Tariff Information
Tariff
Measures
| # | Name | Type | Agency | Description | Law | Procedure | Valid To | Apply To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Import Permit for animals, animal products and animal by-products | Permit 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 require a Veterinary Import Permit under the law- The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act 1948. Importers, Customs Brokers can apply online using the Ministry of Agriculture Trade System (MOAT) www.moatrade.gov.jm. | The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act | Import Permit - VSD | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
| 2 | Import License from JTBL | Licensing Requirement | Jamaica Trade Board Ltd. | An Import Licence is required to import any goods into Jamaica. Any goods imported in breach of such prohibition shall be deemed to be prohibited goods within the meaning of the Customs Act, which have been imported contrary to the prohibition against their importation, and the provisions of section 210 of the said Act shall apply accordingly. | Trade Act | Import / Export Licence - JTBL [JSWIFT] | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
| 3 | Inspection requirement for importing animals or animal products | Inspection Requirement | Veterinary Service Division | Consignments both for non-commercial and commercial imports are subject to inspection by a Veterinary or Animal Port Health Officer. | The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act | Import Permit Standard Issue - VSD | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
| # | Name | Description | Category | Agency | Measure | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Import Permit - VSD | Importers, Customs Brokers, and the General Public can apply for a Veterinary Import Permit for live animals or products of animal origin for COMMERCIAL or NON-COMMERCIAL/ DOMESTIC purposes using the Ministry of Agriculture Trade System (MOAT) www.moatr | Import | Veterinary Service Division | Import Permit for animals, animal products and animal by-products | |
| 2 | Import Permit Standard Issue - VSD | Procedure detailing the required process to required to acquire a Standard Issue Import Permit | Import | Veterinary Service Division | ||
| 3 | Import / Export Licence - JTBL [JSWIFT] | Items requiring a license from the Jamaica Trade Board include- | Import/Export | Jamaica Trade Board Ltd. |
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 |
Forms