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THE WEEKLY GLEANER | OCTOBER 11 - OCTOBER 17, 2021 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | FEATURE 13 T HE TRADE Board Limited (TBL) was the first bor- der regulatory agency to pilot the Jamaica Single Window for Trade (JSWIFT) with electronic applica- tions for export and import licences and/permits. This means that all applications for export and import licences and/permits must be submitted electronically to the TBL via the JSWIFT platformat www.jswift.gov.jm . Register, log in using credentials provided via email, then apply. ENTITLEMENTS Each returning resident is entitled to the importation of two motor vehicles per return(excepting two cars). For example, a returning resident may import one (1) motor car and one (1) light commercial vehicle, or two (2) light commercial vehicles, or one (1) light commercial vehicle and one (1) regular commercial vehicle. AGE LIMIT The special age limit afforded to returning residents for the importation of any car (sedan, station wagon or SUV) is ten (10) years. The vehicle must be owned for at least 6 months prior to the motor vehicle import permit application. PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION & SANITISATION Used vehicles being imported from the USA, UK, Japan, Singapore & the United Arab Emiratesmust be inspected and sanitised by Autoterminal Japan Limited (ATJ). Contact ATJ via +81-438-30-7488 or http://inspections.jp/ . This pre-shipment inspection requirement does not apply to other unnamed countries. For example, pre-shipment inspection is not a requirement for vehicles being imported from Canada. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED 1. Returning Resident Pre/Approval Letter (obtained from the Jamaica Customs Agency) 2. Invoice from supplier or the Bill of Sale 3. Registration Certificate, Certificate of Title or Japanese Export Certificate detailing model, year, VIN, colour, seating capacity, unladen weight, etc. 4. One type of valid identification and proof of citizenship. For example: • Valid Jamaican passport or non-Jamaican passport en- dorsed with an Unconditional Landing stamp(bio data page) • Jamaican Driver’s Licence (both sides) • Jamaican Voter’s Identification Card (both sides) 5. Taxpayer Registration Number (TRN) 6. Pre-shipment Inspection (PSI) Certificate For general inquiries, customers may contact The Trade Board Limited at 876-967-0507 or email info@ tradeboard.gov.jm. Also, customers may contact us via Instagram & Facebook @thetradeboardlimited with questions, comments or concerns. MOTOR VEHICLE IMPORT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RETURNING RESIDENTS THE TRADE BOARD LIMITED (TBL) ANY JAMAICANover eighteen (18) years old may import two (2) motor vehicles, whether amotor car anda light commer- cial unit or two light commercial units or a light commercial vehicle and a regular commercial vehicle. Returning Citizens, having used this facilitywithin a current year, would not be eligible to import ve- hicles in the capacityof an individual until three (3) years after the date of importa- tion as a Returning Resident. NOTE | Importers must first obtain an import licence from the Trade Board Limited (TBL) before shipping any vehicle or motorised equipment. Please consult www.tradeboard. gov.jm for full details. AGE LIMIT: • Used vehicles should not be more than five (5) years old for motor cars and six (6) years old for light commer- cial vehicles (pick-ups, panel vans, SUVs, etc.) at the time of importation. • Returning Residents, having gained Importation of motor vehicles Proper documentation is required by The Trade Board Limited to begin and complete the vehicle importation process. CONTRIBUTED PLEASE SEE VEHICLES, 14 THE WE KLY GLEANER | OCTOBER 11 - N VEM 0