COUNTRY ABOVE SELF
The Jamaica Customs Agency is dedicated to facilitating trade, protecting borders, and optimizing revenue collection through collaborative border management and the delivery of high-quality customer service. With a mission centered on national development and the protection of society, the Jamaica Customs Agency strives to maintain a team of motivated, professional, and competent staff. Located at Myers Wharf, Newport East, Kingston 15, Jamaica, and with an additional location at 2-4 King Street, Kingston, the agency plays a crucial role in Jamaica's economic and security landscape.
The core functions of the Jamaica Customs Agency include assessing and collecting customs duties, fees, and penalties on imports, as well as interdicting and seizing contraband, including narcotics and illegal drugs. The agency is also responsible for processing passengers, baggage, cargo, and mail, and detecting and apprehending individuals engaged in fraudulent practices designed to circumvent customs-related laws. The Jamaica Customs Agency protects Jamaica's industries, labor, and intellectual property rights by enforcing the nation's laws intended to prevent illegal trade practices.
The Jamaica Customs Agency is committed to serving the nation through customer-focused service, accountability, professionalism, integrity, and transparency. The agency's activities are governed by the Customs Act, and it enforces over 125 other provisions of law for other agencies, ensuring the general welfare and security of Jamaica. Jamaica Customs Agency invites you to create a customized and exclusive company showcase and product listing on our platform to further enhance your engagement.
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