Jamaica - Apply for Provisional Clearance of Goods

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for Provisional Clearance of Goods in Jamaica, you should make your application to the Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA). Please view the JCA contact details through this link: - JCA contacts.
2. Obtain the application form for Provisional Clearance from the JCA office or you can download the form directly through this link:- Application form for Provisional Clearance.
3. Complete the application form in two copies, you can use the guide provided in the “Information which might help” section below to complete the form.
4. Prepare all the relevant shipment documents related to the shipment and attach the documents to the application form.
5. Visit the JCA office and submit the complete application to the Director or Manager of the Jamaica Customs Department at the port or station where the shipment has arrived through.
6. Pay the deposit amount at the cashier and obtain the payment receipt and the payment value will be entered on the application form and certified by the JCA official.
7. The JCA will examine the shipment according to the customs rules and upon conformity that the shipment meets the required custom standards, the JCA will release the shipment.
8. Then the Examining/Releasing Officer will state the specific details of the shipment being released.
9. Then JCA will retain the original application form and return the copy to you with all official details filled and certified.

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Required Documents

• Complete application for provisional clearance of goods.
• Import permit.
• Invoice.
• Certificate of origin (if applicable).
• All the relevant documents to the shipment.

Office Locations & Contacts

JAMAICA CUSTOMS AGENCY
Customs House,
Myers Wharf,
Newport East, Kingston 15
Phone: 876 922 5140-8 | 922 8770-3

Corporate Office
2-4 King Street, Kingston
Phone: 876 948 5151
Opening Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Contact details

Eligibility

• Importers who wish to obtain approval for the provisional clearance of goods are eligible to apply.

Fees

• Please contact the relevant authority for fees details.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

• - Provisional clearance application form

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The application is processed within one to three days.

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Instructions

• You should submit the application form in duplicate.

Required Information

• Importer’s Tax Registration Number.
• Importer’s Tax Compliance Certificate.
• Name of vessel or craft.
• Importer or consignee name and address details.
• Goods information.
• Invoice details.
• Terms of delivery.
• Custom broker or agent name and address information.
• Declaration.

Need for the Document

• The provisional clearance proves the goods have been assessed by the JCA and allowed entry into Jamaica as required by law.

Information which might help

• - User guide

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

• - JCA

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