TRANSPORT

Your vehicle can be shipped with relative ease directly to the ports of Kingston and Montego Bay. The vehicle is delicately placed on board of the freight and secured there in order to nullify any chances of damages.

JAMAICA IMPORT REGULATIONS

In order to ship any kind of motor vehicle to Jamaica, the buyer needs to apply first for an import permit/license. This document is issued by Trade Board Limited. On the current year 2018 used motor vehicles and equipment to be imported must not be older than the model years stipulated in the schedule below:

2013 model year motorcars.
Example: Corolla Axio, Toyota Passo, Nissan Tiida Latio, etc…
2012 model year light commercial units. (SUV also) Example Light commercial van: Hiace, Townace, etc…
Light commercial minivan: Voxy, Serena, Wish, etc. (must be at least 7 seats)
2008 model year motorcars/light commercial vehicles (returning residents)
2013 model year motor cycles
2006 model year buses seating capacity 15-29
2004 model year buses seating capacity 30-44
1998 model year buses seating capacity 45 and over
2003 model year trucks unladen weight 3,000kg-4,000kg
1998 model year trucks unladen weight 4,001kg-8,000kg
1993 model year trucks unladen weight over 8,000kg
1988 model year heavy duty commercial equipment

PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION/DEALER DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE (PSIC/DDC)

Effective February 1, 2018 Autoterminal Japan Ltd. (ATJ) will begin accepting applications for Pre-shipment Inspection/Dealer Disclosure Certificate (PSIC/DDC) for all used motor vehicles being shipped to Jamaica.
Vehicles that are in receipt of Trade Board import permits prior to February 1, 2018, will not be subject to Pre-shipment Inspection.
As of that date, The Trade Board Ltd. will no longer be issuing import licences for any used motor vehicles being imported by individuals or companies without a valid PSIC/DDC.
The PSIC/DDC is intended to transform the Used Motor Vehicle sector by ensuring that vehicles imported for use on the roads of Jamaica are of high quality and standard.

It will also provide consumers with accurate detailed information pertaining to essential criteria such as:
Year of Manufacture
Model Year
Accurate Odometer Reader
First Registration Date
Distance (miles/kilometers) Driven
Country of Manufacture
Country of Export
Original Manufactured Color
Modifications
Whether the vehicle had previous structural damage or damage resulting from flood or other natural disasters
Percentage Tire Wear
Laden/Un-laden Weight (Trucks used for the transportation of cargo)
Seating Capacity (trucks used for the transportation of passengers)
Microbial contamination
Radioactive contamination

NECESSARY DOCUMENTS

Every mandatory document will be sent by DHL Express, which includes:

Bill of Lading (BL)
Export Certificate
Pro forma Invoice

(Other documents might be included)

PAYMENT

Customer should pay 100 % of vehicle and freight charge in advance