Beef cuts | Import Licensing Procedures

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Basic information

Outline of the system

At present, Paraguay has import licences administered by the Under Secretariat for Trade in the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC); by the National Food and Nutrition Institute (INAN), the National Health Monitoring Directorate (DINAVISA) and the Central Laboratory of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare; the National Plant and Seed Quality and Health Service (SENAVE); the National Animal Quality and Health Service (SENACSA); and the Environment Secretariat (SEAM). They may be of two kinds: automatic and non automatic. The former, as the name implies, are those that are granted subject to the sole requirement of completion of the necessary applications.
These automatic import licences are approved in all cases in which they comply with the legal requirements and are consistent with the provisions of Article 2 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Product coverage

Beef cuts

Nature of licensing

Automatic

If Automatic, administrative purpose

Its purpose is administrative, to obtain statistical data and protect the health of the population through sanitary/zoosanitary and quality controls.

Non-Automatic

If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime

Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports

Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports

The system applies to products originating from which country?

The application system covers all countries of origin and shipment.

Expected duration of licensing procedure

Five (5) days once all the requirements laid down in the corresponding regulations have been fulfilled.

Legal requirements

Is the licensing statutorily required?

MIC Resolution No. 538/06 establishing the administrative procedures for the importation of beef cuts; MIC Resolution No. 607/06 partially amending Resolution No. 538/06; and Decree No. 8153/06 authorizing the importation of beef cuts.

Yes, licensing is mandatory for a specified universe of goods.

Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?

The legislation stipulates that the designation of the products to be subjected to licensing is left to the discretion of the relevant administration.

Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?

The executive branch does not need to obtain legislative approval in order to abolish these licensing systems. Except in those cases in which the licences are established by international agreements or national laws.

Eligibility of applicants

Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?

All persons and enterprises are entitled to register. Yes, they are eligible, provided they are enrolled in the corresponding register.

What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?

All importers are eligible to apply for licences, the only requirement being that they be enrolled as such in the register of importers of the National Customs Directorate and in the registers of importers of the respective organs previously mentioned.

Is there a registration fee?

Yes, there is a registration fee.

Is there a published list of authorized importers?

Contact point for information on eligibility

Ministry/Authority

Ministerio de Industria y Comercio, MIC (Ministry of Industry and Trade)

Address

Mcal. López e/ Dr Weiss, 1er piso

Telephone

(+) 591 21 616 3207

Fax

(+) 591 21 616 3066

E-mail address

fcamacho@mic.gov.py

Website

www.mic.gov.py

Contact officer

Mr Fabián Camacho

Submission of an application

Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application

Ministerio de Industria y Comercio, MIC (Ministry of Industry and Trade)
Dirección General de Comercio Interior (Directorate General of Domestic Trade)
Dirección de Normas y Disciplinas Comerciales (Department of Trade Rules and Disciplines)

Documentation requirements

What information is required in applications?

The information required in import licence applications is indicated on the respective application forms. (See annexes to the resolutions in force.)

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?

Licence applications can be submitted on any working day preceding the date of import clearance.

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 the year during which licence applications can be made.

Issuing the license

Can a licence be granted immediately on request?

If, for various reasons, the product has not arrived within the time stipulated and an application has been submitted, then yes an extension can be granted, provided a request is made.

Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence

If all the requirements for granting a licence are met, a licence may be issued within a shorter time-limit.

Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?

The administrative organs are those mentioned in the previous replies.

Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?

Products generally require approval and registration by more than one administrative organ.

Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?

There are no conditions other than those mentioned attached to the issue of a licence.

Fees and other administrative charges

Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?

There are no fees for licences issued by the MIC.