Jamaica customs
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Get import & export customs regulations, restricted items and food restrictions before travelling to Jamaica. Items allowed to import is 170mL perfume. Prohibited items is Indecent and obscene prints, paintings, films, and other media. Some of restricted items are The import of pets is subject to certain restrictions.
Import Regulations
Free to import items into Jamaica
Tobacco
- 200 cigarettes;
- 50 cigars; or
- 230 grams of processed tobacco.
Other items
- 170mL perfume.
- 340 mL eau de toilette.
- Personal effects which do not exceed US$500 in value.
Prohibited items into Jamaica
- Indecent and obscene prints, paintings, films, and other media.
- Counterfeit currency.
- All publications of de Laurence Scott and Company of Chicago in the USA relating to divination, magic, cultism or supernatural arts.
- All publications of the Red Star Publishing Company of Chicago in the USA relating to divination, magic, cultism or supernatural arts.
- Illicit drugs.
Restricted items into Jamaica
- The import of pets is subject to certain restrictions. Only dogs and cats from the UK and Ireland may be imported into Jamaica. For further information, please visitRegulations Governing the Importation of Dogs and Cats Into Jamaica.
- Firearms, weapons, explosives, and fireworks require a permit from the Ministry of National Security/Trade Board.
- Meat and meat products require a permit from theMinistry of Industry, Agriculture and Fisheries.
- Milk based products require a permit from theMinistry of Industry, Agriculture and Fisheries.
- Fruits, vegetables, and plants require a phytosanitary certificate. For further information, please visit theMinistry of Industry, Agriculture and Fisheries.
- Coconut derivatives, such as oil and soap, require a permit from theCoconut Industry Board.
- Two way radios require a licence from theSpectrum Management Authority.
Jamaica travel details
Export Regulations
Free to export items from Jamaica
No rules presentProhibited items from Jamaica
- All items on the prohibited import list.
Restricted items from Jamaica
- Animals and animal products.
- Plant and plant products.
- Rocks, stones, and soil.
- Ammunition.
- Gold bullion.
- Sugar.
- Antiques.
- Protected species and products protected under CITES require a permit for export.
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