we have collected about 50 pairs of shoes and sneakers. goal is to distribute at the negril school.
had forgotten about going thru customs. anyone have an idea of what might happen? thanks
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we have collected about 50 pairs of shoes and sneakers. goal is to distribute at the negril school.
had forgotten about going thru customs. anyone have an idea of what might happen? thanks
Customs could hit you up for more than the shoes are even worth. The base the tax on a "list" they have.
If you have the receipts to prove what they cost then they will probably not tax above that.
Respect,
Col. Andy & "Wildcat" Pam
The authorities will likely extract import duties/fees/tax or whatever they call them. That is of course, if declare them. If you "forget to declare" they'll likely will sail through without a hitch. Of course, I would never advise you to break the law.
There will likely/may be a "holyer than thou" theme to what follows on this thread. :)
As Bruce Cockburn one wrote "Everybody........ loves to seeeeeeeee........ justice done..........on somebody else".
IF you were travelling with 4 pieces of luggage and had 13 pairs in each case along with receipts, IF when you were to go through the nothing to declare channel and were stopped and 1 of the bags were checked 13 pairs of shoes for a well shod lady or gentleman is not REALLY excessive.
If you had an arrangement with the school or charity that you are supporting they could apply for a tax exemption
I once arranged 5 barrels transported by Air Jamaica from the U:K( no charge) for The Windsors Girls Home in St Ann.
The Superintendent Ms Black made all the arrangement for customs and pick up and the Home did not have to pay any taxes on the items.
There are other ways to support charities but God Bless you for bringing down the shoes. Hope you don't get hit with high tax.
B
Craig 123 has the best solution, we had 12 or so pairs in each suitcase, all small kids size......customs lady asked what are these for??..we told her each year we go around seeing kids that need shoes we give them away.....
we asked her if she had a child, she said yes, we told pick a pair or two out...she did...we went on through
50 pairs...they could call you a "profiteer".........lotsa questions then.......
If I was with you....they would say....."oh its the gurly girl from Negril.com".......Or Bea......we travel with lots of shoes...all women do..lol...they wouldnt be shocked...lol..... They would just feel sorry for you....:eek:
What's so odd about a pair of shoes to go with each outfit?
I will NOT go to Jamaica without my clear heels...:D
It's really nice of you to bring shoes...I hope it works out.
Seriously though they are not really interested in shoes for kids they are looking for electronics or things being brought for resale!
Everytime I go to St. Anns I go to Ochi I take atleast a full suitcase of shoes, as I have said many times I have never had to pay duty and used to get searched alot. They asked what they for I tell them the truth and they send me through.
Wow Sheba I volunteer at Windsor often and have never heard of anyone none Jamaican that knew what it was. Awesome you donated all that !!
nothing at all, I also have a pair of shoes for each outfit, but it's the same pair of shoes LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by Juli
i brought a duffle bag full of nurse unforms, bars of soap, onions and garilc... no questions were asked lol
especially when they are used....50 pairs new boxed shoes ???? you might have a likkle difficulty......:)
nice thought way to go
Spanky, how did this work out? I'm in the same predicament and wondering if its worth bringing the shoes. I have 40 pairs of brand new girls shoes. Advice on where to take them? Thanks!
It's all about your luggage. Oversize duffle bags attract attention, regular looking "tourist" suitcases sail thru the do not declare line