Basic information
Outline of the system
The restriction on importation of salt in quantities less than 100kg is regulated under Control of Goods, Prices and other Charges Act. Statutory Instrument No.10 of 2015, Cap 43:08). The information is published in a number of publications including the Government Gazette and Ministry website. Information is also published at all points of entry (borders) across the country. Information published is on what the restriction operates and indicating allowable quantities for importation.
Product coverage
As per the statutory instrument, the restriction covers pre-packed salt whether table salt or denatured salt and pure sodium chloride, whether or not in aqueous solutions (sea water).
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 restriction is intended to monitor and regulate the volumes of salt imports.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
No quotas.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applies to goods originating from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
Control of Goods, Prices and other Charges Act. Statutory Instrument No.10 of 2015, Cap 43:08) which is an Act of Parliament that can only be amended by parliament processes.
Control of goods, prices and other charges (restriction on salt) regulations (chapter 43:08)
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
The Act specifies the products covered and is not subject to any discretion unless only in extremely extenuating circumstances when there is a shutdown or shortage of the salt where the Minister can exercise his powers and deviate from the regulations.
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
The system cannot be abolished 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 licenses.
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
Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry, (Department of Industrial Affairs)
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
For the restriction on salt importers are not required to apply for any licence.
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
They are issued all year round.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
Yes.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
Import permits are issued on request provided the relevant documentation is provided.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
It is effected by a single administrative organization.
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?
N/A.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
N/A.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
N/A.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
N/A.
Amount or rate?
N/A.
Is it refundable?
N/A.
What is the period of retention?
N/A.
What is the purpose of this requirement?
N/A.
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
If the applicant meets the set criteria, an application will not be denied.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
Applicants who feel aggrieved have the right to appeal using the available structures.
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?
They are issued all year round.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
N/A.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
None.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
N/A.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
N/A.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
N/A.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
Foreign exchange always made available.