Sugar

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Basic information

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Outline of the system

In Burkina Faso, import formalities are limited to the issuance of a prior import declaration (DPI), which is an import document required for all imports of goods of an f.o.b. value of CFAF 500,000 or more.

This DPI is issued immediately and free of charge by the Directorate of the Single Trade and Investment Window Centre (DCGU/CI) of the Ministry of Trade on the basis of a pro forma invoice.

For certain products, a DPI can only be issued against an import licence. Products requiring import licences include sugar.

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Product coverage

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

This licence was introduced by an announcement of 31 September 2004 with a view to improving the country's sugar supply.

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Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports

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

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The system applies to products originating from which country?

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Expected duration of licensing procedure

It is not possible to establish how long this licensing procedure will apply, since it could be maintained as long as the authorities consider the country's supply to be inadequate.

Eligibility of applicants

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

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

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Is there a registration fee?

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Is there a published list of authorized importers?

Contact point for information on eligibility

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Ministry/Authority

Any information on eligibility is available from the Ministry of Trade.

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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

Directorate of the Single Trade and Investment Window Centre

Documentation requirements

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What information is required in applications?

Applications accompanied by proforma invoices

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

Window of submission of an application

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

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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

Issuing the license

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Can a licence be granted immediately on request?

Applications accompanied by pro forma invoices are received and processed by the Directorate of the Single Trade and Investment Window Centre on behalf of the Minister, who issues the licence within a maximum of 48 hours.

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

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Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?

Non-automatic licence issued in the form of an ASI by the Ministry of Trade.

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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?

Fees and other administrative charges

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Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?

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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?

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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?

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Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?

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

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If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?

Importation

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

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What documents are required upon actual importation?

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

Conditions of licensing

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

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

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

Foreign Exchange

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

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

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Is foreign exchange always available to cover licences issued?

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What formalities must be fulfilled for obtaining the foreign exchange?