GUIDELINES FOR SHIPPING TO AND FROM JAMAICA
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GUIDELINES FOR SHIPPING TO AND FROM JAMAICA
1. Each company shipping items into Jamaica can apply for a Waiver of Duty from the Ministry of
Finance. The application is available as a separate form and includes detailed instructions. Please
read the instructions carefully. The Jamaica Tourist Board will apply for the waiver on your behalf.
The document includes information on submitting the application to the Jamaica Tourist Board.
Applications for the waiver of duties and bonds must be submitted 21 days in advance of the
shipment. Please note that waivers are not available for shipments valued under $500.00 USD.
2. There are certain taxes and duties that will not be waived and will have to be paid on arrival of the
shipment. Payment must be made to the Jamaica Customs Department. It is hard to estimate what
these amounts might be, but they do include .3 percent as a Special Consumption Tax, .5 percent
Environmental Levi, 2 percent Customs User Fee, an Additional Stamp duty that varies according to
the value of the shipment, and a fee that is calculated on the cost, insurance and freight value of the
shipment (estimated to be between $25.00 USD and $30.00 USD).
3. Federal Express is the only overnight carrier that regularly brings shipments into Montego Bay.
You want to make sure that your shipment is addressed to Montego Bay, and not Kingston, or it will
likely not arrive in a timely fashion. FedEx can clear shipments valued up to $2,999.00 USD and
charge duty fees to your FedEx account. However, anything over $3,000.00 USD, even with a waiver,
cannot be cleared by FedEx, and you will need the services of a broker. Any shipments cleared by
FedEx will be subject to customs duties.
4. If you do use FedEx, please address the shipment with the following information: your name, c/o
CCTA, Hilton Rose Hall Resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica. Your shipment will be delivered and stored at
the hotel, then delivered to the Montego Bay Convention Centre for the Exhibit Hall Set-up. FedEx will
pick up any return shipments from the Convention Centre on Friday, February 6, in the morning
during the Exhibit Hall Breakdown. Please make sure you bring your shipping forms with you.
5. It is recommended by the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and the Jamaica Tourist Board that each
company use the services of a broker to bring shipments into the country. The staff of the Hilton Rose
Hall Resort recommends Gordon's Agency Ja. Ltd. (telephone 876-952-4832, cell 876-990-3903,
wesleyg@cwjamaica.com). Each exhibiting company is required to contact the customs broker
directly and make individual arrangements for processing. Gordon's Agency will also store the
shipments and deliver the boxes to the Montego Bay Convention Centre for Exhibit Hall Set-up, or
deliver them to the Hilton Rose Hall Resort if the materials are to go there. Gordon's Agency is also
available to pick up return shipments leaving via air cargo on Friday, February 6, in the morning
during the Exhibit Hall Breakdown.
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6. As a guideline, you can expect to pay the following for Gordon's services: $150.00 USD for
clearing shipment by air cargo, $100.00 USD per shipment for delivery and pick-up, and $150.00
USD for exporting shipments via air cargo. These fees are in addition to customs duties levied on
your shipment, unless you have secured a waiver. Contact Gordon's Agency to make arrangements
for payment of services.
7. Please make sure that your shipments arrive two or three business days prior to the start of the
Annual Meeting, or between January 26 and 29, 2015.
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TOURIST BOARD
APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF DUTY
FROM MINISTRY OF FINANCE & THE PUBLIC SERVICE
(PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
DATE OF REQUEST: ___________________________________
I. ACCOUNT INFORMATION:
GROUP NAME: __________________________________________________ DATES: ___________________________
PURPOSE OF VISIT: [] MEETING [] INCENTIVE []CONVENTION [] PROMOTION [] OTHER
# OF PERSONS: ___________ HOTEL: __________________________________________________________________
GROUND OPERATOR: _________________________________ CONTACT: ____________________________________
GROUP LEADER TRAVELING WITH GROUP: ___________________________________________________________
TEL: ______________________ FAX: _______________________ EMAIL: _____________________________________
II. SHIPPING INFORMATION:
[] COURIER SERVICE [] FED EX [] DHL []UPS []AIR CARGO/FREIGHT [] OTHER
CONSIGNED TO: _______________________________________________________________________________________
AIRLINE FLIGHT #: ___________________________________ AIRWAY BILL#: _________________________________
DATE OF ARRIVAL: (KINGSTON) _______________________ (MONTEGO BAY) _______________________________
III. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS TO BE SHIPPED:
Please list separately all items for shipping, to include: (attach to application)
• Detailed description, (color, logos, tariff number etc)
• Approximate value
• Serial numbers if applicable
• Quantity of each item
• Copy of invoice – (Include company letterhead, invoice number and date)
PLEASE NOTE, ADDITIONS TO THE ORIGINAL LIST WILL REQUIRE SEPARATE APPLICATIONS
APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF DUTY Page 1 of 5IMPORTANT GUIDELINES/PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
Waivers of Duty
Waivers of duties and bonds are not automatic but are granted at the discretion of the Minister of
Finance. Therefore, the Jamaica Tourist Board cannot guarantee that the application submitted will be
granted.
• Almost all commercial shipments will require the completion of a C78 form for clearance,
obtainable through a Jamaican Customs Broker. The following brokers are available to assist. All
hotel properties maintain relationships with Customs Brokers, therefore, you may also contact
your hotel for their assistance:
Montego Bay:
Gordon's Agency Ja. Ltd.
17 Kerr Crescent
Montego Bay
T. (876) 952-4832/952-4039
F. (876) 952-6659
E. gordonsbroker@cwjamaica.com
Kerick Farquharson Customs Broker
13 Harbour Drive
Montego Freeport
Montego Bay
T. (876) 684-9780 / (876) 874-9122
F. (876) 979-8451 / (876) 953-6617
E. cust519@cwjamaica.com
Kingston:
Mr. Richard Minott
RCM Custom Broker Services Limited
14-16 First Street, Suite #11
Newport West
Kingston 13
T. (876) 757-0983 or (876) 757-1723
F. (876) 758-3933
E. cbaj451@cwjamaica.com
Ms Mitzie Gordon
JTS Shipping (Door-to-Door)
4 Fourth Avenue
Kingston 13
T. (876) 923-5830/6249
F. (876) 757-7313
E. m.gordon@shipdoortodoor.com
APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF DUTY Page 2 of 5• The Jamaica Tourist Board will apply for a Customs Duty Waiver (waiver of duty & GCT), on
your behalf to the Ministry of Finance. All shipments of US$500 and more will need the
services of a customs broker and Customs brokerage fees will apply. Shipments valued under
US$500.00 can be cleared by the individual responsible. It is recommended however that the
services of a customs broker be retained for all shipments. Further information may be obtained
by visiting the official website of the Jamaica Customs Department at www.jacustoms.gov.jm
Taxes that will apply and will not be waived: (payable on arrival directly to Customs)
- Special Consumption Tax (SCT) - .3%
- Environmental Levi - .5%
- Addtl. Stamp duty – varies according to value
- Customs User Fee – 2%
Fees are calculated against the C.I.F. (Cost / Insurance / Frieght) value of goods.
• Applications must be received at least twenty-one working days prior to shipment & must be
supported by the appropriate invoices. Incomplete information/form will not be accepted.
Information received less that twenty-one working days cannot be guaranteed clearance
on the day of arrival.
• Items must be addressed to, and be the responsibility of the person traveling with the group.
CUSTOMS PROCESSING FEE
• There will be a Customs Processing Fee (approx. US$25.00-30.00) on all imported items
including those shipments where a duty waiver has been granted. The fee is calculated based on
the CIF (cost, insurance, freight) value of the shipment and is payable to the Customs
Broker/Customs Department on arrival in Jamaica.
• Additional items brought in and not listed on the original application submitted for a duty waiver will
be subject to duty. The amount of duty can vary up to 30% ; GCT 15% ; CUF (Customs User Fee)
2%; SCT (Special Consumption Tax) .3% to be calculated on the total CIF value (cost, insurance,
freight). These fees do not apply to wines and spirits (visit www.jacustoms.gov.jm) for specifics.
• PLEASE NOTE: Waivers of duty will not be granted for shipments valued under US$500.00.
Duty will apply and payable on arrival in Jamaica.
SHIPPING PROCEDURES :
1) Air Cargo/Air freight: Shipments via air cargo/air freight and with a value of US$5,000.00 or
more will need the services of a customs broker. All charges incurred will be the responsibility of
the shipper. It is recommended that contact be made with a Customs Broker prior to arrival in
Jamaica. Please visit the JTB’s website at meetings.visitjamaica.com for a list of customs
brokers, or contact your hotel.
- Montego Bay/Negril hotels:
Port of Entry is MONTEGO BAY. Shipments to the above locations must, for ease of
delivery, be consigned to MONTEGO BAY. You must ensure that your courier
company/airline is aware of the relevant information PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.
- Ocho Rios/Runaway Bay hotels:
Port of Entry can be either MONTEGO BAY or KINGSTON. Therefore, prior to
shipment, you must ensure that your courier company/airline is aware of exactly what
Port of Entry your shipment is to be consigned.
APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF DUTY Page 3 of 5- Kingston Hotels:
Port of Entry is KINGSTON. Shipments must be assigned to Kingston, for ease of
delivery. You must ensure that your courier company/airline is aware of the relevant
information PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.
2) Excess baggage: A copy of the approval for duty waiver will be faxed to the group leader prior to
departure from your home city. This, along with the items submitted, must be in the possession of
the individual travelling with the shipment on arrival in Jamaica. Shipments valued at US$5,000
and over will require the services of a Customs Broker.
3) Shipment Labels: Complete as follows:
Group Leader, Name of Group
c/o Hotel
City, Jamaica, West Indies
WAIVER OF BOND
Shipments requiring a Waiver of Bond will need a completed C25 form and must be applied for through
your hotel. Fees may apply. Please contact your hotel directly for assistance. Items requiring a Waiver of
Bond are camera equipment (commercial photo shoots, computers, musical instruments, audio visual
equipment).
RESTRICTED ITEMS
The following items are restricted from the above importation procedures. Application must be made to
the appropriate agency for importation certificates: (visit www.jacustoms.gov.jm for detailed list of
restricted items)
Restricted Item Requirement Issuing Agency Contact info
Meat Certificate Ministry of Agriculture (876) 927-1731
Ground Provisions Phyto Sanitary Ministry of Agriculture (876) 927-1731
Certificate
Fruits & vegetables Phyto Sanitary Ministry of Agriculture (876) 927-1731
Certificate
Medication PSD Certificate Ministry of Health (876) 926-9220
Firearms Permit/License to Police/Commissioner of (876) 927-4421/922-
import Customs/Trade Board 5140-8/926-3130
Used Tyres Certificate Bureau of Standards (876) 926-3140-6
Two-way radios Permit Spectrum Management (876) 929-8550 /
Authority Ltd 929-8520
APPLICATION FOR WAIVER OF DUTY Page 4 of 5SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR WAIVER OF DUTY:
• Application, list etc should be sent to:
Ms. Marcia Bullock
Regional Director, Groups & Conventions
JAMAICA TOURIST BOARD
E. mbullock@visitjamaica-usa.com
F. 305-666-5536
Copy to:
Margaret Clarke
Administrative Assistant
Jamaica Tourist Board
E. mclarke@visitjamaica-usa.com
F. 305-666-5536
Revised 2/4/2010
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