Category

 Import   Procedure 

Responsible Agency       

Jamaica Customs Agency

Address:  Newport East, Kingston 15

Phone: (876) 922-5140-8 extns: 3148-50, Toll free: 1-888-CUSTOMS (1-888-287-8667)
 

Website: www.jacustoms.gov.jm

Email: public.relations@jacustoms.gov.jm

Legal base of the Procedure

The Customs Act 

Processing time

Fee

Required Information

No.

Type of information

Note

1 Valid identification such as Passport, National ID or Jamaican Driver’s Licence.
2 Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN)
3 Bill of Lading or Airway Bill
4 Proper Invoice (where applicable)
5 Import Permit or Import Licence (where applicable)

Process Steps

Step 1

If applicant is not 18 years or older then:

(i) You are not entitled to the $500 USD allowance , however you are allowed your personal items 

If applicant is 18 years or older then:

(i) You have a duty tree allowance of $500 USD for personal and household goods

Step 2

If  you have unaccompanied  luggage  then :

(i) Join the Red Channel in the Customs  Passenger Terminal and advise the Customs Officer 

If  you  do not have unaccompanied  luggage  then:

(i) Goods may be subjected Customs change which will be calculated on the excess value 

 

 

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