Customs declaration requirements for Jamaica
Customs Declare produces the completed Goods Declaration Form (C86 / C86A), filed as an electronic Single Administrative Document (eSAD) via ASYCUDA World for Jamaica’s own customs authority, in English, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Confirmed against the authority’s own published source- Form
- Goods Declaration Form (C86 / C86A), filed as an electronic Single Administrative Document (eSAD) via ASYCUDA World
- Issuing authority
- Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA)
- Primary language
- English
- Accepted languages
- English
- Required supporting documents
- Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, certificate of origin where applicable
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import permit required
Used-vehicle import age limits in Jamaica: cars/station wagons/SUVs up to 6 years old; motorcycles/ATVs up to 5 years; light commercial vehicles 6-10 years depending on type; returning residents may import up to 10 years old (provided owned 6+ months). A Trade Board Ltd Import License (applied electronically via jswift.gov.jm, roughly 3 working days) is required before shipping arrangements are made, plus a Pre-Inspection Certificate from the country of export. Clearance must be done by a Licensed Customs Broker.
HS 8703 -- Jamaica Trade Board Ltd / Jamaica Customs Agency
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 15%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- None on record
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Jamaica
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Jamaica require?
Jamaica’s import declaration is the Goods Declaration Form (C86 / C86A), filed as an electronic Single Administrative Document (eSAD) via ASYCUDA World, issued by Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA).
Which languages does Jamaica accept on a customs declaration?
English
What supporting documents are required to import into Jamaica?
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or airway bill, certificate of origin where applicable
What is the VAT rate on imports into Jamaica?
The default VAT rate on record for Jamaica is 15%.