Categories of Importers

Categories of Importers

Individuals:

1. Jamaican Residents
2. Returning Residents
3. Contract Officers
4. Holders of Work Permit

Individuals are allowed to import:

1. One (1) motor car and one (1) light commercial vehicle.
2. Or Two (2) light commercial vehicles.
3. Or one (1) light commercial vehicle and a regular commercial vehicle

Considerations:

1. Individuals residing in Jamaica are allowed to access this facility once every three (3) years.
2. Returning Residents, having accessed the facility within a particular current year would not be eligible to import vehicles in the capacity of an individual until three (3) years after the date of the importation as a Returning Resident.
3. Motor vehicles will be claused against sale for one (1) year.

Commercial:

1. Other Companies incorporated in Jamaica
2. Approved Motor Vehicle Dealers
3. Government

Companies:

Companies, with the exception of certified motor vehicle dealers are allowed to import three (3) units within the specified age limits, over a three (3) year period. A twelve (12) month restrictive clause prohibiting the unauthorized sale, transfer or pledging of such vehicles will be incorporated in the import permit approved for importation by such companies. Any requirement for more than three (3) units within the specified period must be satisfied through purchases from local certified dealers.

In order to obtain an order and clearance permit, each company must be in possession of a Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN) and Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC).

The application should be submitted with documentary evidence to substantiate ownership of the vehicle (invoice, certificate of title, notarized bill of sale) as well as the legal status of the company (certificate of incorporation, business name registration).