Customs house brokerage in Jamaica

Core product

Import customs clearance

• Harmonized Tariff Code Classification
• Import declaration preparation and submission
• Special Permits and validation processing
• Duties and Taxes Calculations

Export customs clearance

• Certificate of Origin Elaboration – VAS
• Export Declaration - Processing and Submission

Additional custom house brokerage services

PRE-SHIPMENT Consulting & special product licensing

• New Product Entry - Permit Assessment – VAS*
• Attorney Representation - Permit Generation – VAS*
• First Importer/Exporter - Process Advisory

What is required to complete customs house brokerage?

Required paperwork

• Original Commercial Invoice stating FOB/CIF value
• Packing List (not mandatory)
• Original BL (including freight charges)
• Certificate of Origin if applicable
• Additional Certificates if applicable (Authorities, Fumigation, etc.)

Required information

• Preferred HTC per line (not mandatory)
• Written confirmation of acceptance duties & taxes pre-settlement sent by CHB before container discharge at POD.
• Note: if no international insurance amount is declared, customs will assume 1% of declared CIF value is associated to insurance purposes.

More requirements

• Certificated check for duties & taxes payment.

For Abbreviations & Explanations, please check shipping terms.

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