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The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) is hailing a court of ruling confirming that it can continue implementing the Customs Contactless Clearance Process (CCCP), one of its flagship modernisation and trade facilitation initiatives.
The court's ruling fully discharges the previous injunction that had been granted against the agency, paving the way for Customs to press ahead with its ongoing efforts to modernise operations and improve service delivery.
The Customs Agency's contactless clearance process was challenged in court by the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Association of Jamaica in 2024.
The Custom Brokers Association argued that the policy threatened to make their role and functions irrelevant by allowing Jamaica Customs to conduct physical inspections without their or the importers' presence.
Jamaica Customs says the outcome presents a positive and constructive step forward, maintaining the key elements of the CCCP while strengthening the legal and procedural framework for customs operations.
Under the ruling, importers will retain the option to have consignments valid at US$5,000 or less inspected in their absence - a feature the agency says promotes faster processing, greater efficiency and reduce transaction costs for importers and the Jamaican public.
In keeping with the court's guidance, Jamaica Customs says it will continue to enhance its inspection procedures to ensure transparency and operational efficiency while maintaining the integrity of its modernisation agenda.
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