice for the goods.

-   The import license or an import notice (whichever is applicable)
    from MIC.

-   A phytosanitary certificate (sanitary seal of approval) from the
    concerned health authorities of the supplying country (otherwise,
    the goods may be held in customs until MARNDR delivers the
    certificate).

-   A bill of lading or airway bill; including the name of the shipping
    company, port of origin, port of destination, nature of the
    merchandise, and the volume on which the freight calculation was
    based.

A declaration must be made at Customs by the importer within 21 days
after the arrival of imported goods in Haiti; otherwise, a fine of 5
percent of the CIF value is applied.

###### D. Tariffs and other Import Taxes

Tariffs were slashed to a range of zero to 15 percent in a key step
towards Haiti\'s zero tariff goal. The reduction will also mitigate the
impact on local prices of the Haitian government\'s new policy to value
imports at the free market rate of exchange for the Haitian currency,
the Gourd. Certain products or goods which had a tariff of 10 percent
(sugar, rice, flour, and cement) now are charged at a rate of 0 3
percent. A partial list of tariffs for food products can be found in
Appendix 2.

All imported products are subject to payment of customs and other taxes
in Haiti. The following sequence is applied by Customs to determine
total duties and taxes payable on food imports.

a)  **Valuation.** The basis of value for food imports is the CIF value
    determined by the cost of the goods, based on the original invoice
    from the country of origin. If Customs does not accept the invoice,
    the basic value is determined by comparison to similar imports from
    other companies. If the importer does not accept the valuation by
    Customs, it is his responsibility to prove the validity of the
    original invoice. Insurance and freight costs, as mentioned in the
    bill of lading or airway bill, are generally accepted by Customs.

b)  **Conversion.** Value of food imports either FOB or CIF is converted
    to Haitian Gourdes. The prevailing rate for a given week is the rate
    transmitted to the Custom Administration (AGD) by the Central Bank
    (BRH) on the preceding Friday (the rate oscillates around 44 Haitian
    Gourdes to US\$1).

c)  **Custom duties.** Custom duties are levied on the CIF value of the
    goods at the port of entry. Most duties for imported foods are
    between 5 percent and 15 percent. These tariff rates are outlined in
    Appendix 2.

d)  **Verification Fees.** Four percent of the FOB value.

e)  **Acompte (Installment, Payment on Account).** A deposit of 2
    percent of the CIF value of imported goods is required at the port
    of entry. This deposit will be deducted from the income tax of the
    importer. For importers who are current taxpayers the deposit is 1
    percent of CIF value.

f)  **Value-Added Tax (TCA).** The Value-Added Tax is ten percent of the
    ex-customs value of imported goods. The ex-customs is calculated by
    adding the CIF value to the amount of customs duties (sum of c, d
    and e). When the tariff is 0, the TCA is five percent of ex-customs
    value of the imported goods.

g)  **Fines.** Fines are generally five percent of CIF value, if
    products are not declared within 21 days of entry.

The total of Customs duties and other taxes is the sum of (c), (d), (e),
(f) and (g), payable in Haitian Gourdes at the prevailing exchange rate.

### IV. HAITI CONSUMER FOOD IMPORTS 

# A. Haiti Consumer-Ready and Edible Fisheries Product Imports

**FY 2003**

+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| **Products**                | **World | **US**  | **   | **Other    |
|                             | Total** |         | US** | Main       |
|                             |         | **(US\$ |      | S          |
|                             | **(US\$ | 000)**  | *    | uppliers** |
|                             | 000)**  |         | *Sha |            |
|                             |         |         | re** |            |
|                             |         |         |      |            |
|                             |         |         | *    |            |
|                             |         |         | *%** |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| **02 Meat, Fresh, Frozen,   |         | **1     |      |            |
| Dried**                     |         | 5,270** |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0201 Meat Bovine            |         | 0       |      |            |
| Fresh/Chilled               |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0202 Meat Bovine Frozen     |         | 20      |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0203 Meat of Swine          |         | 151     |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0204 Meat of Sheep/Goats    |         | 0       |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0206 Edible Offal           |         | 431     |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0207 Meat Poultry           |         | 14,668  |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0208 Meat Offal, Other      |         | 0       |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 02010 Meat Salt/Dry/Smoked  |         | 0       |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| **03 Fish & Seafood,        |         | **133** |      |            |
| Fresh/Frozen/Dried**        |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0303 Frozen fish (excluding |         | 104     |      |            |
| fish fillets)               |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0305 Fish (dried, salted,   |         | 0       |      |            |
| or in brine)                |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| **04 Dairy and Eggs**       |         | **739** |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0401 Milk and Cream (not    |         | 0       |      |            |
| sweetened or condensed)     |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0402 Sweetened and/or       |         | 266     |      |            |
| Condensed Milk and Cream    |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0405 Butter                 |         | 26      |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0406 Cheese                 |         | 357     |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| **07 Vegetables,            |         | **1     |      |            |
| Fresh/Frozen/Dried**        |         | 6,816** |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0703 Garlic, Onions,        |         | 211     |      |            |
| Shallots (fresh)            |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0708 Beans, Peas,           |         | 0       |      |            |
| Leguminous Veg.             |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0713 Dried Beans and Peas   |         | 16,308  |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| **08 Fruit And Nuts**       |         | **251** |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 0808 Apples/Pears (fresh)   |         | 30      |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| **09 Coffee, Tea, Mate And  |         | **20**  |      |            |
| Spices**                    |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| **16 Preparations Of Meat   |         | *       |      |            |
| and Fish**                  |         | *2782** |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 1601 Sausages               |         | 2,641   |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 1602 Other Processed Meat   |         | 134     |      |            |
| Products (not frozen)       |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 1604 Processed Fish (not    |         | 6       |      |            |
| frozen)                     |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| **17 Sugars And Sugar       |         | **170** |      |            |
| Confectionary**             |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 1701 Cane or Beet Sugar     |         | 0       |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 1704 Sugar Confectionary    |         | 146     |      |            |
| (w/o cocoa)                 |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 18 Cocoa and Cocoa          |         | **26**  |      |            |
| Preparations                |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 1806 Chocolate and Other    |         | 26      |      |            |
| Food Preparations with      |         |         |      |            |
| Cocoa                       |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 19 Preparations of Cereals  |         | **      |      |            |
|                             |         | 5,024** |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 1901 Baking Mixes/Other     |         | 1,243   |      |            |
| Flour Preperations/Infant   |         |         |      |            |
| Food                        |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 1902 Pasta                  |         | 44      |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 1904 Prepared Cereals       |         | 3,593   |      |            |
| (breakfast cereals)         |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 1905 Biscuits, Wafers, and  |         | 143     |      |            |
| Similar Baked Products      |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 20 Preparations Of          |         | **      |      |            |
| Vegetables and Fruits       |         | 3,986** |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 2002 Canned Processed       |         | 1,504   |      |            |
| Tomatoes                    |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 2004 Frozen Potatoes /Other |         | 8       |      |            |
| Vegetables                  |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 2005 Canned Vegetables and  |         | 262     |      |            |
| Mixed Vegetables            |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 2009 Fruit and Vegetable    |         | 1,866   |      |            |
| Juices                      |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 21 Miscellaneous Edible     |         | **      |      |            |
| Preparations                |         | 5,624** |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 2103 Condiments             |         | 523     |      |            |
| (                           |         |         |      |            |
| Mustard/Soy/Ketchup/Sauces) |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 2106 Misc. Food             |         | 4,966   |      |            |
| Preparations (n.e.s.)       |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| **22 Beverages, Spirits And |         | **      |      |            |
| Vinegar**                   |         | 1,865** |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 2201 Bottled Water          |         | 0       |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 2202 Soft Drinks and Other  |         | 841     |      |            |
| Non-Alcoholic Beverages     |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 2203 Beer                   |         | 394     |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 2204 Wine                   |         | 286     |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+
| 2208 Gin, Vodka, Whisky,    |         | 285     |      |            |
| Rum, Liqueurs               |         |         |      |            |
+-----------------------------+---------+---------+------+------------+

B. Best prospects for US exporters

The best prospects for US suppliers are poultry, rice, wheat, and dried
leguminous vegetables.

+-----------------------+-------+-------+------+-------+-----+-----+
| **(US\$ 000)**        | **1   | **1   | **20 | **2   | **  | **  |
|                       | 998** | 999** | 00** | 001** | 200 | 200 |
|                       |       |       |      |       | 2** | 3** |
+-----------------------+-------+-------+------+-------+-----+-----+
| Snack Foods (Ecl.     | 1,612 | 1,439 | 1    | 557   | 685 | 483 |
| Nuts)                 |       |       | ,146 |       |     |     |
+-----------------------+-------+-------+------+-------+-----+-----+
| **Breakfast Cereals   | 3,180 | 1,622 | 2    | 1     | 2,  | 2,  |
| and Pancake Mix**     |       |       | ,774 | 3,506 | 298 | 662 |
+-----------------------+-------+-------+------+-------+-----+-----+
| **Processed Fruit &   | 4,044 | 2,834 | 2    | 2,123 | 3,  | 2,  |
| Vegetables**          |       |       | ,139 |       | 139 | 376 |
+-----------------------+-------+-------+------+-------+-----+-----+
| # Fruit               | 1,793 | 1,951 | 1    | 2,696 | 4,  | 3,  |
|  and Vegetable Juices |       |       | ,695 |       | 344 | 161 |
+-----------------------+-------+-------+------+-------+-----+-----+
| # Wine & Beer         | 970   | 1,727 | 1    | 1,319 | 1,  | 699 |
|                       |       |       | ,559 |       | 246 |     |
+-----------------------+-------+-------+------+-------+-----+-----+

######## V. KEY CONTACTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

###### Foreign Agriculture Service

Avenida Pedro Henriquez Ureña #133

Edificio Reyna I, 4to. Piso, La Esperilla

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Tel.: (809) 227-0112

Fax: (809) 732-9454

Email: agsantodomingo@usda.gov

###### Ministry of Economy & Finance

Ministère de l\'Economie et des Finances (MEF)

Direction de l\'Inspection Fiscale

Palais des Ministères

Rue Monseigneur Guilloux

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Tel: (509) 299-1722/223-1231

Fax: (509) 223-4222

**Ministry of Commerce and Industry**

**Quality Control and Consumer Protection Department**

Ministère du Commerce et de l\'Industrie (MIC)

Direction de contrôle qualité et protection du consommateur

Rue Legitime #8, Champ de Mars

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Tel: (509) 222-2499/222-9309

Fax: (509) 223-8402

Email: mci_haiti@yahoo.fr

###### Ministry of Agriculture, Sanitary Production Department

Ministère de l\'Agriculture des Resources Naturelles et du Dévelopement
Rural (MARNDR)

Unité de Production Sanitaire

Damien, Route Nationale No. 1

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Tel: (509) 298-3010/298-3011

Fax: (509) 298-3014

###### Ministry of Public Health 

Ministère de la Sanité Publique et de la Population (MSPP)

Division d\'Hygiène Publique

Palais des Ministères

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Tel: (509) 223-1636/228-2519/222-1248

Fax: (509) 222-8231

###### Customs Office

Administration Générale des Douanes (AGD)

Route de Delmas

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Tel: (509) 246-4564/246-4405

Fax: (509) 246-3150

**APPENDIX 1**

**PRODUCTS IN HAITIAN SUPERMARKETS:**

**(A REPRESENTATIVE LIST)**

+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| **PRODUCT**             | **BRAND**        | **COUNTRY OF ORIGIN**  |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Chicken                 | Tyson Food Inc.  | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Banquet          |                        |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Fresh Fish              | Tyson Food Inc.  | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Milk                    | President        | France                 |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Lactel           | France                 |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Even             | France                 |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Parmalat         | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Cheese                  | President        | France                 |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Sun Valley       | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Gros Jean        | Canada                 |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Butter                  | Country Rock     | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Fleischman\'s    | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Bridel           | France                 |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Royale           | Haiti                  |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Margarine               | Parkay           | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Frozen Lima Beans       | Nature\'s Best   | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Frozen Cauliflower      | Nature\'s Best   | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Frozen Sliced           | Nature\'s Best   | United States          |
| Strawberries            |                  |                        |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Fresh Grapes            |                  | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         |                  | Haiti                  |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Fresh Apples            |                  | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         |                  | Haiti                  |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         |                  | Dominican Republic     |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Coffee                  | Sanka            | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Maxwell House    | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Folger\'s        | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Cafe Pilon       | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Cafe Rebo        | Haiti                  |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Tea                     | Lipton           | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Rainbow          | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Tetley           | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Spices                  | McCormick        | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Goya             | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Dog Food                | Pedigree         | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Kal Kan          | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Alpo             | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Friskies         | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Hyde Park        | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+

+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Cat Food                | Friskies         | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Meat                    | Lo-Mejor         | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Sugar Substitutes       | Sweet & Low      | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Equal            | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Sliced Peaches (canned) | Libby\'s         | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Mustard                 | French\'s        | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Kraft            | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Grey Poupon      | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Heinz            | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Mayonnaise              | Kraft            | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Shurfine         | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Publix           | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Salad Dressing          | Kraft            | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Newman\'s Own    | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Seven Seas       | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Soups (canned)          | Campbell\'s      | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Progresso        | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Drinks (mixes)          | Gatorade         | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Frica            | Venezuela              |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Drinks (juice)          | Ocean Spray      | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Snapple          | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Welch\'s         | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Frica            | Venezuela              |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Soft Drinks             | Coca-Cola        | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Sprite           | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Pepsi            | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Seven Up         | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Cott             | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Champ\'s Cola    | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Crush            | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Ritz             | United States          |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Beer                    | Tecate           | Mexico                 |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Miller           | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | LaBatt Blue      | Canada                 |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Grolsch          | Germany                |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Red Dog          | United States          |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Corona           | Mexico                 |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Wine                    | Ernest & Julio   | United States          |
|                         | Gallo            |                        |
|                         |                  | France                 |
|                         | Blancs des       |                        |
|                         | Blancs           | France                 |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Mouton Cadet     | Italy                  |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Riunite          | Italy                  |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Canei            | Italy                  |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Vento            | Italy                  |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Pepe             |                        |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+
| Hard Liquors            | J & B Whiskey    | Scotland               |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Dewar\'s Whiskey | Scotland               |
|                         |                  |                        |
|                         | Beefeater Gin    | England                |
+-------------------------+------------------+------------------------+

#### APPENDIX 2

**TARIFF RATES FOR CONSUMER FOOD PRODUCTS IN HAITI**

+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| ***[PRO              | ***[HS CODE]{.underline}***  | ***[ACTUAL    |
| DUCT]{.underline}*** |                              | TARIFF]{.     |
|                      |                              | underline}*** |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| **CHAPTER 2**        |                              |               |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Fresh meat           | 0201.1000 to 0205.0000       | 5-15%         |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Poultry              | 0207.1100 to 0207.3600       | 15%           |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| **CHAPTER 3**        |                              |               |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Live fish            | 0301.1000 to 0301.9900       | 0%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Fresh or             | 0302.1100 to 0302.7000       | 0%            |
| refrigerated fish    |                              |               |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Frozen fish          | 0303.1000 to 0303.8000       | 0%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Crustaceans          | 0306.1100 to 0306.2900       | 0%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Mollusks             | 0307.1000 and 0307.9900      | 0%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| **CHAPTER 4**        |                              |               |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Fresh milk           | 0401.1000 to 0401.3000       | 0%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Evaporated milk      | 0401.9100 and 0402.9900      | 0%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Powdered milk        | 0402.1000                    | 0%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Yogurt               | 0403.1000                    | 5%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Butter               | 0405.1000                    | 5%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Common cheeses       | 0406.1000 to 0406.3000       | 0.82/kg       |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Fine cheeses         | 0406.40.00                   | 0.54/kg or 5% |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| # CHAPTER 7          |                              |               |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Fresh or             | 0701.1000 to 0709.9000       | 15%           |
| refrigerated         |                              |               |
| vegetables           |                              |               |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Garlic               | 0703.2000                    | 0.83/kg       |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Frozen vegetables    | 0710.1000 to 0710.9000       | 15%           |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Dry vegetables       | 0713.1000 to 0710.9000       | 3%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Roots and tubers     | 0714.1000 to 0714.9000       | 15%           |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Fresh fruits and     | 0801.1100 to 08.10.9000      | 10%           |
| nuts                 |                              |               |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Frozen fruits and    | 0811.1000 to 0811.9000       | 10%           |
| nuts                 |                              |               |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| **CHAPTER** **9**    |                              |               |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Non-roasted coffee   | 0901.1100 to 0901.1200       | 5%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Roasted coffee       | 0901.2100 to 0901.2200       | 15%           |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Other forms of       | 0901.9000                    | 15%           |
| coffee               |                              |               |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Tea                  | 0902.1000 to 0902.4000       | 5%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Spices               | 0904.1100 to 0910.9900       | 0%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| # CHAPTER 16         |                              |               |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Meat based products  | 1602.1000                    | 15%           |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
| Sausages and similar |                              |               |
| products             |                              |               |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+
|                      | 1601.0000                    | 5%            |
+----------------------+------------------------------+---------------+

+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Canned peas and pork  | 1602.4900                   | 5%            |
| meat                  |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Other prepared meats  | 1602.20.00 to 1602.4200     | 5%            |
| including ham         | *and* 1602.5000 to          |               |
|                       | 1602.9000                   |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Canned fish           | 1604.1100                   | 5%            |
|                       |                             |               |
|                       | 1604.1200                   | 10%           |
|                       |                             |               |
|                       | 1604.1300                   | 5%            |
|                       |                             |               |
|                       | 16.04.1400 to 1604.2000     | 5%            |
|                       |                             |               |
|                       | 1604.1600                   | 10%           |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Caviar                | 1604.3000                   | 15%           |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Crustaceans and       | 1605.1000 to 1605.9000      | 5%            |
| mollusks              |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Cat and dog (or pet)  | 2309.1000                   | 10%           |
| food                  |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| **CHAPTER 17**        |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Brown sugar           | 1701.1100                   | 3%            |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Refined sugar         | 1701.9900                   | 3%            |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Candies (without      | 1704.1000 and 1704.9000     | 15%           |
| cocoa)                |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| **CHAPTER 18**        |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Chocolate products    |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Processed foods for   | 1806.10 and 1806.20         | 10%           |
| children              |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Candies               | 1806.3100 and 1806.9000     | 10%           |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Preparations of flour | 1901.1000                   | 0%            |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Malted milk           | 1901.9000                   | 0%            |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Pastas                | 1902.1100 to 1902.4000      | 10%           |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Breakfast cereals     | 1904.1000 and 1904.2000     | 10%           |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Oat preparations      | 1904.9000                   | 0%            |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Fine bakery products  | 1905.1000 to 1905.9019      | 10%           |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| # **CHAPTER 20**      |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Processed vegetables  | 2001.1000 to 2001.9000      | 5%            |
| canned with vinegar   |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Processed mushrooms   | 2003.1000                   | 5%            |
| canned without        |                             |               |
| vinegar               | 2003.2000                   |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Other non-frozen      | 2005.1000                   | 5%            |
| vegetables processed  |                             |               |
| or preserved without  |                             |               |
| vinegar               |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Processed vegetables  | 2006.0000, 2007.1000 to     | 5%            |
| and fruits with       | 2007.9900                   |               |
| sugar, jam, jelly,    |                             |               |
| marmalade             |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Ketchup               | 2002.9000                   | 15%           |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Other fruit           | 2008.1900 to 2008.9900      | 10%           |
| preparations          |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Peanut butter         | 2008.1100                   | 10%           |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+
| Fruit or vegetable    | 2009.1100 to 2009.9000      | 5%            |
| juices                |                             |               |
+-----------------------+-----------------------------+---------------+