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.
Restricted Items
Restricted Items are those in which you would need to obtain a permit before the importation of the item. The following lists the relevant agencies, which should be contacted before these items are imported. Any restricted goods arriving without a valid permit is a breach of Section 210 of the Customs Act.

The following lists the relevant agencies, which should be contacted before these items are imported
Item Agency
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.

Persons who wish to import meat products for personal use must have

a. meat inspection certificates from the relevant approved official
Government Veterinary Division or Ministry of Agriculture.

b. stamp of approval on all carcasses

c. an import license from the Ministry of Agriculture in Jamaica. The Jamaica Tourist Board will make arrangements to obtain the license, if given two weeks notice. Goods not in compliance with these stipulations will be confiscated and handed over to the relevant authority when detected.

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