What Does It Cost to Ship a Car to Jamaica?

As of September 25, 2026, shipping a standard car from the U.S. to Jamaica typically costs about $1,500-$3,500 before Jamaican duties and taxes. RoRo usually falls near the lower end, while container service, larger vehicles, inland U.S. pickup, and distant departure ports can raise the total. The international car shipping rates calculator can help you price the transport portion for your vehicle and origin.

RoRo shipping from the U.S. to Jamaica commonly runs about $1,300-$2,000 for a standard passenger car on current port-to-port market rates. The vehicle normally must be operable so it can be driven onto and off the vessel, and larger SUVs or trucks take more vessel space and may cost more. Our RoRo shipping cost guide explains how this method is priced. Jamaican duties and destination charges are separate.

Shipping a car to Jamaica commonly takes about 2-4 weeks from U.S. pickup to port arrival, while the ocean leg from major East or Gulf Coast ports is often about 7-14 days. Some Florida sailings can be quicker, whereas West Coast routing can take two to three weeks at sea or in connecting transport. Pickup scheduling, vessel departure dates, documentation, and port handling add time outside the sailing itself. See how international car shipping by sea works before setting your schedule.

Jamaica requires an import licence before shipping arrangements are made, along with the vehicle title or export certificate, bill of lading, supplier invoice, Tax Compliance Certificate, and a customs declaration prepared by a licensed broker. Used vehicles also require the applicable pre-shipment inspection documentation. Jamaica Customs requires motor vehicles to be cleared through a licensed Customs Broker, so the broker may request additional information needed to complete the import entry.

No, the ocean or vehicle-transport price normally does not include Jamaica’s import duties, taxes, and clearance charges unless a quote specifically says otherwise. Jamaica Customs may assess import duty, GCT, applicable Special Consumption Tax, environmental levy, compliance fees, and administrative charges according to the vehicle’s tariff classification and customs value. The final landed amount therefore differs from the freight quote, so you should budget for customs clearance separately before the vehicle arrives.

Jamaica Customs currently states that motor cars up to six years old can be imported under the standard rules. Returning residents receive a separate allowance and may import a vehicle up to 10 years old if the returning-resident requirements are met, including the specified ownership period. An import licence from the Trade Board is required before shipping. Used vehicles must also meet Jamaica’s inspection requirements, and Jamaica Customs prohibits vehicles considered damaged or salvaged.