Today my package got seized by customs in Jamaica (E-cigs are not banned Though) Need Help with a few things.

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MrVibes

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Ok, so here is an article from the Health governor.. (what documentation do i need exactly to prove its not harmful so i can get a permit to get my stuff)
Spoiler- I had my subtank & mvp 3.0 in my hand and thought im free from the sticky sticks, then disaster struck :( :( :(

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Health today announced that there is no ban on e-cigarettes contrary to earlier reports.
On Monday the Jamaica Customs Agency said that it had halted the clearance of electronic cigarettes from the wharf under instructions from the health ministry.
However the Ministry is advising that the product, which contains nicotine, is not banned but requires registration and a permit to be imported into the island.
Acting Permanent Secretary, Dr Kevin Harvey said that under the Food and Drugs Act the regulation of the e-cigarette which contains a liquid, nicotine-filled replaceable cartridge is in keeping with the requirements for other nicotine products.
“Nicotine products such as gums and patches have always been registered in Jamaica and a permit issued before they can be imported.
“The Ministry does not presently have any requests or submission of information from any individual or company to register any e-cigarette product. It therefore means that there is currently no approval for importation of these products in the island,” he said.
Dr Harvey explained that over the past three years approximately four formal requests were made for permission to import e-cigarettes. However, the applicants failed to follow up their requests with the documentation required to process the applications.
“As the Minister of Health indicated, we are willing to have dialogue and work with any supplier which now has products at Customs or in the process of shipment to have the requisite registration completed and permit issued,” Dr Harvey said.
He assured that the Ministry of Health stands ready to register e-cigarettes once the appropriate documents are presented in keeping with standard practice and the requirements of the Food and Drugs Act.
 

MrVibes

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With those Big Fat Ones that the people of Jamaica are so well known for 'smoking' .... it suprises me that the government is so concerned with e-cigarettes!

Unbelievable to say the least!

Its just ridiculous, They wouldn't even release my kanthal wire, organic cotton or my box mod...... The e juice and subtank was the main problem.
 

MrVibes

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I know how you feel MrVibes... almost the same thing happened to me. Mine got released but I paid a hefty fee. More tahn what I paid for the Atty and shipping combined.

I feel you....Jamaica is so corrupt, our own people try to bring us down, after the lady at the customs took my package n i told her i was going to the ministry of health to get a permit..her reaction was "are you really going to the ministry just for an electronic cigarette"..... I don't understand cos there is a vapor shop/e cig store in Kingston (their prices are out of this world though) 90 USD for the subtank mini O_O.
 

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I feel you....Jamaica is so corrupt, our own people try to bring us down, after the lady at the customs took my package n i told her i was going to the ministry of health to get a permit..her reaction was "are you really going to the ministry just for an electronic cigarette"..... I don't understand cos there is a vapor shop/e cig store in Kingston (their prices are out of this world though) 90 USD for the subtank mini O_O.

The difference with my situation is they thought it was a racing car part. They valued it at $1000. Weird.
 
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