Car Shipping to Jamaica
from the United Kingdom
Jamaica is a popular Caribbean destination for UK vehicle exports. The Ship Cars provides container services to Kingston. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Jamaica from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Jamaica costs from £1,040 port-to-port for a standard saloon (4x4/SUV from £1,245). 16–22 days to Kingston from Southampton. Both RORO and container shipping are available, with vehicles arriving at Kingston. The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Shipping to Jamaica: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Information reviewed September 2026. Always confirm final rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Jamaica
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Kingston in about 16–22 days to Kingston from Southampton. RORO: £1,040. Container: Enquire (20ft container).
Choose RORO shipping for the lowest price on running vehicles, or container shipping for extra protection and personal effects. Specialist options include classic car shipping and electric vehicle shipping.
Estimate your price with the cost calculator or check upcoming departures on the RORO sailing schedule.
Truck and commercial vehicle shipping to Jamaica
Quick answer: Trucks, lorries, vans and pickups usually ship by RORO to Kingston, priced by length, height and weight (per cubic metre). Transit is about 16–22 days to Kingston from Southampton.
- Exact length, width, height and gross weight required for a quote
- Running and non-running trucks accepted (towing / crane loading arranged)
- Tanks drained, loose items removed, V5C and export declaration needed
- Check Jamaica age and emissions limits for commercial vehicles before buying
Read more: truck shipping service, commercial vehicle shipping and our guide to shipping a truck from the UK.
Machinery and plant shipping to Jamaica
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship as RORO or break-bulk cargo to Kingston. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Jamaica, inspect for biosecurity.
- Tracked machines loaded on MAFI trailers or flat-racks
- Professional washing and fumigation certificates where required
- Dimensions and weight drive the price — oversize cargo quoted individually
- Commercial invoice and proof of ownership needed for customs
See our heavy machinery shipping service and customs clearance support.
Jamaica vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Import duty 20–30%.
- GCT (General Consumption Tax) 15%.
- SCT (Special Consumption Tax) varies.
- Vehicles over 5 years old require pre-shipment inspection.
- Right-hand drive required (Jamaica drives on the left).
Documents required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- TRN (Taxpayer Registration Number)
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Jamaica & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Jamaica?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Jamaica, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
RORO & Container
Transit Time
16–22 days to Kingston
Ports
Kingston
Starting From
£1,040
Overview
Jamaica is a popular Caribbean destination for UK vehicle exports. The Ship Cars provides container services to Kingston.
Shipping Methods
Container shipping to Kingston. RORO available on select routes.
Transit Time
16–22 days to Kingston from Southampton.
Import Regulations
Import duty 20–30%. GCT (General Consumption Tax) 15%. SCT (Special Consumption Tax) varies. Vehicles over 5 years old require pre-shipment inspection. Right-hand drive required (Jamaica drives on the left).
Documents Required
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- TRN (Taxpayer Registration Number)
Costs & Fees
| Saloon vehicle — RORO | £1,040 |
| 4x4 / SUV — RORO | £1,245 |
| Container | Enquire (20ft container) |
| 2 cars (saloon / 4x4) — 40ft container | Enquire |
Port-to-port only. UK collection, destination charges and import duty are quoted separately.
RORO shipping to Jamaica (Kingston) is £1,040 port-to-port for a saloon and £1,245 for a 4x4 / SUV. Import duty 20–30%. GCT 15%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jamaica accept right-hand drive cars?
How long does it take to ship a car from the UK to Jamaica?
Which UK ports do you ship from to Jamaica?
What documents do I need to ship a car to Jamaica?
What shipping methods are available from the UK to Jamaica?
How much does it cost to ship a car from the UK to Jamaica?
Available Ports
Why ship a car to Jamaica from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Jamaica every month. The Caribbean is one of the most consistent destinations for British right-hand-drive vehicles, with private buyers, returning nationals and small fleet operators importing through Kingston, Bridgetown, Port of Spain and Georgetown. Typical clients on this lane include returning Caribbean nationals, alongside private owners relocating to Jamaica and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Jamaica corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Jamaica customs.
Vehicles depart from Felixstowe, Southampton, Bristol (Portbury) and arrive at Kingston via feeder transhipment via Kingston or Caucedo. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 16–22 days to kingston from southampton, supported by marine all-risks insurance, GPS-tracked UK collection and bonded warehousing where required. For an instant indication of cost, use our car shipping cost calculator or request a tailored quote on our quote page.
How UK to Jamaica car shipping works
Every shipment to Jamaica follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Felixstowe, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Kingston (and onward feeder to Kingston where required), and destination customs handover. You choose the shipping mode that best matches the vehicle profile and budget — see the full breakdown on our car shipping costs page or compare live RORO sailing dates to Jamaica.
RORO to Jamaica
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Jamaica. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Kingston. RORO shipping to Jamaica — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Jamaica
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Kingston. Dedicated container shipping to Jamaica.
Jamaica ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Jamaica are typically routed through Kingston as the lead discharge port, with Kingston available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Jamaica and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Kingston
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Jamaica import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Jamaica is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Jamaica customs schedule before quoting.
- Right-hand-drive compatibility across most islands
- Common External Tariff (CET) and country-specific environmental levies
- Pre-shipment inspection in Jamaica, Trinidad and Guyana
- Enclosed container protection for high-value vehicles
Document checklist for Jamaica
- V5C registration
- Passport
- Commercial invoice
- Bill of Lading
- TRN (Taxpayer Registration Number)
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Jamaica import guides and articles, our UK and Jamaica customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Kingston.
Who ships to Jamaica
- • Returning Jamaica residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Jamaica
- • Caribbean car dealers and Jamaica re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Jamaica
- • Saloons, hatchbacks and family cars
- • SUVs, 4x4s and pickups (Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota, Nissan)
- • Luxury and executive vehicles (Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi)
- • Performance and supercars (McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari)
- • Classic and historic vehicles (pre-1990 with HMRC NOVA exemption)
- • Motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes
- • Vans, light commercials and motorhomes
- • Electric and hybrid vehicles (EV battery documentation supported)
Why exporters choose The Ship Cars for Jamaica
• Specialist UK-to-Jamaica corridor with weekly capacity
• Marine all-risks insurance and bonded UK warehousing
• HMRC NOVA, C88, EORI and DVLA V5C export handled in-house
• Transparent UK to Jamaica pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Kingston agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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Other Caribbean destinations from the UK
We ship to 4+ other Caribbean countries from the UK on the same trade lanes as Jamaica. Many customers shipping to Jamaica also enquire about Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados because routing, customs documentation and transit windows overlap.
Get an instant quote for car shipping to Jamaica
Use our online quote form for Jamaica sailing dates, indicative landed cost and document checks. Quotes are typically answered the same working day.