Import regulations by Jamaica customs

Imports:
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco; 1l of spirits (excluding rum) and 1l of wine and 1l of other alcoholic beverages (for passengers aged over 18 years); 150g of perfume; personal and household effects up to a value of J$500.


Restricted Imports:
Meat Obtain a certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture, contact number- (876) 927-1731
Ground Provisions Obtain a Phyto Sanitary Certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture, contact number- (876) 927-1731
Fruits & Vegetables Obtain a Phyto Sanitary Certificate from the Ministry of Agriculture, contact number- (876) 927-1731
Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Herbal teas Certificate Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Division (PRAD), Ministry of health. (876) 967-1100-3
Firearms Obtain a Permit/Licence to Import from the Police/ Commissioner of Customs/Trade Board
(876) 927-4421,(876) 922-5140-8, (876) 926-3130
Used Tyres Obtain a Certificate from the Bureau of Standards, contact number: (876) 926-3140-6
Radios (two-way) Obtain a Permit from the Post Master General, contact number: (876) 922-9430
Coconut derivatives, oil producing seeds, edible oils, detergents (liquid or solid form) Permit Coconut Industry Board (876) 926-1770
Motor Vehicles, explosives Licence Trade Board (876) 969-0883, (876) 969-3184
Alcohol in Bulk, Sugar Spirit Pool permit-Spirits Pool Association Limited (876) 968-4455
Human Remains Permit from Kingston and St. Andrew Association (KSAC) (876) 922-2587
Pesticides Permit from Pesticides Control Authority (876) 906-6939
Live Animals Permit from Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Agriculture.

Prohibited Imports:

Prohibited Items

Prohibited items are absolutely forbidden from entering Jamaica, some of which include:
Indecent and obscene prints

Indecent and obscene prints, paintings, photographs, cinematograph films, lithographs, engravings, books, cards or written communications or any indecent or obscene articles whether similar to the above or not and any parcels, packages or packets having thereon, or on the cover thereof, any words, marks or designs which are grossly offensive or of an indecent or obscene character.
Coin base or counterfeit coin of any country.

The following and similar publications:


1. All publications of de Laurence Scott and Company of Chicago in the
United States of America relating to divination, magic, cultism or
supernatural arts.

2. All publications of the Red Star Publishing Company of Chicago in the
United States of America relating to divination, magic, cultism or
supernatural arts.

Export regulations by Jamaica customs

Exports:
Prohibited items
Fur-bearing goatskin products (unless properly shaven, cured and cleaned); birds imported from the USA unless accompanied by the required health certificate.

Other Jamaica customs information

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age coming from infected areas.

Food drink: Mains water is normally chlorinated and, whilst relatively safe, may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is available. Milk is pasteurised and dairy products are safe for consumption. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.

Other risks: Hepatitis A occurs. There is a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS and precautions should be undertaken to avoid exposure.

Health care: Health insurance is recommended, since medical treatment can be expensive. There are 16 public and six private hospitals. Standards vary hugely.