janni
11/26/2015 09:10 EST
I wanted to reply to another posting, but this subject could use airing again. Some people say it is way too expensive to your furniture here,,, because of shipping costs and all the duty charged when it arrives. I wonder whether this applies also to so called "returning Jamaicans" and how that works. Also someone mentioned going to Florida to pick stuff ordered on line. Does anyone know of any organized service where we can order on the internet, benefit from free shipping within the US, have it arrive at some depot there, and then have someone bring it here for us. If there is a broker that does this does anyone know who to contact?
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Gardis
11/26/2015 09:34 EST
I don't know if this is available to non-Jamaican nationals, but I have a friend who sends barrels down to Jamaica and if you are traveling, you show your travel documents in Kingston at the wharf, and you get a special rate. In other words, you would ship it to yourself, and collect it when you get there, showing proof you traveled. I don't know if that would apply to you, but check into it.
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royal
11/26/2015 14:51 EST
In order to do that you need to have a TRN card. You would ship the items to yourself and on the customs form you get on the airplane, you indicate how many unaccompanied items you have and after you collect your luggage, you go to the line where you have items to declare and you will receive a yellow form in which you get a certain dollar amount off the custom fees and you bring that form with you when you claim your shipped items.
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edmon59
11/27/2015 16:18 EST
A returning Jamaican can bring in a household full of things duty free once. This info can be found easily online, jamaica.gov
Flying to Miami to pick stuff up is an option, but you need an address there to have stuff delivered to.
There are Jamaican customs brokers/freight forwarders in Miami with "ship to" addresses. You ship your US bought goods there, they get them here.
You can pm me for my favorite if you like.
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Genesis004
1/19/2016 16:31 EST
We (my husband and two children) moved out to Manchester last summer and had shipped across a container with household furniture; work and equipment.
The process of shipping was relatively straightforward, but clearing the container through Customs in Kingston was an absolute nightmare - the cost made the whole process from buying furniture and carefully stacking and packing our furniture from our old house - a total waste of time.
Even returning as 'Returnees', the costs were disgusting.
We had carried out detailed research (using the internet; speaking to friends and family who have also shipped (unfortunately, our friends and families could only comment on shipping across multiple barrels) and speaking with staff at the Jamaican Embassy in London) - all proved to be a waste of time.
There were so many 'under the table' payments - just to get through - on top of the figures that Customs staff would pluck out of the air - it was laughable!!!
My personal advice (bitter as it may seem, and my apologies for my bluntness), purchase furniture whilst you're in Jamaica - some of the stores are absolutely beautifully stocked - or have bespoke furniture made (again - the craftmanship is amazing!!!!)
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Gardis
1/19/2016 19:13 EST
sorry for your experience. I furnished my house in Kingston from the Merchandise section of the Gleaner. Many expats moving and leaving are selling lots of good things like fridges and TVs and beds. Check that option.
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expat43
1/19/2016 19:35 EST
I just want to underscore our similar experience. My wife and I moved to Manchester as well last year. We did a lot research and actually had a good experience until our goods reached Jamaica.
I've heard worse stories for sure, but paying all the fees was a huge burden. I also wanted to ship a car recently since we supposedly have this allowance but the cost was so unpredictable after the point it reached the port I decided against it.
Lastly, I've run in to some furniture makers and plan to have some pieces made. Made to our specifications, and cheaper then you might expect.
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wstewkim
3/20/2016 21:57 EST
I am researching this now so I can be prepared for my wife & I returning home in 3 years, I will contact government agency in Jamaica for advice and information. I also heard of returning Jamaicans can bring in a household full of things duty free once.
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