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Bringing More Than Goods
Returning home is about more than containers and customs clearance. It’s about bringing back your
skills, your experience, and your energy to help Jamaica grow. Duty concessions are not simply financial
perks—they are Jamaica’s way of saying: “Welcome home. We value you.”
Handled properly, the process can save you serious money, reduce stress, and give you a smooth start
to your new life in Jamrock.
- To Ship or Not to Ship? – Weighing Your Options
The Dilemma of Shipping Home
For many Jamaicans abroad, the question of shipping feels like a tug of war between heart and head. On
one side is the heart: the familiar sofa you’ve sat on for years, the family dining table, the heirloom
dresser from London or Toronto, even the car you’ve driven faithfully. On the other side is the head:
costs, logistics, customs headaches, and the simple question — will it fit my new life in Jamaica?