Tariff Information
Tariff
| # | Tariff/Fee Code | Group Description | Activity | Rate | Unit | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Normal | Normal Tariff rates | Import | 10 | L | 2018-01-01 | 9999-01-01 |
| 2 | MFN | Most Favorable Nations (WTO) | Import | 10 | L | 2018-01-01 | 9999-01-01 |
| 3 | ATIGA | ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement | Import | 0 | L | 2018-01-01 | 9999-01-01 |
Measures
| # | Name | Type | Agency | Description | Law | Procedure | Valid To | Apply To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Requirement to obtain an import permit - Food | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Health | For all food it is necessary to obtain an import permit for every importation from the Department of Food of the Ministry of Health. | Procedure for Import of Food | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 2 | Import Inspection Requirement of food | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Health | the import of food must be inspected based on risk management system by the health officers at checkpoint borders. | Measures that do not have or require a specific Procedure - please refer to the Notes section of this document for the reasons why. | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 3 | Requirement to register Importer of Food | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | The importer of food to be consumed by humans under the responsibility of the ministry of health must be registered with the Department of Food and Drug, Ministry of Health | Registration and Import of Drugs, Cosmetics and Traditional Medicines | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 4 | Certificate requirement from exporting country for imported food | SPS | Ministry of Health | the import of food, importers must obtain a certificate issued by the exporting such as a Free Sale Certificate, GHP, GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000 or other certificates for a consideration of approval by the department of food and drug, ministry of health or the provincial/capital department of food and drug. | Decision on Food Inspection No. 297/MOH | Procedure for Import of Food | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 5 | service fees - export certificate of foods and drugs | Duty/Tax Payable | Ministry of Health | fees charged on issuing the export certificate of foods and drugs in english is 50,000 kip/time | The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 | Procedure for Import of Food | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 6 | service fee - import license of foods | Duty/Tax Payable | Ministry of Health | - fees charged on issuing the import license of foods for company is 50,000 kip/invoice/time. - service fees charged on issuing the import license of foods for retail traders is 20,000 kip/time. - service fees charged on issuing the registration of imported foods (supplementary foods) is 50,000 kip/time | The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 | Procedure for Import of Food | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 7 | service fee - import document scrutiny | Duty/Tax Payable | Ministry of Health | - service fees charged on the scrutiny of import documents of foods at the department of food and drug or the provincial department of food and drug is 50,000 kip/invoice/time - service fee charged on the scrutiny of import documents of foods including attaching barcode, 1 barcode equals 1 time at border is 20,000 kip/invoice/time | The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 | Procedure for Import of Food | 9999-12-06 | ALL |
| 8 | Food Processing and production requirement | SPS | Ministry of Health | Any food imported and distributed in Lao PDR must comply with the requirement of the Food [Safety] Management Authority as laid out in the Food Law and other regulations. | Measures that do not have or require a specific Procedure - please refer to the Notes section of this document for the reasons why. | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 9 | Labelling Requirement for Imported Food | TBT | Ministry of Health | All food imported into Laos must be labelled indicating the correct details and information about the food | Procedure for Import of Food | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 10 | Export Inspection Requirement of food | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Health | Food and Drug Department may issue certificates of health, certificates of analysis or other necessary documents required by importing country. Therefore inspection for export is required by Food and Drug Department. | Procedure for Import of Food | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 11 | Charge fee - Registration Fee for Imported Food | Duty/Tax Payable | Ministry of Health | Registration Fee for Imported Food is 400,000 Kip per 2 years/list | The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 | Procedure for Import of Food | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 12 | Packaging requirement for Drinking Water in Closed Container | SPS | Ministry of Health | Drinking water in closed container imported and distributed in Lao PDR must be packed as the specified safety standards by Ministry of Health | Decision on Drinking Water in Closed Container no. 585/MOH, dated 12 May 2006 | Procedure for Import of Food | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 13 | Hygiene for Drinking Water in Closed Container | SPS | Ministry of Health | Production of Drinking water in closed container imported and distributed in Lao PDR shall comply with the good hygiene practice as by Ministry of Health | Decision on Drinking Water in Closed Container no. 585/MOH, dated 12 May 2006 | Procedure for Import of Food | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 14 | Storage and Transport requirement for Drinking Water in Closed Container | SPS | Ministry of Health | Drinking water in closed container imported and distributed in Lao PDR shall be stored and transported as specified by Ministry of Health | Decision on Drinking Water in Closed Container no. 585/MOH, dated 12 May 2006 | Procedure for Import of Food | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
Legal Documents
| # | Title | Type | Issuing Agency | Responsible Agency | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decision on the Control on Production, Exportation-Importation of Food, No. 856/MoH, date 12 May 2006 | Decision | Ministry of Health | Ministry of Health | 2006-05-12 |
| 2 | Provision on Food Registration No. 1600/MoH | Provision | Ministry of Health | Ministry of Health | 1994-11-25 |
| 3 | Decision on Food Inspection No. 297/MOH | Decision | Ministry of Health | Ministry of Health | 2012-02-24 |
| 4 | Law on Food (Amended) No. 33/NA, dated 24 July 2013 | Law | Lao National Assembly | Ministry of Health | 2013-07-24 |
| 5 | Decision on Labelling for Food Product No. 519/MOH, dated 18 March 2009 | Decision | Ministry of Health | Ministry of Health | 2009-03-18 |
| 6 | Decision on Drinking Water in Closed Container no. 585/MOH, dated 12 May 2006 | Decision | Ministry of Health | Ministry of Health | 2006-05-12 |
| 7 | Decision on Export-Import and Transit of Food No 1166/MoH, dated 21 June 2018 | Decision | Ministry of Health | Ministry of Health | 2018-06-21 |
| 8 | The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 | Edict | Office of the President | Office of the President | 2021-06-21 |
Forms
| # | Title | Description | Issued By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Request for Food Import Permit | Request for Food Import Permit | Ministry of Health |
| 2 | Request for importation of drug samples for registration in Lao PDR. | Request Request for importation of drug samples for registration in Lao PDR.Drug Sample | Ministry of Health |
| 3 | Checklist of Requirements for Drug Registration | Checklist of Requirements for Drug Registration | Ministry of Health |
| 4 | Checklist of Requirements for Drug Re-registration | Checklist of Requirements for Drug Re-registration | Ministry of Health |
| 5 | Import Permit (Food) | Import Permit (Food) | Ministry of Health |