Basic information
Outline of the system
In accordance with the Anukret (Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK/BK on the Enforcement of the List of Prohibited and Restricted Goods dated on 26 February 2020 by the Royal Government of Cambodia and its Annexes, radioactive chemical elements, radioactive isotopes, nuclear reactors, installations and apparatus require a permission to import issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).
In accordance with the Prakas No. 0321 on the Preparation and Operation of the Offices under the Departments of the General Departments of Energy of MME, the Department of Nuclear Science and Technology is responsible, among other functions, to implement the regulatory function to regulate, issue, amend, suspend or revoke the license and impose the license fees to control and verify the relevant activities involving the civilian nuclear applications and ionizing radiations.
Product coverage
The permission to import issued by MME is required of the goods listed. See Products "Radioactive chemical elements and isotopes, nuclear reactors, installations and apparatus"
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Permission to import is not intended to restrict the overall quality or value of imports. The purpose of requirement for the permission to import is to ensure protection of national security; protection of human, animal or plant life or health; and that these goods are used in civilian applications and peaceful purposes only.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applies to products originating in all countries and does not discriminate by country of origin.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
- Anukret (Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK/BK on the Enforcement of the List of Prohibited and Restricted Goods dated on 26 February 2020 by the Royal Government of Cambodia.
- The Anukret No. 137 ANK/BK on the Preparation and Operation of the Ministry of Mines and Energy dated on 31 October 2018 by the Royal Government of Cambodia.
- The Prakas No. 0321 on the Preparation and Operation of the Offices under the Departments of the General Departments dated on 25 December 2018 by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
All importers, who have registered to conduct business in Cambodia, may be an importer.
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
The importers request through an official letter to MME for the permission to import along with attachment of all of the technical documents of the products or goods.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
There is not yet a formally approved procedure for conveying information on licensing.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
There is not yet a formally approved procedure for conveying information on licensing.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
There is not yet a formally approved procedure for conveying information on licensing.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
There is not yet a formally approved procedure for conveying information on licensing.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
However, when the products, following the HS lines as shown, arrive for clearance, the General Department of Customs and Excise will guide the importers to request the permission to import from MME.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
Not applicable.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
The draft of the Prakas on Controlling the import and use of radioactive substances and sources of radiation is being drafted by the Ministry of Mine and Energy, and the licensing fee or administrative charge will be included in the Prakas.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
The draft of the Prakas on Controlling the import and use of radioactive substances and sources of radiation is being drafted by the Ministry of Mine and Energy, and the licensing fee or administrative charge will be included in the Prakas.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
There is no deposit.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
Application for a licence may be refused if all the technical documents of the products or goods are not submitted.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
There is not yet a formally approved procedure for conveying information on licensing.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
The import licence and all technical documents are required upon actual importation.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
Not applicable.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
As per current practice, the permission letter to use radioactive substances/sources issued by Ministry of Mine and Energy is valid for one year only.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
No, there is no penalty for non-utilization of a licence or portion of a licence.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licences are not transferable between importers.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
Foreign exchange is freely available for all international trade transactions.