Documents Required To Import a Motor Vehicle or Motor Cycle

The following steps and documentation are required to successfully import a motor vehicle/cycle into Jamaica:

You are required to apply to the Trade Board Ltd for an Import License and obtain same prior to making shipping arrangements for the motor vehicle/cycle.
If you are importing a used vehicle it must be inspected and issued with a Pre-inspection Certificate from the country of export. Inspections are done by Auto Terminal Japan for used vehicles coming from that country. For used vehicles coming from USA, UK, Singapore, UAE and also Japan, please visit the link below: http://www.inspections.jp/contactus.html

Import licence	Issued by the Trade Board Limited authorizing the importation of the motor vehicle or motor cycle.
Title/Export Certificate	Issued to the owner of the vehicle by the government of the country where the vehicle was purchased.
Bill of Lading/Order	Obtained from the shipping agent
Invoice	An invoice from the supplier is required for all vehicles
Tax Compliance (TCC)	Obtained from the Tax Administration Jamaica.
Special Declaration	The Special Declaration is prepared by a Licensed Customs Broker and must be signed by the importer.

Please contact the Trade Board at 967-0507 or 967-0674 for further information on age limits and import licence for motor vehicle.

N.B – Importation of Damaged Vehicles – The importation of motor vehicles that are considered to be in a damaged or salvaged state is PROHIBITED.