Wto agreement on import licensing procedures an overview. Each party shall promptly notify the other party of existing import. Licenses can be refused if any of the procedures are not strictly followed. If the companyobtained a license, were all aspects of the import transaction within the terms, conditions and provisos of such license. Preferential trade between canada and mexico could.
We argue that indonesias import licensing regimes acted as a high, sometimes prohibitive, fixed cost of exporting. Import licensing agreement means the agreement on import licensing procedures, set out inannex 1a to the wto agreement. The agreement obliges the parties to notify in detail each other of their import and export licensing procedures and update these notifications as necessary. English agreement on import licensing procedures notification under article 1. We document the heterogeneous effect the sanctioning measures had on indonesias partners. Each party shall ensure that import licensing regimes applied to goods originating in the other party are applied in accordance with the wto agreement, and in particular, with the provisions of the agreement on import licensing procedures. Agreement on subsidies and countervailing measures. Import licensing procedures and permit requirements, product labeling requirements, pre. Import procedure import shall be made as per following procedure. In order to prevent import licensing procedures of different countries from becoming unnecessary trade barriers, this agreement aims to simplify administrative procedures and ensure their fair operation. This chapter provides a road map for licensing professionals to identify the most common terms, contractual obligations, and other provisions that are likely to be encountered in crafting a license agreement. Wto agreement on importlicensing procedures springerlink. The links below will take you to various trade agreements guides prepared by ita experts.
Import procedure import shall be made as per following. Lao and foreign applicants shall be treated on equal footing before the law in applying for and obtaining import licenses. It affords ready answers to technical questions relating to matters such as. Aiming simplification of the licensing system and reduction of administrative barriers, the parliament of georgia adopted the new law on licenses and permits on 24 june 2005. Automatic import licensing is defined as import licensing where approval of the application is freely granted. With only eight articles and occupying a mere six pages of text, the agreement on import licensing procedures ailp or agreement is one of the shortest and. For the purpose of this agreement, import licensing is defined as administrative procedures 1 used for the operation of import licensing regimes requiring the submission of an application or other documentation other than that required for customs purposes to the relevant administrative body as a prior condition for importation into the customs territory of the importing. Requirements for permission to import that act like import licenses, such as certification of standards and sanitary and technical regulations, are also subject to the rules of the import licensing agreement. Applications must be made on the relevant application form.
Agreement between the european union and japan for an. Members are required to have wto justification for any licensing. See the article import and export regulations in ethiopia to learn about the procedures for obtaining import and export licenses. For the purposes of this agreement the reporting requirements provided in the agreement on import licensing procedures between the contracting parties of said agreement shall. Nonautomatic licensing shall not have traderestrictive or distortive effects on imports additional to. Glicn2phl73 committee on import licensing agreement. Nonautomatic import licensing procedures are defined as import licensing not falling within the definition contained in paragraph 1 of article 2. Namibia is a party to the wto agreement on import licensing. For the purpose of this agreement, import licensing is defined as administrative procedures 1 used for the operation of import licensing r gimes requiring the submission of an application or other documentation. According to the wto agreement on import licensing. Fdi in indonesia is primarily concentrated in the mining sector. The directorate is responsible for managing import export procedures. Importing into the united states a guide for commercial. Since most people engaged in deal making are involved in multiple deals at the same time, important aspects can be.
Safeguards agreement means the agreement on safeguards, set out in annex 1a to the wto agreement. For general questions about these and potentially other or future trade agreements guides, please contact the office of trade. The gatt 1994 agreement on import licensing procedures provides strict guidelines for licensing paperwork. A licensing agreement is a document used by the owner of some form of intellectual property such as a logo, photograph, or song to give permission to some other individual to. Agreement on the establishment of a free trade area between. The wto agreement on import licensing procedures shall apply and is hereby incorporated into and made part of this agreement, mutatis mutandis. Neither party shall apply import licensing to goods traded between the parties. Glicn2phl72 committee on import licensing agreement on. Guidelines for the implementation of import licensing procedures in.
Agreement on import licensing procedures hereinafter referred to as. Answer a few questions and your document is created automatically. Agreement on import licensing procedures 19790412 pdf. However, compliance with government regulations is essential, and leveraging singapores free trade zones, warehousing schemes, and temporary import policies can result in different procedures and requirements. Import licensing united states trade representative. In recent years, indonesia has enacted numerous regulations on imports that have increased the burden for u.
The agreement outlines how the licensor the party who owns the property will grant the license to use their property to the licensee the party who is using the. Agreement on traderelated aspects of intellectual property rights 57 iii. If you have questions about specific guides, there is contact information provided. As one of the worlds busiest trading hubs, singapore presents simple and streamlined import and export procedures. Sweden bilateral aviation safety agreement implementation. See also the article regulations of commercial registration and business licensing in ethiopia. Pharmaceutical regulations in japan tamiji nakanishi evaluation and licensing division pharmaceuticalevaluation and licensing division, pharmaceutical and food safety bureau, ministry of health, labour and welfare a japanese translation is the official edition. Import licensing is defined as administrative procedures used for the operation of import licensing regimes requiring the submission of an application or other documentation other than those for customs purposes to the relevant administrative body as a prior condition for importation into the customs territory of the importing member. Procurement, agreement on antidumping code, agreement on customs valuation code, agreement on import licensing procedures, agreement on subsidies code, agreement on trade in civil aircraft, declaration on trade measures taken for balance of payment purposes. In adopting or maintaining import licensing procedures, the parties shall implement such procedures consistent with this agreement. The complete text of the wto agreement on import licensing procedures is available from the office of trade agreements negotiations and compliances web site. The committee on import licensing the import licensing committee administers the. Trade agreement guides international trade administration. For gatt 1947, citations are provided to official u.
The agreement on import licensing procedures says import licensing should be simple, transparent and predictable so as not to become an obstacle to trade. Emphasis is placed on agricultural technology licenses. According to article 431 of the commercial registration and business licensing proclamation no. Agreement on import licensing procedures treaties database. The wto dispute settlement procedures the third edition of the wto dispute settlement procedures collects together the treaty texts, decisions and agreed practices relating to the procedures that apply in the settlement of wto disputes. This edition of importing into the united states contains material pursuant to the. Glicn2phl70 committee on import licensing agreement. Dispute settlement decisions of the contracting parties. English agreement on import licensing procedures notification under article 5. A licensing agreement is a document used by the owner of some form of intellectual property such as a logo, photograph, or song to give permission to some other individual to use that property. Applying for an aluminium prior surveillance import licence there is no charge for the issuing of licences. Understanding on rules general agreement on tariffs and. This book covers a number of significant gaps that are not addressed elsewhere.
In the administration of automatic and nonautomatic licensing requirements, the parties shall adhere to the provisions of the agreement on import licensing procedures. The import licensing shall be prescribed and administered in a simple, transparent, fair and impartial manner. Anyone who intends to import, transport or store petroleum or flammable materials beyond the stipulated exemption quantities is required to obtain a licence from scdf. Any insurance company which enters into an agency contract or agreement with a licensed insurance producer or limited insurance producer. Checklist of complianceissues underthe internationaltraffic in arms regulations by. This page presents information about ethiopian import and export procedures in ethiopia. Quick reference table with citations international trade. This agreement describes your rights and the conditions upon which you may use the windows software. Import licensing procedures georgia outline of system in past years, a number of steps were undertaken with the aim of simplifying nontariff regulation in georgia. All imports are subject to licensing, but most licenses are automatically granted.
Nonautomatic licensing shall not have traderestrictive or distortive effects on imports additional to those caused by the imposition of the restriction. An importer with an import license investment permit has to follow certain procedures for importing goods. These implementation procedures are authorised by article iii of the agreement between the government of the united states of america and the government of sweden for the promotion of aviation safety, dated february 9, 1998, also known as the bilateral aviation safety agreement, or basa executive agreement. With only eight articles and occupying a mere six pages of text, the agreement on import licensing procedures ailp or agreement is one of the shortest and least controversial of the uruguay round agreements. The following provisions2, in addition to those in paragraphs 1 to 11 of article 1 and paragraph 1 of article 2 above, shall apply to automatic import licensing procedures. Invoice a commercial document issued by a seller to the buyer, indicating the products, quantities, and agreed prices for products or services the seller has provided the buyer. Import procedures typically, the procedure for import and export activities involves ensuring licensing and compliance before the shipping of goods, arranging for transport and warehousing after the unloading of goods, and getting customs clearance as well as paying taxes before the release of goods. If you have questions about this agreement or how to use it, you can email the office of trade agreements negotiations and compliance which will forward your message to the commerce departments designated monitoring officer for the agreement. Agreement on subsidies and countervailing measures 47 xi. Glicn2phl69 committee on import licensing agreement. The agreement on import licensing procedures springerlink. Only the following initial documents are required to export. The agreement on import licensing procedures researchgate.
Frequent changes of regulation provided additional challenges and increased the costs of exporting. Guidelines and procedures for applying for an import licence. The agreement on import licensing procedures, which is part of annex 1a to the agreement establishing the wto, says import licensing should be simple, transparent and predictable. Glicn2phl67 committee on import licensing agreement. Import license an authorizing certificate issued by the competent authority granting an importer permission to import restricted goods into the federation. Having regard to the multilateral trade negotiations desiring to further the objectives of. The import licensing agreements provisions discipline licensing procedures, and do not directly address the wto consistency of the underlying measures that are being implemented through licensing. With respect to the agreement on interpretation and application of articles vi, xvi and xxiii of the general agreement on tariffs and trade, the agreement on implementation of article vi of the general agreement on tariffs and trade, the agreement on technical barriers to trade, the agreement on import licensing procedures, and the agreement on. Import and export procedures in india india briefing news. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, this chapter shall apply to trade in goods between the. For the purpose of this agreement, import licensing is defined as administrative procedures used for the operation of import licensing regimes requiring the submission of an application or other documentation other than that required for customs purposes to the relevant administrative body as a prior condition for importation into the customs territory of the importing member. Having regard to the multilateral trade negotiations, the parties to this. For each agreement, at least one bluebookcompliant treaty citation is provided, along with a link from which you may download a pdf copy of the text of the agreement from the wtos website. Used to administer trade restrictions such as quantitative restrictions, which are justified within the wto legal framework.
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