Commercial Export
Register with Jamaica Trade & Invest (formerly JAMPRO) AT www.jexporter.com
Registration is required only for individuals or entities exporting goods on a commercial basis or for the purpose of trade which will result in the generation of revenue. An exporter is not required to register under the following circumstances:
- Shipments that have been classified as personal effects or non-commercial which will not result in revenue generation (customs form C87).
- Goods have been imported for temporary use and are to be subsequently re-exported (customs form C87).
- These could be items imported for a trade show or racing cars brought in for a racing event.
- Goods are being exported for subsequent re-importation (customs form C87).
- An example of such a situation would be goods returned to a foreign manufacturer for repairs to be carried out.
- Goods for which duty was paid and subsequently re-exported (customs form C87).
Permission must be sought from the Collector of Customs prior to exportation. An example would be that of goods being returned to a supplier because of incorrect specifications or failure to meet Bureau of Standards requirements. These goods are not expected to re-enter the country. Depending on the circumstance the duties paid may be refunded.
Apply for the necessary Permits/Licences at the following Agencies:
- TRADE BOARD
Certificate of Origin, CARICOM Certificate, CB 1 Form, EUR 1 Form, GSP Form (A), to exempt from payment of Customs duties or for payment of partial duties when exporting to certain countries.
Items requiring a licence from the Trade Board include:
- Ammunition ( Firearms & Explosives)
- Crocodiles
- Eggs
- Antique Furniture
- Gold Bullion & fully or semi- manufactured gold including jewelry
- Jewelry (excluding those from earth metals)
- Ores—Minerals & metals including bauxite, alumina & gypsum
- Paintings (antique)
- Plasma in any form
- Sugar
- Wood—Lignum Vitae and logwood only.
- Petroleum products
- Motor vehicles
- Shells (subject to the Convention Of International Trade in Endangered
Species administered by NEPA
- Live Animals( subject to the Convention Of International Trade in Endangered
Species administered by NEPA
- Pimento
- MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
- Veterinary Division — Animals and animal products
- Plant Quarantine Division — Plants and plant products including spice and pimento greater than 2 lbs.
- Mines & Geology Unit — Rocks, stones, soil, alumina, cement
- COFFEE INDUSTRY BOARD — Permit
- Green coffee beans
- Roasted coffee over 10lbs / 5 kgs.
- COCONUT INDUSTRY BOARD
- Commercial coconut products (with the intention of generating revenue) including samples.
- NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL & PLANNING AGENCY (NEPA) Export Permit
- Conch
- Coral
- BUREAU OF STANDARDS – Certificate
- For processed food (such as ackee)
STEPS WHEN EXPORTING BY SEA
- Complete booking with shipping company
- Complete E-SAD within ASYCUDA WORLD
- Scan and Upload Commercial Invoice and requisite regulatory approvals (permits)
- Contact Jamaica Customs Contraband Enforcement Unit 24 hours before loading goods into container. Contact numbers are 923 7641 or 7573912
- Complete Dock Receipt issued by shipping agent
- Present dock receipt to wharf office (pay security fee)
- Submit completed entry form, dock receipt and
- Pay customs processing fee ($3005)
- Deliver cargo to wharf
STEPS WHEN EXPORTING BY AIR
- Complete customs entry, invoice, certificate / permit (where applicable), tally sheet and dispatch form.
- Contact Jamaica Customs Contraband Enforcement Unit 24 hours before delivering goods to the airline. Contact numbers are 923 7641 or 7573912
- Present documents and goods to export officer for checking, signing and numbering.
- Pay customs processing fee ($3005)
- Deliver cargo to *airline’s warehouse
- Present tally sheet along with dispatch form to the airline representative who will facilitate the entry of goods into the warehouse.
- * Some airline may require prior booking.
