3647 Chapter 38 - Miscellaneous chemical products
4126 Residual lyes from the manufacture of wood pulp, whether or not concentrated, desugared or chemically treated, including lignin sulphonates, but excluding tall oil of heading 38.03.
6694 - Concentrated sulphite lye
| Country Group | Group Description | Activity | Tariff Rate | Unit | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD | Customs Duty | Import | 7 | 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 license when importing chemical substances and products, except where the substance or product is for medical or pharmaceutical purposes | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances or products imported to be used for industrial production or commercial purposes must conform with the licensing requirements by MIME | To protect human life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance and to effectively control the use of chemical substance | Prakas No. 148 on Procedures and Issuance of Certification of Items and Quantities of Chemical Substance Use | 13/02/2012 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Chemical Substance Use License | Procedure for the application of Chemical Substance Use License to import and export chemical substances | View |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Export prohibition of timber and non-timber products | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | A number of timber and non-timber products under article 3 are not allowed to to be exported | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for transportation permit on exports of processed timber and non-timber forest products following traditional style or third party for commercial purpose | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exports of processed timber and non-timber forest products following traditional style or third party for commercial purpose are allowed without export license. But transportation permit must be issued by head of ministry administration. | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Transportation Permit for Import-Export of Processed Wood and Non-timber Forest Product | Procedure to obtain Transportation Permit for Import-Export of Processed Wood and Non-timber Forest Product | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for export license for exports of timber and non-timber forest products | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exports of timber and non-timber forest products require export license from MOC via forestry administration. The extension of license is issued by MOC. | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Import/Export License for Processed Wood and Non-timber Forest Product | Procedure to obtain Import/Export License for Processed Wood and Non-timber Forest Product | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for import license for import of timber and non-timber forest products | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imports of timber and non-timber forest products as raw materials for local industry production requires an import license from MOC via Forestry Administration | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Import/Export License for Processed Wood and Non-timber Forest Product | Procedure to obtain Import/Export License for Processed Wood and Non-timber Forest Product | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for import permit for import of timber and non-timber forest products | TBT Measures | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imports of timber and non-timber forest products as raw materials for local industry production require that a transportation permit is issued by Head of Forestry Administration | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import ban of certain timber and non-timber products | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | A strict ban on the import of all kinds of empidement plants, wildlife, and other flora and fauna which impact the local sources of genetics | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to restrict exports of timber and non-timber products to an assigned port | Requirement to pass through specified port of customs | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Forest and non-timber forest products are allowed to be exported through government official port only. | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to restrict the imports of timber and non-timber products to specific ports | Restriction | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Forest and non-timber forest product are allowed to be imported through government official ports only. | To identify timber and non-timber products which are allowed to import and export | Sub-Decree No. 131 on Timber and Non-timber Forest Products | 28/11/2006 |
| 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 labelling requirements for chemical substances, products, and consumer products | Labeling Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances, products, and consumer products entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia must have additional chemical labels in Khmer, hazardous information (Annex 2 (1), (2), & (3)), and safety information (Annex 4) on the packaging and be in compliance with measures and regulations issued by relevant ministries/authorities in accordance with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals | To protect human or animal life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance, to effectively control the use of chemical substance, and for environmental conservation | Sub-Decree No. 180 on the Control of Labeling and Classification of Chemical | 20/10/2009 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for the transportation of chemical substances, products, and consumer products | TBT Regulations | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances, products, and consumer products entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia must have additional chemical labels in Khmer, hazardous information (Annex 2 (1), (2), & (3)), and safety information (Annex 4) on the packaging and be in compliance with measures and regulations issued by relevant ministries/authorities in accordance with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals | To protect human or animal life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance, to effectively control the use of chemical substance, and for environmental conservation | Sub-Decree No. 180 on the Control of Labeling and Classification of Chemical | 20/10/2009 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory product identity requirements for chemical substances, products, and consumer products | Product identity requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances, products, and consumer products entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia must have additional chemical labels in Khmer, hazardous information (Annex 2 (1), (2), & (3)), and safety information (Annex 4) on the packaging and be in compliance with measures and regulations issued by relevant ministries/authorities in accordance with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals | To protect human or animal life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance, to effectively control the use of chemical substance, and for environmental conservation | Sub-Decree No. 180 on the Control of Labeling and Classification of Chemical | 20/10/2009 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory marking requirements for chemical substances, products, and consumer products | Marking Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances, products, and consumer products entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia must have additional chemical labels in Khmer, hazardous information (Annex 2 (1), (2), & (3)), and safety information (Annex 4) on the packaging and be in compliance with measures and regulations issued by relevant ministries/authorities in accordance with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals | To protect human or animal life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance, to effectively control the use of chemical substance, and for environmental conservation | Sub-Decree No. 180 on the Control of Labeling and Classification of Chemical | 20/10/2009 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandatory traceability information requirements for chemical substances, products, and consumer products | Verification Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances, products, and consumer products entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia must have additional chemical labels in Khmer, hazardous information (Annex 2 (1), (2), & (3)), and safety information (Annex 4) on the packaging and be in compliance with measures and regulations issued by relevant ministries/authorities in accordance with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals | To protect human or animal life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance, to effectively control the use of chemical substance, and for environmental conservation | Sub-Decree No. 180 on the Control of Labeling and Classification of Chemical | 20/10/2009 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement to register chemical substances, products, and consumer products | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Industry and Handicraft | Chemical substances, products, and consumer products entering the stream of commerce in Cambodia must have additional chemical labels in Khmer, hazardous information (Annex 2 (1), (2), & (3)), and safety information (Annex 4) on the packaging and be in compliance with measures and regulations issued by relevant ministries/authorities in accordance with Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals | To protect human or animal life or health and safety from potential risks from chemical substance, to effectively control the use of chemical substance, and for environmental conservation | Sub-Decree No. 180 on the Control of Labeling and Classification of Chemical | 20/10/2009 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Export quota for forest products and by-products | Export Quota | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | An export quota permit is required for export of permanent forest estates and forest products & by-products (Timber Products and Non-Timber Forest Products) | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit requirement for Export of forest products and by-products | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | An export permit is required for export of permanent forest estates and forest products & by-products (Timber Products and Non-Timber Forest Products) | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for CITES Certificate for Import/Export of Forest Plants and Wildlife | Procedure to obtain a CITES Certificate for Import/Export of Forest Plants and Wildlife | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permit requirement for Import of forest products and by-products | Authorization Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | An import permit is required for import of permanent forest estates and forest products & by-products (Timber Products and Non-Timber Forest Products) | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for CITES Certificate for Import/Export of Forest Plants and Wildlife | Procedure to obtain a CITES Certificate for Import/Export of Forest Plants and Wildlife | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval requirement for Import quota of forest products and by-products | Export Quota | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | MAFF shall have authority to approve import quota for forest products & by-products, following the approval of the Royal Government of Cambodia | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement of transportation permit for exports of forest products and by-products | Storage and Transport Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Head of Forestry Administration has authority to issue permit to transport forest products & by-products intended for export-import | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Transportation Permit for Import-Export of Forest Plants and Wildlife | Procedure to obtain Transportation Permit for Import-Export of Forest Plants and Wildlife | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement of transportation permit for imports of forest products and by-products | Storage and Transport Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Head of Forestry Administration has authority to issue permit to transport forest products & by-products intended for export-import | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Name | Description | Category | View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application for Transportation Permit for Import-Export of Forest Plants and Wildlife | Procedure to obtain Transportation Permit for Import-Export of Forest Plants and Wildlife | View |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prohibition of harvesting (including exports) of forest products and by-products under prohibition conditions | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is prohibited to harvest (including export) the following forest products & by-products within the Permanent Forest Reserve: 1- Tree species whose diameter is smaller than the minimum diameter allowed to harvest; 2- Rare tree species; 3- Trees that local communities have being tapped to extract resin for customary use; 4- Trees that yield high-value resin. 5- rare and endangered wildlife species | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement of study research and evaluation for export of seeds and seedling of forest products and byproducts. | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The Export-Import of seeds or seedlings of forest vegetation species shall require thorough study research and evaluation by the Forestry Administration and permission by the Minister of Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. | To govern the export/import of seeds of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Requirement for visa certification for imports of forest vegetation seeds of forest products and byproducts. | Certificate Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | The import of all kinds of forest vegetation seeds shall have a Visa certification of the forest vegetation seeds issued by the scientific authority of the exporting country | To govern the export/import of seeds of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 15/08/2002 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import prohibition of rare and endangered wildlife species | Prohibition | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | It is prohibited to export and import rare and endangered wildlife species | For the conservation of wildlife | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection requirement for exports of forest products and byproducts | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Forest products and by-products for export shall be inspected during their loading into containers and sealed by the Forestry Administration official prior to transport to custom’s warehouse and stockpile area. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries shall issue a Prakas to determine the sample of the seal to be attached to the outside of the container holding Forest Products& By-products for export. | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-product | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection requirement for imports of forest products and byproducts | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Forest Products& By-products for import shall be inspected during their loading into containers and sealed by the Forestry Administration official prior to transport to custom’s warehouse and stockpile area. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries shall issue a Prakas to determine the sample of the seal to be attached to the outside of the container holding Forest Products& By-products for export. | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Export tax and other export duties for exports of forest product and byproduct | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | An export/import tax and other duty tax shall be paid for the export/ import of forest products and by-products to the national budget | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| Name | Type | Agency | Description | Comments | Law | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import tax and other export duties for import of forest product and byproduct | Taxes and charges | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | An export/ import tax and other duty tax shall be paid for the export/ import of forest products and by-products to the national budget | To govern the export/import of forest products and by-products | Law on Forestry | 30/08/2002 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing requirement for exports of forest products and forest byproducts | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Exports of forest products and forest byproducts are required to follow the formalities and requirements under point.1.1 and point 2.1 of the notification | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certifcate of Origin requirements for imports of forest products and by-forest products | Rule of Origin | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Imports of forest products and forest by-products are required to provide CO from exporting countries | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required inspection and the use of lead to seal container for export of forest products and byproducts | Inspection Requirement | Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries | Forest and forest product export that are stored in container shall be inspected and sealed using sample lead by officials of the forest administration before they are allowed to be transported to a warehouse or customs goods discharge compound. Container that stores forest and forest products refers to any type of empty container that can store forest and forest products in compliance with quality and safety standard. | To protect the environment | Prakas No. 090 on the model of lead used to seal container of forest and forest byproduct for export | 14/02/2005 |
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