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Import Permit for animals, animal products and animal by-products |
Permit Requirement |
Veterinary Services Division |
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
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9999-09-09 |
ALL |
| 2 |
Import License from Jamaica Trade Board Limited |
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]
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9999-09-09 |
ALL |
| 3 |
Inspection requirement for importing animals or animal products |
Inspection Requirement |
Veterinary Services 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
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9999-09-09 |
ALL |
| 4 |
Special Registration- Jamaica Trade Board Limited [Electronic Single Window] |
Registration Requirement |
Jamaica Trade Board Ltd. |
A Special Registration can be obtained from the Jamaica Trade Board Limited, MIIC prior to the importation/exportation of some goods. All goods that are deemed as controlled goods by the Jamaica Trade Board Limited may require a Special Registration before import/export permit under the law - Trade Act 1955. Importers/Exporters, Customs Brokers will be able to apply online using the Electronic Single Window for Trade.
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Trade Act |
Special Registration - JTBL [JSWIFT]
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9999-09-09 |
ALL |
| 5 |
Inspection of commodities at ports of entry (NCRA) |
Inspection Requirement |
National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) |
The National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) has the responsibility to make arrangements for the inspection of commodities, processes and practices to ensure the maintenance of standards.
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The Standards (Labelling of Processed Food) Regulations, 1974 |
Import Inspection - NCRA
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9999-09-09 |
ALL |