Jamaica - Obtain Phytosanitary Import Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a phytosanitary import permit, from the Plant Quarantine Division (PQD), you should submit your application in person to the PQD office under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries (MICAF), please view the PQA contact details in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section below
2. Obtain the phytosanitary import permit request form from the PQD office or download it from the Ministry’s website through this link: Link (Import permit request form). You can also download the form directly via the link provided in the “Documents to Use” Section below
3. Complete the application form accordingly and attach all the required supporting documents to it
4. Visit the QPD office and submit your complete application to the QPD official at the service section
5. The QPD officer will verify your application and enter it into the electronic trade system and then you will be issued an acknowledgment receipt of receiving the application
6. Once the application is lodged into the e-trade system, the responsible QPD officer will assess the application if it meets the required standards and give his feedback as; Approved, Hold, or Reject
7. If the application is held due to the requirement for more documents, the QPD will contact you via email and ask you to provide the requested documents and then a QPD senor officer will forward the application to the Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) unit for further assessment
8. The PRA will assess your application and forward their recommendations on the risk associated with the application to the QPD senior officer as either product assessed is suitable for import or not. If not, you will be notified via email
9. if the application is rejected, they will inform you through your email address
10. in case your application is accepted and approved, the QPD will input the permit condition and the approval status in the e-trade system
11. Then the e-trade system will generate the permit’s fee which you can pay online through the e-trade system or manually to the QPD office
12. Upon payment, the permit will be printed and issued to you.
    

Apply Online - Obtain Phytosanitary Import Permit Online with Images

1. To apply for a phytosanitary import permit, you should submit your application through the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Trade System (MOAT)
2. Visit the online system through this link:Link
3. Once on the website, Login to the system if you are a registered user or click on the “Not yet registered” option to create an account by filling in all the required information
4. Upon successful registration, you will be logged into your account, where you can select phytosanitary import permit and submit your application. You can use the provided instructions to complete the application
5. Upon submission of the application, an email will be sent to your address advising you of the approval and how to proceed
6. Once your application is approved you will be required to enter your account and complete applying for the phytosanitary import permit and pay the application fee online using a debit or credit card or in-person at the Cashier located at the Veterinary Services Division, MICAF 193 Old Hope Road, and Kingston 6.
7. Upon payment, the VSD will process and produce the phytosanitary import permit
8. Visit the VSD office to collect the phytosanitary import permit

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Required Documents

• Complete application form
• Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN) for Jamaican individuals who are registered with the Tax Office
• Application payment

Office Locations & Contacts

Plant Quarantine Division
Address: 193 Old Hope Road
Kingston 6
Phone: 876-977-0637, 977-6401

Veterinary Services Division, Permit Unit
Address:93 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6
Tel: (876) 977-2489 or 977-2492
Fax: 1(876) 977-0885
Email: [email protected]

Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries (MICAF)
Address:4 St. Lucia Avenue, Kingston 5, Jamaica
Telephone: (876) 968-7116 
Fax: (876) 960-7422
or
Address: Hope Gardens, Kingston 6, Jamaica
Telephone: (876) 927-1731-50 / (876) 619-1731
Fax: (876) 927-1904
Email:[email protected]

Eligibility

• Individual how are importing plant, hay, straw, or fodder into Jamaica

Fees

• Please contact the relevant authority for fees details

Validity

• Three months

Documents to Use

• Phytosanitary Permit Import Request: Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Within five days

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Instructions

• Ensure your application is complete before submitting it to the QPD to avoid unnecessary disapproval of your request for the permit

Required Information

• Importers name
• Importers contact details
• TRN
• Exporter’s name and address
• Port of entry
• Country of origin
• Product description
• Name of product

Need for the Document

• This permit proves that you have been allowed to import any plant, hay, straw, or fodder into Jamaica, and without the permit, your imports will not be granted entry into Jamaica

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• MOA: Link

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