Destination
Importing Cars From Japan to Jamaica
Jamaica is a strong market for Japanese hybrids and small sedans. Vehicles ship via RoRo to Kingston with a 5-year age cap for personal cars (8 years for commercial).
Port
Kingston
Age limit
5 years for cars, 8 years for commercial
Drive side
Right-hand drive
Shipping time
45–60 days (RoRo)
Inspection
JEVIC required pre-shipment
Import rules
Right-hand drive only. Personal cars must be 5 years old or newer at time of registration in Jamaica (commercial: 8 years). JEVIC inspection required before shipment.
Estimated duties and taxes
Import Duty, Special Consumption Tax (SCT, varies by engine size), GCT (15%), Environmental Levy, and Customs Administrative Fee. Total often 80–130% of CIF for petrol cars; lower for hybrids and EVs.
Indicative figures only. Final amounts are set by your customs authority on the day of clearance.
Shipping to Kingston
Typical transit time: 45–60 days (RoRo). RoRo is the standard option for most cars; container is recommended for higher-value units or multiple vehicles.
Required documents
Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, JEVIC certificate, deregistration. We courier originals to your Kingston-based clearing agent.
Popular in this market
Popular Models in Jamaica
Toyota Aqua
Toyota Premio
Honda Fit Hybrid
Toyota Hiace
Nissan Note
Why us
Why Import to Jamaica Through Us
- Routine shipments to Kingston
- Familiar with Jamaica age cap and SCT brackets
- Strong network of clearing agents in Kingston
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