NameRequirement to obtain import license - Publications
DescriptionTo import printed products, it is needed to be obtained an import permit from Department of literature and Publication, MICT
CommentsFor statistical purpose, to surveil the contents of imported publications in respect to the government and political party's policy to prevent pornography or against Lao tradition.
Validity From2012-07-12
Validity To9999-12-31
ReferenceArticle 6 of the Decision No. 518 and article 25 of Publishing Law no 05/NA, dated 09 December 2008
Technical Code
Measure TypeLicensing Requirement
AgencyMinistry of Information, Culture and Tourism
Legal Document- Decision on Procedures for Importation and Distribution of Publications No. 518/MICT
- Law on Publications No. 05/NA, dated 09 December 2008
Is StandardNo
UN CodeC4
Measure ClassGood
Created Datetime2012-02-09 17:51:27
Updated Datetime2023-07-17 15:19:32
Procedures
# Procedure Name Description Category View Detail
1 Procedure to request for Import License of Publications Procedure to request for Import License of Publications (Department of Publishing, MOICT) Import
Forms
# Title Description Issued By File
1 Request to Import/Export Books - Publications This application is used to the request for Import License of books, publications, magazines, newspapers and others Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism PDF
2 Guarantee Letter to Import/Export Publications Guarantee Letter to Import/Export Publications Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism PDF
Commodity/s
# HS Code Description
1 4901100000 - In single sheets, whether or not folded
2 4901910000 - - Dictionaries and encyclopaedias, and serial instalments thereof
3 4901991000 - - - Educational, technical, scientific, historical or cultural books
4 4901999000 - - - Other
5 4903000000 Children’s picture, drawing or colouring books.
Step-by-Step Guide
# Process name Process short name Activity
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