Agricultural Commodity Plant Import Permit (Plant Quarantine and JACRA Processing)

Summary

This tutorial video script outlines the steps for obtaining an agricultural commodity plant import permit in JSWIP, regulated by the Plant Quarantine Branch and JACRA. It details the process from obtaining a JACRA import permit, submitting an application through JSOF, paying processing fees, to approval and printing of the permit. It also covers the procedure for calculating and paying customs duties upon arrival of goods, ensuring a comprehensive guide for traders to navigate the import process efficiently.

Takeaways

• 📜 The process involves obtaining a JACRA import permit as the first step for traders dealing with agricultural commodities regulated by the Plant Quarantine branch and JKR.
• 💻 Traders must use the JSOF system to prepare and submit their application, including uploading a copy of the JACRA import permit.
• 💰 After submission, traders are required to pay the processing fee for the plant import permit before the application can be processed.
• 🔍 Once paid, the application is assigned to an assessor at the Plant Quarantine branch for processing.
• 📝 Upon approval, traders can print the plant import permit, but the application status will still indicate 'paid' as the process is not yet finalized.
• 🚢 When goods arrive, traders must provide the invoice and related documents to JACRA for assessment and calculation of the cess to be paid on the imported item.
• 🔢 JACRA assessors will calculate the sales amount, and once this is done, the trader can pay the calculated cess.
• 📋 After the calculated sales amount is paid, the application status updates to 'finalized', and the information is transferred to the customs system.
• 🔑 The process involves two assessors and provides traders with two trade documents: the plant import permit and the release, available at different stages of the process.
• 📝 The video script provides a step-by-step guide on how to use the JSOF system for submitting applications, making payments, and managing the entire process from submission to final release.

Q & A

What is the initial requirement for a trader to begin the agricultural commodity planned import permit process in JSWIP?

The initial requirement for a trader to begin the process is to have a JACRA import permit.

What system does the trader engage to prepare their application after obtaining the JACRA import permit?

The trader engages the JSOF system to prepare their application.

What is the trader required to do after submitting their application in JSOF?

After submission, the trader is required to pay the processing fee for the plant import permit that is displayed on the page during submission.

What happens to the application once the processing fee is paid?

Once the application is paid for, it is automatically assigned to an assessor at the Plant Quarantine Branch for processing.

Can a trader print their planned import permit immediately after the application is approved?

Yes, the trader can print the planned import permit even though the status on their application will still say 'paid' because the process is not finalized.

What is the trader's responsibility upon the arrival of goods into the country?

The trader must provide the invoice and, if not a CIF invoice, contact JACRA to write the application to query and upload the invoice and bill of lading for the cess calculation.

How does JACRA calculate the cess to be paid on the imported item?

JACRA calculates the cess to be paid on the imported item once the customer provides the necessary information such as the invoice.

What are the two trade documents that a trader gets access to during the process, and at which steps are they available?

The two trade documents are the Plant Import Permit and the Release. The Plant Import Permit is available at step number four, and the Release is available at step number seven.

How does the trader ensure that the goods they are importing meet the requirements of the Plant Quarantine Branch?

The trader uses the product search feature in JSOF to ensure that they are importing goods from a country authorized to import goods into the country.

What is the final step for a trader to complete the full processing of their application after the goods have arrived and the necessary documents have been uploaded?

The final step is to make the payment for the calculated cess amount using the accounting feature in JSWIP, after which the application status will be updated to 'finalized'.