Commodity Structure
Tariff Information
Tariff
Measures
| # | Name | Type | Agency | Description | Law | Procedure | Valid To | Apply To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensing Requirement for Export (Trade Board Limited ) | Licensing Requirement | The Trade Board Ltd. | The exportation of any commodity not regulated by Acts listed below requires an export licence from TBL in order for that commodity to be exported. (a) the Sugar Industry Control Act; (b) the Agricultural Produce Act; (c) the Agricultural Marketing Act; (d) the JACRA Act; (e) the Banana Board Act. | Trade Act | Import / Export Licence - TBL [JSWIFT] | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
| 2 | Import License from TBL | Licensing Requirement | The 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 - TBL [JSWIFT] | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
| 3 | Clearance for Importation of Motor Vehicle | Licensing Requirement | Jamaica Customs Department (JCA) | A Clearance for Importation of Motor Vehicles must at the Jamaica Customs Agency, MICAF. All Motor Vehicles imported require this measure under the law- The Customs Act. | The Customs Act | Clearing of Imported Motor Vehicles - JCA | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
| # | Name | Description | Category | Agency | Measure | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Import / Export Licence - TBL [JSWIFT] | Items requiring a license from the Trade Board include- | Import/Export | The Trade Board Ltd. | ||
| 2 | Clearing of Imported Motor Vehicles - JCA | This procedure outlines the process through which a motor vehicle imported into Jamaica can be cleared. | Import | Ministry of Commerce | Clearance for Importation of Motor Vehicle |
Legal Documents
| # | Title | Type | Issuing Agency | Responsible Agency | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trade Act | Act | Ministry of Justice | The Trade Board Ltd. | 1955-05-01 |
| 2 | The Customs Act | Act | Ministry of Justice | Jamaica Customs Department (JCA) | 1941-07-21 |
Forms