Frequently Asked Questions

That depends on plenty of things, like where in Jamaica, Kingston Port or Montego Bay Port Or Door to Door Services.

The average price to ship 1 barrel to Kingston Port is around 50.
The average price to ship 1 barrel to Montego Bay Port is around 75

If your barrel contains only personal effects and non-commercial items then a flat rate of $6500 is applicable.
Jamaica Customs Agency

• Collect shipping documents from a local agent and pay relevant fees. Our agent is Transworld Shipping Service Ltd

• A Customs Broker or authorized agent will prepare the commercial entry and submit it to the Entry Processing Unit of the JCA.

• The importer/agent will proceed to the Customs Cashier and pay the relevant fees after the entry is passed by Customs.

• Proceed to the port or warehouse and pay the relevant local handling charges and storage fee if applicable.

• The warehouse operator will locate the goods and place them in the examination area.

• A Customs Officer will be assigned to examine the shipment against the documents presented by the importer/agent. If there are no discrepancies, a Customs Release will be generated.

• A gate pass will be issued to the importer/agent by the port operator.

• Commercial goods must be cleared using the Electronic Single Administrative Document (eSAD) on the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA).

• If a Customs Broker is required, then all documents must be presented to the Broker who will complete the clearance process.

• When the service of a Customs Broker or local agent is used, the C73 Form must be completed by the importer and the form processing fee of JA$5000 paid to the JCA. This form is valid for one year.

• If a company employee/or person so authorised by the company, is used to effect clearance, a letter of authorisation from the company must be provided as well as a valid company ID (for employees).

If you choose Team Rate Shipping to handle your shipping to Jamaica, our agent in either Kingston or Montego Bay will contact you, or your representative in Jamaica, when your goods arrive in Jamaica to advise what day to attend the port to commence clearance. You will require proof of ID, such as a passport or driving licences, your TRN (Tax Registration Number) and cash for any duty and charges payable.

When you arrive at the port your goods will have been discharged from the shipping container and placed into the warehouse, and on your arrival will be placed into the Customs inspection area. Some customs officers may request a partial viewing whilst others may insist on a full turn-out, and this is at the discretion of the individual Customs official.

Whilst our agents' staff will do all they can to keep an eye on the handling of your goods during discharge, scanning and whilst in the inspection area, we do encourage you to stay close by and raise any concerns with the handlers if you feel it necessary.

Once inspection is finished you will be taken with the Customs officer to complete the clearance procedure and pay any duty and charges as necessary. You are then free to obtain a release note and take your goods from the port. If you have decided to take advantage of Team Rate Shipping door to door shipments onward delivery will now be arranged.