Basic information
Outline of the system
Prior surveillance system for the import of certain steel products
Product coverage
Iron and steel products
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
The licensing procedure enables Hungary to monitor the import of certain iron and steel products, which is considered to be necessary in the present situation of the world market of steel. The purpose of the procedure is to receive rapid and reliable information on the trends in trade flows.
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?
Expected duration of licensing procedure
In view of the turbulent situation on the world steel market, the duration of the licensing procedure cannot be specified.
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
Announcement of the Minister of Economic Affairs of 26 March 2002, published in the Economic and Employment Journal (Gazdasági és Foglalkoztatási Közlöny) No. 6, on 9 April 2002 under position 10/2002.
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?
All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences
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
Licensing and Administration Office of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Margit körút 85, Budapest-1024, Hungary