Issued by the Trade Board Limited authorising the importation of the motor vehicle. (Telephone: 876-926-3130)

Title

A document issued to the owner of the vehicle by the Government of the country where the vehicle was purchased.

Bill of Lading/Order

Obtained from the shipping agent with information about the particulars of the vehicles, the date it landed in the island and port of entry.

Invoice

For a new motor vehicle (that is, a vehicle under 3,000 miles) an invoice from the supplier is required.

Bill of Sight

This is a document on which details of the motor vehicle being imported are recorded. It is prepared and signed by the owner of broker and certified by the Customs.

Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC)

Obtained from the Revenue Board.

Import Entry - C78

This is the primary import document on which all particulars of the motor vehicle, the name of the importer, shipping information and the duties paid are recorded. It is completed by the broker and submitted to Customs. Only a licensed customs broker should complete this form.

Note: All persons/organisations seeking to import buses into Jamaica must first obtain the approval of the Ministry of Water and Transport.

Jamaica Customs Department
P.O. Box 466
Marcus Garvey Drive, Newport East
Kingston 16
Jamaica, W.I.
(876) 922-5140-9