Exporting

Personal Exporting

Listed below are the steps necessary for the exportation of Personal Items

BY AIR

  1. Collect Tally Sheet and Dispatch Form from airline and complete both
  2. Prepare Export Entry (Form C82). Affix $5 worth of stamps to the Entry
  3. Submit forms in 1 and 2 above to the Customs Officer for processing
  4. Proceed to cashier for payment of Processing Fee
  5. Return Export Entry to Customs Officer and collect customer’s copies of Export Entry, Tally sheet and Dispatch Form
  6. Exporter takes goods to airlines warehouse for weighing, security checks and payment of airline fees

 

BY SEA

  1. Collect dock receipt from shipping agent
  2. Prepare 4 copies of list of items to be exported
  3. Prepare Export Entry
  4. Submit items 1 to 3 to the Customs Officer for processing, along with permits (if necessary)
  5. Proceed to Cashier for payment of Processing Fee

 

NB The exporter must register with JAMPRO if personal items are being exported on a regular basis.
The services of a licensed Customs Broker can be procured, if the exporter is unfamiliar with the export process.

 

Commercial Exporting

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:

  1. 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
  1. 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
  1. COFFEE INDUSTRY BOARD — Permit
  • Green coffee beans
  • Roasted coffee over 10lbs / 5 kgs.
  1. COCONUT INDUSTRY BOARD
  • Commercial coconut products (with the intention of generating revenue) including samples.
  1. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL & PLANNING AGENCY (NEPA) Export Permit
  • Conch
  • Coral
  1. 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.

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