Verification level: General knowledge — review recommended before relying on it
Jamaica
Right-hand drive (RHD) — a very strict roughly 5-year age cap.
Driving side
Right-hand drive (RHD)
Max vehicle age
5 years — Imported cars must be no more than roughly 5–6 years old depending on the source; residents/returning residents may import up to two vehicles every 3 years.
Customs & duty
varies — confirm with your customs broker
Emission standard
varies — confirm with your customs broker
VIN re-carving
VIN re-carving is prohibited.
Required documents
- Commercial export invoice
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Vehicle inspection / diagnosis report (Encar)
- Buyer passport / ID
Primary ports of entry
Kingston
Important notes
- Jamaica drives on the left and accepts RHD vehicles — a good match for Korea's domestic-market cars.
Sources
This information is for general guidance and may change. Always confirm the latest rules with your local customs broker before buying or shipping.