Tariff Information
Tariff
Measures
| # | Name | Type | Agency | Description | Law | Procedure | Valid To | Apply To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensing Requirement for Export (Jamaica Trade Board Limited ) | Licensing Requirement | Jamaica 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 - JTBL [JSWIFT] | 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] | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
| 3 | 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. | Trade Act | Special Registration - JTBL [JSWIFT] | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
| # | Name | Description | Category | Agency | Measure | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Import / Export Licence - JTBL [JSWIFT] | Items requiring a license from the Jamaica Trade Board include- | Import/Export | Jamaica Trade Board Ltd. | ||
| 2 | Special Registration - JTBL [JSWIFT] | The application for Certification or Registration for import or export of specified restricted commodities within specified quantities at the Trade Board Limited. Items that require Special Registration: 1. Refine Sugar 2. Milk Powder 3. Scrap Metal | Import/Export | Jamaica Trade Board Ltd. | Special Registration- Jamaica Trade Board Limited [Electronic Single Window] |
Legal Documents
| # | Title | Type | Issuing Agency | Responsible Agency | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trade Act | Act | Ministry of Justice | Jamaica Trade Board Ltd. | 1955-05-01 |
Forms