Apply In-Person

1. To apply for the Coconut Import Permit in Jamaica, you should go to the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), please view JACRA’s contact details via this link:Link
2. Write a letter address to the JACRA requesting the import permit, the letter should outline the following details:

   • Type of product being imported
   • Quantity (units, packs, or cases). Please note that where the product is packaged in cases or packs, the quantity per case or pack is required.
   • Weight of each product
   • Your name, address, and telephone number

3. Prepare the rest of the supporting documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section below and visit the JACRA office to submit your application at the service unit
4. JACRA will review your documentation and if the application is incomplete, they will request that you provided the necessary additional documents and/or information to complete your application
5. If JACRA verifies your application and find it to be complete, the application will be approved and you will be required to pay the permits fee
6. Visit the JACRA office and pay for the permit at the cashier and obtain the payment slip
7. Upon payment, JACRA will process the permit and issue you the coconut import permit

• Request letter
• Incorporation documents
• Tax Registration Number

Any other documents requested by JACRA

Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority
Address: 1 Willie Henry Drive, P.O. Box 508 Kingston 13, Jamaica W.I.
Telephone: (876)–758–1259
Fax: (876)–758–3907
Email: dataco-ordinator@jacra.org
For queries regarding permits and licenses, please contact legal@jacra.org
Contact details and location map: Link

• Individuals and Companies who wish to import coconut into Jamaica

• JMD 500

• The permit is valid for 3 months

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• The JACRA sends feedback to the applicant within seven days of the application however the processing time depends on the completeness of the application

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• Apply for the import permit before the importation of the coconut into Jamaica the permit is required

• Type of product being imported
• Quantity (units, packs, or cases). Please note that where the product is packaged in cases or packs, the quantity per case or pack is required.
• Weight of each product
• Your name, address, and telephone number

• The permit proves that your commodity has been granted permission to be imported into Jamaica
  

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• JACRA: Link

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