Prohibited and Restricted Items

BORDER REGULATORY AGENCIES

Do not risk delays or confiscation at the border! Contact the relevant border regulatory agency prior to importation and ensure you have the necessary permits:

Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries: (Plant Quarantine)

  • Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
  • Plants & Plant products
  • Red Peas (in commercial quantities)
  • Ground Provisions
  • Honey (Prohibited Item)

Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries: (Veterinary services Division)

  • Meat (Raw or Cooked)
  • Live Animals
  • Milk & its by-products
  • Pet & Animal Foods
  • Processed Meats & Sausages

Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA)

  • Coconut Derivatives
  • Oil Producing Seeds
  • Edible Oils

The Trade Board Limited

  • Motor Vehicles
  • Sugar (Granulated)
  • Firearms
  • Explosives
  • Fireworks

Ministry of Health & Wellness

  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Chemicals
  • Human Remains

Spirits Pool Association Ltd

  • Alcohol in Bulk

Ministry of National Security (MNS)

  • Firearm Parts
  • Firearm Holsters
  • Ammunition
  • Bullet Proof Vests
  • Toy Guns
  • Bows & Arrows
  • Pepper Sprays
  • Taser / Stun Gun
  • Tactical Flashlights
  • Night Vision Goggles
  • Swords / Spears
  • Firearm Cleaning Kits
  • Motorcycles (700cc & above)
  • Swipe card readers
  • Camouflage Clothing & Materials
  • Handcuffs

KEY BORDER REGULATORY AGENCIES

CONTACT INFORMATION

Find helpful contact information for key border regulatory agencies below:

MINISTRY OF  AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES Veterinary Services Division

Phone: (876) 977-2489 | (876) 927-0594

Email: vsdpermits@micaf.gov.jm or vsdpermits@gmail.com

Plant Quarantine Division

Phone: (876) 977-0637 Email: ppq@moa.gov,jm web: micaf.gov.jm

MINISTRY OF  HEALTH & WELLNESS

Phone: (876) 633-8172 | (876) 633-7771

Website: www.moh.gov.jm

Kingston & St Andrew Health Department Phone: (876) 926-1550/2

MINISTRY OF  NATIONAL SECURITY

Protective Security & Small Arms Branch

Phone: (876) 906-4908 | (876) 906-4080 | (876) 619-6062

Email: protective.security@mns.gov.jm

PESTICIDES CONTROL AUTHORITY

Phone: (876) 633 7770/2

Email: pca@caribpesticide.net

Website: www.caribpesticide.net

THE TRADE BOARD LTD

Phone: (876) 876-0507

Email: info@tradeboard.gov.jm

Website: www.tradeboard.gov.jm

SPIRITS POOL ASSOCIATION LTD Phone: (876) 968-4455

Email: spoolas@spritspool.com

Website: spritspool.com