Guide to Commercial Export Procedures in Jamaica
This guide provides essential information for exporters of commercial goods in Jamaica. It covers the registration process, things to consider when exporting, exemptions from registration requirements, laws governing export, and certifying bodies involved. Understanding these procedures is crucial for a smooth and compliant export process in Jamaica.
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COMMERCIAL EXPORT Exporters of commercial goods Exporters of commercial goods must register must register with JAMPRO with JAMPRO before exporting before exporting www.jamaicatradeandinvest.org www.jamaicatradeandinvest.org Email: info@jamprocorp.com Email: info@jamprocorp.com
COMMERCIAL EXPORT Things to Consider: Things to Consider: All items leaving the island subject to Border All items leaving the island subject to Border Controls Controls No tax levied on export No tax levied on export All export cargo subject to scanning at all ports All export cargo subject to scanning at all ports Intrusive examinations conducted on risk Intrusive examinations conducted on risk assessment assessment
COMMERCIAL EXPORT THE EXPORTER DOES NOT NEED TO REGISTER IF: THE EXPORTER DOES NOT NEED TO REGISTER IF: The items are personal effects The items are personal effects The item was a temporary import The item was a temporary import The item is being exported temporarily The item is being exported temporarily The import duty was paid and the item is The import duty was paid and the item is subsequently being re subsequently being re- -exported exported
COMMERCIAL EXPORT LAWS GOVERNING EXPORT: LAWS GOVERNING EXPORT: The Customs Act The Customs Act Part V, sections 133 Part V, sections 133- -159 159 Section 145 Section 145 general provisions general provisions Section 156 Section 156 exporter to notify short exporter to notify short- -loading of cargo cargo To notify of short loading in Kingston: exportmarinekgn@jacustoms.gov.jm loading of
COMMERCIAL EXPORT CERTIFYING BODIES: CERTIFYING BODIES: The Trade Board The Trade Board 967 Ministry of Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture 977 National Environment & Planning Agency National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA) (NEPA) 754 754- -7540 7540 Coffee Industry Board Coffee Industry Board 758 Coconut Industry Board Coconut Industry Board 926 Bureau of Standards Bureau of Standards 926 967- -0507 0507 977- -0637 0637 758- -1442 1442 926- -1770 926- -3140 3140 1770
COMMERCIAL EXPORT STEPS: STEPS: Register with JAMPRO Register with JAMPRO Complete booking with shipping company Complete booking with shipping company Apply for an ASYCUDA account (1 Apply for an ASYCUDA account (1st sttime exporters) exporters) awinfo@jacustoms.gov.jm awinfo@jacustoms.gov.jm time ASYCUDA ASYCUDA A Automated Sy System for Cu Customs Da Data
COMMERCIAL EXPORT STEPS continued: STEPS continued: Prepare export declaration in ASYCUDA Prepare export declaration in ASYCUDA Export Single Administrative Document (ESAD) Export Single Administrative Document (ESAD) Upload all required documents Upload all required documents Note the ESAD reference number Note the ESAD reference number Pay at the Customs cashier Pay at the Customs cashier ($3000 + $5) ($3000 + $5)
COMMERCIAL EXPORT STEPS continued: STEPS continued: Take Dock Receipt (by sea) or Tally sheet (by Take Dock Receipt (by sea) or Tally sheet (by air) & necessary permits to the Export Officer air) & necessary permits to the Export Officer Deliver Cargo to the wharf (by sea) or Deliver Cargo to the wharf (by sea) or warehouse (by air) warehouse (by air)
COMMERCIAL EXPORT BORDER CONTROL BORDER CONTROL Begins with the Exporter Begins with the Exporter
COMMERCIAL EXPORT BORDER CONTROL: BORDER CONTROL: The Export Officer The Export Officer The Cargo Imaging Officer The Cargo Imaging Officer The Contraband Enforcement Team (CET) The Contraband Enforcement Team (CET)
COMMERCIAL EXPORT CONTACT: CONTACT: CET CET 923-7641/757-3912 BERTH XI BERTH XI 923-7018 ext. 360, 480 or 319 KINGSTON WHARVES KINGSTON WHARVES 923- 9211 ext. 5688 NORMAN MANLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (AIR CARGO) NORMAN MANLEY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (AIR CARGO) 924-8084 CUSTOMS HOUSE (KINGSTON) CUSTOMS HOUSE (KINGSTON) 922-5140-9 MONTEGO FREEPORT MONTEGO FREEPORT 979-8126 SANGSTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (AIR CARGO) SANGSTER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (AIR CARGO) 952-2537 MONTEGO BAY REVENUE CENTER (CUSTOMS) MONTEGO BAY REVENUE CENTER (CUSTOMS) 952-0000 www.jacustoms.gov.jm www.jacustoms.gov.jm
