Commodity Structure
Tariff Information
Tariff
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 | Inspection of Imported Food | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Health & Wellness | The importation of any food products requires products to be inspected by a Ministry of Health inspector from the Ministry of Health (MOH) after the importation of plant products in Jamaica. Any food products are required under the law- Foods and Drugs Act 1975 to be inspected | The Food and Drugs Act | Import Inspection - MOH | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
| 3 | Certificate for the Exportation Non Fisheries Processed Goods (VSD) | General | 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 Non-Fisheries Processed Goods | Trade Act | Export Certificate for Non-Fisheries Processed Goods - 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 | Import Inspection - MOH | A detailed guide on the steps necessary for the inspection on imported food items | Procedure | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Inspection of Imported Food | |
| 3 | Export Certificate for Non-Fisheries Processed Goods - VSD | This procedure details the required process of acquiring an Export Certificate for Non-Fisheries Processed Goods. | Export | Veterinary Service Division | Certificate for the Exportation Non Fisheries Processed 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 | Jamaica Trade Board Ltd. | 1955-05-01 |
| 3 | The Food and Drugs Act | Act | Ministry of Justice | Ministry of Health & Wellness | 1975-03-03 |
Forms