Can I bring Food to Jamaica?

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Can I bring Food to Jamaica?

by Chandler
(Atlanta, GA, USA)

Question:

Exactly what foods can I bring to Jamaica and also can I bring my alcohol and beer with me, and can this food be packaged in my cooler or can I ship steaks (beef) ribs to Jamaica...?

Answer by W.Gayle, Jan 31, 2009

Interesting question Chandler!

Seriously though, if you are coming for a vacation, you really don't need to bring any food with you, unless you have a very strict or special diet.

All of that is here, including beers- and world class ones too!

Isn't that's the whole idea of the vacation though? To taste the local flavour and culture?

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Can I bring Food to Jamaica?

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Feb 25, 2009

A bit strange.
by: Alex

OK!
But ... , You didn't answer the question!

Mar 19, 2009

What foods can I bring to Jamaica
by: Hendrix

I too am curious about what I can bring into Jamaica. We will be bringing 18 month grand baby with us and will need to bring some food that we know she will eat.

This is just to be on the safe side. Instant Oats, Juice, Hotdogs, also my wife has special diet needs.

May 10, 2009

Bring Food and Drink to JA!!!!
by: Jean

Firstly, why on earth would you want to bring food and drink to JA and why would you want to take up valuable luggage space/weight!

Secondly, JA Customs are very strict and if they search you it will be confiscated and probably fined. Anything that stops you spending in JA they are not happy with.

I have been taxed for bringing in a couple of children?s books! As far as baby food is concerned you really need to check with your airline (the problem is getting it on the plane).

Next to Scotland, Jamaica is the porridge capital!!
You can get oats, original and instant in all flavors. All kinds of juices, milk, cheese, bacon etc etc etc....

Mangoes are in season at the moment so you can mash it up and babies love it.
You can buy anything you want and cook up a storm!

Last week I had a huge plate of peppered steak, rice and gungo peas with steamed veg for 350JA$ (£2.92/4US$) sat overlooking the sea.

MMmmmmmm wish I was back there now.

Aug 05, 2009

food
by: Anonymous

I've never been on a plane and will be taking my first plane trip from the U.S. this weekend to jamaica.

I was planning on bringing an unopened container of oatmeal, and maybe a banana and protein powder just in case i get hungry and need something quick on the beach.

My question is,are these things allowed and if i throw this in my regular luggage, will they check it upon entering the country? like i said i have never been out of the country and have no idea how this stuff works. I don't want to get fined either!

Oct 22, 2010

foods u can bring to jamaica
by: Margaret Kidd

Hi,
You cannot bring any kind of raw meat product, fruits, fresh vegetables etc.

You may bring your cereals(as long as approved by airline in US),baby formula,packaged kids snacks,biscuits, power bars, canned stuff like vienna sausages, Spam etc.

All sodas,juices and beverages can be bought in Jamaica.

You should not expect to have any hassle once you get here. Just honestly tell the Customs Officer what you have and that it is for your personal use while here on your first trip to the island.

Have a wonderful stay !

Jan 29, 2011

bringing food to jamaica
by: Anonymous

The only time i bring food to jamaica is when i stay at my fiance house it cuts down on the money i spend at the supermarket which never have sales always full price only the rice is cheap.

The only problem i had was bringing a pack of oscar myer beef franks oh yea when i got to montego bay they quickly snatched that up they do not sell beef in Jamaica like ground beef, beef franks, turkey ground or corned beef hash also i like to bring corn-dogs and albacore tuna in the can you cannot find that food in Jamaica supermarkets trust me there's a lot of foods we eat they don't sell that you might like to eat while on vacation like you can bring your cereal you might pay $2 to $3 in walmart but in jamaica plan on spending $5 for a box of cereal.

i been going back and forth for 2 years and i always bring can foods, cereal and anything i know i cant find in the supermarkets out there or that cheaper here just travel on an airline that gives you free luggage like jet blue.

You check 1 bag 50lbs free or air jamaica is even better 2 bags 50lbs each free one can be food and other clothes but trust me when you get to Montego bay they will check your bags if you have more than 1 and make you pay a fine if you get one that has an attitude.

If you stay at an all inclusive resort don't worry about bringing anything but your bathing suit have fun.

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