Commodity Structure
Tariff Information
Tariff
Measures
| # | Name | Type | Agency | Description | Law | Procedure | Valid To | Apply To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmaceutical Chemical and Food Additives Import Permit | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Health & Wellness | A person shall not import any drugs unless (s)he has applied for and obtained a permit from the Ministry of Health and has paid a fee of $200. A single permit is only applicable to a maximum of ten (10) products. | The Food and Drug Regulations 1975 | Chemicals and Food Additives Import Permit - MOH | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
| 2 | Import Inspection ( Food Storage & Prevention of Infestation Division) | Inspection Requirement | Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation (FSPID) | The importation of processed food products requires products to be inspected by a Food Storage & Prevention of Infestation inspector from the Food Storage & Prevention of Infestation Division the of Ministry of Industry Commerce Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) after the importation of plant products in Jamaica. Any plant products are required under the law- The Food Storage and Prevention Act 1958 | The Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Act | Import Inspection- FSPID | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
| # | Name | Description | Category | Agency | Measure | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chemicals and Food Additives Import Permit - MOH | A step by step guide on the procedures an importer should follow to import | Import | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Pharmaceutical Chemical and Food Additives Import Permit | Ministry of Health Permit Application for Food and Drugs |
| 2 | Import Inspection- FSPID | A step by step by guide on the inspection for imported food | Procedure | Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation (FSPID) | Import Inspection ( Food Storage & Prevention of Infestation Division) | Goods Declaration Form |
Legal Documents
| # | Title | Type | Issuing Agency | Responsible Agency | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation Act | Act | Ministry of Justice | Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation (FSPID) | 1958-03-13 |
| 2 | The Food and Drug Regulations 1975 | Regulation | Ministry of Justice | Ministry of Health & Wellness | 1975-08-04 |
Forms
| # | Title | Description | Issued By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goods Declaration Form | C86 - Goods Declaration Form | Jamaica Customs Department (JCA) |
| 2 | Ministry of Health Permit Application for Food and Drugs | Ministry of Health Permit Application for Food and Drugs | Ministry of Health & Wellness |