Chemical weapons and other items related to chemical weapons programme and cultural property illegally moved from the Syrian Arab Republic

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Basic information

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Outline of the system

The METI shall designate and publish a list of items of goods for which import approval must be obtained, to comply with Article 3 of the Import Trade Control Order. A person wishing to import an item published in the above-mentioned list shall be subject to import approval for imports provided for in Article 4.

The list of items shall be made public by the METI in the Official Gazette, the Official Bulletin of Economy, Trade and Industry and International Trade Bulletin.

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Product coverage

Approvals are required for following products:
(1) Chemical weapons and other items related to Syria’s chemical weapons programme.
(2) Cultural Property illegally moved from the Syrian Arab Republic after 15 March 2011.
HS Nos. 97.01, 97.02, 97.03, 97.04, 97.05, 97.06.

Nature of licensing

Automatic

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If Automatic, administrative purpose

Non-Automatic

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

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Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports

In principle, the approval system is intended to perform the obligation under the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2118 (2013) and 2199 (2015) .

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

Not applicable.

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The system applies to products originating from which country?

The approval system applies to products coming from Syrian Arab Republic.

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Expected duration of licensing procedure

Eligibility of applicants

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

Not applicable.

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

Not applicable.

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Is there a registration fee?

Not applicable.

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Is there a published list of authorized importers?

Not applicable.

Contact point for information on eligibility

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Ministry/Authority

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Address

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Telephone

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Fax

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E-mail address

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Website

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Contact officer

Submission of an application

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Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry METI

Documentation requirements

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What information is required in applications?

Not applicable.

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What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?

Not applicable.

Window of submission of an application

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How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?

An importer shall apply for import approval, in advance of importation, taking into consideration around two weeks of the processing time.

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Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain

Importers may apply for import approval in any time of the year.

Issuing the license

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Can a licence be granted immediately on request?

Examination needs sufficient time, therefore, an approval cannot be granted immediately on request.

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

The items subject to import approval cannot be imported without a certificate of import approval. An importer shall apply for import approval, in advance of importation, taking into consideration around two weeks of the processing time.

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Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?

Applications for import approval are considered only by the METI.

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

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

Not applicable.

Fees and other administrative charges

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Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?

Not applicable

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What is the amount of the fee or charge?

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Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?

Not applicable

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Amount or rate?

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Is it refundable?

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What is the period of retention?

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What is the purpose of this requirement?

Refusal of an application

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Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?

In principle, approval shall not be given.

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Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?

In principle, approval shall not be given.

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Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?

In principle, approval shall not be given.

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If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?

In principle, approval shall not be given.

Importation

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Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?

Importers may apply for import approval in any time of the year.

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What documents are required upon actual importation?

Not applicable

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Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?

Not applicable

Conditions of licensing

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What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?

Not applicable

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Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?

Not applicable

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Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?

Not applicable

Foreign Exchange

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Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?

Not applicable

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Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?

Not applicable

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Is foreign exchange always available to cover licences issued?

Not applicable

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What formalities must be fulfilled for obtaining the foreign exchange?

Not applicable