Productive Input Relief
Companies approved for Manufacturing status can benefit from the following incentives under the PIR:
- Duty free importation
- 50% discount on the customs administrative fees (CAF)
- GCT Deferral on imports (granted by the Tax Administration Jamaica)
Companies may also benefit from Employment Tax Credit and the revised Capital Allowance and Loss Carry Forward Schemes.
Manufacturing Status Fiscal Incentives are only applicable to five (5) categories:
- Raw materials
- Intermediate goods
- Consumables
- Packaging items
- Equipment/Machinery and Spare Parts (used in production or quality assurance or testing)
Apply Today! Contact the Industry Division at industry@miic.gov.jm or 876-968-7116 for more details.
CET Suspension
The Suspension/Alteration of the CET is an incentive for registered manufacturers to import raw materials and intermediate goods duty-free.
Request for the granting of Suspension/ Alteration of CET to Manufacturer
- Download the application form and related documents from the resource page
- Send the completed application to Trade@miic.gov.jm
- Complete and submit the following required documents:
- Suspension Application form.
- CARICOM Value form.
- Letter, with description of item(s), requesting Suspension.
