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Local Eligibility
Individuals can import 2 vehicles every 3 years. Returning residents have special 10-year age allowances.
Regional Transit Hub
Kingston serves as the primary transshipment hub for the Caribbean, handled by Kingston Wharves Ltd.
Mandatory Permits
All imports require an Import License from the Trade Board Ltd before shipping begins.
Port of Entry: Kingston
Jamaica’s busiest terminal. Most RO-RO vessels from Japan dock here. 4-6 weeks transit time.
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TRANSIT TIME – JAPAN TO JAMAICA (PORT KINGSTON)
R/O R/O Shipping: Japan → Kingston
| Route / Segment | Transit Time | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (Yokohama / Kobe / Nagoya) → Transshipment Hub (Busan / Panama / Cartagena) | 20–28 days | All Ro/Ro routes require at least one hub connection. |
| Hub → Kingston, Jamaica | 8–12 days | Caribbean feeder service; weekly or bi‑weekly. |
| Port Discharge → Local Release | 1–3 days | Kingston is efficient with vehicle handling. |
| Total Transit Time (Japan → Kingston) | 36–38 days | Fastest method for used vehicles. |
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TRANSIT TIME – JAPAN TO JAMAICA (PORT KINGSTON)
Container Shipping: Japan → Kingston
| Route / Segment | Transit Time | Special Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Japan → Transshipment Hub (Busan / Panama / Cartagena) | 22–30 days | Container vessels may wait longer for hub connections. |
| Hub → Kingston, Jamaica | 10–15 days | Kingston is a major container hub with frequent sailings. |
| Port Discharge → Local Release | 1–3 days | Container clearance may take slightly longer than Ro/Ro. |
| Total Transit Time (Japan → Kingston) | 36–45 days | More secure but slightly slower than Ro/Ro. |
Duty & Tax Framework: Choose Your Destination
| Category | Import Duty | SCT & GCT | Notes |
| Electric Vehicles (EV) | 10% | Lower GCT | Reduced rate for the first 1,000 units annually. |
| Standard Sedans | 20% – 30% | Variable SCT | Special Consumption Tax (SCT) depends on engine CC. |
| Hybrids | Variable | Reduced | Often attract lower aggregate duties than pure petrol. |
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Before the Car Leaves Japan
- Select & Verify: Choose your vehicle and ensure it meets the 6-year age limit.
- PSI Inspection: We arrange the ATJ inspection in Japan to ensure the car is “Jamaica-Ready.”
- Apply for Permit: Submit your invoice and export certificate to the Trade Board via JSWIFT.
- Secure Shipment: We ship the car to Kingston (KGN) and provide the Bill of Lading.
- Customs Clearance: Your broker pays the duties (Import Duty, GCT, SCT, and Environmental Levy).
- Drive Away: Once cleared, register the car at the Tax Office for your plates and fitness certificate.
Nexuss Pro-Tips for 2026
- The JSWIFT Portal: Ensure your TRN (Taxpayer Registration Number) is active before starting your application on the JSWIFT platform.
- ATJ Certification: Never ship a car without the Autoterminal Japan certificate. If it arrives without it, the car may be seized or denied entry.
- Broker Requirement: Jamaican law requires a Licensed Customs Broker to clear any vehicle for an individual.