Tariff Information
Tariff
| # | Tariff/Fee Code | Group Description | Activity | Rate | Unit | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Normal | Normal Tariff rates | Import | 5 | KG | 2018-01-01 | 9999-01-01 |
| 2 | MFN | Most Favorable Nations (WTO) | Import | 5 | KG | 2018-01-01 | 9999-01-01 |
| 3 | ATIGA | ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement | Import | 0 | KG | 2018-01-01 | 9999-01-01 |
Measures
| # | Name | Type | Agency | Description | Law | Procedure | Valid To | Apply To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Requirement to obtain import license - Mineral and mineral products | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Energy and Mines | Mineral and mineral products need to be obtained an import permit by Department of Mines, MEM | Decision on Import and Export Licensing Procedures of Minerals and Mineral Products No. 0352/MEM | Procedures for permission to export minerals and mineral products (updated 2021) | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 2 | Requirement to obtain export license for mineral products | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Energy and Mines | Export of mineral products need to obtain an export permit from Department of Mines, MEM | Procedures for permission to export minerals and mineral products (updated 2021) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 3 | Business Operation Requirement - Imports of Gold | Registration Requirement | Bank of Lao PDR | Company wishing to run import business for gold that used as medium for international payment must comply documents required for running such business to the department of monetary policy, bank of Lao PDR | Decision on a business of import and export gold for international payments, No.461/BOL, dated 03 June 2019 | Procedure to request for Import/Export License of Gold Bar | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 4 | Inspection requirement for export - Mineral Product | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Energy and Mines | The mineral products need to be inspected at the processing or production site by the officer of Energy and Mines Sector in collaboration with the officer of State Asset Management Sector before an exportation. | Procedures for permission to export minerals and mineral products (updated 2021) | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
| # | Name | Description | Category | Agency | Measure | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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) | Import/Export | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | ||
| 2 | Procedures for permission to export minerals and mineral products (updated 2021) | Procedures for permission to export minerals and mineral products (2021) | Import/Export | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import/Export License for Minerals and Mineral Products |
Legal Documents
| # | Title | Type | Issuing Agency | Responsible Agency | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decision on Import and Export Licensing Procedures of Minerals and Mineral Products No. 0352/MEM | Decision | Ministry of Energy and Mines | Ministry of Energy and Mines | 2012-03-13 |
| 2 | Notification on Export Licensing Procedures of Minerals and Mineral Products, No. 2050/DOM | Notification | Ministry of Energy and Mines | Ministry of Energy and Mines | 2013-10-24 |
| 3 | Decree on export mining products, No. 90/PM, dated 09 June 2008 | Decree | Government of Lao PDR | Ministry of Energy and Mines | 2008-06-09 |
| 4 | Decision on a business of import and export gold for international payments, No.461/BOL, dated 03 June 2019 | Decision | Bank of Lao PDR | Bank of Lao PDR | 2019-06-03 |
| 5 | Notification to monitor the movement of minerals for domestic distribution and export, No. 450/MOEM, date 03 March 2022 | Notification | Ministry of Energy and Mines | Ministry of Energy and Mines | 2022-03-03 |
Forms
| # | Title | Description | Issued By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Import/Export License for Minerals and Mineral Products | Import/Export License for Minerals and Mineral Products | Ministry of Energy and Mines |
| 2 | Export License Application of Valuable Object | Export License Application of Valuable Object | Bank of Lao PDR |
| 3 | Import License Application of Valuable Object | Import License Application of Valuable Object | Bank of Lao PDR |