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| # | Procedure Name | Summary | Agency | Category | Created On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration of Importers - VSD | Applicants are required to first register to use the MOAT system using the ‘Not yet registered?’ link on the MOAT website (www.moatrade.gov.jm) | Veterinary Service Division | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 2 | Import Permit - VSD | Importers, Customs Brokers, and the General Public can apply for a Veterinary Import Permit for live animals or products of animal origin for COMMERCIAL or NON-COMMERCIAL/ DOMESTIC purposes using the Ministry of Agriculture Trade System (MOAT) www.moatr | Veterinary Service Division | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 3 | Coconut Export Licence - JACRA | Export License | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 4 | Coconut Import Permit - JACRA | Detailed step by step process flow to acquire an import permit for coconuts. | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 5 | Coconut Import Release Permit - JACRA | This process flow details the necessary steps required to obtain a Release permit from customs for the importation of coconut and its byproducts. | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 6 | Banana Export Permit and Certificate - BIB | Step by step process of acquiring a Banana Export Permit and Certification | The Banana Board | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 7 | Coffee Dealer License- JACRA | A step by step guide on how a coffee dealer gets a Dealer License from the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 8 | Coffee Works License- JACRA | Application for acquiring Coffee Work Licence | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 9 | Pesticides Import Permit - PCA | The process required to acquire an import permit from the Pesticide Control Authority | Pesticides Control Authority | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 10 | Chemicals and Food Additives Import Permit - MOH | A step by step guide on the procedures an importer should follow to import | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 11 | Controlled Substance Import Permit - MOH | A step by step guide on how to import controlled substance | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 12 | Medicines, Cosmetics and Medical Devices Import Permit - MOH | Step by step process to acquire an import permit from the PRA. | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 13 | Pharmaceutical Product Registration- MOH | Required procedure to register a product with the Ministry of Health; Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Affairs. | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 14 | Pharmaceutical Product Registration (Generic) - MOH | Process flow detailing the necessary steps to be taken in order to acquire a Product Licence from the Ministry of Health, Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Affairs. | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 15 | Import Inspection- FSPID | A step by step by guide on the inspection for imported food | Food Storage and Prevention of Infestation (FSPID) | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 16 | Import Permit of Plant Quarantine Division- PQD | Detailed process flow outlining the necessary procedure to acquire an import permit through the Plant Quarantine Division. This includes flowers, seeds, fruits, vegetables, horticulture, coffee, cocoa, coconut, silica, sand, banana, | Plant Quarantine Division | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 17 | Import Inspection by Plant Quarantine Division - PQD | Procedure detailing the process by which an Importer/Broker may request an inspection from the PQD of imported goods. This includes flowers, seeds, fruits, vegetables, coconut, cocoa, silica, sand, horticulture, coffee, and other plants specimens. | Plant Quarantine Division | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 18 | Coffee Import Permit - JACRA | This procedure details the procedure necessary to acquire an Import Permit for the importation of Coffee. | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 19 | Import Inspection - MOH | A detailed guide on the steps necessary for the inspection on imported food items | Ministry of Health & Wellness | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 20 | Pimento Export - MOA | A detailed guide on the steps that exporters that should take when exporting their products overseas | Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 21 | Export Packaging Facility Certification - PQD | Approved procedure for acquiring a Packaging Facility Authorization letter from the Plant Quarantine Division. | Plant Quarantine Division | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 22 | Import Inspection - NCRA | Procedure necessary for attaining approval from the NCRA for commodities imported into Jamaica. | National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 23 | Phytosanitary Certification of Export - PQD | This process flow details the necessary steps required to acquire an Export Phytosanitary Certification. | Plant Quarantine Division | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 24 | Pre-clearance Certificate of Export - PQD | A detailed summary of the steps that an exporter needs to take in order to receive a preclearance certificate | Plant Quarantine Division | Import/Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 25 | Veterinary Import Permit - VSD | All Live animals, products and by-products of animal origin and products imported for animal use requires a Veterinary Import Permit under the law, The Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act 1948. | Veterinary Service Division | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 26 | Certificate of Origin – Application - TBL [JSWIFT] | The following process covers application for a Certificate of Origin under applicable Preferential Treatment Agreements for which the product qualifies. | The Trade Board Ltd. | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 27 | Export Certificate for Non-Fisheries Processed Goods - VSD | This procedure details the required process of acquiring an Export Certificate for Non-Fisheries Processed Goods. | Veterinary Service Division | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 28 | Export Certificate for Horse and Food Animals - VSD | This procedure details the procedures required to attain an Export Certificate for Horses and Food Animals. | Veterinary Service Division | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 29 | Amendments to Import/Export Licence - TBL [To-be Procedure in Electronic Single Window] | Amendment of import and export licenses from the Trade Board include- | The Trade Board Ltd. | Import/Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 30 | Export Certificate for Dogs, Cats and Birds - VSD | Required process to acquire an Export Certificate for dogs, cats and birds. NB: An Exporter must first be registered with JAMPRO. | Veterinary Service Division | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 31 | Export Health Certificate and Export Licence for Fisheries Products - VSD | Detailed procedure outlining the procedure necessary to acquire an Export Health Certificate and Export Licence. | Veterinary Service Division | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 32 | Fisheries Processing Establishment Licence - VSD | Detailed procedure specifying the necessary steps to acquire a Fisheries Processing Establishment Licence. | Veterinary Service Division | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 33 | Import Permit Standard Issue - VSD | Procedure detailing the required process to required to acquire a Standard Issue Import Permit | Veterinary Service Division | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 34 | Import Permit for Dairy Products - VSD | A step by step guide of the processes an importer should take in regards to importing dairy | Veterinary Service Division | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 35 | Import Permit for Zoo Animals - VSD | Required steps by step procedure to acquire an Import Permit for Zoo Animals. | Veterinary Service Division | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 36 | Import Permit for Poultry , Pork and Dairy products - VSD | The outlined procedure gives the steps required to acquire an Import Permit for Controlled Goods. | Veterinary Service Division | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 37 | Import / Export Licence - TBL [JSWIFT] | Items requiring a license from the Trade Board include- | The Trade Board Ltd. | Import/Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 38 | Special Registration - TBL [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 | The Trade Board Ltd. | Import/Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 39 | Importation of Dogs and Cats - VSD | The importer of any dog or cat into Jamaica should begin the importation procedures far in advance of the planned importation date and is responsible for ensuring that all laws and obligations are complied with. | Veterinary Service Division | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 40 | Export Procedure for Fresh Produce(PQD) | This procedure summarises the required procedure to export fresh produce. The procedure is applicable to all agricultural products that have not gone through any form of processing. | Plant Quarantine Division | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 41 | Cocoa, Spices, and Coconut Import Licence - JACRA | A detailed guide on the steps taken to import commodities regulated by JACRA. Please note that applicants should apply for import permit before importing any commodity regulated buy JACRA. Goods regulated by JACRA include pimento, nutmeg, ginger, turmeri | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 42 | Spices Export Licence - JACRA | Required for the exportation of pimento, nutmeg, ginger or turmeric as raw material, value-added or finished products. | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 43 | Release Permit -JACRA | A release permit from JACRA will be required to effect clearance of the goods (regulated by JACRA) on their arrival in Jamaica. Goods regulated by JACRA include pimento, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric, coconut, cocoa, coffee and any other spice. | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 44 | Local Dealers License - JACRA | Required for persons who produce, buy, or otherwise offer for sale of any commodity regulated by JACRA excluding coffee. Goods regulated by JACRA include pimento, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric, coconut, cocoa and any other spice. | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 45 | Coconut, Cocoa & Spices Works Licence - JACRA | Required for persons who intend to commercialize commodities regulated by JACRA. An Application for a JACRA issued Works Licence should also accompany a letter of application for an Export Licence for JACRA regulated commodities. | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 46 | Registration of Pesticides - PCA | A detailed guide on the steps taken to register pesticides in Jamaica | Ministry of Commerce | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 47 | Cannabis Licence - CLA | A detailed guide on the processes taken by applicants to acquire a Cannabis Licence | Ministry of Commerce | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 48 | Cannabis Licence Overview - CLA | This procedure gives an overview of the steps and time taken by CLA to review a licence | Ministry of Commerce | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 49 | Coffee Local Importer Licence -JACRA | A detailed guide that give the steps taken to acquire a Coffee Local Importer Licence | Ministry of Commerce | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 50 | Coffee Foreign Importer Licence -JACRA | A detailed guide that gives the steps taken to acquire a foreign import licence | Ministry of Commerce | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 51 | Import/ Export Licence -MOAF | A detailed guide that highlights the steps taken to acquire an Import/ Export Licence from Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries (MOAF) | Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 52 | Environmental Permit and Licence -NEPA | A detailed guide on the steps taken by applicants to acquire an environmental permit and licence | National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 53 | Import/Export/ Re-Export of Animal Species (CITES Application) - NEPA | A detailed guide that shows the steps taken to acquire a Import/Export/Re-Export CITES Application | Ministry of Commerce | Import/Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 54 | Import/Export/ Re-Export of Plant Specimen (CITES Application) - NEPA | A detailed guide on the steps taken to acquire a CITES Application | Ministry of Commerce | Import/Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 55 | Individual Export Quota for Queen Conch- NEPA | A detailed guide on the steps taken to acquire an Export Quota for Queen Conch | National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 56 | Export /Import / Re-Export of Queen Conch- NEPA | A detailed guide on the steps taken to acquire Export / Import/ Re-Export of Queen Conch | National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) | Import/Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 57 | Export Permit for Hazardous Waste -NEPA | A detailed guides that gives the steps taken to acquire an Export Permit | National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 58 | Import Permit for Live Aquatic Flora -VSD | A detailed guide for the steps taken to acquire a Import Permit for Live Aquatic Flora | Veterinary Service Division | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 59 | Re-Registration of Pesticides - PCA | A detailed guide on the steps taken to re-register for pesticides | Pesticides Control Authority | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 60 | Firearm Licence ,Permits and Certification -FLA | A detailed guide on the steps taken to acquire firearm | Firearm Licensing Authority | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 61 | Export Permit for Ornamental Horticultural Products | A detailed guide that shows a steps taken to acquire oramental horticultural products | Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 62 | Export Procedure for prescribed processed foods - General | A detailed guide that shows the steps taken to export prescribed foods | Ministry of Commerce | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 63 | Export Procedure for Seafood -General | A detailed guide for the steps taken to export sea food | Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 64 | Export Procedure for textiles and apparel products -General | A detailed guide for the steps taken to export textiles and apparel products | Ministry of Commerce | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 65 | Clearing Barrel - JCA | A detailed guide on the steps taken to clear a barrel | Ministry of Commerce | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 66 | Importation of Charitable Items -JCA | A detailed guides that shows the steps taken to import charitable items | Ministry of Commerce | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 67 | Importation of Items Arriving Passenger - JCA | A detailed guide that shows the steps taken to import item | Ministry of Commerce | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 68 | Importation of items by Courier Agency -JCA | A detailed guide on the steps taken to import items via Courier Service | Ministry of Commerce | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 69 | Importation of items through the Post Office -JCA | A detailed guide on the steps taken to import items through the post office | Ministry of Commerce | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 70 | Importation of personal items (Unaccompanied via Air or Sea Port) - JCA | A detailed guide on the steps taken to import personal items (unaccompanied via Air or Sea Port) | Ministry of Commerce | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 71 | The Clearance Process - JCA | A detailed guide that shows the steps taken to the clearing any items through Customs | Ministry of Commerce | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 72 | Clearing Commercial Goods- JCA | A detailed guide on the steps taken to clear commercial goods | Ministry of Commerce | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 73 | Clearing of Imported Motor Vehicles - JCA | This procedure outlines the process through which a motor vehicle imported into Jamaica can be cleared. | Ministry of Commerce | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 74 | Quarry Licence - Mines and Geology | A step by step guide on how applicants can acquire a Quarry Licence | Mines and Geology | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 75 | Exclusive Prospecting Licence | A guide that details the processes involved in obtaining an Exclusive Prospecting Licence | Ministry of Commerce | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 76 | Mining Licence - Mines and Geology | A step by step guide that details how applicants should apply for a Mining Licence | Mines and Geology | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 77 | Special Exclusive Prospecting Licence | A step by step guide on how applicants can apply for Special Exclusive Prospecting Licence | Mines and Geology | Procedure | 2024-03-06 |
| 78 | Administrative Procedure for Imported Products - NCRA | Procedure necessary for attaining approval from the NCRA for commodities imported into Jamaica. | National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 79 | Import Inspection for Milk Powder - NCRA | This procedure outlines a process for the review of documentation relating to the importation of milk powder on behalf of the Trade Board Ltd. for the purpose of ensuring the health and safety of consumers | National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 80 | Procedure for importing Hand Sanitisers- NCRA | A step-by-step process for the importation of Hand Sanitisers | National Compliance and Regulatory Authority (NCRA) | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 81 | Export Permit -Mines and Geology | This procedure details the steps required to obtain a Export Permit for Mines and Geology | Mines and Geology | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 82 | Import/ Export of Hazardous Substances - HSRMA | This procedure details the exportation of Hazardous Substances | Hazardous Substances Regulatory Authority | Export | 2024-03-06 |
| 83 | Interim Importation of Cannabis -CLA | A step-by-step process on the importation of Cannabis | Cannabis Licensing Authority | Import | 2024-03-06 |
| 84 | Exporters Registration | Exporters Registration Process by ASYCUDA since October 1, 2023 | Jamaica Customs Department (JCA) | Export | 2024-03-06 |