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Clearing Customs
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Customs extends opening hours
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
11:06 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica –With the pending introduction of Government’s Customs Administration Fees (CAF), the Jamaica Customs Department has extended opening hours to clear the backlog of goods on the wharves. The Department says it will be extending its hours at Customs House (including the Collections and Ac ...more
Waivers for charitable items
Thursday, February 07, 2013
Q: An organisation abroad wants to send five barrels of food to my church for our HELP Ministry. How do I get a waiver for these items? A: Thank you for contacting the Customs Department before the goods are imported. This will eliminate delasy whe ...more
Participating in auctions
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Q: I want to participate in the next General Cargo Auction. What do I need to do?
A: The Department's first General Cargo Auction is being held over today and tomorrow. Two more such auctions are scheduled for January. One is scheduled for January ...more
Reimporting goods after repair or servicing
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Q: I bought a television overseas and took it with me through the airport when I arrived in Jamaica. When I got home and examined it, I realised that the screen was cracked. What is the process to send it back and reimport it thereafter?
A: The proc ...more
You can clear a barrel for someone else
Thursday, December 06, 2012
Q: A barrel was sent to my grandmother who is old and unable to clear it herself. Can someone else clear it for her? If yes, what is the process?
A: The situation you have mentioned happens from time to time. Yes, another person can clear the barrel ...more
Restricted and prohibited items
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Q: Is there a difference between prohibited and restricted items? Also, can you give me a list of such items?
A: Prohibited items refer to articles that are banned from entering the island while restricted items are goods that require permits/licenc ...more
Documents required to import motor vehicles
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Q: I am contemplating importing a motor vehicle. Is there an age limit on vehicles I can import? Also, what documents do I need?
A: There are age limits for different categories of motor vehicles, which are as follows:
* Pickups — six years
...more
Commercial importation
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Q: What are the steps involved in clearing commercial shipment?
A: Clearing commercial shipment will require the services of a customs broker. You may refer to the Jamaica Customs website for a listing of approved brokers or contact the Customs Brok ...more
Clearing Customs at the airport
Thursday, November 08, 2012
Q: How do I clear Customs at the airport? What are my allowances and what is the difference between the red and green lines?
A: After disembarking the aircraft and being processed by Immigration, passengers should proceed to the Customs/Baggage Hall ...more
Easy steps to clearing your barrels
Thursday, November 01, 2012
Q: The busy Christmas season is fast approaching and I will be receiving barrels of goods from my relatives abroad. What are the
correct steps to clear a barrel?
A: The Christmas season normally sees the clearance of thousands of barrels in just a ...more
Tips on importing a motor vehicle
Friday, August 31, 2012
PLANNING to import a motor vehicle into Jamaica? It is advisable to check the Jamaica Customs website for information on the documents required to facilitate the process, and what you need to do to ensure a smooth processing. It is easy, too: simply ...more
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