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🇯🇲 Jamaica
📦 Not over 50 cigars, or 200 cigarettes, or 2 kilograms of smoking tobacco or a proportionate amount of each, and not over 1 liter of alcoholic beverages, when brought in by an adult nonresident for his own consumption
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United States to Jamaica Trade Analysis for Not over 50 cigars, or 200 cigarettes, or 2 kilograms of smoking tobacco or a proportionate amount of each, and not over 1 liter of alcoholic beverages, when brought in by an adult nonresident for his own consumption

Detailed tariff information for Not over 50 cigars, or 200 cigarettes, or 2 kilograms of smoking tobacco or a proportionate amount of each, and not over 1 liter of alcoholic beverages, when brought in by an adult nonresident for his own consumption imports

Not over 50 cigars, or 200 cigarettes, or 2 kilograms of smoking tobacco or a proportionate amount of each, and not over 1 liter of alcoholic beverages, when brought in by an adult nonresident for his own consumption Tariff Rate

HS Code:

Duty Free
Effective 2023-01-01
View general trade relationship between United States and Jamaica

Trade Volume

Value
Not specifically tracked for personal use allowances; aggregated under broader tobacco and alcohol categories
Year
2022
Trend
Stable for personal imports under duty-free limits

Special Rates

Excess Duty
40% + GCT (General Consumption Tax) of 15%
Applicable if quantities exceed the duty-free allowance of 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes, 2 kg of tobacco, or 1 liter of alcoholic beverages for personal use by an adult nonresident.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
U.S.-Jamaica Trade Agreement on Duty-Free Allowances for Tobacco and Alcohol
A recent bilateral discussion between the U.S. and Jamaica reaffirmed the duty-free allowances for personal consumption items, including not over 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes, or 2 kg of smoking tobacco, and 1 liter of alcoholic beverages for adult nonresidents.
2023-10-15
Impact: This agreement stabilizes trade expectations for travelers and small-scale importers, ensuring consistent duty-free limits for personal use items between the two countries.
Jamaica Customs Updates Enforcement on Tobacco and Alcohol Limits
Jamaica Customs announced stricter enforcement of duty-free limits for tobacco and alcohol imports by U.S. travelers, aligning with HS Code regulations for personal consumption allowances.
2023-09-22
Impact: Increased enforcement may lead to delays at customs for U.S. travelers exceeding limits, potentially affecting small-scale trade and tourism.
U.S. Customs Clarifies Duty-Free Rules for Jamaica Travelers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a reminder of duty-free allowances for returning travelers from Jamaica, specifying limits on cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, and alcohol for personal use under HS Code guidelines.
2023-08-30
Impact: Clarification helps reduce confusion at borders, facilitating smoother entry for compliant travelers and supporting legal small-scale trade.
Policy Updates
U.S.-Jamaica Duty-Free Allowance Confirmation
The U.S. and Jamaica have confirmed the continuation of existing duty-free allowances for personal consumption of tobacco products (not over 50 cigars, 200 cigarettes, or 2 kg of smoking tobacco) and alcoholic beverages (not over 1 liter) for adult nonresidents under HS Code regulations.
Date: 2023-10-01
Jamaica Revises Customs Declaration Process
Jamaica updated its customs declaration forms to include specific fields for declaring tobacco and alcohol quantities within duty-free limits for personal use, aiming to improve compliance with HS Code standards for U.S. travelers.
Date: 2023-09-15