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The Cayman Islands are known for their delightful shopping – there's a
special souvenir for any and every taste. Knowing the customs regulations for the Cayman Islands
and your home country will guarantee a hassle-free travel experience.
As a Cayman visitor, be aware of the following customs tips and rules before entering the
region:
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Visitors to the Cayman Islands who are 18 years of age or older may bring 4 liters of wine or
one case of beer or 1 liter of alcohol onto the islands duty free.
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You may bring a"reasonable" amount of duty-free goods for personal use; anything deemed in
excess of"reasonable" may incur an import tax.
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Firearms and recreational drugs are not permitted.
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All prescription drugs must be accompanied by an official prescription.
- You are allowed to bring up to 200 cigarettes, 25 cigars, or 250 grams of tobacco to the Cayman
Islands.
United States citizens: To avoid paying a duty on the foreign-made high-ticket items you already
own and take with you to the Cayman Islands, register them with customs before you leave the U.S.
Consider filing a Certificate of Registration for items such as laptops, cameras, watches, and
other digital devices identified with serial numbers or other permanent markings; you can keep the
certificate for future trips. Otherwise, bring with you a sales receipt or insurance form to show
that you owned the item before you left the United States.
As an island shopper, and before returning home, remember these things:
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Upon departing your island getaway, make sure your purchases are easily accessible in case your
home country's customs officials request an inspection.
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Keep receipts for all items you buy in the Cayman Islands.
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If you have any questions or complaints about your customs experience, write to the port
director at your point of reentry.
The following additional reentry rules apply to United States citizens:
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You may bring back to the U.S. up to one liter of alcohol (if you are 21 or older) or perfume
containing alcohol, up to 200 cigarettes, and up to 100 non-Cuban cigars. If you stay in the
Caymans less than 48 hours, you may bring home up to 150 ml of alcohol, 50 cigarettes, and 10
non-Cuban cigars.
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If you are a U.S. resident who has visited the Cayman Islands, you may bring home, for personal
use, up to $800(USD) worth of goods duty-free, as long as you haven't used any portion of the
$800(USD) allowance during the 30 days preceding your trip. You may combine your $800(USD)
exemption with family members. If you visit one of the islands for fewer than 48 hours, the
duty-free allowance is $200(USD), which cannot be pooled with other family members' exemptions.
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You may send packages home duty-free, with a limit of one parcel per addressee per day, with the
exception of alcohol or tobacco products, or perfume worth more than $5 (USD).
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The following items may be brought home duty-free: original works of art such as paintings,
drawings, and sculptures, along with antiques, which are officially defined as objects more than
100 years old.
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If you send home a parcel containing personal belongings that have been used, write"AMERICAN
GOODS RETURNED" on the package to avoid a duty fee.
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You can mail up to $200(USD) worth of goods home to the U.S. for personal use; be sure to write"PERSONAL USE" on the parcel and attach a list of its contents and their retail value.
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You may send up to $100(USD) worth of goods as a gift to someone in the U.S. provided you write"UNSOLICITED GIFT" on the package.
NOTE: Mailed items do not affect your duty-free allowance upon your return.
Since customs regulations are subject to change from time to time, it is best to check with your
country's specific entry requirements before you leave and keep your knowledge current using the
following contact information:
Keep the above information in mind to ensure a hassle-free departure – the perfect end to the
perfect Cayman vacation.
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