RESTRICTED ITEMS
Importers are sometimes unaware of the permit requirements as it relates to the importation of
certain items. As a result, they may be in contravention of the Customs Act. Please see the list of items for which permits are required. This list is subject to change as items are added and removed as the Government of Jamaica instructs.
ITEMS NEEDING A PERMIT FROM
THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY
Camouflage Clothing & Material Bullet Proof Vests Crossbows
Spears Stun guns
Motorcycles over 700cc
Handcuffs
Radar Detectors
Sword
Toy Guns
Metal
Detectors Riot Gears
ITEMS NEEDING A PERMIT FROM
THE MINISTRY OF NATIONAL SECURITY
Gun Cleaning Kits
Armoured Truck
Gun Holsters
Bows & Arrows
Credit Card Scanner
Gun Powder and Cartridge
Laser Lights
Dynamite & Nitro-glycerine
Pepper Spray
Firecrackers & Flares