Haiti’s General Customs Administration (AGD) has demonstrated significant operational success through intensified fiscal controls and security enforcement, Director General Gérald Remplais announced during the 32nd edition of Tuesdays of the Nation on January 13, 2026.
Remplais detailed the agency’s dual mission of revenue mobilization and societal protection, highlighting enhanced measures against trafficking networks dealing in narcotics, firearms, counterfeit medications, and other illicit goods. These efforts align with the World Customs Organization’s 2026 thematic focus on customs agencies serving as protective forces through vigilance and commitment.
The implementation of strengthened protocols has yielded substantial financial returns, with the AGD reporting unprecedented revenue collection during the first quarter of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. October 2025 generated 11.24 billion gourdes, followed by 10.58 billion in November, and a remarkable 13.26 billion gourdes in December 2025.
Looking forward, the AGD is advancing its modernization initiative with several technological enhancements. An automated messaging system integrated within the customs platform will enable users to pre-calculate import duties, increasing transparency and efficiency. The administration also plans to implement online payment facilitation and optimize workspace infrastructure across Haiti, with particular attention to the Cap-Haïtien customs facility.