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| # | Procedure Name | Description | Agency | Category | Created On |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Customs Clearance for Imports (Asycuda) | Procedure for import clearance via Asycuda. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | 2024-01-23 |
| 2 | Registration and Import of Drugs, Cosmetics and Traditional Medicines | Procedure for registering drugs prior to importation and Traditional Medicines. Cosmetics require Registration but do not require an Import License or Permit. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | General | (not set) |
| 3 | Customs Clearance for Exports (Asycuda) | Procedure for export clearance via Asycuda. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Export | (not set) |
| 4 | Customs Clearance for Exports (General) | Procedure for clearing goods for export from Laos. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Export | (not set) |
| 5 | Procedure for Import and Export Pesticides | Before import/export pesticides that must be registered by the Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import/Export | (not set) |
| 6 | Procedure for Import of Livestock and livestock production | Procedure for importing livestock for which the Department of Livestock and Fisheries of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) is responsible. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 7 | Registration of Food (Supplements) | Registration of Food (Supplements), Food, Food supplement | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | General | (not set) |
| 8 | Procedure for Import of Food | Procedure for importing all food products. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 9 | Procedures for import aquatic animals and aquatic products (updated 2022) | Procedure to import live and fresh fish for human consumption or breeding. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 10 | import and transit licenses of plants, plant products and controlled list (the controlled list is drafting) | Import of Agricultural Products - Plants, seeds, fruit, vegetables, etc. for consumption, planting or growing | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 11 | Procedure to request for Import/Export License of Gold Bar | Procedure to request for Import/Export License of Gold Bar (Department of Monetary Policy, BOL) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import/Export | (not set) |
| 12 | Procedures for permission to export minerals and mineral products (updated 2021) | Procedures for permission to export minerals and mineral products (2021) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import/Export | (not set) |
| 13 | Procedure for Application for Import License (logging machinery, e.g. chain saws) | Application for Import License for Timber and Logging Machines | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 14 | Import License for Firearms (Public Security) | Import License for firearms (MPS) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 15 | Import License for Explosives (National Defece) | Import License for Explosive Substances and Equipment (MND) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 16 | Import License for Telecom Equipment (Post and Telecommunications) | Import License for Telecommunications Equipment (MPT) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 17 | Application for Certificate of Quality (Science and Technology) | Application for Certificate of Quality for Imported Goods (DSM/MST). For Fuel, a second Quality Certificate is required at the Border - please see the Measure and Procedure covering this | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | General | (not set) |
| 18 | Procedures to request for Import License of Vehicle for Distribution (updated 2022) | Procedures to request for Import License of Vehicle for Distribution (DIMEX, MOIC) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 19 | Procedures to request for Import License of Fuel for Distribution (updated 2022) | Procedures to request for Import License of Fuel for Distribution (DIMEX/MOIC) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 20 | Procedures to request for Import License of Gas for Distribution (updated 2022) | Procedures to request for Import License of Gas for Distribution (DIMEX, MOIC) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 21 | Procedures to request for Import License of Rough Diamond | Procedures to request for Import License of Rough Diamond (Department of Import and Export, MOIC) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 22 | Procedure to Request for Import License of Vehicle for Projects (updated 2022) | Procedure to Request for Import License of Vehicle for Official Development Assistance Projects (Department of Import and Export, MOIC) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 23 | Procedure to Request for Import License of Vehicle for Loan Projects (updated 2022) | Procedure to Request for Import License of Vehicle for Loan Projects (Department of Import and Export, MOIC) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 24 | Procedure to request for Import License of Publications | Procedure to request for Import License of Publications (Department of Publishing, MOICT) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 25 | Procedure to request for Import License of ICT equipment | Procedure to request for Import License of ICT equipment (Department of Information and Communication Technology, MPT) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 26 | Procedure to request for Import License of Raw Materials, Containers, Drugs, and Medical Equipment for Production and Distribution | Procedure to request for Import License of Raw Materials, Containers, Drugs, and Medical Equipment for Production and Distribution | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 27 | Procedure to request for Import Notification of Mine and Mineral Products | Procedure to request for Import Notification of Mine and Mineral Products | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 28 | Procedure to request for Import License of Wildlife and Wild Plants | Procedure to request for Import License of Wildlife and Wild Plants (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 29 | Procedure to request for Export License of Wildlife and Wild Plants | Procedure to request for Export License of Wildlife and Wild Plants (Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Export | (not set) |
| 30 | Procedure to request for the Calculation for Royalty Fee of Mine and Mineral Products for Distribution or Export | Procedure to request for the Calculation for Royalty Fee of Mine and Mineral Products for Distribution or Export | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Export | (not set) |
| 31 | Procedure for Import or Export of Prohibition Goods | The goods covered by this Procedure are subject to Prohibition. This means that every application to import or export these goods is considered separately and judged on its own merits. There is no automatic granting of Permits and Licences for Goods cover | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import/Export | (not set) |
| 32 | National Standards Procedure | This National Standard and its accompanying Procedure is purely voluntary. A Trader is not required to comply with this standard and Procedure under Lao law, however it is recommended that Traders comply where possible. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | General | (not set) |
| 33 | Procedure to obtain quality certificate for imported fuel | Before importation of fuel, importer need to apply for a quality certificate from the Department of Standard and Methodology. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | General | (not set) |
| 34 | Controls for Ozone Depleting Substances - ODS | This Procedure details the requirements and controls for the import, export and transit of Ozone Depleting substances in the Lao PDR. This includes the import. export and transit of machinery - for example air conditioners, refrigerators and heat-pumps - | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 35 | Approval Process for Annual Petroleum Distribution Plan | Approval Process for Annual Petroleum Distribution Plan | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | General | (not set) |
| 36 | Procedure for importation of movies, films, CD & DVD | Procedure for importation of movies, films, CD & DVD | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 37 | Procedure for importation of explosive substance, lo-lasting cap, chemical compound & vehicles for explore substance combination | Procedure for importation of explosive substance, lo-lasting cap, chemical compound & vehicles for explosive substance combination | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | (not set) |
| 38 | Measures that do not have or require a specific Procedure - please refer to the Notes section of this document for the reasons why. | The Lao Trade Portal does not have a formal or prescribed Procedure for this Measure. The reasons for the lack of a formal Procedure for this Measure are detailed in the Notes section of this document. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | General | 2018-04-23 |
| 39 | Procedures of Pesticide registration | Procedures of Pesticide registration | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | General | 2019-09-20 |
| 40 | The issuing license procedures for moving goods across the Lao PDR (updated 2021) | The issuing license procedures for moving goods across the Lao PDR 2021 | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Transit | 2019-10-21 |
| 41 | Procedures for issuing temporary import/export licenses and import for export of regulated goods (updated 2021) | Procedures for issuing temporary import/export licenses and import for export of regulated goods 2021 | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | ReExport-Temporary export | 2019-10-21 |
| 42 | The procedure to issue certificates for goods transit through Vietnam (updated 2021) | The procedure to issue certificates for goods transit through Vietnam 2021 | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Transit | 2019-10-22 |
| 43 | Procedures for Starting a Business in Lao PDR | For further information, please visit: http://www.ned.moic.gov.la/ or Download | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | General | 2020-11-23 |
| 44 | Procedures for import fish species or aquatic animals (updated 2021) | A purpose of commercial fisheries in terms of raising, breeding, catching, processing fish and other aquatic animals for commercial purposes and contribution to the conservation and protection of aquatic animals. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | 2021-12-08 |
| 45 | Procedure to import consuming goods 2022 | Procedure to import consuming goods 2022 | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | 2023-01-30 |
| 46 | Procedure for import rice (amendment 2022) | Relevant authorize for import rice: 1) Industry and Trade and 2) Agriculture and Forestry. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | 2023-01-31 |
| 47 | Procedures for import plants-vegetables and fruits (Amendment 2022) | The permission will be authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry or Provincial/Vientiane Capital Division of Agriculture and Forestry. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | 2023-01-31 |
| 48 | Procedure to import fertilizer (Amendment 2022) | Must obtain an import permit from the Provincial/Vientiane Capital of Agriculture and Forestry. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | 2023-01-31 |
| 49 | Procedures for import pigs and poultry (Amendment 2022) | The import of animals and animal products (pigs and poultry) must be authorized by the Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | 2023-01-31 |
| 50 | Procedure to register for import animal feed (Amendment 2022) | Import animal feed must be registered by the Department of Livestock and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | 2023-01-31 |
| 51 | Procedures for issuing food and beverage import licenses (Amendment 2022) | The import of food and beverages must be authorized by the Department of Food and Drugs or the Provincial/Vientiane Capital Division of Health. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | 2023-01-31 |
| 52 | The procedure for issuing a certificate of import tariff privilege (Amendment 2022) | Import goods of preferential of tax rates must be certified by the Customs Department (Legislative Department), Ministry of Finance. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | 2023-01-31 |
| 53 | Inspection procedures for the release of import goods at international customs (Amendment 2022) | The procedure to release import goods at the international customs must follow the instructions on the detailed tax declaration by electronic system No. 00097/DC, dated 06 January 2017. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import | 2023-01-31 |
| 54 | Import License for Live Animals/Animal Products | Before importing, the operator must obtain an import license for live animals/animal products from the relevant sector. | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Import | 2023-10-04 |
| 55 | Procedures and service fee for cargo transportation through Lao-China Railway. | Procedures and service fee for cargo transportation through Lao-China Railway. | Ministry of Public Works and Transport | Import/Export | 2024-01-05 |
| 56 | Business and TIN Registration | Business and TIN Registration | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Export | 2024-10-30 |
| 57 | Business License | Business License | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Export | 2024-10-31 |
| 58 | Export License | Export License | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Export | 2024-10-31 |
| 59 | Clearance for plants | Clearance for plants | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Export | 2024-10-31 |
| 60 | Importers and Exporters Registration | Importers and Exporters Registration | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Export | 2024-10-31 |
| 61 | Export License to export live animal or animal products | Export License to export live animal or animal products | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Export | 2024-11-07 |
| 62 | Clearance to export live animal or animal products | Clearance to export live animal or animal products | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Export | 2024-11-07 |
| 63 | Import License for Import Animal or Animal Products | Import License for Import Animal or Animal Products | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Import | 2024-11-07 |
| 64 | Clearance to import animals or animal products | Clearance to import animals or animal products | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Import | 2024-11-07 |
| 65 | Register Plants or Plant Products for Import Seeds and Plants | Register Plants or Plant Products for Import Seeds and Plants | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Import | 2024-11-13 |
| 66 | Import License for import seeds and plants | Import License for importing seeds and plants | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Import | 2024-11-13 |
| 67 | Import License for import seeds and plants | Import License for import seeds and plants | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Import | 2024-11-13 |
| 68 | Import Permit for Rice | Import Permit for Rice | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Import | 2024-11-13 |
| 69 | Clearance for importing rice | Clearance for importing rice | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Import | 2024-11-13 |
| 70 | Register the product with DOA for importing fertilizers | Register the product with DOA for importing fertilizers | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Import | 2024-11-13 |
| 71 | Import Permit for importing fertilizers | Import Permit for importing fertilizers | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Import | 2024-11-13 |
| 72 | Clearance for importing fertilizers | Clearance for importing fertilizers | Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry | Import | 2024-11-13 |