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Who is a reliable cutting pliers supplier and exporter for Antigua and Barbuda?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports cutting pliers 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 cutting pliers
Antigua and Barbuda is a tourism-based Caribbean economy.
Pliers are everyday tools for electricians, plumbers and mechanics, sold through hardware stores and replaced as they wear or go missing on site.
Construction & infrastructure in Antigua and Barbuda
Construction needs building materials.
In Antigua and Barbuda, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy cutting pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys cutting pliers: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Antigua and Barbuda
Distributors and retailers in Antigua and Barbuda import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Antigua and Barbuda, hardware stores and supermarkets buy cutting pliers from us mainly for plumbing and maintenance and repair.
Who buys cutting pliers: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Automotive & workshops in Antigua and Barbuda
Auto-parts traders in Antigua and Barbuda turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Antigua and Barbuda, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy cutting pliers from us mainly for assembly lines and retail hardware stores.
Who buys cutting pliers: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Antigua and Barbuda
Factories in Antigua and Barbuda keep lines running with bearings, belts, couplings, seals, hand and power tools, and calibrated gauges. MRO distributors need reliable, well-priced stock across hundreds of SKUs.
In Antigua and Barbuda, factories & oems and mro distributors buy cutting pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys cutting pliers: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Typical uses: Electrical installation · Automotive workshops · Plumbing · Maintenance and repair · Assembly lines · Retail hardware stores.
Top 2 cities for cutting pliers in Antigua and Barbuda
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of cutting pliers. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Cutting Pliers in St John'sport: St John'sThe capital and main port.Wholesale & retail distributionConstruction & infrastructure
- 02Cutting Pliers in English Harbourvia St John's · 1 day by roadYachting and resort centre.
Importing cutting pliers 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.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 00:00–09:30 Antigua and Barbuda time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +1268 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English, Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD); 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 |
Cutting Pliers specifications for Antigua and Barbuda
Typical specification range for pliers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Antigua and Barbuda's import requirements.
| Material | Chrome vanadium steel, carbon steel |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 150 mm, 160 mm, 180 mm, 200 mm, 250 mm |
| Finish | Polished, satin chrome, black oxide |
| Handles | PVC dipped, dual-material, 1000 V insulated |
Standards: ISO 5746, DIN ISO 5743, IEC 60900 or the standard your project specifies. CARICOM/OECS rules apply.
Price, duties & landed cost in Antigua and Barbuda
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF St. John's |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT / consumption tax |
| Import conformity | CARICOM/OECS rules apply. |
| 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 Antigua and Barbuda
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.