Commodity

Commodity Structure

Tariff Information

Tariff

#	Tariff/Fee Code	Group Description	Activity	Rate	Unit	Valid From	Valid To
1	ID-01	Import Duty	Import	40.00%	u	2018-10-17	9999-12-31
2	ASD05	Additional Stamp Duty	Import	-	u	2018-10-17	9999-12-31
3	GCT 06	General Consumption Tax	Import	15%	u	2018-10-17	9999-12-31
4	EXC023	Excise Duty	Import	-	u	2018-10-17	9999-12-31
5	SCTA08	Special Consumption Tax	Import	-	u	2018-10-17	9999-12-31
6	SCTS18	Special Consumption Tax	Import	-	u	2018-10-17	9999-12-31
7	SCTF028	Special Consumption Tax	Import	-	u	2018-10-17	9999-12-31
8	SCF90	Standard Compliance Fee	Import	-	u	2018-10-17	9999-12-31
9	ENVL20	Environmental Levy	Import	0.50%	u	2018-10-17	9999-12-31
10	AGGREG-LIM	Aggregate Limit	Import	-	u	2018-10-17	9999-12-31
11	END-USE	End Use	Import	41	u	2018-10-17	9999-12-31
12	ALT-END-US	Alt. End Use	Import	0	u	2018-10-17	9999-12-31

Measures

#	Name	Type	Agency	Description	Law	Procedure	Valid To	Apply To
1	Registration for importing animals, animal products and animal by-products	Registration Requirement	Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC)	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.	The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act	Registration of Importers - VSD	9999-09-09	ALL
2	Certification for the Exportation Dogs ,Cats and Birds (VSD)	Inspection Requirement	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	An Export Licence is required to export any goods out of Jamaica. An Export Licence should be sought prior to the exportation of any Dogs, Cats or Birds.	Trade Act	Export Certificate for Dogs, Cats and Birds - VSD	9999-09-09	ALL
3	Permit for the Importation of Goods- Standard Issue ( VSD)	Permit Requirement	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	The importation of goods such as cats horses among other animals requires an importer needs to obtain an import permit from the Veterinary Service Divison prior to the importation and sale of imported goods in Jamaica. Importers of goods are required under the law- Trade Act 1955 to get a permit	Trade Act	Import Permit Standard Issue - VSD	9999-09-09	ALL
4	Permit for the Importation of Goods- Controlled Goods (VSD)	Permit Requirement	Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries	An import permit must be obtained from the Veterinary Service Division, MICAF prior to the importation of controlled goods. All goods that are deemed as controlled goods by the Veterinary Service Division require an import permit under the law - Trade Act 1955.	Trade Act	Import Permit for Poultry , Pork and Dairy products - VSD	9999-09-09	ALL
5	Veterinary Import Permit	Permit Requirement	Veterinary Service Division	All Live animals, products and by-products of animal origin and products imported for animal use requires a Veterinary Import Permit under the law, The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act 1948.	The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act	Veterinary Import Permit - VSD	9999-09-09	ALL
6	Import Permit for Zoo Animals- Veterinary Service Division	Permit Requirement	Veterinary Service Division	An import permit must be obtained from the Veterinary Service Division, MICAF prior to the importation of zoo animals. All zoo animals being imported into Jamaica require an Import Permit for Zoo Animals from the Veterinary Division under the law -The Animals ( Disease and Importation) Act 1948.	The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act	Import Permit for Zoo Animals - VSD	9999-09-09	ALL

Standard

Procedures

#	Name	Description	Category	Agency	Measure	Form
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	Veterinary Service Division	Registration for importing animals, animal products and animal by-products
2	Veterinary Import Permit - VSD	All Live animals, products and by-products of animal origin and products imported for animal use requires a Veterinary Import Permit under the law, The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act 1948.	Import	Veterinary Service Division	Veterinary Import Permit
3	Export Certificate for Dogs, Cats and Birds - VSD	Required process to acquire an Export Certificate for dogs, cats and birds. NB: An Exporter must first be registered with JAMPRO.	Export	Veterinary Service Division	Certification for the Exportation Dogs ,Cats and Birds (VSD)	Application for Export Health Certificate
4	Import Permit Standard Issue - VSD	Procedure detailing the required process to required to acquire a Standard Issue Import Permit	Import	Veterinary Service Division	Permit for the Importation of Goods- Standard Issue ( VSD) Inspection requirement for importing animals or animal products
5	Import Permit for Zoo Animals - VSD	Required steps by step procedure to acquire an Import Permit for Zoo Animals.	Import	Veterinary Service Division	Import Permit for Zoo Animals- Veterinary Service Division
6	Import Permit for Poultry , Pork and Dairy products - VSD	The outlined procedure gives the steps required to acquire an Import Permit for Controlled Goods.	Import	Veterinary Service Division	Permit for the Importation of Goods- Controlled Goods (VSD)

Legal Documents

#	Title	Type	Issuing Agency	Responsible Agency	Issue Date
1	The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act	Act	Ministry of Justice	Veterinary Service Division	1948-10-15
2	Trade Act	Act	Ministry of Justice	The Trade Board Ltd.	1955-05-01

Forms

#	Title	Description	Issued By
1	Application for Export Health Certificate	This form is to be completed with the particulars of the exporter and a description of the commodity being exported	Veterinary Service Division