Import guides / Jamaica
Importing a car from the US to Jamaica
Duty is 30% of the car, shipping and insurance (CIF), then 15% VAT.
- Shipping from the US
- $900 to $1,600
- At sea
- 5 to 14 days
- Arrives at
- Kingston
- Sails from
- Miami, FL, Jacksonville, FL and 2 more
What it costs
A car loaded at the US port for $6,000 (winning bid, auction fees and towing), shipped for $1,250. A 2.0 litre car, five years old.
| Car at the US port | $6,000 |
|---|---|
| Shipping | $1,250 |
| Insurance (1%) | $73 |
| Import duty (30%) | $2,197 |
| VAT (15%) | $1,428 |
| Landed, before port and clearing fees | $10,948 |
An estimate from published rates. Port charges, the clearing agent and registration come on top; your agent's quote is the final word.
Rules to know
- Jamaica refuses cars more than 5 years old Cars may be at most 5 years old (pickups 6).
Find cars worth importing to Jamaica. Ladar searches US auctions every day, checks each car's photos for damage and works out its cost delivered, before you bid.
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