Jamaica Custom Duty Rates

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When importing goods into Jamaica, it’s important to be aware of the various duties and taxes that apply to different types of items. Below are the core import duty rates and additional fees that most imports will incur, followed by specific duties for commonly imported items.

General Duty Rates for All Imports

Import Duty (ID): The standard import duty rate is 20%, applicable to most goods unless otherwise specified in product classifications.
Standard Compliance Fee (SCF): This fee is 0.3% of the Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value of the goods.
Environmental Levy (ENVL): A fee of 0.5% on the CIF value is charged to encourage sustainable practices.

Customs Administration Fee (CAF): A fixed fee of $2,500 is charged per shipment.
General Consumption Tax (GCT): A 15% tax is applied to the CIF value plus the import duty and other applicable fees.

Specific Import Duty Rates for Commonly Imported Items

Jewelry

Import Duty: 20%

GCT: 15%
SCF: 0.3%
Environmental Levy: 0.5%

Clothing

Import Duty: 20%
GCT: 15%
SCF: 0.3%

Environmental Levy: 0.5%

Supplements

Import Duty: 20%
GCT: 15%

SCF: 0.3%
Environmental Levy: 0.5%

Shoes

Import Duty: 20%

GCT: 15%
SCF: 0.3%
Environmental Levy: 0.5%

Computers

Import Duty: 20%
GCT: 15%
SCF: 0.3%

Environmental Levy: 0.5%

Laptops

Import Duty: 20%
GCT: 15%

SCF: 0.3%
Environmental Levy: 0.5%

Computer Parts

Import Duty: 20%

GCT: 15%
SCF: 0.3%
Environmental Levy: 0.5%

Computer Accessories

Import Duty: 20%
GCT: 15%
SCF: 0.3%

Environmental Levy: 0.5%

Cellphones

Import Duty: 20%
GCT: 15%

SCF: 0.3%
Environmental Levy: 0.5%

Auto Parts

Import Duty: 20%

GCT: 15%
SCF: 0.3%
Environmental Levy: 0.5%

Television

Import Duty: 20%
GCT: 15%
SCF: 0.3%

Environmental Levy: 0.5%

Costume Jewelry

Import Duty: 20%
GCT: 15%

SCF: 0.3%
Environmental Levy: 0.5%

How to Calculate Import Costs

To calculate your import costs, follow this formula:

Import Duty = (CIF value) * 20%

SCF = (CIF value) * 0.3%

Environmental Levy = (CIF value) * 0.5%

GCT = (CIF value + Import Duty + SCF + Environmental Levy) * 15%

Customs Administration Fee (CAF) = $2,500 per shipment

For example, if you’re importing a product with a CIF value of $1,000, the calculation will look like this:

Import Duty: $1,000 * 20% = $200
SCF: $1,000 * 0.3% = $3
Environmental Levy: $1,000 * 0.5% = $5

GCT: ($1,000 + $200 + $3 + $5) * 15% = $180.45
CAF: $2,500

So, the total import cost for this shipment would be:

Total Cost = $1,000 (CIF) + $200 (Import Duty) + $3 (SCF) + $5 (Environmental Levy) + $180.45 (GCT) + $2,500 (CAF) = $3,888.45

Tools:

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Conclusion

Understanding the import duties and taxes for your products can help you estimate the costs associated with importing goods into Jamaica. Make sure to account for all applicable fees such as Import Duty, SCF, Environmental Levy, GCT, and the Customs Administration Fee (CAF) to get a clear picture of the total cost of your imports.