| Name | Registration for importing animals, animal products and animal by-products |
|---|---|
| Description | An 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. |
| Comments | The 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 From | 1948-10-15 |
| Validity To | 9999-09-09 |
| Reference | |
| Technical Code | |
| Measure Type | Registration Requirement |
| Agency | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) |
| Legal Document | - The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act |
| Is Standard | No |
| UN Code | (not set) |
| Measure Class | Good |
| Created Datetime | 2018-09-30 23:18:09 |
| Updated Datetime | 2021-02-04 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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