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Clearing Customs
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 go...
Waivers for charitable items
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 befor...
Participating in auctions
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...
You can clear a barrel for someone else
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 fro...
MoreRestricted and prohibited items
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 whil...
MoreDocuments required to import motor vehicles
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 vehicl...
MoreCommercial importation
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...
MoreClearing Customs at the airport
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 Immigratio...
MoreEasy steps to clearing your barrels
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 norm...
MoreTips on importing a motor vehicle
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 t...
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