Import and export of goods with Jamaica — a bilingual EN/RU contract in 5 minutes. Settlements in USD/JMD, CISG not ratified
Choose contract type →Four contract types — for any deal structure with a Jamaican partner
Import goods from Jamaica with a properly drafted foreign trade contract.
Export goods to Jamaica with a properly drafted foreign trade contract.
Agreement for services from Jamaican companies.
Contract for services to Jamaican clients.
Key terms to reflect in the contract
Jamaica has not acceded to CISG. The country's legal system is based on English law. Specify the governing law explicitly in the contract.
no CISG · English lawThe Jamaican dollar (JMD) is volatile. International contracts are settled in USD. SWIFT via Scotiabank Jamaica, NCB Financial Group.
USD · JMD domesticJamaica is a major tourism hub of the Caribbean and one of the world's leading producers of bauxite and alumina. Exporting bauxite requires a license from the mining agency.
Tourism · bauxiteA Russian resident is required to repatriate proceeds within the deadlines set in the contract. For amounts from 3 million RUB, a unique registration number (UNK) is issued.
173-FZ · repatriationAnswers to the most common questions
Jamaica is a Caribbean island nation with an economy based on tourism, mining (bauxite, alumina), and agricultural exports (rum, coffee).
Company Registration Number from the Companies Office of Jamaica (orcjamaica.com).
CISG is not ratified. English common law. For disputes — ICC or JIAC arbitration.
Port of Kingston — a major container hub of the Caribbean. From the Baltic or Black Sea — 20–30 days.