Apply In-Person

1. To apply for Cocoa, Pimento, Turmeric, Ginger, Nutmeg, or Coconut importer’s license as a local dealer from the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA), you should submit your complete application to the JACRA office. please view JACRA’s contact details via this link: Link
2. Obtain the application form from the JACRA office in Person or download it through this link: Link
3. Read and complete the application accordingly and attach all the required documents as mentioned in the “Required Documents” section below to it
4. Then visit the JACRA office and pay the application fees at the cashier and obtain the payment receipt. You can also opt to pay for the application at the bank and obtain a banker’s reference
5. Submit the complete application to the JACRA office at the service desk
6. The official will verify your application and if it is correct, you will be issued an acknowledgment receipt of your application
7. Upon submitting your application, JACRA will assess your application and inform you if it is successful or if they require more details from you to complete the application
8. If your application is complete and meets the required standards, you will be notified that processing of the application will begin. If not, you will be notified of the requirements to be satisfied for the application to be processed.
9. The application will be processed and you will be issued with the local importer’s license
   

Apply Online - Obtain Cocoa, Spices, and Coconut Import Licence Online with Images

1. To apply for Cocoa, Pimento, Turmeric, Ginger, Nutmeg, or Coconut importer’s license as a local dealer the using the online application form, visit the Jamaica Agricultural Commodities Regulatory Authority (JACRA) website: Link
2. Once on the website, click on “RESOURCES” under the information bar to open the hyperlink and select “FORMS” to go to the forms page
3. Scroll down to find “Local Importer’s Licence (Cocoa, Spices, and Coconut)” and click on it to open the online form
4. Read the information provided and prepare the required documents ready for upload
5. Complete the online application form providing the required details. Remember to select “New” under the “Type of Application” section
6. Once you have completed the form and uploaded all the required supporting documents, click on “SUBMIT FORM”
7. Upon submitting your application, the JACRA will contact you to inform you if your application is successful or if they require more details from you to complete the application
8. If your application is complete and meets the required standards, you will be notified that processing of the application will begin. If not, you will be notified of the requirements to be satisfied for the application to be processed.
9. The application will be processed and you will be issued with the local Importer’s License

• Complete application form
• documents of incorporation
• A list of names and addresses of the applicant’s suppliers and the types of the regulated agricultural commodity being supplied
• A list of the names and addresses of the persons or entities to which the regulated agricultural commodity will be supplied.
• Payment receipt

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

• Local importers who wish to import products regulated by JACRA; the products include, Cocoa, Pimento, Turmeric, Ginger, Nutmeg, or Coconut

• Application fee: JMD 500
• License fee: J$500,000.00 per annum
• Fee details: Link

• The license is valid for two years

• Application form: Link

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• The application should be well completed to avoid unnecessary delays, note that incomplete applications will not be accepted by JACRA

• Type of product being imported
• Contact details
• Quantity (units, packs, or cases)
• Weight of each product

• The license proves that you have been permitted to import products regulated by JACRA as a local importer

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• JACRA: Link

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