Commodity Structure
Tariff Information
Tariff
Measures
| # | Name | Type | Agency | Description | Law | Procedure | Valid To | Apply To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plant Import Permit | Permit Requirement | Plant Quarantine Division | A permit is required from the Plant Quarantine Division of MICAF prior to the unloading of any plant, hay, straw or fodder imported into Jamaica. The permit must be acquired prior to the unloading at the port of entry. Permits may be applied for through the MOAT portal. https://www.moatrade.gov.jm/MOA/. | The Plants Quarantine Act | Import Permit of Plant Quarantine Division- PQD | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
| 2 | Plant Quarantine Import Inspection | Inspection Requirement | Plant Quarantine Division | The importation of any plant products requires products to be inspected by a Plant Quarantine inspector from the Plant Quarantine Division of Ministry of Industry Commerce Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) after the importation of plant products in Jamaica. | The Plants Quarantine Act | Import Inspection by Plant Quarantine Division - PQD | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
| 3 | Certification for Exports- Phytosanitary (Plant Quarantine Division) | Inspection Requirement | Plant Quarantine Division | A measure as it relates to the certification (phytosanitary) of exports done by Plant Quarantine Division | The Agricultural Produce ( Vegetable, Fruit, and Ground Provisions) (Export) Regulations 1969 | Phytosanitary Certification of Export - PQD | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
| 4 | Requirement for Import Permit for Live Aquatic Flora | General | National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) | An import permit for Live Aquatic Flora is obtained from the National Environmental and Planning Agency (NEPA), MICAF prior to the importation of Live Aquatic Flora. All Live Aquatic Flora of animal origin imported require a the Fishery Act. | The Fisheries Act | Import Permit for Live Aquatic Flora -VSD | 9999-09-09 | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
| # | Name | Description | Category | Agency | Measure | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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, | Procedure | Plant Quarantine Division | Plant Import Permit | Phytosanitary Import Permit Request |
| 2 | 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. | Import | Plant Quarantine Division | Plant Quarantine Import Inspection | Goods Declaration Form |
| 3 | Phytosanitary Certification of Export - PQD | This process flow details the necessary steps required to acquire an Export Phytosanitary Certification. | Procedure | Plant Quarantine Division | ||
| 4 | Import Permit for Live Aquatic Flora -VSD | A detailed guide for the steps taken to acquire a Import Permit for Live Aquatic Flora | Import | Veterinary Service Division | Requirement for Import Permit for Live Aquatic Flora |
Legal Documents
| # | Title | Type | Issuing Agency | Responsible Agency | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Plants Quarantine Act | Act | Ministry of Justice | Plant Quarantine Division | 1994-09-14 |
| 2 | The Fisheries Act | Act | Ministry of Justice | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) | 2018-01-01 |
| 3 | The Agricultural Produce ( Vegetable, Fruit, and Ground Provisions) (Export) Regulations 1969 | Regulation | Ministry of Justice | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) | 1969-09-24 |
Forms
| # | Title | Description | Issued By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Goods Declaration Form | C86 - Goods Declaration Form | Jamaica Customs Department (JCA) |
| 2 | Phytosanitary Import Permit Request | Application for Phytosanitary import permit (This includes flowers, horticulture, seeds , silica, sand, aggregates, citrus, orange, ginger , spices , potato, yam, herbs , roots fruits, vegetables , coconut , cocoa ,coffee and other plants specimens) | Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce (MIIC) |