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Basic information
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Outline of the system
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Product coverage
According to Prakas No. 735 MEF.CE dated 11 September 2008, issued by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, specially-designated goods include:
- High-taxed goods in accordance with the provisions of Praka 2 of the Prakas on the Management of Specially-Designated Goods;
- Goods in the List of Prohibited and Restricted Goods in importation or exportation in accordance with the provisions of Anukret (Sub-decree) on the Implementation of List of Prohibited and Restricted Goods;
- Other goods (see "Specially-designed goods" products)
Nature of licensing
Automatic
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If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
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If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Non-automatic licensing to combat smuggling and fraud.
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Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
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Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
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The system applies to products originating from which country?
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Expected duration of licensing procedure
Ongoing
Legal requirements
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Is the licensing statutorily required?
Prakas (Ministerial Order) No. 735 on Procedures for the Management of Specially-Designated Goods
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Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
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Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Eligibility of applicants
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Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
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What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
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Is there a registration fee?
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Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
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Ministry/Authority
Ministry of Economy and Finance
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Address
St.92, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh
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Telephone
(+855) 23-890 666
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Fax
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Contact officer
Submission of an application
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Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Ministry of Economy and Finance
Documentation requirements
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What information is required in applications?
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What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Window of submission of an application
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How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
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Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
Issuing the license
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Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
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Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
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Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
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Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
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Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
Fees and other administrative charges
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Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
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What is the amount of the fee or charge?
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Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
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Amount or rate?
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Is it refundable?
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What is the period of retention?
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What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
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Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
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Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
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Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
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If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
Importation
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Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
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What documents are required upon actual importation?
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Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
Conditions of licensing
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What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
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Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
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Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Foreign Exchange
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Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
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Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?
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Is foreign exchange always available to cover licences issued?
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