Import restrictions also apply to certain agricultural products, such as citrus fruits, mangoes, sugarcane, and products from countries affected by the hibiscus mealybug. The government has stated it will implement supply management measures in the agricultural sector, imposing quantity restrictions on imported agricultural products that are also locally produced (including products from member states).
Antigua and Barbuda also limits the importation of goods that threaten health and safety, including: pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, raw medical materials, fireworks, and ammunition. Importing fireworks, firecrackers, and weapons ammunition requires permission from the Police Headquarters prior to importation; pesticides must be approved by the Pesticide Control Board before import; and pharmaceuticals and antibiotics need to have authorization from the Health Ministry before being imported.
Antigua and Barbuda employs an extensive licensing system. A licensing system is also applied to goods with restricted import quantities, such as carbonated beverages, beer, strong beer, and light beer. 75% of the market for these products is reserved for local beverage and brewing companies. The Antigua and Barbuda government acknowledges that this practice is not in compliance with the provisions of Community Treaty No. 56, stating that appropriate adjustments will be made when non-tariff barriers for all non-developed countries of the Community are converted to tariff systems in 2004. Antigua and Barbuda also applies quantity restrictions on imported T-shirts, where import quotas are determined based on domestic production levels and market demand; products from member states are not subject to quota limits.
The import licensing system is managed by the Ministry of Trade and Commerce of Antigua and Barbuda. Except for goods subject to quota restrictions, import permits will be granted to applying importers. Each application form nominally incurs a printing fee of 0.1 East Caribbean dollars.