Tariff Information
Tariff
| # | Tariff/Fee Code | Group Description | Activity | Rate | Unit | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Normal | Normal Tariff rates | Import | 30 | NMB | 2018-01-01 | 9999-01-01 |
| 2 | MFN | Most Favorable Nations (WTO) | Import | 15 | NMB | 2018-01-01 | 9999-01-01 |
| 3 | ATIGA | ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement | Import | 0 | NMB | 2018-01-01 | 9999-01-01 |
Measures
| # | Name | Type | Agency | Description | Law | Procedure | Valid To | Apply To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Requirement to obtain import license - Road Vehicles | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Road vehicle, except road vehicle with three wheels (8701.20; 8701.30.20; 8701.90; 8702; 8703; 8704; 8705 ແລະ 8711) shall obtain an import license from DIMEX, MOIC and shall meet requirement as specified by MPWT | Procedures to request for Import License of Vehicle for Distribution (updated 2022) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 2 | service fee - import license of goods | Duty/Tax Payable | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | service fee for the import license of goods under control of DIMEX such as: Vehicle, Fuel, Gas, etc is 10.000 kip/set | The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 | Procedures to request for Import License of Vehicle for Distribution (updated 2022) | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 3 | Service Charge - Customs Declaration of Freight Truck for Imported Goods | Duty/Tax Payable | Ministry of Finance | Importers must pay service charge of freight truck for imported goods (form D53) for 150,000 KIP/set | The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 | Customs Clearance for Imports (Asycuda) | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 4 | Technical Certificate Requirement - Imports of Vehicles | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Public Works and Transport | Imported vehicles that are authorized for import and use in Lao PDR shall obtain the technical certification by Department of Transport, Ministry of Public Work and Transport. | 9999-12-31 | ALL | ||
| 5 | Technical Import Permit Fee - Importing Vehicles | Duty/Tax Payable | Ministry of Public Works and Transport | Vehicle importers have to pay fee and service charge of technical import permit as following: Fee: 5,000 kip/set; Service charge: 15,000 kip/set | The President of Lao PDR’s Decree on Fee and Service Charge, No. 002/POL, date 17 June 2021 | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
Legal Documents
| # | Title | Type | Issuing Agency | Responsible Agency | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decision On the Procedures for Car Import and Distribution in the Lao PDR No.0075/MOIC.DIMEX | Decision | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | 2012-01-13 |
| 2 | Governmental Decree on the Management of Land Vehicles No. 470/GOL on 27 December 2019. | Decree | Government of Lao PDR | Ministry of Industry and Commerce | 2019-12-27 |
| 3 | 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 |
| 4 | Law on inland vehicles, No. 04/NA, date 16 November 2021 | Law | Lao National Assembly | Ministry of Public Works and Transport | 2021-11-16 |
Forms
| # | Title | Description | Issued By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ACDD (Customs Declaration) | Customs Declaration | Ministry of Finance |
| 3 | Import License Application | Import License Application (Car, Petroleum, Fuel, Gas, Rough Diamond) | Ministry of Industry and Commerce |