Non-Tariff Measures
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| # | Name | Enforced By | Type | Activity | Created On | Validity From | Validity To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration for importing animals, animal products and animal by-products | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) | Registration Requirement | Import | 2018-09-30 | 1948-10-15 | 9999-09-09 |
| 2 | Import Permit for animals, animal products and animal by-products | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-09-30 | 1948-10-15 | 9999-09-09 |
| 3 | Plant Import Permit | Plant Quarantine Division | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-10-02 | 1994-09-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 4 | Coffee Dealers Licenses | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-10-22 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 5 | Banana Export Permit and Certificate | The Banana Board | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-10-24 | 2018-10-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 6 | License and Registration of Factories | Factories Corporation of Jamaica | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-10-25 | 1943-08-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 7 | Import Permit requirement for Pesticides | Pesticides Control Authority | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-10-25 | 1987-07-13 | 9999-09-09 |
| 8 | Pharmaceutical Chemical and Food Additives Import Permit | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-10-31 | 1975-08-04 | 9999-09-09 |
| 9 | Importation of Controlled Substances | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-10-31 | 1975-08-04 | 9999-09-09 |
| 10 | Importation of Medical Devices and Medicines Cosmetics | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-10-31 | 1975-08-04 | 9999-09-09 |
| 11 | Coconut Export License | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-11-05 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 12 | Coconut Import Permit | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-11-05 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 13 | Plant Quarantine Import Inspection | Plant Quarantine Division | Inspection Requirement | Import | 2018-11-11 | 1994-09-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 14 | Import Inspection ( Food Storage & Prevention of Infestation Division) | Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation (FSPID) | Inspection Requirement | Import | 2018-11-12 | 1958-03-13 | 9999-09-09 |
| 15 | Permit for the Importation of Coffee | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-11-14 | 2017-05-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 16 | License for the Exportation of Pimento | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-11-14 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 17 | Permit for the Custom Release of Coconuts | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-11-14 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 18 | License for the Registration of Pharmaceutical Products | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-11-14 | 1975-03-03 | 9999-09-09 |
| 19 | License for the Registration of Generic Pharmaceutical Products | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-11-14 | 1975-08-04 | 9999-09-09 |
| 20 | Inspection of Imported Food | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Inspection Requirement | Import | 2018-11-14 | 1975-08-04 | 9999-09-09 |
| 21 | Certification for Export Packaging Facility (PQD) | Plant Quarantine Division | Inspection Requirement | Import | 2018-11-14 | 1994-09-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 22 | Certification for Exports- Phytosanitary (Plant Quarantine Division) | Plant Quarantine Division | Inspection Requirement | Import | 2018-11-14 | 1994-09-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 23 | Licensing Requirement for Export (Trade Board Limited ) | The Trade Board Ltd. | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-11-15 | 1955-05-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 24 | Registration of Scrap Metal | The Trade Board Ltd. | Registration Requirement | Import | 2018-11-15 | 2013-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 25 | Import License from TBL | The Trade Board Ltd. | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-11-16 | 1955-05-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 26 | Certificate for the Exportation Non Fisheries Processed Goods (VSD) | Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries | General | Import | 2018-11-17 | 1955-05-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 27 | Certification for the Exportation Dogs ,Cats and Birds (VSD) | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) | Inspection Requirement | Import | 2018-11-17 | 1955-12-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 28 | Certification for the Exportation of Horse , Food Animals | Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-11-18 | 1955-05-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 29 | Certification and Licensing of Fisheries Product ( Export Health and Export) - VSD | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-11-19 | 2018-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 30 | Certification of Pre Clearance of Goods (PQD) | Plant Quarantine Division | Registration Requirement | Import | 2018-11-19 | 1994-09-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 31 | Licensing of Fisheries Processing Establishment | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-11-19 | 2018-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 32 | Permit for the Importation of Goods- Standard Issue ( VSD) | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-11-19 | 1955-05-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 33 | Permit for the Importation of Goods- Controlled Goods (VSD) | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-11-19 | 1955-05-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 34 | Veterinary Import Permit | Veterinary Service Division | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-11-20 | 1948-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 35 | Requirements for exporter registration | JAMPRO | General | Import | 2018-11-28 | 1990-04-26 | 9999-09-09 |
| 36 | Requirements for registration of a pesticide with normal requirements | Pesticides Control Authority | Registration Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 1987-07-13 | 9999-09-09 |
| 37 | Requirement for re-registration of Pesticides | Pesticides Control Authority | Registration Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 1987-07-13 | 9999-09-09 |
| 38 | Requirements for registration of a pesticide with less stringent requirements | Pesticides Control Authority | Registration Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 1987-07-13 | 9999-09-09 |
| 39 | License to sell Restricted Pesticides | Pesticides Control Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 1987-07-13 | 9999-09-09 |
| 40 | Licence to manufacture Pesticides | Pesticides Control Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 1987-07-13 | 9999-09-09 |
| 41 | Labeling Requirement for Pesticides | Pesticides Control Authority | Labelling Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 1987-07-13 | 9999-09-09 |
| 42 | Restriction and prohibition on Pesticides | Pesticides Control Authority | Restriction | Import | 2018-12-01 | 1987-07-13 | 9999-09-09 |
| 43 | License for Cultivator’s Tier-1 | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 2015-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 44 | License for Cultivators Tier-2 | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 2015-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 45 | License for Cultivators Tier-3 | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 2015-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 46 | Licence for Processing - Tier 1 | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 2015-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 47 | Licence for Processing - Tier 2 | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 2015-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 48 | Licence for Transport | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 2015-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 49 | Retail Licence with facilities for consumption | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 2015-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 50 | Retail Licence without facilities for consumption | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 2015-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 51 | Retail Licence for therapeutic purposes | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 2015-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 52 | Research and Development Licence - Experimental | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 2015-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 53 | Research and Development Licence- Analytical Services | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-01 | 2015-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 54 | Certificate of Origin: Product Analysis & Approval [Electronic Single Window] | The Trade Board Ltd. | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2018-12-03 | 1955-05-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 55 | Inspection requirement for importing animals or animal products | Veterinary Service Division | Inspection Requirement | Import | 2018-12-03 | 1948-10-15 | 9999-09-09 |
| 56 | Import Permit for Dairy Products Veterinary Service Division | Veterinary Service Division | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-12-03 | 2012-07-03 | 9999-09-09 |
| 57 | Import Permit for Zoo Animals- Veterinary Service Division | Veterinary Service Division | Permit Requirement | Import | 2018-12-03 | 1948-10-15 | 9999-09-09 |
| 58 | Restricted Items by Customs | Ministry of National Security | Restriction | Import | 2019-01-21 | 1941-07-21 | 9999-09-09 |
| 59 | Licensing Requirement for Special Coffee Dealers | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 60 | Licensing Requirement for Coffee Nursery Operator | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 61 | Licensing Requirement for Local Coffee Importer | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 62 | Foreign Importer Licence - Coffee | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 1948-12-09 | 9999-09-09 |
| 63 | Trademark User Licence – Coffee Exporters | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 64 | Sub-Licence (Trademark) - Coffee | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 65 | Cocoa Dealers Licence | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 66 | Cocoa Works Licence | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 67 | Cocoa Nursery Operator Licence | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 68 | Requirements for Import Permit- Cocoa | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 1957-08-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 69 | Requirements for Release Permit- Cocoa | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 1957-08-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 70 | Import Permit (Coconut Edible oils) | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 1945-06-21 | 9999-09-09 |
| 71 | Export Licence for spices | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 1988-08-16 | 9999-09-09 |
| 72 | Local Dealer license for spices | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 1926-01-28 | 9999-09-09 |
| 73 | Requirements for Import Permit- Spices | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 1926-08-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 74 | Requirements for Release Permit- Spices | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2019-01-27 | 1926-08-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 75 | Coffee Works Licence | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-02-05 | 2017-02-06 | 9999-09-09 |
| 76 | Special Registration- Trade Board Limited [Electronic Single Window] | The Trade Board Ltd. | Registration Requirement | Import | 2019-03-03 | 1955-05-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 77 | Licensing Overview for Cannabis - CLA | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-03-14 | 2015-02-11 | 9999-09-09 |
| 78 | Requirements for Local Importer Licence Coffee- JACRA | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-03-14 | 2016-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 79 | Licensing Requirement for Foreign Importer's for Coffee - JACRA | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-03-14 | 2017-03-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 80 | Licensing Requirements for Import / Export - MICAF | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-03-15 | 1955-05-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 81 | Licensing and Permit of Environmental Projects | National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-03-20 | 1991-07-05 | 9999-09-09 |
| 82 | Requirement for the Permit of the Export of Hazardous Substances | National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) | General | Import | 2019-03-20 | 2002-12-27 | 9999-09-09 |
| 83 | Requirement for Import Permit for Live Aquatic Flora | National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) | General | Import | 2019-03-21 | 2018-01-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 84 | Requirements for Individual Export Quota Queen Conch | National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) | General | Import | 2019-03-21 | 2000-03-17 | 9999-09-09 |
| 85 | Requirement for the Re-Registration of Pesticide | Pesticides Control Authority | General | Import | 2019-03-21 | 1987-07-13 | 9999-09-09 |
| 86 | Requirements for Permit for Firearms | Firearm Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-03-25 | 1967-03-16 | 9999-09-09 |
| 87 | Clearance for Importation of Motor Vehicle | Jamaica Customs Department (JCA) | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-04-09 | 2014-04-03 | 9999-09-09 |
| 88 | Requirement for Transport Licence - CLA | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-04-17 | 2016-05-05 | 9999-09-09 |
| 89 | Requirement for a Retail Licence for Cannabis with facilities for consumption | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-04-17 | 2016-05-05 | 9999-09-09 |
| 90 | Requirements for Licensing of Retail outlets that do not have facilities for consumption | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-04-18 | 2016-05-05 | 9999-09-09 |
| 91 | Requirements for Retail Licence for Therapeutic Use | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-04-18 | 2016-05-05 | 9999-09-09 |
| 92 | Requirements for the Research and Development of Cannabis for Experimental Purposes | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-04-18 | 2016-05-05 | 9999-09-09 |
| 93 | Requirements for the Licensing for the Research and Development of Cannabis for Analytical Services | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-04-18 | 2016-05-05 | 9999-09-09 |
| 94 | Requirements for Import/ Export/ Re-Export CITIES Application | National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) | General | Import | 2019-04-23 | 2000-03-17 | 9999-09-09 |
| 95 | Requirement for the Import/ Export/ Re- Export of Plant Specimens (CITIES)Application | National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) | General | Import | 2019-04-23 | 2000-03-17 | 9999-09-09 |
| 96 | Requirements for Export/ Import/ Re-Export of Queen Conch Application | National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) | General | Import | 2019-04-23 | 2000-03-17 | 9999-09-09 |
| 97 | Requirements for Certificate of Origin : Product Analysis & Approval- TBL | The Trade Board Ltd. | General | Import | 2019-04-23 | 1955-05-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 98 | Export Permit for Ornamental Horticultural Products | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) | Permit Requirement | Import | 2019-04-28 | 1994-09-14 | 9999-09-09 |
| 99 | Import Prohibition by Jamaica Customs | Jamaica Customs Department (JCA) | Prohibited Goods | Import | 2019-04-28 | 1941-07-21 | 9999-09-09 |
| 100 | Export Prohibition by Jamaica Customs | Jamaica Customs Department (JCA) | Prohibited Goods | Import | 2019-04-29 | 1941-07-21 | 9999-09-09 |
| 101 | Licensing Requirement for Quarry - Mines and Geology | Mines and Geology | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-05-11 | 1947-10-13 | 9999-09-09 |
| 102 | Licensing Requirement for Exclusive Prospecting- Mines and Geology | Mines and Geology | General | Import | 2019-06-12 | 1947-10-13 | 9999-09-09 |
| 103 | Licensing Requirement for Mining Lease | Mines and Geology | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-06-14 | 1947-10-13 | 9999-09-09 |
| 104 | Licensing Requirement for Special Exclusive Prospecting | Mines and Geology | Licensing Requirement | Import | 2019-06-20 | 1947-09-01 | 9999-09-09 |
| 105 | Inspection of commodities at ports of entry (NCRA) | National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) | Inspection Requirement | Import | 2019-08-14 | 1955-05-03 | 9999-09-09 |
| 106 | Administrative Procedure for Imported Products - NCRA | National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) | Inspection Requirement | Import | 2019-10-09 | 1955-05-03 | 9999-09-09 |