Basic information
Outline of the system
The import and export of antiquities which are dated over 100 years old in and out of Cambodia are done by case with the permission of the Government.
Product coverage
All kinds of import and export of antiquities over 100 years old under the coverage of the Law on the Protection of the Cultural Heritage (1996) - Cambodia Royal Decree No. NS/RKM/0196/26 (section 9: Export of Cultural Property and Section 10: Import of Cultural Property) and sub-Decree 98 (Section 5).
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The licensing is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. The import and export of antiquities over 100 years old are done for the purpose of travel exhibitions, exchange exhibitions, loans, repatriations and donations.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applies to all sorts of import and export of antiquities from all countries in the world.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The Government has the authority to give the permission or deny the permission of the import or export of the antiquities for the above-mentioned purposes. Law on the Protection of the Cultural Heritage (1996) - Cambodia Royal Decree No. NS/RKM/0196/26 (section 9: Export of Cultural Property and Section 10: Import of Cultural Property) and sub-Decree 98 (Section 5).
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
Any person can request the import and export authorization if they have acceptable and legal purpose to prove with the Government requirement.
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
Upon the agreement.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
All the process in this section has to be done with the advanced agreement with the Royal Government of Cambodia and the party in the abroad countries. The agreement covers every detail of the import and export related issues.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
There are no limitations as to the period of year during which application for licence and/or importation may be made.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
All the process in this section has to be done with the advanced agreement with the Royal Government of Cambodia and the party in the abroad countries. The agreement covers every detail of the import and export related issues.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
All the process in this section has to be done with the advanced agreement with the Royal Government of Cambodia and the party in the abroad countries. The agreement covers every detail of the import and export related issues.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
The application will be firstly considered by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and then will seek for the approval from the Inter-committee. When the Inter-Ministerial Committee approved, the application will send for the final decision from the Royal Government of Cambodia. The importer has to approach to only one administrative organ, which is the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts will process the application to other related organs.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
Upon the agreement.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
Upon the agreement.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
Upon the agreement.
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
Not applicable.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
There are no limitations as to the period of year during which application for licence and/or importation may be made.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Upon the agreement.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
Condition of the antiquities are reported and checked before travelling from each place.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
Upon the agreement.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
Not applicable.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Not applicable.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
Upon the agreement.