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Category |
Online Registration |
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Responsible Agency |
Veterinary Services Division, MICAF Address: 193 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6 Phone: (876) 977-2489/ 977-2492 Email: vsdpermits@gmail.com |
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Legal base of the Procedure |
The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act 1948 |
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Processing time |
within one (1) Business day |
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Fee |
Not Applicable |
Required Information
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No. |
Type of information |
Note |
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1 |
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 |
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2 |
Contact details: name, address, telephone, and email address(s) |
Process Steps
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Step 1 |
Launch Internet Explorer |
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Step 2 |
Type in the web address www.moatrade.gov.jm |
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Step 3 |
Select the ‘Not yet a registered user’ link. This will take you to the Central Registration System. |
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Step 4 |
Select the type of user category that you are registering as and fill out the necessary information. The fields with a red asterisk are the mandatory fields. Ensure the Ministry of Agriculture & Lands is selected before you submit. |
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Step 5 |
Select the permit type, that is, Veterinary Imports and Veterinary Exports. To select multiple permit types hold down the control key on your keyboard and use your mouse to select the permit type. Select submit. The processing time for your application for registration is 24 hours |
| # | Title | Description | Issued By | File |
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| # | Name | Description | Measure Type | Agency | Comments | Legal Document | Validity To | Measure Class |
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| 1 | Registration for importing animals, animal products and animal by-products | 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. | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) | 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). | The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act | 9999-09-09 | Good |
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