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
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.......
"One of the laundry gals pipes up ,,"LOOK AT DA BLOOD"
"YES,THAT WOULD BE MINE" I said as my leg that at first gave no pain, started dishing it out in large bunches........"
want more read our blog? our first trip.........http://negril.com/forum/entry.php?58...-The-Beginning
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....
What's so odd about a pair of shoes to go with each outfit?
I will NOT go to Jamaica without my clear heels...
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!
Trip #59 most of February
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 !!
Children Are Our Tomorrow !
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