Important Notice

Ignorance is no excuse under the law. Importers found in contravention of the Customs Act may face penalties. Please ensure you have the necessary permits before shipping these items.

Items Needing Permit (Ministry of National Security)

Camouflage Clothing
Bullet Proof Vests
Crossbows & Arrows
Motorcycles (>700cc)
Handcuffs
Radar Detectors
Swords & Spears
Toy Guns
Metal Detectors
Fireworks & Flares
Pepper Spray
Credit Card Scanners

Items Needing Permits from Agencies

Restricted Item Requirement Issuing Agency Contact
Meat / Animals Permit / Certificate Min. of Agriculture 977-2489 / vsd@moa.gov.jm
Red Peas / Kidney Beans Phyto Sanitary Certificate Min. of Agriculture 977-0637 / ppq@moa.gov.jm
Fruits, Vegetables, Plants Phyto Sanitary Certificate Min. of Agriculture 977-0637 / plantquarantinehq@gmail.com
Pharmaceuticals / Herbal Teas PSD Certificate Ministry of Health 633-7433 / shaws@moh.gov.jm
Firearms & Explosives Import License MNS / Trade Board 619-6063 / 967-0507
Motor Vehicles License Trade Board 967-0507
Coconut Products / Oils Permit Coconut Industry Board 926-1770-2
Radios (Two-Way) License / Approval Spectrum Mgmt Authority 967-7948
Human Remains KSAH Permit Min. of Health 926-1550-1
Pesticides Permit Pesticides Control Auth 906-6939

For further information, please contact the Jamaica Customs Agency.

Visit Jamaica Customs Website