Step by Step: How to Export Ackee

Exporting Ackee from Jamaica involves adhering to regulatory compliances to ensure safety and quality. Firstly, obtain necessary permits from the Jamaican Ministry of Agriculture to certify compliance with food safety standards. Next, ensure proper harvesting and processing practices, including careful inspection to prevent the export of unripe or overripe fruits. Lastly, comply with international regulations, such as those set by the FDA in the United States, to guarantee the product meets import requirements, including packaging, labeling, and shipping protocols.

  1. Step 1

    JAMPRO

    • Prepare Applications along with all required documents.
    • Submit the application through JSWIFT: https://www.jswift.gov.jm/
    • JAMPRO reviews the application and ask for more information if necessary
    • Trader makes the payment
    • If the application is approved, a Registration Certificate will be issued to the trader.

    See Procedure

  2. Step 2

    Trade Board Limited

    • Log into the JSWIFT website, complete the application for import/export license
    • JSWIFT verifies the application and assigns a Unique Reference Number. Notifies Applicant to make payment
    • Applicant makes payment to the application
    • If the application is approved, the applicant is notified of the license availability.

    See Procedure

  3. Step 3

    Plant Quarantine Division

    • Submit commercial invoice and payment for inspection of export consignment
    • Payments made to accounts and receipt issued
    • Inspection of consignment
    • Phytosanitary Certificate is prepared and provided to the exporter with stamped invoice

    See Procedure

  4. Step 4

    Plant Quarantine Division

    • Contact PQD
    • Exporter requests an appointment for inspection
    • The facility is inspected against a checklist
    • Packaging Facility Authorization letter received

    See Procedure

  5. Step 5

    Plant Quarantine Division

    • Exporter makes an appointment for preclearance inspection and fumigation if required
    • PQD Inspection appointment time agreed
    • Inspection of consignment by PQD and APHIS inspectors
    • Stamped Invoice and Preclearance Certificate received

    See Procedure

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