items, like framed photographs etc. to help your new house feel like your own. Any larger pieces of furniture can be shipped from home later. There are some fantastic furniture and homeware stores in Cayman but think carefully before selling off good quality pieces of furniture or those with sentimental value. If you intend on buying new furniture overseas, you’ll have to pay for the shipping plus 22% duty.
Kitchen Appliances Most rental apartments come with appliances such as a washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator and oven. A fully furnished apartment should also come with a toaster, kettle and coffee maker but if they don’t, then the local home centres stock these items. Check with your landlord beforehand so you know what will be included.
Wine Individuals can bring a maximum of four litres of wine in their luggage. If you want to import your wine collection from home you must bring it in through a company that has a liquor licence. Regardless of the value of your wine on the open market, the Cayman Islands Government charges the following duty per litre of wine: CI$10.80 for Champagne, CI$7.80 for sparkling wine, CI$3.60 for table wine and CI$5.25 for dessert wine.
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Firearms/Weapons It is possible to import a firearm or your firearms collection to the Island, however, the Cayman Islands has very strict laws on the possession of unregistered firearms. It is illegal to possess a firearm without a Firearms Licence authorised by the Commissioner of Police. Punishment for this offence is severe with a minimum of 10 years’ imprisonment. To import, the applicant must complete a Firearms Licence and Import form, which can be obtained from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS). In addition to providing the various supporting documents, the applicant will be required to declare that their firearm will be stored in a locked box or safe bolted to the wall and floor. The RCIPS reserve the right to inspect the safe, firearm and ammunition at any time. See the Sports & Fitness chapter for details on the Cayman Islands Gun Club. You can also import a bow and arrow or your bow-and-arrow collection but all the same procedures for importing and storing a gun must be followed. The use of spear guns are also regulated. It is illegal to possess, use and import a spear gun without a licence from the Marine Conservation Board.
Medication Be sure to pack at least a month’s supply of medication that needs to be taken daily while you organise your on-Island healthcare. Most medicines are available on Grand Cayman, although they may be sold under another brand name. Ask your GP for the generic names of prescription drugs. See the Health & Wellness chapter for a list of pharmacies.
We can accomodate the needs of every customer, large or small. • Twice weekly sailings from PEV to GCM • Dry and refrigerated cargo • LCL (less than container load) & FCL (full container load) • Consolidations • Boats/Automobiles • Heavy equipment • Pallets, boxes and crates
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