Step by Step: How to Export Agricultural Products

Exporting agricultural products from Jamaica requires compliance with regulatory requirements set forth by various government agencies such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA). These regulations encompass standards for product quality, packaging, labeling, and documentation, ensuring adherence to international trade agreements and sanitary standards. Additionally, exporters must obtain necessary permits and licenses, undergo inspections, and provide certifications to validate the safety and quality of the agricultural products being exported. Adhering to these regulatory requirements is crucial for Jamaican exporters to access international markets and maintain the reputation of Jamaica's agricultural industry.

  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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