Tariff Information
Tariff
# | Tariff/Fee Code | Group Description | Activity | Rate | Unit | Valid From | Valid To |
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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 |
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1 | Requirement to obtain import license - Gas | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | To import gas it it necessary to obtain a permit from the Department of Import and Export of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Decision On the Procedure for Import and Distribution of Gas in the Lao PDR No.0238/MOIC.DIMEX | Procedures to request for Import License of Gas for Distribution (updated 2022) | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
2 | Requirement to register a company to import Fuel | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Fuel Import shall be the importing company of fuel which obtain a permit for establishing and operating the business according to the Decree no. 331/PM by presenting an application to the Domestic Trade Department, Ministry of Industry and Commerce for consideration | Decree on Petroleum Business no. 331/PM, dated 27 Oct 2017 | Approval Process for Annual Petroleum Distribution Plan | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
3 | Requirement to obtain Import Permit - Fuel and Petroleum Lubricants | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | it is necessary to obtain a permit from the Department of Import and Export of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Procedures to request for Import License of Fuel for Distribution (updated 2022) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
4 | Importation of Fuel through designated border posts | General | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Importation of fuel may only take place at designated border posts and importer must have warehouse in the same province. | Application for Certificate of Quality (Science and Technology) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
5 | Requirement to obtain an import permit : dangerous chemicals (Type 2, 3) | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Importing chemicals of medium-level danger (type 2 and 3) shall obtain an import permit from the industry and commerce section | 9999-12-31 | ALL | ||
6 | Requirement to obtain an export permit : Middle dangerous chemicals (Type 2 and 3) | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Exporting chemicals of medium-level danger (Type 2 and 3) used in industries shall an export permit from the industry and commerce section | 9999-12-31 | ALL | ||
7 | Labelling Requirement - Dangerous substances and chemicals | TBT | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Import dangerous chemicals used in industries shall be labelled as specified by Department of Industry and Handicraft, MOIC | Law on Chemicals No. 07/NA, dated 10 November 2016 | 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 |
8 | Packaging requirement - Dangerous substances and chemicals | TBT | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Importing dangerous chemicals used in industries shall be packed as specified by Department of Industry and Handicraft, MOIC | Law on Chemicals No. 07/NA, dated 10 November 2016 | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
9 | Importer registration requirement for imported dangerous chemicals type 2 and 3 used in industries | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Importers of dangerous chemicals type 2 & 3 which are used in Industry must be registered with the department of industry and handicraft of the ministry of industry and commerce. | Law on Chemicals No. 07/NA, dated 10 November 2016 | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
10 | Exporter Registration requirement for dangerous chemicals type 2 and 3 | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Exporters of Dangerous chemicals type 2 and 3 used in industries shall be registered with Department of Industry and Handicraft, MOIC | Law on Chemicals No. 07/NA, dated 10 November 2016 | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
11 | Requirement to obtain Quality Certificate from exporting country - Import Fuel | TBT | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | To import fuel, the quality certificate issued by exporting country (not over 6 months) shall be attached with application form to obtain quality certificate from the Department of Standards and Metrology, Ministry of Science and Technology |
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Application for Certificate of Quality (Science and Technology) | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
12 | Inspection requirement - Import fuel | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Imported fuel needs to be inspected on the volume and selection of sample by Standard Inspection Officer at border checkpoints |
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Application for Certificate of Quality (Science and Technology) | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
13 | Testing Requirement - Imported Fuel | TBT | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | When the importation arrives at border, Quality Inspection Officers at border checkpoints shall collect some samples of imported fuel to conduct quality test before issuing the quality certificate for importation. |
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Application for Certificate of Quality (Science and Technology) | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
14 | charge fee - on the inspection of product quality | Duty/Tax Payable | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | fees charged on the inspection of quality of products include: - request form 5,000 kip/product - quality certificate of products is 50,000 kip/time | The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 | Application for Certificate of Quality (Science and Technology) | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
Legal Documents
Forms
# | Title | Description | Issued By |
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1 | Request Letter | This form is used to request for Import License at Department of Import and Export, Ministry of Industry and Commerce. | Ministry of Industry and Commerce |
2 | Import License Application | Import License Application (Car, Petroleum, Fuel, Gas, Rough Diamond) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce |