Author: Zaheera Blake | Date: 13 January 2014

The Jamaican government is looking to make an extra dollar off the popular weaves industry. Jamaican women will now have to start paying more for weaves. Weaves have become a staple for Jamaican women particularly within the dancehall culture.



According to a recent report by the Jamaica Observer, weaves import are set to reach JM$1 billion this year.



In addition to the already heavy tax on weave imports, the government Customs Department have imposed a new 5% duty on human hair.



Officially, wigs attract 20 per cent duty, GCT of 21.5 per cent, environmental levy of 0.5 per cent, standard compliance fee of 0.3 per cent, processing fee of US$10,000 for imports under container loads and an examination fee of $2,500.





