Shipment of Parcels through Jamaica Post

The Post is an available, reliable and very affordable option when exporting items out of Jamaica!

Weight Limit Based on the scale of our operations the maximum weight limit that we accept is 22Ibs or 10kg, therefore, we do not export items in barrels we send boxes of parcels.

Parcel Services Three Categories: Fast Track Expedited Service International Express Mail Service (EMS) International Parcel Service

FAST TRACK EXPEDITED SERVICE REQUIREMENTS Exporters are required to take any of the three National Identifications and TRN when sending items overseas. They are also required to complete a declaration form and these forms differ according to the country that the item is being sent. Come with items opened for inspection!

FAST TRACK EXPEDITED SERVICE JAMAICA POST - Expedited Parcel Service Worldwide (except Cuba) powered by DHL. Offered at 31 locations:   Ocho Rios Montego Bay New Kingston Central Sorting Office Spanish Town Mandeville etc.

FAST TRACK EXPEDITED SERVICE $2200.00 up to 2.5kg $350.00 for each additional 500g

Estimated Transit Time Destinations Estimated Transit Time   USA - Miami / New York 2 USA - all other destinations 3 UNITED KINGDOM 4 CANADA CARIBBEAN GERMANY 5 ARGENTINA GUYANA (FRENCH) FRANCE GUYANA (BRITISH) RUSSIA 6 CHINA INDIA 7 SOUTH KOREA SOUTH AFRICA JAPAN 9

EXPRESS MAIL SERVICE (ems)

EMS REQUIREMENTS Exporters are required to take any of the three National Identifications and TRN when sending items overseas. They are also required to complete a declaration form and these forms differ according to the country that the item is being sent. Come with items opened for inspection!

DESTINATIONS & RATES FOR ems TRANSIT TIME USA CUBA 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS CANADA MEXICO UK PANAMA CAYMAN ISLANDS BAHAMAS ST. MAARTEN US VIRGIN ISLANDS ANTIGUA BERMUDA BELIZE $1500 PER KG & $350 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL 500G

INTERNATIONAL EMS STANDARDS According to the UPU Convention and List of Prohibited Articles, Destination and Origin operators are responsible for informing EMS customers that it is prohibited to enclose: coins, bank-notes, currency notes or securities of any kind payable to the bearer, traveler’s cheques, platinum, gold or silver, precious stones, jewels or other valuable articles in uninsured (unlicensed) EMS items. Radioactive materials, perishable biological substances and infectious substances defined in the UPU Convention shall not be admitted in the EMS service.

INTERNATIONAL PARCEL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS Exporters are required to take any of the three National Identifications and TRN when sending items overseas. They are also required to complete a declaration form and these forms differ according to the country that the item is being sent.

INTERNATIONAL PARCEL SERVICE ALL COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE RATES ARE VERY LOW TRANSIT TIME VARIES (between 10 days to 20 days) COMMERCIAL AIRLINES

INTERNATIONAL PARCEL POST STANDARDS According to the UPU Parcel Post Manual, there are conditions of acceptance of parcels as it relates to the content, packing and addressing. General packing conditions Every parcel shall be packed and closed in a manner befitting the weight, the shape and the nature of the contents as well as the mode and duration of conveyance. The packing and closing shall protect the contents against crushing or damage by repeated handling and shall also be such that it is impossible to tamper with the contents without leaving clear traces thereof.  

INTERNATIONAL PARCEL POST STANDARDS CONT’D Every parcel shall be made up particularly securely if it has to be: conveyed over long distances transhipped or handled many times; protected against major changes in climate, temperature or, in the case of conveyance by air, variations in atmospheric pressure.

INTERNATIONAL PARCEL POST STANDARDS CONT’D It shall be packed and closed in such a way as not to endanger the health of officials and so as not to present any danger if it contains articles of a kind likely to injure officials called upon to handle it or to soil or damage other parcels or postal equipment.

General Information All international parcels are subject to inspection by Jamaica Customs for obvious reasons. Customers need to adhere to packaging standards as it relates to Liquids. If there is a spillage it can affect other items being transported.

General Information TRACKING is available for all products INDEMNITY for all parcels DELIVERY TO THE DOOR of the addressee for EMS & Fast Track parcels only

CONTACT DETAILS MRS. NATASHA RUSSELL-MARTIN HEAD POSTMASTER, KINGSTON 922-1587 OR 858-1630 natasha.russell@jamaicapost.gov.jm Email Customer Care: info@jamaicapost.gov.jm or call 1-888-526-7678 or 922-9448/5055

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