Before you go
There is an age limit of 5 years for motor vehicles and 10 years for heavy duty equipment being shipped into Jamaica. If you are a resident of Jamaica who has been away from the country for a period of time, you can import 2 new or used vehicles (one for personal use, and one for commercial use) during any three year period of time.
What we can ship to Jamaica
At GMC Shipping UK we take all types of vehicles at all shapes and sizes, from the smallest car to a the largest tractor or agricultural machinery, whatever you’re trying to ship over to Jamaica, contacting us is the best way to find out if you can get it there in one piece.
Requirements when shipping a car to Jamaica
- Pre-Shipment Inspection Certificate (PSIC) authorizing the importation of the motor vehicle.
- Title Document, issued to the owner of the vehicle by the Government of the country where the vehicle was purchased.
- Bill of Lading, this is obtained from the shipping agent with information about the date it landed on the island and the port of entry.
- Invoice from the supplier is required for all motor vehicles.
- Bill of Sight, this is a documents which details the motor vehicle to be imported are recorded; it is prepared and signed by the broker and certified by Customs.
- Tax Compliance obtained from the Tax administration Certificate (TCC) Services Department.
- Import Entry (C87): this is the primary import document on which all the particulars of the motor vehicle, the name of the importer, shipping information and the duties are recorded it is completed by the Broker and submitted to Customs.
LOCAL FEES
Import Tariffs affixed to motor vehicles are linked primarily to the engine’s cc rating and tonnage, in the case of trucks. According to the Trade Board figures, motor cars, including station wagons under 1000cc but attract a duty of 67% of the value of the vehicle, cars exceeding 1000cc but are under 1500cc attract a duty of 83%, for cars above 1500cc rating but under 2000cc attract a duty of 94%, while those above 2000cc but not exceeding 3000cc attract a duty of 121%, and cars exceeding 3000cc (Gasoline) or 3200cc (Diesel) attract 180% duty.