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Import License for Meat (Commercial)
Description:
This license allows the commercial import of meat for amounts over one hundred (100) pounds.
Category:
Import/Export
Office:
Agricultural Division
Deadline Date:
None
Processing Time:
3 - 5 business days
Email:
Phone:
Fee:
Fee is based on weight (see Ministry of Agriculture License Fee Structure document)
Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Process:
The completed
Import License Application Form
must be submitted to the Ministry of Commerce, Business Development, Investment and Consumer Affairs
The processed
Import License Application Form
from the Ministry of Commerce, must be submitted to the Veterinary Services department together with the purchase order/Performa Invoice which clearly states the name and address of the proposed supplier as well as the anticipated date of arrival of the shipment; and the Health Certificate from the country of origin.
If the meat is approved for import, the applicant will be notified and the license fee must be paid according to the weight of the shipment (provided in the Ministry of Agriculture License Fee Structure document.
The applicant must take the approved form to the Ministry of Commerce for issuance of the Import License.
Requirements:
Notes:
Download Publications
Agriculture Licence Fees Structure
Download Legislation
Animals (Diseases and Importation) Act - Cap 7.17
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Import License for Fish and Seafood Products(Commercial)
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