Exports

In order to avoid potential delays in the exportation of merchandise, it is strongly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the required documents and procedures.
The Border Protection Division must be notified of your intention to export containerized cargo.

1. Contact Border Protection Division 24 hours before loading at:
   876-906-1483, or email analyst@jacustoms.gov.jm

Personal export

Documents Required:

1. Packing list
2. Invoice
3. Completed (ex 1) ESAD

Listed below are the steps necessary for the exportation of Personal Items
BY AIR:

1. Employ the assistance of a Licensed Customs Broker/Courier who will do the following:
   1. Reserve a booking with the Airline
   2. Collect Tally Sheet and Dispatch Form from airline and complete both
   3. Prepare Export Declaration (EX1).
   4. Pay the relevant processing fee to the Jamaica Customs Agency.
   5. Submit Export Declaration to customs officer along with Tally sheet, Dispatch Form and relevant Permit(s)/Licence(s) if required
   6. Deliver goods to airline’s warehouse for weighing, security checks and loading onto aircraft.

BY SEA

1. Employ the assistance of a Consolidator/Freight Forwarder if shipment is less than container load (LCL) or
2. A licensed Customs Broker if shipment is full container load (FCL) who will do the following:
   1. Collect and complete relevant documentation from Shipping Agent
   2. Prepare Export Declaration (EX1)
   3. Pay for Export Declaration
   4. Submit Dock Receipt and Assessment Notice to Customs for verification and acceptance
   5. Proceed to shipping line with stamped and signed documents for further processing.

NB: The exporter must register with Jamaica Trade and Invest (JAMPRO) if personal items are being exported on a regular basis.

COMMERCIAL EXPORTING

All individuals or entities engaging in the exportation of goods for commercial purposes should:
Register with Jamaica Trade & Invest at www.jamaicatradeandinvest.org Registration is required only for individuals or entities exporting commercial goods or goods for the purpose of trade which will result in the generation of revenue. An exporter is not required to register under the following circumstances:

1. Goods imported for temporary use and are to be subsequently re- exported.
2. Goods exported for subsequent re-importation.
3. *Goods for which duty was paid and subsequently re-exported.

*Permission must be sought from the Collector of Customs prior to re-exportation.

Steps in exporting:

1. Log on to the Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) platform to access relevant permits/licenses/certifications from the relevant Border Regulatory Agencies (BRAs).
2. Log on to the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA World) and prepare Export Declaration.
   • First time exporters apply for an ASYCUDA account with the JCA – email awinfo@jacustoms.gov.jm
3. Upload Commercial invoices (mandatory), export licences/permits and/or any approval, if applicable.
4. Pay for and submit Export Declaration to Customs.

*Goods for which duty was paid and subsequently re-exported. Permission must be sought from the Collector of Customs prior to re-exportation.

Exportation of commodities that require special document
Quick Links:

1. Trade Board Limited – http://www.tradeboard.gov.jm/
2. National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA) – http://nepa.gov.jm/
3. Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries (MICAF) – http://www.miic.gov.jm/
4. Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority – https://jacra.org/
5. Bureau of Standards, Jamaica (BSJ) – https://www.bsj.org.jm/
6. Coffee Industry Board – http://www.ciboj.org/
7. Coconut Industry Board – http://www.coconutindustryboardjm.org/