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Custom Preforms for buyers in Antigua and Barbuda

PET Preforms · Caribbean · EN-AG

Custom Preforms Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a tourism-based Caribbean economy.. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies custom preforms to Antigua and Barbuda — custom neck, weight and colour preforms developed to your bottle design.

Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
Main ports
St. John's
Sea transit from Gujarat
35–50 days
Import taxes
Import duty plus VAT / consumption tax
Our hours (local)
00:00–09:30 Antigua and Barbuda time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday

Quick answer

Who is a reliable custom preforms supplier and exporter for Antigua and Barbuda?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports custom preforms to buyers in Antigua and Barbuda, including St John's, English Harbour. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF St. John's with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Antigua and Barbuda needs custom preforms

Antigua and Barbuda is a tourism-based Caribbean economy.

Water, soft-drink, juice and edible-oil bottlers blow preforms into bottles on site, which saves most of the freight cost of shipping empty bottles.

FMCG, beverages & packaging in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda's food, beverage and personal-care producers need packaging in volume — preforms, HDPE containers, glass jars and drums — with closures matched and supply planned around production runs.

In Antigua and Barbuda, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy custom preforms from us mainly for packaged drinking water and carbonated soft drinks.

Who buys custom preforms: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers

Edible oil milling & refining in Antigua and Barbuda

Edible-oil refineries in Antigua and Barbuda depend on bleaching earth, filter aid, caustic soda and citric acid for every batch, plus conveyors to move seed and meal. We supply the consumables, handling equipment and packaging from one source.

In Antigua and Barbuda, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy custom preforms from us mainly for juices and hot-fill beverages and edible oil.

Who buys custom preforms: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers

Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda

Healthcare packaging buyers in Antigua and Barbuda want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.

In Antigua and Barbuda, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy custom preforms from us mainly for cosmetics and personal care and pharmaceutical liquids.

Who buys custom preforms: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals

Typical uses: Packaged drinking water · Carbonated soft drinks · Juices and hot-fill beverages · Edible oil · Cosmetics and personal care · Pharmaceutical liquids.

Top 2 cities for custom preforms in Antigua and Barbuda

Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of custom preforms. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.

  1. 01Custom Preforms in St John'sport: St John'sThe capital and main port.
  2. 02Custom Preforms in English Harbourvia St John's · 1 day by roadYachting and resort centre.

Importing custom preforms into Antigua and Barbuda: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Antigua and Barbuda — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time00:00–09:30 Antigua and Barbuda time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
Country calling code+1268 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesEnglish, Spanish; we correspond in English
CurrencyEastern Caribbean dollar (XCD); quotations in USD
Trade agreement with IndiaNo India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders aroundthe Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close

Custom Preforms specifications for Antigua and Barbuda

Typical specification range for pet preforms; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Antigua and Barbuda's import requirements.

Neck finishesPCO 1810, PCO 1881, 28 mm, 38 mm, 46 mm, 48 mm, 53 mm and wide mouth
Weight range9 g to 750 g
ColoursClear, blue, green, amber, custom
MaterialsVirgin bottle-grade PET, rPET blends
PackingOctabins or cartons with PE liners

Standards: FDA 21 CFR 177.1630, EU 10/2011, ISPM-15 pallets or the standard your project specifies. CARICOM/OECS rules apply.

Price, duties & landed cost in Antigua and Barbuda

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF St. John's
Import taxesImport duty plus VAT / consumption tax
Import conformityCARICOM/OECS rules apply.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.

Packing for shipment to Antigua and Barbuda

Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.

How to order

How to import custom preforms into Antigua and Barbuda

  1. 01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
  3. 03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
  4. 04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
  5. 05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
  6. 06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

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FAQ

Custom Preforms in Antigua and Barbuda — frequently asked questions

Do you export custom preforms to Antigua and Barbuda?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports custom preforms from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Antigua and Barbuda, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Antigua and Barbuda do you deliver custom preforms to?

We deliver anywhere in Antigua and Barbuda. The cities with the highest demand for custom preforms are St John's and English Harbour, because of their industries.

How long does delivery of custom preforms to Antigua and Barbuda take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to St. John's is about 35–50 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does custom preforms cost in Antigua and Barbuda?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the custom preforms you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to Eastern Caribbean dollar. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to custom preforms in Antigua and Barbuda?

Import duty plus VAT / consumption tax. CARICOM/OECS rules apply. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Antigua and Barbuda?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Antigua and Barbuda, so standard (MFN) duty applies to custom preforms. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine custom preforms with other products in one shipment to Antigua and Barbuda?

Yes. Custom Preforms can be consolidated with other pet preforms and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

Why import PET preforms instead of bottles?

Preforms occupy a fraction of the volume of blown bottles, so one container of preforms produces many times more bottles, dramatically reducing freight cost per bottle.

Request a quotation

Need custom preforms in Antigua and Barbuda? Send your specification.

Share product, specification, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with price, MOQ, packing and lead time.