INDEX
Article 1. Purpose
Article 2. Term of interpretation
Article 3. Scope of Application
Article 4. Rights and Condition for importation of explosive substances
Article 5. Application for importation of explosive substances
Article 6. Document attach to apply for explosive substances’ import license
Article 7. Import license of explosive substances
Article 8. Fee and Charge
Article 9. Document needed to provide actual importation
Article 10. Implementation
Article 11. Effectiveness
LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPLUBIC
Peace Independence Democracy Unity Prosperity
Ministry of National Defense
General Logistic Department
Industrial Department No 109/ID Vientiane Capital, date 29 May 2012
Guideline
on procedure for importation of Explosive Substances
- Pursuant to Government’s Decree on the Import and Export of Goods No. 114/GoL, dated 6 April 2011;
- Pursuant to Prime Minister’s Decree on the Goods Import Licensing Procedures No. 180/PM, dated 07 July 2009; and
- Pursuant to the Guideline of the Minister of National Defense no.24/MND, dated 5 August 2010 on management of Explosive substances used in industry,
Director General of Industrial Department, General Logistic Department, Ministry of National Defense issues the following guideline:
This Guideline determines discipline for importation of explosive substances through the non-automatic import licensing procedure. The purpose of utilizing this licensing system is to ensure the safety of the citizen, national security and environmental protection. Top
Article 2. Term of interpretation
In this Guideline “Explosive substances” means the explosive substances that used for industrial purpose, which included: single or mixed chemical substances that were produced to give explosive reaction by physical impact, heat, chemical or electronic, detonating cap, percussion cap, fuse, booster; and other explosive substances that gives primary explosive effect which caused the explosion of others explosive substances, which defined under HS Code 36.01; 36.02; 36.03 and 36.04 in the Customs Harmonized Code of Lao PDR. Top
Article 3. Scope of Application
This guideline applies for the importation and distribution of explosive substances in Lao PDR. Top
Article 4. Rights and Condition for importation of explosive substances
Individual or entity that received the concession rights from the Government of Lao PDR in conformity with the law on investment promotion, have the right to request for importation of explosive substances, in case of necessity to utilize the explosive substances in such project and shall be implemented according to the regulation on management of explosive substances in Lao PDR. Top
Article 5. Application for importation of explosive substances
The importation of explosive substances shall grant the import license from Industrial Department, General Logistic Department, Ministry of National Defense. Top
Article 6. Document attach to apply for explosive substances’ import license
Documents required to attach with application for explosive substances importation are the following:
- Application for license;
- Copy of valid enterprise registration or investment license;
- Utilization plan for each specific project or Annual plan for utilization of explosive substancase;
- Invoice and Packing list; and
- Sale-Purchase Contract. Top
Article 7. Import license of explosive substances
Issuance, modification and validity of the explosive substances’ import license shall be implemented in accordance with the Decree no.180/PM dated 07 June 2009 on Import Licensing Procedure. The import license can not be transfer to other.
The consideration for issuance the explosive substances’ import license depends on the discretionary of Industrial Department, General Logistic Department, Ministry of National Defense. Top
Fee and Charge for issuance and modification of import license is refer to the Presidential Edicton on “Fees and Services Charges” that will set out for each period. Top
Article 9. Document needed to provide actual importation
In actual importation, importer needed to provide the following documents to customs officer:
- Import license issued under this guideline; and
- Other documents related to customs requirement. Top
Industrial Department, General Logistic Department, Ministry of National Defense will coordinate with relevant authorities to implement this guideline accordingly and effectively. Top
This Guideline shall be effective 30 days after the date of signature. Top
Director General of Industrial Department,
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| 1 | Guideline on procedure for importation of Explosive Substances No. 109/ID |  PDF |
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| # | Name | Type | Agency | Description | Law | Valid To | Apply To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Requirement to obtain import license - Explosives | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of National Defence | To import explosives, it is a must to obtain an import permit from National Defense Industry Department, MND | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
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