Based on the amendment to Section 6.0 of the Motor Vehicle Import Policy (Ministry Paper # 36/14), The Trade Board Limited wishes to advise that it will continue to accept import permit applications for motor vehicles with the model years listed in column four (4) until 31 January 2024.However, all approved permits will have an expiry date of 31 March 2024. Please note that the following conditions must be met:
- Invoices for these vehicles must be dated on or before 31 December 2023.
- Vehicles must be duty paid and cleared from the wharf on or before 31 March 2024.
In light of the extension being granted, it must be noted that no requests for extensions on the expiry date of permits to facilitate shipment or clearance of motor vehicles will be granted.
CATEGORY OF VEHICLES |
TYPES OF VEHICLES |
APPROVED AGE LIMIT
(Years) |
Cut-off date for import permit applications for the respective
MODEL YEARS below
January 31 , 2024 |
Cut-off date for import permit applications for the respective
MODEL YEARS below
January 31, 2025 |
MOTOR CYCLES |
- CC Rating Below 700
- CC Rating 700 and above, recommendation from Ministry of National Security
|
5 |
2018 |
2019 |
CARS |
Sedans-Seating capacity not exceeding 5 persons. |
6 |
2017 |
2018 |
Station Wagons-Seating capacity not exceeding 8 persons. |
6 |
2017 |
2018 |
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)-Seating capacity not exceeding 8 persons. |
6 |
2017 |
2018 |
LIGHT COMMERCIAL VEHICLES |
Buses-Seating capacity not exceeding 8 persons |
6 |
2017 |
2018 |
Pick Up Trucks-Unladen weight not exceeding 1,500 Kg |
6 |
2017 |
2018 |
Pick Up Trucks, Other Small Trucks-Unladen weight 1,501-3,000 kg |
10 |
2013 |
2014 |
Panel Vans |
10 |
2013 |
2014 |
Window Vans |
10 |
2013 |
2014 |
Buses-Seating capacity 9-14 persons |
10 |
2013 |
2014 |
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES |
Buses-Seating capacity 15-20 persons |
12 |
2011 |
2012 |
Buses-Seating capacity 21-30 persons |
15 |
2008 |
2009 |
Buses-Seating capacity 31-45 persons |
20 |
2003 |
2004 |
Buses-Seating capacity exceeding 46 persons |
25 |
1998 |
1999 |
Trucks-Unladen weight 3,001Kg-6,000 Kg |
20 |
2003 |
2004 |
Trucks-Unladen weight 6,001Kg-8,000Kg |
25 |
1998 |
1999 |
Trucks-Unladen weight exceeding 8,000Kg |
30 |
1993 |
1994 |
HEAVY DUTY EQUIPMENT |
Tractors, Trailers, Fork Lifts etc. |
30 |
1993 |
1994 |
Signed: Dr. (Maj. Ret ’d) Hugh Blake
Trade Administrator/CEO
October 2, 2023
The Trade Board Limited
10th Floor, Air Jamaica Building
72 Harbour Street, Kingston.
(876)-967-0507
info@tradeboard.gov.jm
www.tradeboard.gov.jm
@thetradeboardlimited
The Trade Board Limited
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