Step by Step: How to Export Limestone

Exporting limestone from Jamaica is subject to regulatory requirements set forth by the Jamaican government. These regulations typically involve obtaining necessary permits and licenses from relevant authorities, such as the Mines and Geology Division of the Ministry of Transport and Mining. Additionally, exporters may need to comply with environmental regulations to ensure sustainable mining practices. It is essential for exporters to thoroughly understand and adhere to these regulatory requirements to facilitate smooth and legal export operations of limestone from Jamaica.

  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.

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  3. Step 3

    Mines and Geology

    • Complete the Quarry Licence Application Form
    • Submit the form along with required documents
    • The Registrar checks the application for completeness
    • Inspection Report is prepared and application is taken to the Quarries Advisory Committee (QAC) for review
    • Applicant signs orginal document and receives licence

    See Procedure

  4. Step 4

    Mines and Geology

    • Complete the Application form
    • Submit application to the Registrar along with the application to Registrar along with the application fee and required documents
    • Application is checked for accuracy and to check if the area being applied for is available
    • Applicant pays fee
    • The Exclusive Prospecting Licence is prepared and sent to the Commissioner for review

    See Procedure

  5. Step 5

    Mines and Geology

    • Complete the Application form
    • Submit application to the Registrar along with the application to Registrar along with the application fee and supporting documents.
    • Applicant pays fee
    • The Mining Lease is prepared and sent to the Commissioner or the Deputy for their perusal
    • The lease is sent by the Commissioner to the Permanent Secretary for review and submission to the Minister
    • If licence is granted, Applicant must submit to the Commissioner a security in the form of Letter of Guarantee or payment using the prescribed form

    See Procedure

  6. Step 6

    Mines and Geology

    • Complete the Application form
    • The applicant submits the completed form with the prescribed fee to the Cashier, who issues a receipt and advises the applicant to apply with the Mining Registrar.
    • The Mining Registrar upon receipt of application checks the information for accuracy, and then prepares the permit
    • The permit is then sent to the Commissioner of Mines or any authorized officer for signing and stamp
    • The Mining Registrar enters information from the application in the Export Permit Register.
    • The applicant gets 2 copies of the Export Permit (one of which is to be submitted to the Trade Board)
    • A copy of the permit is also sent to the Police Narcotics Division by the MGD.

    See Procedure

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