3616 Chapter 7 - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers
3756 Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, fresh or chilled.
5291 - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables:
| Country Group | Group Description | Activity | Tariff Rate | Unit | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD | Customs Duty | Import | 0 | kg | 01/01/2012 | 31/12/9999 |
| ST | Sensitive List Tax | Import | 0 | kg | 01/01/2012 | 31/12/9999 |
| VAT | Value Added Tax | Import | 10 | kg | 01/01/2012 | 31/12/9999 |
| ET | Export Tax | Export | 0 | kg | 01/01/2012 | 31/12/9999 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to obtain phytosanitary certificate to export, import, or transit of quarantine plants and plant products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plant and plant products exported from, imported into, transited through Cambodia must have phytosanitary certificate in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Sub-Decree No. 015 on Phytosanitary Inspection | 13/03/2003 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Phytosanitary Certificate | Procedure for application for plant quarantine inspection and issue of Phytosanitary Certificate | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory inspection requirement prior to export, import, and transit of quarantine plants and plant products | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plants and plant products exported from, imported into, and transited through Cambodia must request inspection from the General Department of Agriculture and to comply with Phytosanitary Treatment as prescribed | To prevent the introduction of dangerous and quarantine pests in to Cambodia, and to contain the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation, in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Sub-Decree No. 015 on Phytosanitary Inspection | 13/03/2003 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phytosanitary treatment requirement prior to export, import, and transit of quarantine plants and plant products | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plants and plant products exporedt from, imported into, and transited through Cambodia must request inspection from the General Department of Agriculture and to comply with Phytosanitary Treatment as prescribed | To prevent the introduction of dangerous and quarantine pests in to Cambodia, and to contain the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation, in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Sub-Decree No. 015 on Phytosanitary Inspection | 13/03/2003 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging requirements for quarantine plants and plant products | Packaging Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Transportation of quarantine plants and plant products must be properly packaged to prevent leakage or spillage | To prevent the introduction of dangerous and quarantine pests in to Cambodia, and to contain the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation, in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Sub-Decree No. 015 on Phytosanitary Inspection | 13/03/2003 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage and transport requirements for quarantine plants and plant products | Storage and Transport Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Storing or transporting quarantine plants and plant products in a location or transported by a route authorized by the Plant Quarantine Official must not be infected with quarantine pest or dangerous pest that could be contagious | To prevent the introduction of dangerous and quarantine pests in to Cambodia, and to contain the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation, in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Sub-Decree No. 015 on Phytosanitary Inspection | 13/03/2003 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to register existing seeds | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | All existing seeds must be registered in the list of national seeds provided that the seeds met conditions set forth in Art. 40 (1), (2), (3), (4), & (5) of the Law | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 20/05/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing requirement to trade, import, and export for all seeds | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Trading, exporting, and importing (including testing, studying, and experimenting) on all seeds in Cambodia must have import and export license from MAFF and transferring ownership of the license must have an agreement in advance from MAFF. The Ministry shall be informed at least 10 working days before the seeds arriving at the Cambodian border entry point. Seeds that can cause danger in Cambodia shall be strictly prohibited, based on the Ministry's list of seeds that may cause danger. | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 13/05/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory packaging requirements for all seeds | Packaging Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is prohibited from circulating in the market any seeds that have not been packaged, have been improperly packaged, have been faked package, or have expired | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 20/05/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory labelling requirements for all seeds | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is prohibited from circulating in the market any seeds that have incorrect information on the packaging or labelling, don't have a label in accordance with false labelling measures, or a damaged label | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 20/05/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory testing requirements for all seeds | Testing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Seeds that are allowed tobe traded in or imported into Cambodia must be quality seeds, which have gone through experiment or trial oversees by a specialized unit, the institute of public research, or private sector specialized in seeds that are recognized by MAFF. Seeds that fail to met conditions of seed quality standard shall be reclassified after inspection by MAFF and cannot be sold in the market | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 13/05/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory inspection requirements for all seeds | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Seeds that are allowed to be traded in or imported into Cambodia must be quality seeds. Seeds that fail to met conditions of seed quality standard shall be reclassified after inspection by MAFF and cannot be sold in the market | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 13/05/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory certification requirements on import and export for all seeds | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Seeds that are imported into and exported from or transited through Cambodia must have a certificate of seed quality issued by the authority of the exporting country for importing and transiting, or issued by MAFF for exporting and meeting the phytosanitary conditions of Cambodia or the importing country | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 20/05/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibitions to import hazardous seeds | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is strictly prohibited to import all hazardous seeds into Cambodia, the list of hazardous seeds shall be decided and published by MAFF | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 13/05/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary or complete ban to export all seeds | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | In case of necessity and for national interest or public interest MAFF may temporarily or completely banned export of all seeds from Cambodia | To manage and control breeding, releasing, modification, listing, distribution, exporting, and protection of all types of seeds and new seeds in Cambodia | Law on Crop Seed Management and Rights of Seed Breeder | 13/05/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement on goods intended for re-export | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Goods may be released by Customs for temporary admission when it can be demonstrated that the goods will be re-exported | To combat smuggling, fraud, and tax evasion | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for inspection of goods subject to Customs declaration on import | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Where so required, goods are to be made available for inspection by Customs in the manner prescribed the Director of Customs | To combat smuggling, fraud, and tax evasion | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission of Customs Declaration | Submission of Customs Declaration | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for inspection of goods subject to Customs declaration on export | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Where so required, goods are to be made available for inspection by Customs in the manner prescribed the Director of Customs | To combat smuggling, fraud, and tax evasion | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission of Customs Declaration | Submission of Customs Declaration | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for inspection of goods subject to Customs declaration on imports under the Rules of Origin | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Where so required, goods are to be declared with place of origin and to be verified by Customs | To determine the tariff classification, origin, and customs value of imported and exported goods benefit from the favorable treatment assigned to their origin | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission of Customs Declaration | Submission of Customs Declaration | View | |
| Application for Tech Equipment Export testing | The objective of this procedure is to facilitate the smooth export of tech equipment while complying with international trade regulations. | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for inspection of goods subject to Customs declaration on export under the Rules of Origin | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Where so required, goods are to be declared with place of origin and to be verified by Customs | To determine the tariff classification, origin, and customs value of imported and exported goods benefit from the favorable treatment assigned to their origin | Law on Customs | 20/07/2007 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission of Customs Declaration | Submission of Customs Declaration | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for goods exist within the list of goods that are partially exempted from duties and taxes | Subsidies | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Law on Customs grants partial exemption of import duties and taxes for certain goods and to certain qualified importers | To combat fraud and tax evasion | Prakas No. 114 on Determination of Exempt Goods | 15/02/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customs transit procedure to allow the transport of goods from one customs office to another under customs control, with import duties and taxes suspended | Other formalities | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Transited goods through Cambodia need to follow the terms and conditions of transit, established by Cambodian government | To govern transited goods through Cambodia | Prakas No. 508 on Customs Transit | 01/07/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customs transit procedure to allow the transport of goods from one customs office to another under customs control, with import duties and taxes suspended | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Transited goods through Cambodia need to follow the terms and conditions of transit, established by Cambodian government | To govern transited goods through Cambodia | Prakas No. 508 on Customs Transit | 01/07/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for payment of export management fee for obtaining Certificate of Origin on exports | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Commerce | All exports under GSP/MFN are required to obtain a Certificate of Origin and pay an export management fee 30 days prior to the exports of goods. | Governance of exports under trade preferential scheme | Prakas No. 136 Necessary Measures for the Governance of Export under Trade Preferential Scheme | 04/09/2006 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Origin | Procedure for application of all forms of Certificate of Origin | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to have at least 50% of the total applied quantity of products exported as to obtain Certificate of Origin | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Commerce | Ministry of Commerce allows the exporter to apply for Certificate of Origin for Cambodian products transported by Air and transited by truck across the border, then continue by air to the market. Exporter who wishes to apply for this certificate shall have at least 50% of the total applied quantity of products to be exported. | To facilitate the exports from Cambodia | Prakas No. 106 Issuance of Certificate of Origin to Goods transported by Air after transiting by truck across Cambodian Border | 10/04/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirements applied to temporary admission of imported goods that are to be re-exported. | Measure on Re-Export | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Imported goods may be released by Customs for temporary importation under the temporary admission if at the time of importation it can be demonstrated that these goods will be re-exported. Temporarily imported goods shall be under customs control until such time as the conditions of their temporary admission have been fulfilled in according the provision of Article 15 of Law on Customs. Those imported goods for re-export shall meet the specific purpose under Praka 3 and requirements under Praka 4 & 5. | To govern Temporary Importation under Temporary Admission Procedures. | Prakas No. 928 on Temporary Importation under Temporary Admission Procedures | 02/10/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax on imported goods to be sold in duty-free shop | Measure on Re-Export | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The tax levied on imported goods to be sold in duty free shop is 10% of custom calculation base. This can be considered a tax for imported goods for re-export because majority of customers will buy imported goods for re-export (for personal consumption) | Revenue collection | Prakas No. 970 on the Provision of Public Services | 27/12/2012 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The requirement for reciprocity between governments concerned for imported goods being exempted from custom duties and taxes | Subsidies | Ministry of Economy and Finance | The implementation of Praka 114 on imported goods being exempted from custom duties and taxes shall be based on existing international law and the principle of reciprocity between governments concerned. | Governance of imported goods being exempted from custom duties and taxes | Prakas No. 114 on Determination of Exempt Goods | 15/02/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing requirement for import of specially-designed goods (highly taxed goods) | Authorization / permit requirements | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Importers of specially-designated goods shall correctly follow formalities, set by the Director of Customs, of transportation, circulation, storage, possession, and other requirements relating to the specially-designated goods. The Director of Customs may from time to time determine and amend customs procedures relating to transportation, distribution, storage and possession of the specially-designated goods; including required possibilities of customs sticker or seal affixing, being transported by authorized transportation means, being controlled by special registration, and goods to be accompanied by concerned judicial documents and so on. | To govern the imports-exports of Specially-Designated Goods (Highly taxed goods) | Prakas No. 735 on Procedures for the Management of Specially-Designated Goods | 09/11/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration requirement for exports of specially-designed goods (prohibited or restricted goods) | Restriction | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Importers of specially-designated goods shall correctly follow formalities, set by the Director of Customs, of transportation, circulation, storage, possession, and other requirements relating to the specially-designated goods. The Director of Customs may from time to time determine and amend customs procedures relating to transportation, distribution, storage and possession of the specially-designated goods; including required possibilities of customs sticker or seal affixing, being transported by authorized transportation means, being controlled by special registration, and goods to be accompanied by concerned judicial documents and so on. | To govern the imports-exports of Specially-Designated Goods (sensitive and prohibited or restricted goods) | Prakas No. 735 on Procedures for the Management of Specially-Designated Goods | 09/11/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection requirement for exported goods and transportation | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All exported goods, whether or not subject to duty and taxes, and all conveyances transporting such goods out of the customs territory are subject to customs inspection. | To govern exported goods | Prakas No. 107 Reporting, Movement and Transport of Exported Goods | 15/02/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for reporting, making declaration and providing sample of exported goods | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All goods for export must be reported and declared to Customs. Upon request by Customs, the declarant shall provide customs with samples of export goods for purposes of verifying their origin, nature, classification or value. Relief from this requirement requires approval from the Director of Customs. | To govern exported goods | Prakas No. 107 Reporting, Movement and Transport of Exported Goods | 15/02/2008 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labeling requirement placed on goods (including imported goods) circulating in Cambodia for safety and health purposes | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Manufacturers and service provides are required to indicate on the products the following information in Khmer: ingredients, compositions, user's guidelines, manufacturing dates, expiration dates and other requirements | Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 20/06/2000 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labeling requirement placed on goods (including imported goods) circulating in Cambodia for safety and health purposes | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Manufacturers and service provides are required to indicate on the products the following information in Khmer: ingredients, compositions, user's guidelines, manufacturing dates, expiration dates and other requirements | Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection requirement for products firstly imported into Cambodia | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Products which are imported in to Cambodia require proof of inspection to guarantee compliance with this law. | Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 20/06/2000 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection requirement for products firstly imported into Cambodia | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Products which are imported in to Cambodia require proof of inspection to guarantee compliance with this law. | Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorization requirement for imported products circulating in Cambodia | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Products imported and circulating in Cambodia which could harm the health and safety of consumers requires prior authorization from competent institutions. | For the safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorization requirement for imported products circulating in Cambodia | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Products imported and circulating in Cambodia which could harm the health and safety of consumers requires prior authorization from competent institutions. | Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorization requirement for import of humanitarian products in to Cambodia | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Humanitarian products imported in to Cambodia require special authorization from Cambodian government. | For Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorization requirement for import of humanitarian products in to Cambodia | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Humanitarian products imported into Cambodia require special authorization from Cambodian government. | For Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection requirement for exported products from Cambodia | Inspection Requirement | Inter-Agency | Products exported from Cambodia which could harm health and safety of consumers require inspection | For Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testing requirement for product samples | Testing Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Product samples shall be tested in public or private laboratories with defined recognition process | For Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Testing requirements for product samples | Testing Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Product samples shall be tested in public or private laboratories with defined recognition process | For Safety and Health of Consumers | Law on the Management of Quality and Safety of Products and Service | 21/06/2000 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to follow procedures in order to obtain certificate of origin | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Commerce | Exporters are required to follow the updated procedures of certificate of origin issuance and to be compliant with procedure of importing countries | For exporters to take advantage of preferential tariff rates. | Prakas No. 233 Revisions of Procedures in Fulfilling Formalities for the Export of Goods | 29/11/2013 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Origin | Procedure for application of all forms of Certificate of Origin | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for Exporters to register with MOC to obtain Certificate of Origin | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Companies and exporters who intend to export goods from Cambodia must come to register to be eligible for export of goods at the technical department of the Ministry of Commerce | For exporters to take advantage of preferential tariff rates. | Prakas No. 112 on Revision of Certificate of Origin Issuance Procedures | 23/05/2013 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for inspection of the production and export goods | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | The inspection of the production and export goods must be conducted by technical officers of the Ministry of Commerce at the location of the production, at the place of goods collection or at the goods warehouse at the request of the company or exporter or according to the necessity of the technical department | For exporters to take advantage of preferential tariff rates. | Prakas No. 233 Revisions of Procedures in Fulfilling Formalities for the Export of Goods | 29/11/2013 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Origin | Procedure for application of all forms of Certificate of Origin | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory inspection requirement prior to export, import, transit, and transport for all quarantine plants and plant products | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plants and plant products exported from, imported into, transiingt through, and transported in Cambodia must request inspection from GDA and to comply with Phytosanitary Treatment | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 10/05/2010 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to obtain Phytosanitary Certificate and/or Phytosanitary Certificate for re-export when import and in transit for all quarantine plants and plant products | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plant and plant products imported into and transiting through Cambodia must have a phytosanitary certificate and/or phytosanitary certificate for re-export from exporting and/or re-exporting country in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 10/05/2010 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to obtain fumigation certificate when importing, exporting and transiting quarantined plants and plant products | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plant and plant products impored into, exported from, and transiting through Cambodia must have a fumigation certificate, if goods had been fumigated, from exporting country or in Cambodia in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 20/05/2010 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to obtain import license when import agricultural materials | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Agricultural materials (pesticides, fertilizers, seeds, animal feeds, etc.) imported into Cambodia must have import a license from MAFF in order to ensure adequate supply of these materials at reasonable prices to meet the demand of agricultural production | To avoid the domestic stockpiles that exceed Cambodia's safe warehousing capacities and that create the risk of the agricultural materials being expired because of excessive supply | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 20/05/2010 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to obtain Import Certificate and Permit for Plant Quarantine Materials when importing quarantine plants and plant products | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Quarantine plant and plant products with high risk of dangerous pests, listed in Annex 3, must first apply for and provide Import Certificate and Permit for Plant Quarantine Materials from the GDA prior to import into Cambodia in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 20/05/2010 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to provide lists of invasive and dangerous pests and safeguard conditions for asking for permit for plant quarantine materials when intent to import for all quarantine plants and plant products | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is required to provide lists of endemic and stored pest of applying goods in the place of origin for risk analysis upon applying for Import Certificate and Permit for Plant Quarantine Materials from the GDA prior to import into Cambodia in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity. | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 10/05/2010 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary prohibitions to export, transit and transport quarantine plants and plant products | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | In case of invasive and dangerous pests outbreak in certain region of Cambodia, MAFF may temporarily prohibited the export, transit through, and transport of all quarantine plants and plant products infected and nested with invasive and dangerous pests until the phytosanitary authority fully disinfected the region and all quarantine plants and plant products | To prevent the introduction of quarantine and dangerous pests into the territory of Cambodia, the spread from one area to another area within the territory or to other countries through any means of transportation in order to protect the agriculture production and biodiversity | Prakas No. 346 Phytosanitary Inspection | 20/05/2010 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for customs inspection of imported goods and goods in transport | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Imported goods and their transport are subject to customs inspection in accordance with custom risk assessment policy | For (i) Verification of custom declaration, (ii) inspection for illegal imported goods and (iii) Inspection for undeclared goods. | Prakas No. 569 on Inspection of Exported and Imported Goods and Transportation | 01/01/2010 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for customs inspection of exported goods and goods in transport | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Exported goods and good in transport are subject to customs inspection in accordance with customs risk assessment. | For (i) Verification of custom declaration, (ii) inspection for illegal imported goods and (iii) Inspection for undeclared goods. | Prakas No. 569 on Inspection of Exported and Imported Goods and Transportation | 01/01/2010 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for imported goods to pass through customs territory | Requirement to pass through specified port of customs | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Imported goods arrival are required to enter nearby custom territory or designated custom territory and to notify customs authority | Surveillance of imported goods into Cambodia | Prakas No. 572 on Notification of Goods arrival to Customs Territory of Cambodia | 06/09/2010 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for exported goods to pass through customs territory and to follow custom declaration procedure of the territory | Export Measures | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Requirement for exported goods to pass through customs territory and to follow custom declaration procedure of the territory | Surveillance of exported goods from Cambodia | Prakas No. 572 on Notification of Goods arrival to Customs Territory of Cambodia | 06/09/2010 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for inspection at border for goods imported into Cambodia | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Imported goods into Cambodia are subject to the inspection by relevant competent authorities at border checkpoints | To secure safety, stability, social order, and to preserve state revenue | Sub-Decree No. 064 Border Checkpoints | 07/09/2001 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for inspection at border for goods imported into Cambodia | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Economy and Finance | Imported goods into Cambodia are subject to the inspection by relevant competent authorities at border checkpoints | To secure safety, stability, social order, and to preserve state revenue | Sub-Decree No. 064 Border Checkpoints | 07/09/2001 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for inspection at border for goods exported out of Cambodia | Inspection Requirement | Inter-Agency | Imported goods into Cambodia are subject to the inspection by relevant competent authorities at border checkpoints | To secure safety, stability, social order, and to preserve state revenue | Sub-Decree No. 064 Border Checkpoints | 07/09/2001 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection requirement based on risk management approach for imported goods | Inspection Requirement | Inter-Agency | Any decision to conduct a physical inspection of consignments shall be based on identified risk and conducted as a single inspection. CED shall prepare this inspection report. | To ensure that an effective risk based balance between regulatory intervention and trade facilitation is achieved among the Ministries and agencies involved in management of export and import operations | Sub-Decree No. 021 on the Facilitation of Trade through Risk Management | 03/01/2006 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection requirement based on risk management approach for exported goods | Inspection Requirement | Prime Minister | Any decision to conduct a physical inspection of consignments shall be based on identified risk and conducted as a single inspection. CED shall prepare this inspection report. | To ensure that an effective risk based balance between regulatory intervention and trade facilitation is achieved among the Ministries and agencies involved in management of export and import operations | Sub-Decree No. 021 on the Facilitation of Trade through Risk Management | 03/01/2006 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service charge for issuing Certificate of Origin | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Commerce | Fees of issuing Certifcate of Origin for various products | Recovery of costs for Certifcate of Origin issuance | Joint Prakas No. 985 on the Provision of Public Services of the Ministry of Commerce | 28/12/2012 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Origin | Procedure for application of all forms of Certificate of Origin | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service charge for export inspection service | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Commerce | Fees for inspection of various exported products | Recovery of costs for inspection service | Joint Prakas No. 985 on the Provision of Public Services of the Ministry of Commerce | 28/12/2012 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A suspension on the clearance of imported goods may be applied in the case where there is an objection lodged against a registered owner's mark | Intellectual Property | Ministry of Commerce | Clearance of imported goods can be suspended by competent authorities if there is an application of objection made by a registered market. The procedure of suspension is detailed under this law. | To protect the marks and trade names duly registered in the register of marks in the Kingdom of Cambodia and prevent the acts of unfair competition on the creation, the utilization of marks and trade names. | Law Concerning Marks, Trade Names, and Acts of Unfair Competition | 14/01/2012 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for investment enterprise to provide import-export information | Trade related investment measures | Council for the Development of Cambodia | Investment enterprise shall provide to the Tax Department and to the Customs Department on a quarterly basis a schedule of the actual import of goods approved for an investment project and the actual export of goods of the investment project. | To govern the imports-exports of the investment project approved by CDC | Sub-Decree No. 053 on Amendment of the Sub-Decree No. 88 on Implementation of the Law on Investment | 06/11/1999 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reporting requirement for imports of production equipment and inputs | Trade related investment measures | Council for the Development of Cambodia | Imports of production equipment and inputs under QIP are required to report on quarterly basis to Cambodian government | To govern the application of law on investment | Sub-Decree No. 111 on the implementation of the amendment to the law on the investment of the kingdom of Cambodia | 27/09/2005 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administration Fee for Certificate of Origin (form A and N) | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Commerce | An Administrative Fee must be paid to obtain a Certificate of Origin (form A and N) and which is imposed on the export of all products from Cambodia to all destinations. forms A and N. | For Government revenue | Prakas No. 044 Revision of Export Management Fee and Related Costs | 09/02/2007 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Origin | Procedure for application of all forms of Certificate of Origin | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labeling requirement for placing of various Cambodian standard logos on imported products | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Imported products that are to be circulated in Cambodia are required to have a Cambodian standard logo on labels, with specification determined in the Prakas | For the nformation for consumers | Prakas No. 112 on Cambodian Industrial Standard Logo | 02/11/2014 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for the request to delay, to postpone and to terminate the qualified investment project | Investment Measure | Council for the Development of Cambodia | The delay, postponement and termination of QIP are required to follow the procedures including the report on imports of raw materials, equipment, construction materials and import taxes. | To govern the QIP in Cambodia | Directive No. 365 on Procedures for Delay, Postponement, Suspension, or Termination of Company Investment Activity | 03/07/2011 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration requirement for imported pesticide, seeds and animal feeds | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imported pesticide, seeds and animal feeds must first be registered with the Minsitry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | To govern the commercialization of pesticide in Cambodia | Sub-Decree No. 069 Agriculture Materials Standards and Management | 23/10/1998 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorization requirements for imports of forest products and forest byproducts | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imports of forest products and forest by-products are required to follow the formalities and requirements under point.1.2 and point 2.2 of the notification, including import license, bill of lading, commercial invoice, sales-purchase | To govern the export/imports of forest products and by-products | Notification No. 756 on Import-Export Procedures Implementation of Wood and Wood Products | 04/09/2014 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom declaration requirement for exports | Export Measures | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All exported goods are subject to custom declaration and declaration procedures determined by this Prakas | To govern exports of goods from Cambodia | Prakas No. 1447 on Customs Declaration Provisions and Procedures | 26/12/2007 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission of Customs Declaration | Submission of Customs Declaration | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom declaration requirement for imports | Other formalities | Ministry of Economy and Finance | All imported goods are subject to custom declaration and declaration procedures determined by this Prakas | To govern imports of goods into Cambodia | Prakas No. 1447 on Customs Declaration Provisions and Procedures | 26/12/2007 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission of Customs Declaration | Submission of Customs Declaration | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirements of certification of quality, registration of importer/exporter and permit of import/export of crop seeds | SPS Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | All types of crop seeds that are imported or exported require certification of quality, registration of importers and exporters, and permit of import/export. | To ensure quality agriculture and protect the environment | Proclamation No. 375 on Template for Request and Procedure for Certification of Quality of Seeds | 06/07/2017 |
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