Jamaica Import Restrictions

by countryaah · Published June 2, 2019 · Updated November 3, 2019

In order to enter Jamaica, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Jamaica government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items are prohibited from entering the Jamaica, and which items need special documentation before exporting to Jamaica.

Import regulations

Senders should determine import restrictions from Jamaican authorities before posting:

Alcoholic beverages
Animals, animal products (furs, skins etc)
Animal rugs or covers and accessories, used
Antiques
Books
Chemicals: non-hazardous
Coffee and coffee samples
Cologne and perfume
Cosmetics
Coins exceeding a value of 10 Jamaican dollars
Drugs: prescription and non-prescription
Firearms
Films: 8mm, 16mm and 32mm
Fabric and fabric samples
Foodstuffs
Footwear
Fruit
Ivory
Medical samples
Oil products
Perishables
Personal effects
Phones/modems
Plants and plant products
Pornography
Precious metals and stones
Potatoes
Razor blades
Spirits
Seeds
Ship spares
Tea
Televisions, television equipment
Textile articles
Tobacco
Toys resembling firearms
Works of art
Yarn
Vegetables.

EDN’s and export permits are required for:

Kangaroo skins
Crocodile skins
Emu oil
Fish oil
Bunker oil
Coal
Petroleum bases products
Tobacco and tobacco products
Any other alcohol including beer and spirits all volumes.

Special documentation requirements

Jamaica requires an import permit for many goods. Before posting any item, senders should confirm that the addressee has any necessary permit. The sender should attach a Certificate of Origin for all British-made goods.

The sender and receiver details must be addressed with a valid street address in English. A Post Office Box address is not acceptable.

The sender is responsible for finding if the destination country may impose duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees that may be applied on the item that is being sent. Please contact the consulate office of the country you are sending to or contact the ECI customer contact centre on 1800 007 678.

Prohibitions

In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI International Courier Regulations, Jamaica prohibits: