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Who is a reliable asphalt shingles supplier and exporter for Trinidad and Tobago?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports asphalt shingles to buyers in Trinidad and Tobago, including Port of Spain, Chaguanas, San Fernando. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Port of Spain with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Trinidad and Tobago needs asphalt shingles
Trinidad and Tobago is the Caribbean's energy hub, with LNG, ammonia and methanol plants at Point Lisas and Point Fortin.
Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
Construction & infrastructure in Trinidad and Tobago
Construction in Trinidad and Tobago consumes plumbing, sanitary ware, tiles, glass, insulation, fasteners, power tools and electrical fittings in every project. Contractors save landed cost by consolidating these building materials into one container from India.
In Trinidad and Tobago, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy asphalt shingles from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys asphalt shingles: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Trinidad and Tobago
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Trinidad and Tobago buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Trinidad and Tobago, hardware stores and supermarkets buy asphalt shingles from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys asphalt shingles: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Cement & building materials plants in Trinidad and Tobago
Cement plants and grinding units in Trinidad and Tobago run bucket elevators, belt and chain conveyors in abrasive, dusty conditions, making conveyor spares, bearings and couplings a constant maintenance requirement.
In Trinidad and Tobago, cement and clinker plants and grinding units buy asphalt shingles from us mainly for contractors and builders merchants and residential construction.
Who buys asphalt shingles: Cement and clinker plants · Grinding units · Block and aggregate plants
Hospitality & real estate in Trinidad and Tobago
Hospitality developers in Trinidad and Tobago order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.
In Trinidad and Tobago, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy asphalt shingles from us mainly for commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure and roads.
Who buys asphalt shingles: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Top 5 cities for asphalt shingles in Trinidad and Tobago
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of asphalt shingles. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Asphalt Shingles in Port of Spainport: Port of SpainThe capital and main port.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Asphalt Shingles in Chaguanasvia Port of Spain · 1 day by roadFast-growing commercial town.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 03Asphalt Shingles in San Fernandovia Point Lisas · 1 day by roadSouthern oil-services centre.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Asphalt Shingles in Point Lisasport: Point LisasOne of the world's largest ammonia and methanol complexes.
- 05Asphalt Shingles in Point Fortinvia Point Lisas · 1 day by roadLNG export plant.
Importing asphalt shingles into Trinidad and Tobago: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Trinidad and Tobago — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Trinidad and Tobago working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +1868 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Asphalt Shingles specifications for Trinidad and Tobago
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Trinidad and Tobago's import requirements.
| Glass | Float, toughened, laminated; 4–19 mm |
|---|---|
| Wood panels | Plywood, MDF, timber, hardwood; BWR and MR grades |
| Insulation | Fibreglass, rock wool, foam boards |
| Roofing | Metal sheets, asphalt shingles, roofing tiles |
Standards: EN 572 (glass), IS 303 (plywood), ASTM C665 (insulation), EN 13707 or the standard your project specifies. CARICOM rules apply; some products need TTBS certification.
Price, duties & landed cost in Trinidad and Tobago
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Port of Spain |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT / consumption tax |
| Import conformity | CARICOM rules apply; some products need TTBS certification. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% 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 Trinidad and Tobago
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.