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 | 20 | KG | 2018-01-01 | 9999-01-01 |
2 | MFN | Most Favorable Nations (WTO) | Import | 20 | 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 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 | ||
2 | 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 | ||
3 | 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 |
4 | 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 | |
5 | 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 | |
6 | 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 | |
7 | Import Prohibition: Toxic and dangerous waste | Prohibited Goods | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment | It's prohibited to import of toxic and dangerous waste such as waste associated with chemical, radioactive, electronic waste, old battery including the waste laid out in Basel Treaty. | Decision on Controlling Pollutions, No. 1687/MONRE, on 7 April 2021 | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
8 | Requirement to obtain an export permit : Toxic and dangerous waste and other wastes | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment | Exported toxic and dangerous waste (annex 1)shall be obtained an permit from Department of Environment, MONRE | Instruction on the Management of Hazardous Waste, No. 0744/MoNRE, dated 11 February 2015 | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
Legal Documents
# | Title | Type | Issuing Agency | Responsible Agency | Issue Date |
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1 | Instruction on the Management of Hazardous Waste, No. 0744/MoNRE, dated 11 February 2015 | Instruction | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment | 2015-02-11 |
2 | Law on Chemicals No. 07/NA, dated 10 November 2016 | Law | Lao National Assembly | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | 2016-11-10 |
3 | Decision on registration for import, export chemicals and carrying chemicals across borders, No. 1204/MOIC.DIH, dated 24 December 2020. | Decision | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | 2020-12-24 |
4 | Decision on Controlling Pollutions, No. 1687/MONRE, on 7 April 2021 | Decision | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment | Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment | 2021-04-07 |
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