Export Licensing Process

    

    

Application via Customs iCASE system


  • All exporters must register to use the Jamaica Trade and Invest (JTI) jExporter system.
  • Registration to use the jExporter system will allow access to Customs iCASE system and the Trade Board Information System (TBIS).
  • Exporters when ready to export will log into the iCASE system and complete their commercial invoice and C87.
    • If the client is exporting scrap metal they will be prompted to log into the TBIS and completed the application for a shipment certificate (export license).
    •   Information already captured in iCASE relevant to the completion of the shipment certificate will be transferred to TBIS.
    •   Client may pay for the export certificate online or choose to pay via NCB.
    • Upon receipt of the customs approval letter, a licensing officer will approve the shipment certificate.
    •   Once approved the approved shipment certificate will be available to Customs. The client may request a printed copy.
    •   Clients not shipping via Berth 11 will be provided a printed copy of the shipment certificate.

Walk-in Applications

  • Walk-in clients will take their commercial invoice (CI)as supporting document to the Trade Board.
  • The cashier will key relevant data from the CI into TBIS to facilitate shipment certificate processing and payment.
  • Upon receipt of the customs approval letter a licensing officer will approve the shipment certificate.
  • Once approved the approved shipment certificate will be available to Customs. The client may request a printed copy.
  • Clients not shipping via Berth 11 will be provided a printed copy of the shipment certificate.