Import Customs Guide JAMAICA
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FIDI Import Customs Guide JAMAICA
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Import Customs guide JAMAICA
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GOODS
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
CUSTOMS PRESCRIPTIONS
REMARKS
Removal goods – HHG/PE
Expats:
▪ 1 copy of passport data page, letter of
authorization, 1 copy Tax Registration
Number (TRN) or Jamaican Driver license. –
All three documents notarised by a J.P.
▪ Taxes compliance certificate and Trade
Board license for import of auto.
Returning resident:
▪ 2 copies of passport data page and landing
stamp and letter of authorization - notarised
by a J.P
▪ Tax Registration Number (TRN).
▪ Taxes compliance certificate and Trade
Board license for import of auto.
▪ Inventory & AWB/OBL.
▪ Unaccompanied Baggage declaration form
(C.27) provided at the airport upon arrival in
Jamaica.
▪ Customs declaration form (C.5) provided
to the Customs officer at the time of
arrival at the airport in Jamaica.
▪ Tax returns – Including W-2/1099, P-60,
T4,
▪ Letter of separation from employer.
▪ Pension advice/Social Security Letter
where applicable.
▪ Documents proving customer has lived
outside of Jamaica for more than 3 years.
▪ All items new or used:
▪ Dutiable for Expats and non-returning
residents.
▪ Valued packing list must be provided.
▪ Duty, if due on items, is determined after
examination of the goods by customs at the
stripping station and valuation:
▪ Based on the CIF value
▪ Will be between 5% to 40%.
▪ In addition, government consumption tax
of 15% depending on the item assessed.
▪ All passengers must complete the C-27 form
upon arrival at airport/seaport if they are
expecting luggage/household effects to
arrive before or after their arrival.
▪ The form is valid for 2 months or has to
be renewed.
▪ Extracts need to be obtained if more than
one shipment is expected.
▪ Customer must be in the country for
clearance.
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GOODS
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
CUSTOMS PRESCRIPTIONS
REMARKS
▪ Document stating customer’s intention to
re-establish permanent residence in
Jamaica.
▪ Unconditional stamp if Jamaican and
arriving on foreign passport.
Diplomats Removals
▪ B/L.
▪ Consular letter asking for free entry.
▪ Inventory.
▪ No examination.
Wedding trousseaux
▪ Passenger declaration if the owner is a
returning resident.
▪ Complete outfit for bride and groom.
Inheritance
▪ Personal effects of citizens of Jamaica or for
or persons ordinarily domiciled in Jamaica:
death certificate.
▪ Examination/Affidavit from lawyers.
Electrical & Household Appliances
▪ B/L.
▪ Unaccompanied Baggage declaration form
(C.27) provided at the airport upon arrival in
Jamaica.
▪ Examination.
▪ Returning resident may import duty free one
new appliance and electronic
equipment/computer, used household goods
and tools of trade.
▪ Electrical and electronic equipment may not
be compatible with the Jamaican electrical
system 220/110V 50cycle.
Works of art & Antiques
▪ B/L.
▪ Unaccompanied Baggage declaration form
(C.27) provided at the airport upon arrival in
Jamaica.
▪ Duty free if the Works of art are part of bona
fide household effects, large quantities to be
accompanied by certificate from Antique
Dealers Association of the country of
exportation.
Precious metal objects
▪ Subject to payment of duties.
▪ Commercial or large import:
▪ Import licence.
▪ Items value.
▪ Bank guarantee required.
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GOODS
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
CUSTOMS PRESCRIPTIONS
REMARKS
Carpets
▪ Used:
▪ Unaccompanied Baggage declaration
form (C.27) provided at the airport upon
arrival in Jamaica.
▪ New:
▪ Unaccompanied Baggage declaration
form (C.27) provided at the airport upon
arrival in Jamaica.
▪ Invoice.
▪ Free entry, passenger's declaration to be
filled in by passenger on arrival.
▪ Goods to arrive two months prior to arrival
of passenger or within the timeframe
decided upon by the Collector General.
Presents & Souvenirs
▪ Inventory.
▪ Price list.
▪ Import licence.
Motor vehicles
▪ Import licence.
▪ Passport.
▪ Driver’s licence.
▪ Insurance certificate.
▪ Certificate of Title or registration
documents.
▪ Invoice.
▪ Tax Compliance Certificate.
▪ Duty is payable. Customs will assess its
value on local market for this purpose.
▪ Import licence must be obtained from the
Trade Board before the vehicle is shipped.
(https://tbis.fsl.org.jm/WebImports/Security/
TradeLogin.jsp )
▪ Customer can drive in Jamaica for one year
before a Jamaican licence is required.
▪ Used vehicles cannot be more than five
years old (6 for SUV/pickup) 10 years for
qualified returning residence.
Other vehicles
▪ Import licence.
▪ Proof of ownership.
▪ B/L (Bill of Lading)
▪ Duty is payable. Customs will assess its local
value, for this purpose.
Machines, appliances, spare parts
▪ Invoice.
▪ Import licence and entry.
▪ Subject to payment of duties.
Alcohol
▪ One bottle of spirit and wine duty-free.
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GOODS
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
CUSTOMS PRESCRIPTIONS
REMARKS
Tins & food
▪ Import licence.
▪ Value.
▪ Only sufficient for immediate use of family -
duty might be payable at customs discretion.
Prohibited/Restricted items
▪ Arms, ammunition. Import permit required.
▪ Dangerous objects.
▪ https://www.jacustoms.gov.jm/service/restri
cted-items
▪ https://www.jacustoms.gov.jm/service/prohi
bited-items
Medicines, narcotics
▪ Import licence.
▪ Drugs/Poison permit.
▪ Value.
▪ Preferably not shipped with household
effects.
Plants
▪ Ministry of Agriculture permit.
▪ Fumigation or certificate of health.
Pets
▪ Ministry of Agriculture permit.
▪ Quarantine.
▪ Entry.
▪ Duty free entry.
▪ Veterinary division of the Ministry of
Agriculture guidelines:
https://www.micaf.gov.jm/content/guideline
s-importation-dogs-and-cats-jamaica-
animals-diseases-importation-control-
amendment
▪ Dogs and cats born in Category 1 listed
countries permitted importation, (see:
https://www.micaf.gov.jm/sites/default/files/
countries_import_dogs_cats.pdf )
