Basic information
Outline of the system
According to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer annual quota for the import of ozone layer depleting substances and the products thereof is defined. The licensing of imports of ozone layer depleting substances and the products which contain such substances is regulated by the Environmental Protection Act and is administered by the Environmental Agency within the Ministry of Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy.
Product coverage
Goods that are subject to licensing are listed in the undermentioned order.
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 intended to protect environment and human health.
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 of licensing applies to goods originating from all parties of Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The import licensing procedure is governed by the:
- Environmental Protection Act (OG, No. 56799, 31/00);
- Technical Requirements for Products and Conformity Assessment Act (OG, No. 59/99, 31/00, 54/00); and
- Order on the management of ozone-depleting substances (OG, No. 89/97, 41/01).
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?
All legal entities and sole proprietors are eligible to apply for the import licence.
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?
With the application form the importer provides the following information:
- complete name and address of importer/end user;
- commercial or chemical name of goods;
- quantity of goods;
- end use statement.
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?
Applicant must apply for annual quantity by 31 January and then before each import for the import licence. Licence is issued within a week after application, but in some cases it can be obtained immediately.
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 application for licence and/or importation can be made.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
Applicant must apply for annual quantity by 31 January and then before each import for the import licence. Licence is issued within a week after application, but in some cases it can be obtained immediately.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
Applicant must apply for annual quantity by 31 January and then before each import for the import licence. Licence is issued within a week after application, but in some cases it can be obtained immediately.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with application.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with application.
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
Administrative charge is 4.000 SIT.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Administrative charge is 4.000 SIT.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
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?
None.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
The reasons for denial are explained to the applicant in writing.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
The refusal of issuing a licence can be appealed pursuant to the procedures provided by law.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
The refusal of issuing a licence can be appealed pursuant to the procedures provided by law.
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 the year during which application for licence and/or importation can be made.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Upon actual importation import licence is required.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
There are no other administrative procedures prior to importation.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
Agency issues a decision regarding annual quantity. Import licence, which importer must obtain before each import, is valid for 3 months. Upon expiration, a new licence may be applied for.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of a licence or a portion of it.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licences are not transferable between importers.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
There is freedom of exchange operations.