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Import regulations by Cayman islands customs

Imports:

The following goods may be taken into the Cayman Islands by travellers over the age of 18 without incurring customs duty:
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 225g of tobacco; 1l of alcoholic beverages (including wines).

Goods, which are temporarily imported for a specified period (not normally exceeding six months), may be eligible for duty free importation, subject to certain conditions, which may include a deposit of duty or a guarantee to cover the duty at risk. Application for temporary importation facilities must be made to the Collector of Customs at the Administrative Offices at 42 Owen Roberts Drive, Grand Cayman. The request for temporary import should be MUST be made before the goods are delivered out of Customs charge.

Imports:

If such passenger is over the age of 18years, up to 1litre of potable spirits or 4 liters of wine or 1 case (not exceeding 9 liters) of beer;

If such passenger is over the age of eighteen (18) years, up to

* 200 cigarettes
* 100 cigarillos
* 25 cigars, or
* 250 grams tobacco



-If such passenger is a resident returning from an overseas visit, dutiable personal and household goods up to a value of CI 350 dollars (US$417).

-Tourists and other visitors wearing apparel, articles of personal adornment and other personal effects.

Export regulations by Cayman islands customs

Prohibited Imports:

-Any controlled or illegal drugs or utensils is prohibited..
-Obscene publications and articles are prohibited.
-Any goods or items depicting or bearing any reference to ganja (marijuana) or the plant is prohibited.
-Counterfeit coins and notes.
-Instruments and appliances for gambling.
-Unless they are transit goods, the export of Lobster, Conch or conch meat in any form is prohibited.
-The import of Turtles, turtle meat and other turtle products are prohibited.

Firearms, Ammunition, Bullet proof Vest and Gun powder are prohibited unless accompanied by an import permit and license signed by the Commissioner of Police.

Bows, pellet guns, catapults or other manually operated weapons which are capable of projecting arrows or other missiles are prohibited unless accompanied by an import permit and license signed by the Commissioner of Police.

Spear guns, Hawaiian slings and parts etc. is prohibited.

Any other goods that are prohibited under any other law or that may be prescribed by the Governor in Cabinet from time to time.

Other Cayman islands customs information

Immunisation against typhoid is advised.

Other risks: Outbreaks of dengue fever and dengue haemorrhagic fever can occur. Hepatitis A has been reported in the northern Caribbean. Immunisations against TB, diphtheria and hepatitis B and C are sometimes advised.

Health care: Modern medical facilities are available, particularly on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, including government-operated hospitals on both islands. There is also an island-wide, 24-hour 911 (or 555) emergency service. Serious cases may be transferred to Miami. Health costs are similar to the UK. Private insurance is recommended. Insect repellent is useful to counter mosquitoes and sandflies.

Note: Divers should note that the George Town Hospital also has a two-man, double-lock decompression chamber staffed by trained operators supervised by a physician experienced in treating diving-related accidents.

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