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Jamaica - Import Motor Vehicle or Motor Cycle

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person

  1. To import a motor vehicle or motorcycle in Jamaica, you must first obtain an import permit from the Trade Board of Jamaica. Please view Trade board contact details and location map via this link:Link
  2. Apply for the import permit in person by downloading the application form: Link for the import permit complete it and pay the application fee then submit the complete application alongside all the required documents mentioned in the “Required Documents”section below to the Trade Board office for Processing within twenty-four hours
  3. You can also submit your application for the import permit online using the Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) portal. Kindly refer to wikiprocedure: Jamaica - Import License / Permit to view the complete procedure for applying for the permit online.
  4. Upon obtaining the import permit order, have your motor vehicle/cycle to be shipped to Jamaica through the port of entry
  5. Once the shipment has arrived, you will need to go to Jamaican Customs to clear your Motor vehicle/cycle. You can view the Jamaican Customs Agency contact details through this link: Link
  6. Before you go to the Customs office, you need to prepare the required supporting documents for the clearance. The documents include:
    • Bill of sight (This must be prepared by a certified customs broker)
    • Simplified Administration Document (This must be prepared by a certified customs broker)
    • Import License
    • Title From the supplier
    • Invoice from the supplier
    • Bill of lading fromthe shipping agent
    • A tax compliance certificate from the Jamaican Tax office
  7. Once you have gathered all the required clearance documents, submit them to the customs office who will validate them and conduct the process of clearing the motor vehicle/cycle
  8. Once cleared your motor vehicle/cycle will be allowed entry to Jamaica
Note that anyone who imports a motor vehicle without first obtaining a valid Import Licence will be liable to a fine three times the value of the motor vehicle plus seizure of the motor vehicle.


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Required DocumentsEdit

Documents for Import License at the Trade Board

  • Complete application form for in-person application
  • Application fee payment receipt
  • Pro-Forma Invoice if you don’t own the vehicle
  • Registration documents if you own the vehicle
  • Certified copies of Two valid identification (Voter ID, Driver’s License, Jamaican passport page 1)
  • TRN
  • Copy of work permit or other documents proving the legality of stay in Jamaica for foreign residents
  • Copy of Passport showing bio-data page of foreign nationals


Document for clearance at the custom Agency

  • Bill of sight (This must be prepared by a certified customs broker)
  • Simplified Administration Document (This must be prepared by a certified customs broker)
  • Import License
  • Title From the supplier
  • Invoice from the supplier
  • Bill of lading from the shipping agent
  • A tax compliance certificate from the Jamaican Tax office


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

The Trade Board LTD
Address: 10th Floor, Air Jamaica Building 72 Harbour Street Kingston
Tel: (876)-967-0507 Toll-Free (Jamaica Only):1-888-367-8247
Fax: (876)-948-5441 or (876)-948-7486
Email: [email protected]
Supporting Documents Email: [email protected]
Website: Link
Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Friday - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT)
Address: Myer’s Wharf, Newport East, Kingston 15
Telephone: 876-922-750-3050; 876-750-3096; 876-750-30977
Email: [email protected] and [email protected]
Website: link

Jamaica Customs Agency
Address: Myers Wharf, Newport East, Kingston 15
Tel: 876 922 5140-8 /922 8770-3
Email: [email protected]

Public Relations Unit (General Customer Service)
Tel: 876 948-7849
Toll-Free - 1 888 287 8667 
Email: [email protected]

Information Management Unit (IMU) IT Helpdesk
Tel: 876 750 3030 /750 3070 /750 3047
Tariff Unit
Tel: 876 967 349
Contact details: Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Individuals and companies who wish to import motor vehicle/cycles to Jamaica are eligible to apply


FeesEdit

  • The cost for a motor vehicle online application is $6,407.50 per unit, while the manual application is $6,407.50 + $2,330.00 (walk-in fee) per unit


ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever


Documents to UseEdit

  • Import license application form: Link


Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • Import license will be processed within 24 hours


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InstructionsEdit

  • An individual or Returning Resident is allowed to import one motor car and one light commercial vehicle or two light commercial vehicles; or one light commercial vehicle and a regular commercial vehicle within three years, according to the age guidelines specified in Section 6.0 of the Policy.
  • Companies, except for certified motor vehicle dealers, are allowed to import three units within the age limits specified in the Policy, over three years. A twelve-month restrictive clause prohibiting the unauthorized sale, transfer, or pledging of such vehicles will be incorporated in the import permits approved for importation by such companies. Any requirement for more than three units within the specified period must be satisfied through purchases from local certified dealers.
  • An import license is not required to import heavy-duty trucks or trailers. However, the importer (individual or company) must first obtain written permission from the Island Traffic Authority BEFORE importing the vehicle/s.



Required InformationEdit

  • Importer details
  • Address details
  • Name of the trader or user
  • Contact details
  • Country of Origin
  • Currency of payment
  • Consignment details
  • Declaration


Need for the DocumentEdit

  • You need a valid import permit for you to be allowed to import a motor vehicle/cycle in Jamaica


Information which might helpEdit

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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.


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