Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

Media Release: Applicable Taxes on Hybrid and Mild Hybrid Vehicles

The Honourable Minister of Finance is cognisant of concerns raised in the press and on social media regarding the Customs and Excise Division’s classification of certain mild-hybrid vehicles and the resulting implications for their tax treatment, automotive dealers and consumers. The Classification Ruling was issued in General Order No. 24 of 2026, dated July 22, 2026.