The Jamaica Preclearance Program

The Jamaica Preclearance Program is a cooperative venture between the U.S.D.A and the J.M.O.A. which serves to expedite the entry of Jamaican agricultural produce onto the U.S. market. It does this by offering services such as: Inspection, Fumigation, Certification in addition to Supervision of produce packing into Air/Sea Containers.

Inspection

The inspection of produce is the first method used by the Preclearance Program, to ensure that ...

Fumigation

This is the exposure of produce to a gas for a sustained period of time, in order to rid ...

Contact Us

Our Export Complexes are quick and easy to find. We have offices at both airports in Jamaica. Click here for driving directions.

The USDA-APHIS staff in Jamaica is a five-strong team committed to working alongside its Jamaican counterpart in ‘Protecting American Agriculture.’ The staff is comprised of qualified individuals boasting three Masters and two Bachelors degrees. In addition each is a Certified Pesticide Applicator and has immense on-the-job training in their specific areas altogether amounting to over 50 years of agricultural experience.

The Preclearance List ...

29.04.05
The Jamaica Preclearance Program is pleased to announce its latest in a slew of achievements geared towards connecting with the masses, our very own website: www.jamaicapreclearance.com This added functionality...

30.04.05
Hot Water Treatment Program: Since the start of 2005, several excited exporters have approached the USDA Attaché seeking clearance to ...

30.04.05
Solid Wood Packaging: In compliance with the recently implemented USDA Phytosanitary measures regarding the shipment of ...

30.04.05
Fruitfly Trapping Program: If you enjoy eating mangoes or plums chances are you have encountered white "worms" which might be buried in the flesh of the fruit. These are actually the larvae of fruit flies (eg Anastrepha ap.) that thrive in Jamaica ...

Preclearance Updates ...