Frequently Asked Questions
What items are prohibited?
Prohibited items are absolutely forbidden from entering Jamaica, some of which include:
- 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. This also includes any parcels, packages, or packets with words, marks, or designs that are grossly offensive or of an indecent or obscene character.
- Coin-base or counterfeit coin of any country.
- All publications of de Laurence Scott and Company of Chicago in the United States of America relating to divination, magic, cultism, or supernatural arts.
- All publications of the Red Star Publishing Company of Chicago in the United States of America relating to divination, magic, cultism, or supernatural arts.
These items are listed as banned/restricted under the Customs Act and will be detained by a Customs officer if imported without the requisite:
- Approval from the Minister of National Security
- Import License or Permit
Restricted Items:
- Firearms and ammunition
- Accessories of firearms, including holsters
- Explosives, including pyrotechnics (“fireworks,” “firecrackers,” and “flares”)
- Armoured trucks
- Bows and arrows
- Bulletproof vests (properly known as ballistic vests)
- Camouflage clothing
- Camouflage material
- Credit card scanning equipment
- Crossbows
- Handcuffs
- Laser lights
- Metal detectors
- Motorcycles over 700cc
- Pepper spray
- Radar detectors
- Riot gear
- Spears
- Swords (and daggers/knives)
- Toy guns
You can find more details from Jamaica Customs at the following links:
Jamaica Customs – Passenger Information
Ministry of National Security – Banned/Restricted Items
Jamaica Customs Official Website
Jamaica Customs – Duties and Taxes