Basic information
Outline of the system
Regulations on fertilizers for use in agriculture, their registration, import, export, formulation, repackaging, storage and marketing (Government Decision No. 746-93).
Product coverage
Fertilizers
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
The State encourages maximum freedom in these sectors of industry and trade, without prejudice to any restrictions imposed by laws for social reasons or in the national interest.
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
No, only to fulfil the purposes of the Government Decision No. 746-93
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
None, there are no quantitative limits or limits on imports from a particular country
The system applies to products originating from which country?
Goods can be imported from any country.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
Government Decision No. 746-93 issuing regulations on fertilizers for use in agriculture, their registration, import, export, formulation, repackaging, storage and marketing, published on 20 December 1993 in the Official Journal, Volume CCXLVII, No. 88, pages 2473-2474. The State encourages maximum freedom in these sectors of industry and trade, without prejudice to any restrictions imposed by laws for social reasons or in the national interest.
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?
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?
The information varies according to the product, and is specified in each of the laws mentioned under Box 9.
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?
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
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?
No
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
No
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
No
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?
In Guatemala, import licences are required only in the cases listed under Box 9. In those cases, the specific law lays down the requirements for each product and regulates matters relating to import quotas.
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?
What documents are required upon actual importation?
The documents vary according to the product, and are specified in each of the laws mentioned under Box 9.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
No
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
The period varies according to the procedures set out in the specific laws and regulations mentioned under Box 9.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
No
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
No
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
The foreign exchange market operates freely