This is to inform all persons that were registered under the Scrap Metal Regime in January 2008 that their registration will expire in January 2009. Therefore, all existing registered members are required to submit all th eir documentation s to the Trade Board Limited in order to renew their scrap metal registration /s.

NOTICE TO IMPORTERS -

LICENSING REGIME FOR TRUCKS WEIGHING OVER 3 TONNES

NO. L/003/09/08     

The following new import licensing requirements have been implemented by the Trade Board Limited in order to monitor and regulate imports of trucks weighing over 3 tonnes unladen weight.

•  Importers of trucks over 3 tonnes unladen weight are required to obtain an import permit from the Trade Board Limited prior to importation. Tractor heads, trailers and oversized units are also included in this requirement.

 •  The age limit for vehicles in this category is 10 years.

 For additional information or clarification, please contact the Company's offices.

NOTICE TO IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS

INCREASE IN LICENSING FEES
NO. L/002/05/08

Effective June 1, 2008, the Trade Board will increase its licensing fees to the public as follows:

Import Licences : $4,100 inclusive of GCT
Export Licences : $4,100 inclusive of GCT

Fees for Certification remain at current levels.

As of this date, please note also that it will no longer be necessary for importers of motor vehicles to obtain an “Additional Funds” licence from the Trade Board.

Please note the administrative fee for walk in submissions remain the same at $300.

ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FOR SERVICES

  Effective June 2, 2008 , the following fees will be applicable for the provision of services provided by the Trade Board:

•  Requests for Collateral Letters: $2,000/letter (inclusive of GCT)
• Letters of Transfer : $5,000 on submission of (requests for removal of restrictive clause)application, balance of $10,000 payable upon approval by MVIC

NOTICE TO IMPORTERS

In order to avoid any inconvenience, clients are being asked to verify the approval of their import permit(s) before going to the TAX Administration Office to apply for their Tax Compliant Certificate (TCC) or try to use the permit to clear the item(s) at Customs.

How to Check the Status of Permits

•  Online Clients may log into the TBIS system and view the audit trail which is located at the bottom of the license.

•  Walk-in clients may call our office and enquire about the status of their permit (permit number will be required)

NOTICE TO IMPORTERS

AUTHORISATION TO SUBMIT IMPORT LICENCE APPLICATION

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL MANUAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SIGNED BY AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORISED BY THE COMPANY OR THE PERSON IN WHOSE NAME THE APPLICATION IS BEING MADE. IN THE CASE OF A COMPANY A LETTER OF AUTHORISATION MUST BE ISSUED TO THE TRADE BOARD BY THE COMPANY AND FOR AN INDIVIDUAL A LETTER VALIDATED BY A JUSTICE OF THE PEACE OR A NOTARY PUBLIC.

PERSONS SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS MUST PRESENT A VALID ID.

NOTICE TO SCRAP METAL
EXPORTER

Scrap metal exporters are now able to apply for their export licences online by going through the customs ICASE system ( http://www.jacustoms.gov.jm/icase ).

ICASE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

•  Individual or Business with Valid TRN.

If you do not have a valid TRN, then apply for a TRN before proceeding for ICASE Registration.

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The following information is required for the preparation of a shipment certificate, in addition to Jamaica Customs’ approval:

1. TRN
2. Name of Exporter
3. Date of sailing
4. Container Number (s)
5. Name of Vessel
6. Total weight of shipment
7. Shipping Port
8. Destination of Shipment

THE TRADE (SCRAP METAL) REGULATIONS, 2007

Effective Monday, November 12, 2007 , under the above mentioned Act, the following processes will be applicable to exporters, dealers and individuals involved in the transport (carriers) of the scrap metal:

•  All exporters of scrap metal must be registered with the Jamaica Trade & Invest (JTI);

•  All dealers and carriers of scrap metal will be required to register with the Trade Board Limited;

•  Exporters will be issued shipment certificates by the Trade Board, for each consignment upon an application and based on Jamaica Customs' approval, after inspection of the shipment. Applications and approvals can be done online.

•  Applicants (dealers and carriers) registering for this regime will be required to submit the following:

•  Two (2) certified passport size photographs, 1 picture I.D. along with TRN. Carriers of scrap metal must also submit a valid driver's licence.

•  Registration forms and detailed procedural information will be available as of Friday, November 9, 2007 at the Trade Board's website – www.tradeboard.gov.jm or at the offices at 107 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10 or call the toll-free number: 1-888-367-3247 for more information.

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Motor Vehicle Importation

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, 2007:

  •  November 30, 2007 – This is the final date for submitting import licence applications to the Trade Board Limited for “2004 model” motorcars and “2003 model” light commercial units.

•  December 31, 2007 – Importers holding Import Licences for 2004 model motorcars and 2003 light commercial units with an expiry date of December 2007 must ensure that these vehicles arrive on or before December 31, 2007.

Please note that no applications for 2004 model motorcars and 2003 light commercial units will be accepted beyond November 30, 2007 and no extension on expiry dates will be granted.

•  January 01, 2008 – Used motor vehicles to be imported must not be older than 2005 for motorcars and 2004 for light commercial units.