Bnewb, on one visit, I did check the box “yes I am bringing fruit” on the customs form. I was pulled aside by a customs officer and asked for a permit. When I showed them my bag of limes, I was told NOT to check that box if the food/fruit is in my luggage or on my person. It was explained to me that question on the customs form is for vendors shipping produce/goods into the country that will or has arrived at a wharf. In which case, a permit is required.

Rob & Bnewb, I respect both of your views, however I lived this over and over. I would never come on this message board and relate an untrue experience. The only reason I contribute details about taking food to Jamaica is for people who, like me, are either on a travel budget, travel with children, have dietary restrictions or are extremely picky.

Wouldn’t you agree additional clarification COULD be provided for printed text? Thus the reason why some have a Q & A segment. However, what happens to an individual in real life is tangible proof. Rob, you do an excellent job of researching questionable statements or hearsay when it comes up. Since I am not the only one on this board who takes fruit to Jamaica without incident, would it not be worth it for Negril.com to simply confirm from a source other than a dated poster its actual interpretation? If I am wrong I will never encourage travelers to take fruit to Jamaica via this board.