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THE WEEKLY GLEANER | OCTOBER 11 - OCTOBER 17, 2021 | www.jamaica-gleaner.com | FEATURE 9 P ERSONAL AND house- hold effects including personal items of cloth- ing, adornment, toiletries, furniture and household appliances, whether new or used, may be imported free of customs duty by an eligi- ble Returning Resident. These are set out in Appendix A-1 of the Information Booklet. Small household and other items carried as accompa- nied baggage, outside of the allowance for all travellers, are considered dutiable and may be detained until eligi- bility of Returning Resident What can I import? ANIMALS THE IMPORTATION of pets and other animals requires a permit from the Veterinary Services Division of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries (MICAF). This permit, which must be obtained prior to importation, attracts a fee. Certain conditions as well as other customs, quar- antine and veterinary fees are also applicable. It should be noted that, in the case of dogs and cats, only those that are born and bred in the United Kingdom (UK) may be imported into Jamaica. Certification to this effect must be obtained from the relevant authority in the UK. Visit the ministry’s website at www.moatrade. gov.jm for further details and updates re: changed policy in due course. PLANTS & PLANT PRODUCTS (GROUND PROVISIONS, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, SEEDS OR OTHER PLANTING MATERIAL, CRAFT ITEMS, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT) A phytosanitary Import Permit is required for the importation of plants and plant products (fruits and vegetables) and other regulated arti- cles such as wood packagingmaterial, craft items, log and lumber. The permit must be obtained prior to the importation, at a fee. The permit stipu- lates the condition(s) of entry and other fees may be applicable such as customs and inspection fees upon entry. APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT • Register online with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture & Fisheries (MICAF) Trade site at www.moatrade.gov.jm • Once approved, apply electronically to Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch for plant import permit • Import Permit applications will be reviewed within 48 hours and the outcome communicated • Once approved, payment can be made elec- tronically or manually at the Plant Quarantine/ Produce Inspection Branch Head Office at 193 Old Hope Road Kingston 6, St Andrew, Jamaica • The permit (with the stipulated conditions for entry) must be collected at 193 Old Hope Road or at the Montego Bay Export Complex at the Sangster’s International Airport. • The permit must be sent to the National Plant Protection Organization in the country of origin (export) for certification according to the condi- tion(s) of entry stipulated on the permit. Documentation and Certification for Clearance of Plant and Plant Products (and Regulated Article) • Original Import Permit (from Jamaica Plant Quarantine/Produce Inspection Branch) • Original Phytosanitary Certification (from ex- porting NPPO) • Commercial Invoice • Wood packaging material (wooden pallets, crates,) must be treated and certified by the NPPO • All Plants must be bare root and soil-free • All Commercial import requires an inspection receipt • Used tools and equipment must be free of soil, washed and sanitised NON-COMPLIANCE Any breach of the following could result in de- tention, confiscation, treatment destruction and or re-export. Any cost associated will be borne by the owner. Please notify the Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection Branch prior to arrival at: Tel: 876-977-6401/0637 (Head Office) or 876-924- 8906 (Kgn) or 876-940-4146 (MoBay). Email: ppq@ micaf.gov.jm PROHIBITED OR BANNED SUBSTANCES The importation of equipment and appli- ances containing chlorofluorocarbons (cfcs) is prohibited. Equipment such as refrigerators, freezers and air-conditioners for domestic, commercial and motor vehicular use may fall in this category. Details of prohibited or banned substances and/ or goods may be obtained from the Trade Board Limited. IMPORTATION OF OTHER ITEMS Animal Health technicians conduct inspections on imported animal products FILE PLEASE SEE IMPORT, 10 THE WE KLY GLEANER | OCTOBER 11 - N VEM 0