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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport
- Import License
- Title of vehicle- (for autos)
- Bill of Lading
- Invoice
- Bill of sight
- Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC)
- Import Entry - C78
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Household effects are those items basic to the home. For example, furniture, televisions,
radios, stoves, refrigerators. Personal and household goods which are not in commercial
quantities may be cleared without the services of a licensed Customs Broker. Goods which
have a CIF value of the Jamaican equivalent to United States one thousand dollars (US
$1,000) or less, may be cleared without the services of a licensed Customs Broker. The
clearance of goods valued in excess of this amount will require the services of a licensed
Customs Broker.
The customs Tariff, Item 6 of the Second Schedule, allows for each passenger to receive
duty concessions in respect to the following:
- A reasonable quantity of waring apparel, articles of personal adornment and toiletries
requisites whether new or used
- Instruments and tools to be used by shipper for the purpose of his profession, trade,
occupation or employment, provided that they have been in his possession and bona
fide use for a reasonable period
- Tobacco and some potable articles including wines and spirits in his baggage or on his
person which he might reasonably be expected to carry with him for his personal use,
in such quantities as the Commissioner may from time to time approve
- Used household effects which have been in the passenger's use for a reasonable period
of time and are not imported for sale
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Meat - requires a certificate
- Ground Provisions - require a certificate
- Fruits and Vegetables - require a certificate
- Drugs - require a PSD certificate
- Firearms - require a permit/license to import
- Used Types - require a certificate
- Radios (two way) - require a permit
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Coins - base or counterfeit of any country
- Indecent or obscene prints
- Photographs
- Cinematography films
- Lithographs
- Engraving books
- Packages or packets having there on, or the cover thereof, any words, marks or designs
which are grossly offensive or, of an indecent or obscene character.
MOTOR VEHICLES
- A returning resident can import two new or used autos (one commercial and
one personal) in any three year period
- Used vehicles can not be more than four years old
- Customer will require a customs broker
- Documents required:
- Import License which must be obtained before auto is shipped
- Passport
- Driver's license (Customer can drive in Jamaica for one year before a
Jamaican license is required)
- Insurance Certificate
- Certificate of Title or registration documents
- Vehicles require invoice detailing the model, accessories and CIF value.
- Tax Compliance Certificate
PETS
- A permit from the Veterinary Division of the Ministry of Agriculture must
be obtained prior to importation
- Quarantine may be required
- Dogs and cats born and bred in the United Kingdom are the only dogs and
cats permitted importation
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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