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February 24, 2011
Dear Members
As we are aware, Jamaica Customs Department is in the process of converting to an Executive Agencies (EA); this change is purported to bring significant benefits to the industry players and the importing public generally; with this change however, comes increased cost of operating.
Below are some information relating to EA fees coming out of the Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) Luncheon and Learn session on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.
· CUF - will be revised.
· Processing fee of $600.00 will possibility be increased, in addition, each time an entry is re-presented a processing fee will apply for each of those times (this therefore would be a cost to brokers if the reason for representation is ours, where the error is applied to the importer that cost would be theirs.)
· Brokers will be charged for errors on entries
· Currently when containers are stripped at the ports the importers pay over U$400.00 in some instances, however, when the customer gets site/AEO they pay only $3500.00, this fee will be increased to be more in-line with the service provided and the stripping rates at the ports.
· There has already been a significant reduction in the number of duty waivers applied, it was inferred from said meeting that there will continue to be a constant revision on zero-rated items as well as waivers.
It was also stated that for the EA there will be a Board of Directors that will be drawn from the stakeholders.
The CBFFAJ is in the process of planning a Forum where the Commissioner of Customs is being asked to be our guest speaker to address the operations of the EA and the related cost and how it will affect Custom Brokers as well as our customers.
We will provide additional information for our benefit and that of our customers as soon as we have same.
Yours truly
CUSTOMS BROKERS & FREIGHT FORWARDERS
ASSOCIATION OF JAMAICA
Donovan Wignal
Donovan Wignal
PRESIDENT
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RE: PROCEDURE ON REPORTING ENTRIES PASSED ON THE SYSTEM BUT NOT DUTY PAID
If the C87 Entries are passed but not duty paid, they must be reconciled by the Customs Broker
within fourteen (14) days after the Date of Report or five (5) days after the entries have been passed for payment, whichever is later.
The Customs Broker is to submit in writing via letter or e-mail, the circumstances surrounding the failure to reconcile the entry (ies)to the Commissioner of Customs on the fifteenth (15) day after the Date of Arrival or on the sixth (6th)day the have been passed for payment, whichever is later.
This should include:
CEK#
Date of Report
Amount to be paid
Bill of Lading #
Name of Importer
Name of Customs Broker
Vessel Name
Kindly see below postal address and e-mail address respectively:
Jamaica Customs Department
P.O. Box 466
Kingston
Jamaica
Postal Address
Email Address
karlene.henry@iacustoins.gov.im
Danville Walker, O.J.
Commissioner of Customs
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Re: Further Disaggregation of 2202.9090.00 to identify Energy Drinks
Please be advised that subheading 2202.9090.00 which provides for “other” has been further disaggregated to specifically identify energy drinks.
The following code has consequently been added to the system:
Tariff code Description Rates
2202.9090.30 Red bull,
Arizona
, Monster
and similar energy drinks ID 0.2, GCT 0.175, SCF 0.003,ENVL 0.005, CUF 0.2
As is customary, your cooperation is anticipated in the dissemination of this information to the members of your Association.
Yours sincerely,
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Linda Eccleston (Mrs.)
Manager, Industry Liaison Unit
for Commissioner
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Re: Permit Status of Lucozade Range of Products
Regulatoty Affairs
Jamaica Customs Department ANY REPLY OR
REFERENCETO Myers\' Wharf
COMMUNICATION SHOULD BE
ADDRESSED TO THE East
COMMISSIONER
ANY OFFICER AND Kingston 15
REFERENCE Jamaica, W.I. NUMBER QUOTED
Ref.
December 7,2010
Mr. Donovan Wignal
President
CBFFAJ Secretariat
14 First Street, West
Kingston 13.
Dear
Re: Permit Status of Lucozade Range of Products
The Pharmaceutical and Department of the Ministry of Health
Department of the Ministry of Health
Standards and Regulation Division has advised that the following products do not require
an import permit from the Ministry of Health:
Lucozade Energy Orange Barley
Lucozade Energy Original
Lucozade Energy Tropical
Lucozade Energy Wild Berry
As is customary, your cooperation is anticipated in the dissemination of this information
to the members of your Association.
Yours sincerely,
Linda Eccleston (Mrs.)
Manager, Industry Liaison Unit
for Commissioner
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Protecting our Country’s
Agriculture from these!!
Pine shoot beetle
Asian long horned beetle
Threat to:
¢ Cultivated trees
¢ Urban forests
¢ Amenity trees
¢ Lumber yards
¢ Lumber storage areas
Plant Quarantine Main Office
93 Old Hope Road
Kingston 6,
Jamaica .
Tel: (876) 977-0637
Fax: (876) 977-6992
Norman Manley International Airport Office
Agricultural Export Complex
Norman
Manley
Int’l
Airport ,
Kingston ,
Jamaica .
Tel: (876) 924-8906
Fax: (876) 924-8907
Sangster’s International Airport Office
Agricultural Export Complex Sangster’s Int’l Airport,
Montego Bay ,
St. James,
Jamaica .
Tel: (876) 940-4146
Fax: (876) 940-5661
Website : www.moa.gov.jm
Email: ppq@moa.gov.jm
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE & FISHERIES
PLANT QUARANTINE/
PRODUCE INSPECTION BRANCH
IMPORT INFORMATION FOR
WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL
As of January 1, 2011 Jamaica will adopt the import aspect of International Standard for Phytosanitary Measure (ISPM) #15 “Wood Packaging Material in International Trade” The Export aspect has been adopted since 2005.
All raw wood packaging material entering Jamaica is to be treated and marked in accordance with the requirements of ISPM 15.
“Wood packaging” means wood or wood products (excluding paper products) used in supporting, protecting or carrying a commodity.
l INCLUDES: pallets, dunnage, crating, packing blocks, drums, cases, load boards, pallet collars and skids which can be present in almost any imported or exported consignment.
l EXCLUDES - Wood packaging made wholly of wood-based products such as plywood, plastic board, oriented strand board or veneer that has been created using glue, heat and pressure or a combination thereof.
NON- COMPLIANCE
Where wood packaging material does not carry the required mark, action may be taken unless other bilateral arrangements are in place. This action may take the form of:
- Treatment
- Disposal of material at Importer’s expense
- Refused entry and re-export
Import Inspection
Symbol/Markings should be:
• according to model below
• legible
• permanent and not transferable
• placed in a visible location, preferably on at least two opposite sides of the article being certified
EXAMPLES OF LOCAL INTERCEPTIONS
IMPACT ON YOUR BUSINESS
Ø Delays in clearing
Ø Logistics for treatment
Ø Costs for non compliance
Ø Logistics for re-export
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Good day All,
All Customs Brokers are required to sign the Declarationon page 5 of the Application for Customs Brokers Licence when submitting new applications or renewing their expired licences, in the presence of the Collector of Customs or the designated Proper Officer.
Effective immediately, the Customs Supervisors stationed at the Customer Service Centre are hereby authorised as Proper Officers, in order to facilitate the expeditious processing of these applications.
Supervisors are being reminded to vet all applications and their supporting documents prior to submitting same to the Director, Custom House or the Secretary, Customs Brokers Licensing Advisory Board (C.B.L.A.B.) for further processing.
Please be advised accordingly.
Regards,
Donald A. Thomas
Collector of Customs, Airport Operations
Jamaica Customs Department
E-mail: donald.thomas@jacustoms.gov.jm
Telephone: (867) 967-1464, (876) 750-3034
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January 11, 2011
Dear Members:
URGENT REMINDER
Members are required to visit the Jamaica Customs Website @ www.jacustoms.gov.jm and complete application form for the renewal of Customs Brokers Licence for 2011-2012 and The Customs Brokers Clerk ID .
Forms must be completed online and printed
The forms are \'fillable\', thus hand written applications will no longer be accepted for processing.
Jamaica Customs Department will be commencing with the use of these forms for the \'renewal/licensing\' period 2011-2012.
Regards
CBFFAJ\'S Secretariat
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January 6, 2011
Mr. Donovan Wignal
President
CBFFAJ Secretariat
14 First Street, Newport
West
West
Kingston 13.
Dear Mr. Wignal:
Re: CUF and Environmental Levy Free Codes for fuel oil exported via bunkering Vessels
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has approved the exemption of Customs User Fee and Environmental Levy on fuel oil exported via bunkering vessels. The under mentioned Free Codes have been implemented.
Tax ID Free Code Description Rate
CUF 194.24 Fuel oils for exportation 0
via bunkering vessels
ENVL 195.16 Fuel oils for exportation 0
via bunkering vessels
As is customary, your cooperation is anticipated in the dissemination of this information to the members of your Association.
Yours sincerely,
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Linda Eccleston (Mrs.)
Manager, Industry Liaison Unit
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January 6, 2011
Mr. Donovan Wignal
President
CBFFAJ Secretariat
14 First Street, Newport
West
West
Kingston 13.
Dear Mr. Wignal:
Re: Environmental Levy Free Code for goods imported by companies operating under the Bauxite and Alumina Industries (Encouragement) Act
The Honourable Minister of Finance and the Public Service has instructed that with effect from January 1, 2011 until further orders, the Environmental Protection Levy payable on imports by companies operating under the Bauxite & Alumina Industries (Encouragement) Act will be suspended. Consequently the following Free Code has been implemented to facilitate the exemption.
Tax ID Free Code Description Rate
ENVL 195.17 Goods imported by companies 0
operating under the Bauxite and Alumina
Industries (Encouragement) Act
As is customary, your cooperation is anticipated in the dissemination of this information to the members of your Association.
Yours sincerely,
………………..
Linda Eccleston (Mrs.)
Manager, Industry Liaison Unit
for Commissioner
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Re: Application for Provisional Clearance Form
The attached form has been developed by the Department for the Provisional Clearance of shipments (Letter Clearance). This form will replace all documents previously submitted by Customs Brokers to request Provisional Clearances.
The Department will be commencing with the use of this form effective January 1, 2011.
Procedure (Brokers)
Customs Brokers will be required to complete the following mandatory boxes:
- Importer’s TRN
- Importer’s TCC
- Name of Vessel
- Date of Report
- Port of Entry
- B/L or AWB No.
- Exporter’s /Consignor’s name & address
- Importer’s/Consignee’s name & address
- Marks, Numbers, and kinds of packages
- Number of packages
- Invoice numbers & dates
- Description of goods and special declarations
- Invoice amount
- Currency
- Total value CIF
- Terms of delivery \
- Customs Broker’s/Agent’s name and address
- Type of security: Bond/Cash/Bank Guarantee (if applicable)
22. Customs Broker’s Declaration
The completed form is to be presented in duplicate to the Director or Manager of the Jamaica Customs Department at the port/station where the shipment has reported, along with all relevant supporting documents pertaining to the shipment.
Procedure (Customs Staff)
Customs staff will be required to complete the following boxes:
- Internal letter number (mandatory)
- Letter date (mandatory)
21. Verification of Security (if applicable)
23. Customs Authorization/Approval of provisional clearance (mandatory)
The Authorizing Officers are the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Collectors of Customs, and Port/Station Directors or Managers.
24. Director’s/Manager’s/Supervisor’s instructions to examining officer/cashier (mandatory)
Information re Temporary deposit amount, Licence and permit number and No. of final entries outstanding should affixed by the Director, Manager or Supervisor if applicable.
25. Acceptance of Deposit (if applicable)
26. Examinations and Releases (mandatory)
The Authorizing Officers i.e. the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Collectors of Customs, Port/Station Directors or Managers, acting in accordance with Section 30 of the Customs Regulations may grant, or refuse to grant authorization/approval of any provisional clearance request.
On completion of the examination and release the original copy will be retained by Customs and the duplicate copy returned to the Customs broker.
The form will be placed on the Jamaica Customs Department’s website for ease of access.
Kindly inform your membership of this development.
Please be guided accordingly,
Regards,
Donald A. Thomas
Collector of Customs, Airport Operations
Jamaica Customs Department
E-mail: donald.thomas@jacustoms.gov.jm
Telephone: (867) 967-1464, (876) 750-3034
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Please be advised that there is a new C87 update: C87 Tariff
Update Dated December 20th, 2010 on the CASE website as of
December 24th, 2010. This tariff addresses the reversion of
the SCT regime on liquors imported for resorts/hotels
approved by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB).
You are therefore encouraged to download and install immediately
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CARICOM CUSTOMS BROKERS ACT
DEFINITIONS
CUSTOMS BROKER- MEANS AN INDEPENDENT PERSON WHO UNDERTAKES OR HOLDS HIMSELF OUT AS WILLING TO UNDERTAKE FOR REMUNERATION OR FEE TO ACT ON BEHALF OF ANY INDIVIDUAL INDIVIDUALSOR ENTITY OR WHO IN FACT ACTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENTERING AND CLEARING OF GOODS OR OTHER TRANSACTION UNDER THE CUSTOMS LAWS
CUSTOMS CLERK- MEANS A PERSON NOT BEING A CUSTOMS BROKER BUT BEING THE EMPLOYEE OR SOME OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WHO ACTS ON BEHALF OF THAT OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ENTERING AND CLEARING OF GOODS OR OTHER TRANSACTION UNDER THE CUSTOMS LAWS
APPRENTICE CLERK MEANS- A PERSON REGISTERED WITH THE BOARD WITH THE INTENTION TO BECOMING A BROKER/CLERK
CUSTOMS PROFESSIONAL- HAS THE SAME MEANING ASSIGNED TO APPRENTICE CLERK CUSTOM CLERK AND OR CUSTOM BROKER
LICENCE- MEANS A LICENCE ISSUED UNDER THE ACT
THE EXPRESSION “COMMISSIONER”, “COMPTROLLER”, “CUSTOMS LAWS”, AND DEPARTMENT OF CUSTOMS & EXCISE HAVE THE SAME MEANING ASSIGNED TO THEM RESPECTIVELY UNDER THE CUSTOMS LAWS.
MEMBER STATE- MEANS A COUNTRY OR STATE THAT IS A SIGNATORY TO THE TREATY ESTABLISHING THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY
DOLLARS MEANS- UNITED STATES DENOMINATED CURRENCY
THE BOARD
THERE SHALL BE ESTABLISHHED A CUSTOMS BROKERS BOARD, HEREINAFTER CALLED THE “BOARD” WHICH SHALL OR NOT LESS THAN SEVEN OR MORE THAN NINE MEMBERS. THE HEAD OF THE CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT SHALL BE ITS EX OFFICIO CHAIRMAN
THREE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE DRAWN FROM THE CUSTOMS PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION AND ONE FROM THE CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT.
AS MANY OTHER MEMBERS AS NEEDED SHALL BE DRAWN FROM THE OTHER STAKEHOLDERS.
THE FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE TO PROMOTE A HIGH STANDARD OF EFFICEINCY AND INTERGRITY IN THE FUNCTIONS OF PERSONS PERFORMING THE DUTIES OF CUSTOMS PROFESSIONALS. THE BOARD SHALL LICENCE THOSE WHO ATTAIN THE SET STANDARDS AND DISCIPLINE THOSE WHO RUN AFOUL OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT.
A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM
THE BOARD SHALL APPOINT SOMEONE TO FILL THE POSITION OF SECRETARY
IN THE EVENT OF THE ABSENCE OF THE CHAORMAN FROM ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD THE MEMBER PRESENT SHALL CHOOSE ONE FROM AMONG THOSE PRESENT TO CHAIR THE MEETING.
IN THE EVENT OF AN EQUALITY OF VOTES AT ANY MEETING OF THE BOARD THE PRESIDING MEMBER SHALL HAVE IN ADDITION TO HIS ORGINAL VOTE A CASTING VOTE (????????????????????)
THE BOARD AT LEASE ONCE PER MONTH OR ON WRITTEN REQUEST BY THE CHAIRMAN GIVING AT LEASE THEE DAYS NOTICE OR WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIPT BY THE CHAIRMAN OF A WRITTEN REQUEST STATING THE PURPOSE AND SIGNED BY THREE MEMBERS CONVENE A SPECIAL MEETING.
NO PERSON MAY STYLE HIMSELF A CUSTOMS BROKER OR CARRY ON BUSINESS AS A CUSTOMS BROKER UNLESS HE IS THE HOLDER OF A LICENCE ISSUED BY THE BOARD
NO PERSON MAY STYLE HIMSELF A CLERK OR HIRE HIMSELF OUT AS A CLERK UNLESS HE IS THE HOLDER OF A LICENCE ISSUED BY THE BOARD.
ANY PERSON WHO CONTRAVENES THIS SECTION SHALL ON SUMMARY CONVICTION BE LIABLE TO FINE OF TWENTY THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS.
THE BOARD SHALL SEND TO THE EXAMINER THE NAMES OF PERSONS WHO HAVE MET THE REQUIRED STANDARDS NECESSARY TO SIT AN EXAM FOR LICENCING PURPOSES.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A PERSON SEEKING REGISTRATION WITH THE BOARD SHALL PRODUCE A CERTIFICATE PROVING THAT HE/SHE HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN AT LEAST FIVE SUBJECTS INCLUSIVE OF ENGLISH AT CXC OR EQUIVALENT LEVEL.
HE MUST BE EIGHTEEN YEARS OR OVER AND BE A NATIONAL OR RESIDENT OF A CARICOM MEMBER STATE
HE MUST NOT HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF AN INDICATBLEOFFENCE.
HE MUST NOT HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF AN OFFENCE INVOLVING FRAUD OR CORRUPTION.
HE SHALL QUALIFY FOR A CLERKS LICENCE WITHIN FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF HIS REGISTRATION.
EXAMINATIONS
EXAMS SHALL BE HELD IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER EVERY YEAR.
NO PERSON SHALL BE ACCEPTED AS A CANDIDATE FOR AN EXAM UNLESS HE SHOWS TO THE SATIFACTION OF THE EXAMINER THAT HE HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE MOUDLES FOR THAT EXAM AND THAT AT LEASE ONE YEAR EXPERIENCE IN THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE LICENCE FOR WHICH HE WANTS TOP BE EXAMINED
A PERSON WHO HAS PASSED AN EXAM FOR A LICENCE MAY BE LICENCED BY THE BOARD OF THE MEMBER STATE UPON POSTING OF A PERSONAL BOND AND PAYMENT OF THE LICENCE FEE.
LICENCE
LICENCES ISSUED BY THE BOARD EZXPIRES ON THE 31ST DAY OF DECEMBER ANNUALLY.
NO PERSON SHALL HAVE HIS LICENCE RENEWED FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS UNLESS HE SHOWS TO THE SATIFICATION OF THE BOARD THAT HE HAS COMPLETED AT LEAST TEN HOURS OF REFRESHER COURSES IN LICENCE RELATED TOPICS.
BONDING OF LICENCE
BONDS FOR A CUSTOMS BROKERS LICENCE SHALL BE IN THE AMOUNT AS FOLLOWS:-
A IN MEMBER STATES WHERE THERE ARE NOT MORE THAT ONE HUNDRED LICENCE HOLDERS THE BROKERS BOND SHALL BE FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND THE CLERK BOND SHALL BE TWENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
B IN MEMBER STATES WHERE THERE ARE MORE THEN ONE HUNDRED LICENCE HOLDERS BUT LESS THAN THREE HUNDRED LICENCE HOLDERS THE BROKERS BOND SHALL BE ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND THE CLERK S BOND SHALL BE FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.
C IN MEMBER STATES WHERE THERE ARE MORE THAN THREE HUNDRED LICENCE HOLDERS THE BROKERS BOND SHALL BE TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND THE CLERKS BOND SHALL BE ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE BORARD IN THE MEMBERS STATE SHALL ALLOW THE RECOGNISED CUSTOMS PROFESIONALS ASSOCIATION TO HOLD A BOND IN THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS FOR THE BROKERS IN ITS’ MEMBERSHIP AND A BOND IN THE SUM OF FIFTY THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS FOR THE CLERKS IN ITS’ MEMBERSHIP.
THE ASSOCIATION
THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REGULATION OF ITS’ MEMBERS CONSITANT WITH THE POLICIES AND RULES OF THE BOARD.
IT SHALL MANDATE IN ITS RULES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A DISCIPLINARY COMMITTTEE WHICH SHALL AJUDICATE ON MATTERS REFERRED TO IT PROMPTLY WHILE OBSERVING THE RULES OF NATURAL JUSTICE.
THE BOARD MAY REVOKE OR REFUSE TO RENEW THE LICENCE ISSUED TO ANY PERSON UNDER THE IF AFTER HOLDING ANY ENQUIRY AT WHICH THAT PERSON IS GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD IS SATISFIED THAT SUCH PERSON HAS:-
BEEN CONVICTED OR AN OFFENCE INVOLVING MISCONDUCT IN HIS DUTIES OR FRAUD, CORRUPTION, NARCOTIC TRAFFICKING OR ARMS AND AMMUNITION TRAFFICKING OR
IS MENTALLY INCAPICATED OR
HAS FAILED TO RENEW HIS LICENCE FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS.
WHERE THE BOARD HAS REVOKE OR REFUSEDTO RENEW A LICENCE ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT
THE LICENCE HOLDER SHALL WITHIN ONE MONTH LODGE AN APPEAL WITH A COURT OF JURISDICTION
AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THIS ALL PERSONS PERFORMING THE FUNCTION AS CUSTOMS BROKERS, IN HOUSE BROKERS OR CONDITIONAL BROKERS NOT BEING THE HOLDER OF A LICENCE ISSUED BY A LEGALLY CONSTITUTED BOARD WITHIN THE MEMBERS STATE AND HAS:-
BEEN CARRYING ON BUSINESS AS A CUSTOMS BROKER FOR A PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN SEVEN YEARS SHALL WITHIN A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS APPLY FOR A CUSTOMS LICENCE
REVOCATION OF LICENCES
THE BOARD SHALL REVOKE OR REFUSE TO RENEW THE LICENCE OF ANY PERSON WHO NOT BEING THE HOLDER OF A SPECIFIC LICENCE ISSUED BY THE BOARD STYLE HIMSELF TO BE THE HOLDER OF THAT LICENCE NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PENALTY HE MAY BE SUBJECTED TO ON SUMMARY CONVICTION UNDER THE ACT.
THE BOARD MAY REVOKE OR REFUSE TO RENEW THE LICENCE ISSUED TO ANY PERSON UNDER THE IF AFTER HOLDING ANY ENQUIRY AT WHICH THAT PERSON IS GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD IS SATISFIED THAT SUCH PERSON HAS:-
BEEN CONCVICTED OF AN OFFENCE INVOLVING MISCONDUCT IN HIS DUTIES OR FRAUD CORRUPTION, NAARCOTIC TRAFFICKING OR ARMS AND AMMUNITION TRAFFICKING OR
IS MENTALLY INCAPICATED OR
HAS FAILED TO RENEW HIS LICENCE FOR FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS.
WHERE THE BOARD HAS REVOKED OR REFUSED TO RENEW, A LICENCE ISSUED UNDER THIS ACT THE LICENCE HOLDER SHALL WITHIN ONE MONTH LODGE AN APPEAL WITH A COURT OF JURISDICTION.
AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF THIS ACT ALL PERSONS PERFORMING THE FUNCTION AS CUSTOMS BROKERS, IN HOUSE BROKERS OR CONDITIONAL BROKERS NOT BEING THE HOLDER OF A LICENCE ISSUED BY A LEGALLY CONSTITUTED BOARD WITHIN THE MEMBER STATE AND HAS:-
BEEN CARRYING ON BUSINESS AS A CUSTOMS BROKER FOR A PERIOD OF NOT LESS THAN SEVEN YEARS SHALL WITHIN A PERIOD OF THREE MONTHS APPLY FOR A CUSTOMS BROKERS LICENCE AND IF THE BOARD IS SATISFIED AS TO HIS COMPETENCE AND FITNESS ISSUE TO HIM THE LICENCE UPON THE PAYMENT OF THE PRESCRIBED FEE AND THE POSTING OF THE REQUIRED OF THE REQUIRED BOND.
BEEN CARRYING ON THE BUSINESS AS A CUSTOMS OR BEEN EMPLOYED AS AN IN HOUSE BROKER OR CONDITIONAL BROKER SHALL CONTINUE TO ACT WITHIN A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF THIS ACT MUST MEET THE QUALIFICATION NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A LICENCE ISSUED BY THE BOARD.
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November 2, 2010
Dear Sirs:
Re: The European Partnership Agreement (EPA) And AEO for Eporters/Manufacturers
The Jamaica Customs Department implemented an Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme in October 2009 to enhance client relations, trade facilitation and compliance with tax laws. Several exporters are now a part of this programme in their role as importers.
We are now embarking on the second phase of the programme which involves our manufacturers and exporters. The manufacturers have now been registered with the Department and we are currently preparing a Manufacturers’ Database to categorise existing manufacturers and to identify new participants. This phase however will also entail obtaining details about exporters and fine-tuning the exportation process especially for products of Jamaican Origin going into the European Market (EU) market.
The Customs Department invites you and your members to attend a seminar on Monday, 15th November 2010; Registration begins at 8:30 am at
The Training Room
Tax Administration Services Department
6th Floor
Office
Centre
Building
12 Ocean Boulevard
Kingston
PARKING AVAILABLE AT CUSTOMS HOUSE
SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL BE PROVIDED
The seminar will include a forum with the following persons:
![\"*\"](\"file:///C:/DOCUME~1/MLANGB~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image001.gif\") Hon.
Danville Walker – Commissioner of Customs
Miss Marion Daley – Assistant Commissioner, International Liaison
Mr. Norman Munoz – Assistant Commissioner, Post Audit
Mr. Brian Andrews – Manager, Post Audit
The seminar will include discussions on the following:
![\"*\"](\"file:///C:/DOCUME~1/MLANGB~1/LOCALS~1/Temp/msohtmlclip1/01/clip_image002.gif\") The EUR1 form
The Material Data Sheet (MDS)
European Partnership Agreement (EPA)
Registration Process for Exporters
Please send confirmation of your attendance to the following e-mail address – brian.andrews@jacustoms.gov.jm
Thank you.
Yours truly,
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Brian Andrews
Manager, Incentives
For Commissioner of Customs
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December 3, 2010
Mr. Donovan Wignal
President
CBFFAJ Secretariat
14 First Street, Newport
West
West
Kingston 13.
Dear Mr.Wignal:
Re: New Revenue Measures on alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco Products vide PRR No. 104 -The Provisional Collection of Tax (General Consumption Tax) (No.13) Order, 2010 and PRR No. 105 –The Provisional Collection of Tax (Stamp Duty) (No.3) Order, 2010 dated December 1, 2010
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service has advised that the following revenue measures were implemented with effect from December 1, 2010 vide the Orders at caption:
1. Increase in the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) on alcoholic beverages.
a) A single specific SCT rate based on the alcoholic content at the rate of J$960.00 per litre of pure alcohol has been applied in respect of the following beverages:
Beers and stouts, wines (including beverages commonly known as tonic wines) cordials, liqueurs, vodka, whiskey, brandy, gin, under proof and over proof rum (excepting white over proof rum).
b) A special regime to be introduced to maintain the existing SCT rate of US$0.40 per litre on wines, cordials and liqueurs imported directly or taken out of bond by only hotels/resort cottages registered with the Tourist Board, processed through the Tourist Board and using procedures set by the Commissioner of Customs.
c) White over proof rum to attract a specific SCT rate of J$450.00 per litre of pure alcohol which is the equivalent of the current 30% ad valorem SCT. In other words, there will be no increase for white over proof rum.
2. Increase in the Additional Stamp Duty (ASD) on certain alcoholic beverages.
The current multiplicity of ASD rates on brandy, whiskey, gin and vodka have been changed to a single ad valorem rate of 35%.
3. Reform of Tax Structure on tobacco products
A uniformed tax treatment to be applied in respect of cigars, cheroots and cigarillos of tobacco and tobacco substitutes will now result in these products attracting the same tax treatment as cigarettes.
The new measures will result in the following changes to the tariff database:
1) Elimination of SCTA ad valorem on beers and stouts of heading 22.03, vermouth and other wines of heading 22.05, brandy, whiskeys, rum, gin, vodka and other spirits of heading 22.08.
2) Imposition of Special Consumption Tax Specific at the rate of J$960 per liter of pure alcohol on beers and stouts of heading 22.03, wines of heading 22.04, vermouth and other wines at heading 22.05, brandy, whiskey, rum, gin and Geneva, vodka, liqueurs and cordials and other spirits of heading 22.08.
3) Elimination of existing ASD rates on brandy, whiskey, gin and vodka of heading 22.08.
4) Imposition of new rate of ASD of 35% on brandy, whiskies, gin, vodka and other spirits of heading 22.08.
5) Elimination of ASD rate of 56% on cigars, cheroots, and cigarillos containing tobacco of heading 2402.1000
6) Elimination of Excise duty of 23% on cigars, cheroots, cigarillos containing tobacco of heading 2402.1000 and containing tobacco substitutes of 2402.9000.20
7) Elimination of SCT ad valorem rate of 12% on cigars, cheroots, cigarillos of heading 2402.1000 and 2402.9000.20
8) Imposition of SCT specific at the rate of $10, 500 per 1,000 sticks on cigars, cheroots,
Cigarillos of heading2402.1000 and 2402.9000.20
Please note that headings 22.04, 22.05 and 2208.7000 have been disaggregated to accommodate wines, cordials and liqueurs imported or taken out of bond by approved hotels/resort cottages for which the previous rates will be maintained. In addition, heading 22.08 has also been further disaggregated to identify “white rum”- over proof rum.
Pure alcohol is determined by the formula:
Volume x alcoholic content x rate
where volume=quantity in litres
alcoholic content is determined relative to proof
rate =J$960 per litre
It has become necessary to disaggregate the following tariff codes:
2204.1000 Sparkling wine:
2204.1000.10 Sparkling wines imported/taken out of bond by approved hotels/resort
cottages
ID-0.30, ASD-US $1.60 per litre, GCT-0.175, SCTS- US$0.40 per litre,
SCF-0.003, ENVL-0.005, CUF-0.02
2204.1000.20 Sparkling wines, nesoi
ID-0.30, ASD US$1.60 per litre, GCT-0.175, SCTS-J$960 per litre of pure alcohol, SCF-0.003, ENVL-0.005, CUF-0.02
2204.2100 In containers holding 2 litres or less:
2204.2100.10 In containers holding 2 litres or less imported/taken out of bond by
approved hotels/resort cottages
ID-0.30, ASD-US $1.60 per litre, GCT-0.175, SCTS- US$0.40 per litre,
SCF-0.003, ENVL-0.005, CUF-0.02
2204.2100.20 In containers holding 2 litres or less, nesoi
ID-0.30, ASD US$1.60 per litre, GCT-0.175, SCTS-J$960 per litre of
pure alcohol, SCF-0.003, ENVL-0.005, CUF-0.02
2204.2990 Other:
2204.2990.10 Other wines imported/taken out of bond by approved hotels/resort
cottages
ID-0.30, ASD-US $1.60 per litre, GCT-0.175, SCTS- US$0.40 per litre,
SCF-0.003, ENVL-0.005, CUF-0.02
2204.2990.20 Other wines, nesoi
ID-0.30, ASD US$1.60 per litre, GCT-0.175, SCTS-J$960 per litre of
pure alcohol, SCF-0.003, ENVL-0.005, CUF-0.02
2205.1000 In containers holding 2 litres or less:
2205.1000.10 In containers holding 2 litres or less imported/taken out of bond by
approved hotels/resort cottages
ID-0.30, ASD-0.34, GCT-0.175, SCTA-0.25,
SCF-0.003, ENVL-0.005, CUF-0.02
2205.1000.20 In containers holding 2 litres or less, nesoi
ID-0.30, ASD-0.34, GCT-0.175, SCTS- J$ 960 per litre of pure alcohol,
SCF-0.003, ENVL-0.005, CUF-0.02
2205.9000 Other:
2205.9000.10 Other vermouth and other wines imported/taken out of bond by approved
hotels/resort cottages
ID-0.30, ASD-0.34, GCT-0.175, SCTA-0.25, SCF-0.003, ENVL-0.005,
CUF-0.02
2205.9000.20 Other vermouth and other wines, nesoi
ID-0.30, ASD-0.34, GCT-0.175, SCTS- J$ 960 per litre of pure alcohol,
SCF-0.003, ENVL-0.005, CUF-0.02
2208.70000 Liqueurs and cordials:
2208.7000.10 Liqueurs and cordials imported /taken out of bond by approved
hotels/resort cottages
ID-0.30, ASD-US$1.60 per litre, GCT-0.175, SCTS-US$ 0.40 per litre,
SCF-0.003, ENVL-0.005, CUF-0.02
2208.7000.20 Liqueurs and cordials, nesoi
ID-0.3, ASD-US $1.60 per litre, GCT-0.175, SCTS J$960 per litre of
pure alcohol, SCF-0.003, ENVL-0.005, CUF-0.02
2208.4090.00 Other:
The following has been added:
2208.4090.30 Over proof rum (white rum only) exceeding 57.1% of alcohol by
volume
ID-0.3, ASD-0.34, GCT-0.175, SCTS-J$450 per litre, SCF-0.003,
ENVL-0.005, CUF-0.02
As is customary, your cooperation is anticipated in the dissemination of this information to the members of your Association.
Yours sincerely,
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Linda Eccleston (Mrs.)
Manager, Industry Liaison Unit
for Commissioner
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December 3, 2010
Mr. Donovan Wignal
President
CBFFAJ Secretariat
14 First Street, Newport
West
West
Kingston 13.
Dear Mr.Wignal:
Re: Import Permit Status of Whole White Pepper imported by Continental Bakery Ltd.
The Chief Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspector attached to the Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch of the Ministry of Agriculture has advised that “whole white pepper” consigned to Continental Bakery Limited conforms to the requirements of the Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch and does not require an import permit from that Ministry.
As is customary, your cooperation is anticipated in the dissemination of this information to the members of your Association.
Yours sincerely,
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Linda Eccleston (Mrs.)
Manager, Industry Liaison Unit
for Commissioner
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December 3, 2010
Mr. Donovan Wignal
President
CBFFAJ Secretariat
14 First Street, Newport
West
West
Kingston 13.
Dear Mr.Wignal:
Re: Import Permit Status of Malt Grain imported by Red Stripe
The Standards and Regulation Division of the Ministry of Health has advised that “Malt Grain” presently being imported by Red Stripe and used in the manufacture of beers and stout at their factory does not require a permit from the Ministry of Health for importation.
You are asked to note the distinction between “Malt Grain” and the product “Malt Extract” which is processed and would require a permit.
As is customary, your cooperation is anticipated in the dissemination of this information to the members of your Association.
Yours sincerely,
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Linda Eccleston (Mrs.)
Manager, Industry Liaison Unit
for Commissioner
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Donovan Wignal
President
Customs Brokers Freight Forwarders
Association of Jamaica (CBFFAJ)
Lot 1 14-16 First Street
West
Kingston 13
Dear Mr. Wignal,
The Jamaica Customs Department in an effort to provide simpler processes for the delivery of efficient services, especially as we approach the traditionally fast paced Christmas Season, has implemented a revised release system at Kingston Wharves for goods being cleared on the C78X and C27 forms.
Effective Monday. October 25, 2010, importers who seek to effect clearance of items using the C78X will no longer visit the customs officer after payment has been made at the cashier. Upon
making payment at the cashier, the release form will be generated; this along with their copy of the c78x and the bill of lading should be taken to Kingston Wharves' gate pass office for the printing of their gate pass. This new approach eliminates an entire step in the clearance process and facilitates speedy cargo release.
We appreciate your cooperation as we seek to continue to provide innovative processes to facilitate efficiency on our ports.
Yours Sincerely,
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Danville Walker, O.J. J.P.
Commissioner of Customs
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26. Energy Conservation
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(i) Apparatus/Machinery designed to produce motive power, heat, light or electricity through the utilization of renewable sources of energy, for example sun, wind, and water.
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Value
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5%
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(ii) Apparatus (for example fluorescent devices) designed to conserve on the use of electricity (and other sources of energy).
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Provided that this concession shall not apply where the Commissioner is satisfied that the goods in question are to be used in the context of commercial advertising.
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November 25, 2010
Mr. Donovan Wignal
President
CBFFAJ Secretariat
14 First Street, Newport
West
West
Kingston 13.
Dear Mr.Wignal:
Re: GCT Status on Corn Grits and Hominy Corn
Clarification was sought by the Tariff Unit from the Taxpayer Audit and Assessment Department (TAAD) regarding the GCT status of the products at caption. Presented below is an extract of the response received from TAAD.
We have viewed and examined the specified goods (Corn Grits and Hominy Corn) and from observation the goods appear to be in their natural state (no additive), except for being grounded to a coarse consistency.
We are therefore of the view that they come within the provisions of Paragraph 8A of Part 1 of the Third Schedule of the General Consumption Tax (GCT )Act, (“the Act”) and is therefore exempt from tax. Corn is not defined in the Act and therefore may be construed in its widest import. The specified goods are corn.
Additionally, the Corn Grit also comes within the provision of Paragraph 8 of the Third Schedule which provides exemption for cornmeal. Again the Act does not define cornmeal; however, one such definition found states: “Cornmeal is flour ground from dried maize. It is a common staple food, and is ground to fine, medium, and coarse consistencies”.
It should therefore be noted that Free Code 031.08 will consequently be applicable to imports of corn grits and hominy corn.
As is customary, your cooperation is anticipated in the dissemination of this information to the members of your Association.
Yours sincerely,
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Linda Eccleston (Mrs.)
Manager, Industry Liaison Unit
for Commissioner
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April 24, 2008
Mr. Christopher Kennedy
President
CBFFAJ Secretariat
14 First Street, Newport West
Kingston 13.
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
Re: Waiver of G.C.T. on Energy Saving Item
Reference is made to the approval granted by the Ministry of Finance and Planning vide Ministry of Finance Reference No. 506/026I dated August 02, 2006 for the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on a specified list of energy saving items to be waived.
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has further advised that approval has been granted vide Ministry of Finance Reference No. 506/026I dated April 15, 2008 for
Solar DC Air Conditioning Unit of tariff code 8415.10 to be included on the list of energy saving items that are exempted from the payment of GCT.
As usual, your kind co-operation is anticipated in ensuring that the information is communicated to the members of the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarding Association of Jamaica.
Yours sincerely,
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Linda Eccleston (Mrs.)
Manager, Industry Liaison Unit
for Commissioner
Telephone No. (876) 922 5140-8; Fax No. (876) 922-7600; Website – www.jacustoms.gov.jm
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January 08, 2008
Mr. Donovan Wignal
President
CBFFAJ Secretariat
14 First Street, Newport West
Kingston 13.
Dear Mr. Wignal:
Re: Waiver of G.C.T. on Energy Saving Item
Reference is made to the approval granted by the Ministry of Finance and Planning vide Ministry of Finance Reference No. 506/026I dated August 02, 2006 for the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on a specified list of energy saving items to be waived.
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has further advised that approval has been granted vide Ministry of Finance Reference No. 506/026I dated January 03, 2008 for polyisocyanurate foam insulation of tariff code 3921.19.00 to be included on the list of energy saving items exempted from the payment of GCT.
As usual, your kind co-operation is anticipated in ensuring that the information is communicated to the members of the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarding Association of Jamaica.
Yours sincerely,
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Linda Eccleston (Mrs.)
Manager, Industry Liaison Unit
for Commissioner
Telephone No. (876) 922 5140-8; Fax No. (876) 922-7600; Website – www.jacustoms.gov.jm
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August 29, 2007
Mr. Donovan Wignal
President
CBFFAJ Secretariat
14 First Street, Newport West
Kingston 13.
Dear Mr. Wignal:
Re: Waiver of G.C.T. on Energy Saving Item
Reference is made to the approval granted by the Ministry of Finance and Planning vide Ministry of Finance Reference No. 506/026I dated August 02, 2006 for the General Consumption Tax (GCT) on a specified list of energy saving items to be waived.
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has further advised that approval has been granted vide Ministry of Finance Reference No. 506/026I dated August 17, 2007 for Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures of Tariff code 9405.40.00 to be included on the list of energy saving items that are exempted from the payment of GCT.
As usual, your kind co-operation is anticipated in ensuring that the information is communicated to the members of the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarding Association of Jamaica.
Yours sincerely,
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Francine Dunbar (Ms.)
Acting Manager, Industry Liaison Unit
for Commissioner
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September 1, 2006
Mr. Donovan Wignal
President
CBFFAJ Secretariat
14 First Street, Newport West
Kingston 13.
Dear Mr. Wignal:
Re: Waiver of C.E.T. and G.C.T. on Energy Saving Items
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has advised that approval has been granted vide Ministry of Finance Reference No. 506/026I dated August 02, 2006 for the suspension of the C.E.T. where applicable for a period of five (5) years and the waiver of the G.C.T. on the attached list of items. Please note that being a General Waiver, free code 951 for Import duty and free code 951 for GCT is applicable. The waiver letter and date should be quoted on import entries.
As usual, your kind co-operation is anticipated in ensuring that the information is communicated to the members of the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarding Association of
Jamaica .
Yours Sincerely,
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Francine Dunbar (Ms.)
for Manager, Industry Liaison Unit
ENERGY EFFICIENT ITEMS FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE COMMON EXTERNAL TARIFF
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Description of Item(s)
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Tariff Code
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Occupancy Sensors
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8536.41
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Seven Day and Twenty Four Hour Timers
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9106.10
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps
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8539.31
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Electronic Fluorescent Ballasts
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8504.10
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Solar Driers
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8419.39
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Water Saving Shower Heads
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8481.80
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Flow Restrictors for Water Faucets
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8481.10
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Power Factor Correction Capacitors
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8532.10
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Ice Thermal Storage Air Conditioning Systems
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8415.82
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Air Conditioning Chillers with Rotary Screw Compressors
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8415.82
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Polyurethane Foam Insulation for Roofs
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3921.13
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Reflective Films for Glass Windows
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3921.90, 39.19
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Photovoltaic Panels
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8541.40
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Charge Controllers
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9032.89
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Safety Disconnects
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8535.30, 8536.30
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Load Breakers
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8535.21, 8535.29, 8536.30
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Negative Bonding Blocks
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8536.90, 8535.90
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Transfer Switch
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8535.30, 8536.30
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Inverters
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8504.40
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Photovoltaic Batteries
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8506.80
8507.80
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Solar Electric Fans
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8414.51, 8414.59
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Solar Electric Refrigerators
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8418.21.30, 8418.29.20, 8418.10.30
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Wind Turbines
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8412.80
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Solar Water Pumping Systems and Accessories
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8413.81
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Solar Street
and Walkway .Lamps
and Walkway .Lamps
and Walkway .Lamps
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9405.50
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Parking Area and Security Solar Lighting System
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9405.50
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Brackets and Mounts for Solar Lights
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9405.50
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Bulbs for Solar Powered Systems
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8539.39
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Lighting Control Unit
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8537.10, 8537.20
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ENERGY EFFICIENT ITEMS FOR EXEMPTION OF GCT
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Description of Item(s)
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Tariff Code
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Occupancy Sensors
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8536.41
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Seven Day and Twenty Four Hour Timers
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9106.10
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps
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8539.31
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Electronic Fluorescent Ballasts
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8504.10
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Solar Driers
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8419.39
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Water Saving Shower Heads
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8481.80
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Flow Restrictors for Water Faucets
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8481.10
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Power Factor Correction Capacitors
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8532.10
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Ice Thermal Storage Air Conditioning Systems
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8415.82
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Air Conditioning Chillers with Rotary Screw Compressors
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8415.82
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Polyurethane Foam Insulation for Roofs
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3921.13
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Reflective Films for Glass Windows
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3921.90, 39.19
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Photovoltaic Panels
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8541.40
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Charge Controllers
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9032.89
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Safety Disconnects
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8535.30, 8536.30
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Load Breakers
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| Based on complaints received from Ministry of Agriculture
–Veterinary Services Division, Members are being
encouraged to visit the Ministry of Agriculture website at
www.moatrade.gov.jm to register to apply for permits. This
will take 24 hours to be approved following which persons can
make application for their clients.
We also encourage you to share this information with your
clients and encourage them to use this facility.
Members can also visit our www.cbffaj.org website to access
the Ministry Of Agriculture link
Please be guided accordingly
Kind regards,
Richard Minott
Richard Minott
Vice-President &
Chairman – Customs House Committee |
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Goals for 2010/2011
• Prepare five year plan for the CBFFAJ
• Partner with CMI in implementing the BSc. in Customs Brokering.
• Intensive fund raising efforts.
• Develop for sale, a training manual.
• Enhance the Association public image.
• Complete and make public our Mission Statement.
• Revamp the Association website.
• Plan three general meeting during the year to update members on solutions, to current concerns.
• Pursue and implement a cost effective health scheme.
• Pursue with the view to implement a pension plan for the association.
• Enhanced members' welfare projects. Kingston and Montego Bay.
• Refresh membership directory.
• Succession planning.
• Plan and execute a past President/Life.
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: All Members
FROM: Susan Neil
DATE: April 15, 2010
SUBJECT: Notice of Resolution to be moved at Annual General Meeting, April 25, 2010
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Dear Members,
The following notice of resolution is given that a motion will be presented at the Annual General Meeting to include the following items in the Constitutions & Canons:
· Vision Statement
· Mission Statement
· Mantra
· Adoption of the CBFFAJ’s version of Code of Conduct implemented by Jamaica Customs, as a part of the Constitutions and Canons.
· Amendments to accept licensed Freight Forwarders who are not licensed Customs Brokers as members of our Association
Yours sincerely,
Susan Neil
Susan Neil
Honorary Secretary
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CUSTOMS BROKERS AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS
ASSOCIATION OF JAMAICA
UNIT 1, 14-16 FIRST STREET, NEWPORT WEST, KINGSTON 13
ABOUT US
A successful fight for recognition
The Customs Brokers Association of Jamaica (CBAJ) was born out of an idea formulated by a group of customs brokers who were experiencing great difficulty in clearing goods through Customs and saw the need for a cohesive body to represent their interests. November 15, 1965 was set as the day they would meet to discuss this problem.
They decided to set up a steering committee to draft a constitution leading to the formation of the Customs Brokers Association of Jamaica (CBAJ).. It is important to note that the Association was not formed for profit, but to guarantee effective representation and recognition of brokers as professionals, speaking with one voice, operating under effective regulatory mechanisms and providing a high standard of service to clients, government and members.
A draft constitution was presented and adopted by a representative group of brokers on December 9, 1966. and Louis A. Williams was elected the first president.
Between 1966 and 1972, the CBAJ continued the struggle for national recognition. In 1972, the first draft of regulations to govern the operations of customs brokers was penned by government, but did find favour with. the brokers who objected to several provisions of the draft, and resolved to prepare and submit an alternative draft. This was completed in July 1973 and submitted to the Collector General who was the head of Customs at the time. The first regulation recognizing the practice of customs brokerage was enacted into law on March 4, 1976.
Again, the association brokers thought that this new law did not meet all their requirements and continued to lobby government.
In the meantime, the day-to-day challenges gave rise to a significant increase in organizational activities, necessitating changes in the structure of the Association to meet the new demands. Several committees were formed to facilitate greater input by the membership as well as to strengthen the organization and enhance development.
After many years of lobbying and dedicated work, the Association has seen many of their constructive proposals being adopted by government, among them, government's decision to amend the Customs Regulations of March 4, 1976. The Customs (Amendment) Regulations of November 23,1988 was passed, fulfilling one of the key demands that only licensed brokers should be engaged in the business of entering goods for import and export.
This important recognition meant added responsibility and brokers found themselves having to ensure that a continuous stream of skilled personnel was available to meet the needs of industry, commerce and the public sector.
The in-house training programme which had been started to enhance the professional development of members had to be expanded and the assistance of the College Arts, Science, and Technology (CAST), now University of Technology (UTech), was sought to develop a more comprehensive programme.
With the blessing of the Customs Brokers Licensing Advisory Board (CBLAB), the Ministry of Finance, and the Education Ministry, a committee from the Association worked with UTech to develop an appropriate curriculum. This diploma programme started at UTech in October 1991, the Association's Silver Jubilee Year. with seven students who upon graduation were approved as Customs Brokers by the CBLAB.
A second programme commenced in September 1995 with over 22 students registering at UTech, but in 2002, it was transferred to the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) .
With the growth of regionalism through CARIFTA and CARICOM, the CBAJ established links with Brokers in other Caribbean territories in an effort to promote regional understanding of customs matters. Success came in 2001 with the inaugural meeting of the Caribbean Association of Customs Brokers (CACUB) at which Jamaica’s Ivanhoe Ricketts, a two-time President of the CBAJ was elected the first President.
This move to keep Jamaica’s brokers well informed and involved in international customs developments, saw CBAJ obtaining membership in the International Federation of Customs Brokers Body (IFCBA) in 1992, a move which created important links with organizations like the Customs Corporation Council (CCC), the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the World Trade Organization (WT)..
Delegations started attending world conferences and further evidence of our impact at the international level came with the election of Ivanhoe Ricketts as a Vice President of the world body and the selection of Jamaica as the venue for IFCBA’s 2002 world conference which proved to be a very well-attended and successful event at the Sunset Jamaica Grande in Ocho Rios.
Jamaica also hosted the second conference of the Caribbean Association in 2005..
The name of CBAJ was changed to Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association (CBFFAJ) at its annual general meeting in 2006 to more accurately reflect the responsibilities of Jamaica’s customs broking professionals..
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Re: Collection of Queen’s Warehouse Fees
Reference is made to letter dated February 12, 2010 regarding the captioned matter.
This is to advise that after further review a decision has been made to suspend the collection of these fees as stipulated in previous correspondence with immediate effect until further orders.
Warehouse fees will be incurred upon the physical transfer of goods to the Queen’s Warehouse.
Thanks for your usual cooperation in disseminating the information. Sincerely,
DanvilleWalker, O.M., J.P.
Commissioner
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Trade Standards and Practices
Status of the Harmonized Customs Legislation
Capacity Buildiing
The Impacts of the CSME on Customs Brokerage |
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CUSTOMS BROKING TITBITS
FACTOID
Customs Brokers are persons, partnerships or corporations who assist businesses with international imports and exports. Regardless of the method of shipping—by air, water or land. customs brokers serve as the middlemen to ensure all legal procedures are followed. Brokers must be licensed and they must show that they are knowledgeable in customs and other regulations.
FACTOID
Customs Brokers bring together critical business information that allows importers to clear their goods safely, securely and quickly through Customs. They manage your business data to ensure your goods meet customs requirements.
FACTOID
Companies or individuals interested in importing or exporting must go through a customs broker in order to complete the process. The size of the organization does not affect the need for a broker. Whether it’s a small company or a multinational, the use of a customs broker is a necessity. |
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ANY REPLY OR SUBSEQUENT REFERENCE TO THIS COMMUNICATION SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE COMMISSIONER AND NOT TO ANY OFFICER BY NAME AND THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE
NUMBER QUOTED
Ref. No.
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Jamaica Customs Department
Myers’ Wharf
Newport East
Kingston 15
Jamaica, W.I.
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July 14, 2006
Mr. Donovan Wignal
President
CBFFAJ Secretariat
14 First Street, Newport West
Kingston 13.
Dear Mr. Wignal:
Reference is made to correspondence dated June 6, 2006, regarding Free Codes for Software Application (copy attached). Please be advised that Licences (Certificates of authorization for using software applications) may also be entered duty exempt using the Free Codes, which were assigned to data or instructions as under:
Free Codes Description
951.01 Import Duty
999.99 GCT exemption
194.15 CUF exemption
193.94 SCF exemption
As usual, your kind cooperation is anticipated in ensuring that the information is communicated to the members of the Customs Brokers and Freight Forward Association of Jamaica.
Yours sincerely,
Linda Eccleston (Mrs.)
Manager, Industry Liaison Unit
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