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If you’ve ever ordered a part online and tried to get it delivered to a Caribbean island, you already know: the price you see is never the price you pay. Here’s every cost layer, explained plainly.
The Four Cost Layers
1. The Part Price
What you see on any supplier site. Always the starting point — never the final number.
2. International Freight
Getting a part from overseas to your island adds a high cost. Weight, size, and origin all affect this. A small sensor ships differently than a gearbox or a truck differential.
3. Customs Duties & Taxes
Each CARICOM territory runs its own tariff schedule. Rates vary by part category and country. Expect meaningful additions at the border on top of your supplier price.
4. Port & Handling Fees
Clearing fees, storage, and documentation. These vary by territory but are rarely negligible.
A Real Example
Power steering pump. Supplier price: $120 USD.
| Cost Layer | Amount |
|---|---|
| Part cost | $120 USD |
| International freight | $65 USD |
| Customs duty (est. 25%) | $46 USD |
| Port/handling | $40 USD |
| Total landed cost | $271 USD |
The number that matters is landed cost — not the supplier price.
Why DIY Often Costs More
Sourcing independently usually means:
- Retail pricing with no supplier relationships
- General courier rates not optimized for island delivery
- Customs paperwork handled separately at extra cost
- No recourse if the wrong part arrives
The Brokerage Difference
A parts sourcing broker consolidates the entire chain — procurement, freight, customs compliance, island delivery — into one transparent quote.
At GPSL Services, every quote has three clear lines:
- Parts Supply — your part, sourced and verified
- Logistics Fees — coordination and compliance
- Shipping & Handling — freight to your territory, no surprises
One quote. You approve it. Then it moves.
Four Questions to Ask Any Supplier
- Is this the landed cost to my territory?
- Does it include customs duty?
- What if the part is wrong?
- Have you shipped here before?
If they can’t answer all four, you’re carrying the risk.
Get a Quote
GPSL Services quotes any part — cars, vans, trucks, or heavy equipment — across Antigua & Barbuda, Grenada, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Dominica, Montserrat, Barbados, and Belize.
24-hour turnaround. 5-day validity. No payment until you approve.