The legal authority for administering this policy is the Trade Act, Law 4, 1955. There are thirty four (34) items now on the List of Items that Require Import Licensing.
In fact, import licensing is one Agreement under the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Multilateral Agreement on Trade in Goods. The work of the company is therefore conducted in keeping with international trade rules.
Our responsibility is therefore to inform the consumer on the provisions of all policies relating to import/export licensing, and having done so through regular notices to importers, enforce the relevant provisions of the Act where breaches are committed. We also provide an advisory role to the Minister on formulation of policy issues relevant to our operations.
In keeping with the mandate of the Government, the company has formulated and implemented a Guarantee of Service to our stakeholders. The management and staff are committed to providing our customers with timely information on policy issues and changes in the services we provide. We would certainly appreciate your suggestions on how we can improve these services or provide other services to you, our valued customers.
IMPORTERS ARE AGAIN REMINDED NOT TO SHIP LICENSABLE ITEMS BEFORE OBTAINING APPROVAL FROM THE TRADE BOARD. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRADE BOARD WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY BREACH CITED BY THE JAMAICA CUSTOMS AGENCY IF THE APPLICANT IMPORTS AN ITEM BEFORE OBTAINING THE REQUISITE IMPORT LICENCE.
TRADE BOARD LIMITED
AN AGENCY OF THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, COMMERCE, AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES
NOTICE TO IMPORTERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES & SPECIFIC HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT
Importers of Motor Vehicles are hereby advised of the following important dates with respect to the importation of Motor Vehicles for the year ending December 31, 2016:
- November 30, 2016 – This is the final date for submitting import licence applications to the Trade Board Limited for:
- 2011 model year motorcars
- 2010 model year light commercial units.
- 2011 model year motor cycles
- 2004 model year buses seating capacity 15-29
- 2002 model year buses seating capacity 30-44
- 1996 model year buses seating capacity 45 and over
- 2001 model year trucks unladen weight 3,000kg-4000kg
- 1996 model year trucks unladen weight 4001 kg-8000 kg
- 1991 model year trucks unladen weight over 8000 kg
- 1986 model year heavy duty commercial equipment
- December 31, 2016 – Importers holding Import Licences for the above listed model year motor vehicles and heavy duty commercial equipment with an expiry date of December 2016 must ensure that these vehicles and equipment arrive on or before December 31, 2016.
Please note that no applications for the above listed motor vehicles and heavy duty commercial equipment will be accepted beyond November 30, 2016 and no extension on expiry dates will be granted.
- January 01, 2017 – Used motor vehicles and equipment to be imported must not be older than the model years stipulated in the schedule below:
- 2012 model year motorcars
- 2011 model year light commercial units
- 2007 model year motorcars/light commercial vehicles (returning residents)
- 2012 model year motor cycles
- 2005 model year buses seating capacity 15-29
- 2003 model year buses seating capacity 30-44
- 1997 model year buses seating capacity 45 and over
- 2002 model year trucks unladen weight 3,000kg-4000kg
- 1997 model year trucks unladen weight 4001 kg-8000 kg
- 1992 model year trucks unladen weight over 8000 kg
- 1987 model year heavy duty commercial equipment
