NameRegistration for importing animals, animal products and animal by-products
DescriptionAn import permit must be obtained from the Veterinary Service Division, MICAF prior to the importation of animals, animal products and by-products. All live animals, products, and by-products of animal origin imported into Jamaica require a Veterinary Import Permit under the law- The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act 1948. Importers, Customs Brokers can apply online for the import permit using the Ministry of Agriculture Trade System (MOAT) www.moatrade.gov.jm.
CommentsThe registration process requires the following information: - Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN). For overseas of Non–Jamaican nationals a TRN is NOT required and applicants are required to enter a 9 digit (999999999) code - Contact details: name, address, telephone, and email address(s).
Validity From1948-10-15
Validity To9999-09-09
Reference
Technical Code
Measure TypeRegistration Requirement
AgencyMinistry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC)
Legal Document- The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act
Is StandardNo
UN Code(not set)
Measure ClassGood
Created Datetime2018-09-30 23:18:09
Updated Datetime2021-02-04 12:06:48
Procedures
# Procedure Name Description Category View Detail
1 Registration of Importers - VSD Applicants are required to first register to use the MOAT system using the ‘Not yet registered?’ link on the MOAT website (www.moatrade.gov.jm) Import
Forms
# Title Description Issued By File
Commodity/s
# HS Code Description
1 0102211000 Bulls
2 0102212000 Cows
3 0102310000 Pure -bred breeding animals
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