Jamaica Tariff 2026: Stay Compliant, Reduce Costs

Overview of Jamaica's Import Duties
Jamaica's import duty structure is primarily based on the CARICOM Common External Tariff (CET), which standardizes rates for goods entering from non-member states. Imports are generally assessed on their Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value, with additional levies applied for revenue generation and social protection. Importers must account for the cumulative effect of duties, consumption taxes, and administrative fees to calculate the final landed cost accurately.

Detailed Duty Descriptions

• Ad Valorem Duties: These are the primary import tariffs calculated as a percentage of the CIF value, ranging typically from 0% to 20% under the Common External Tariff.
• Specific and Compound Rates: While less common than ad valorem, certain goods like spirits or petroleum may face specific duties based on quantity or compound rates combining both methods.
• Excise (Special Consumption Tax - SCT): This tax targets specific items such as tobacco, alcohol, and fuels, functioning as an excise duty to regulate consumption and generate revenue.
• Antidumping Duties: Jamaica retains the legislative framework to impose these duties on foreign goods sold below fair market value to protect domestic producers.
• Customs Administrative Fee (CAF): Serving a similar purpose to the US MPF, the CAF is a processing fee applied to customs entries to support administrative operations.
• US-Specific Fees (Section 301, HMF, MPF): These fees are specific to United States imports and do not apply to goods entering Jamaica, though local equivalents like CAF exist.