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The Preclearance Program has been in existence since 1984. Throughout this time and up to 1995, its funding was provided by USAID. The JEA then funded the program from 1995 to 2001 when the reins were handed over to the JMOA, our cooperator, to present date.
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History The Jamaica Preclearance Program was first funded by USAID, from
1984-1995. The Jamaica Exporters Association (JEA) then funded the
program between 1996 and March 31, 2001. Subsequently, from April
1, 2001 to present, it has been funded by the Jamaica Ministry of
Agriculture. In the process of preclearance, the program provides
a range of services including:
A preclearance list exists which details the produce which are enterable into the U.S. after inspection and/or treatment here in Jamaica. The USDA-APHIS Preclearance list It lists 50 agricultural commodities including: fruits, vegetables, root crops and flowers. All commodities must be pest, soil and disease free for entry into the United States. |
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 ...