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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
 
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 7.3 OF THE AGREEMENT ON  
IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  (2020)1 
CAMBODIA  
The following communication, dated 10 January 2022 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Cambodia.  
 
 
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 MINISTRY OF COMMERCE  ................................ ................................ ............................  2 
1.1   DEPARTMENT OF EXPORT IMPORT  ................................ ................................ .................  2 
 Wood and wood by -products  ................................ ................................ ......................  2 
 MINISTRY OF MINE AND ENERGY  ................................ ................................ ................  4 
2.1   DEPARTMENT OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  ................................ ..................  4 
 Radioactive chemical elements and isotopes; Nuclear reactors,  
installations and apparatus  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 4 
 MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION  .........................  6 
3.1   THE INSTITUE OF STANDARDS OF CAMBODIA  ................................ ................................  6 
 Chemical substances  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 6 
 MINISTRY OF HEALTH  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 8 
4.1   DEPARTMENT OF DRUGS AND FOOD  ................................ ................................ ..............  8 
 Pharmaceuticals, medical materials and traditional medicin es................................ .........  8 
 Narcotics, psychotropic substances and precursors  ................................ ...................... 10 
 MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND FINE ARTS  ................................ ................................ .... 12 
5.1   DEPARTMENT OF ANTIQUITIES  ................................ ................................ .................... 12 
 Newly made artifacts  ................................ ................................ ................................ 12 
5.2   DEPARTMENT OF CINEMA CULTURAL DIFFUSION  ................................ ........................... 13 
 Foreign films  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 13 
5.3   DEPART MENT OF MUSEUMS  ................................ ................................ ......................... 15 
 Antiquities  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 15 
5.4   DEPARTMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS  ................................ ...................... 16 
 Physical books  ................................ ................................ ................................ ......... 16 
 
1 This notification also relates to 2014 -2019.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/4  
 
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 MINIST RY OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATION  ................................ .....................  18 
6.1   GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF ICT  ................................ ................................ .................... 18 
 Radiocommunication and telecommunication products, and Information and 
Communication  Technology (ICT) related products  ................................ ................................ .18 
 NATIONAL BANK OF CAMBODIA  ................................ ................................ ................  21 
7.1   DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE MANAGEMENT ................................ ................................ ...21 
 Foreign currency banknotes  ................................ ................................ ...................... 21 
 Raw gold, uncut precious stones or other raw precious metals ................................ .......22 
 MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE  ................................ ................................ ..... 24 
8.1   GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INDUSTRY  ................................ .......................... 24 
 Gambling equipment and gaming machines for entertainment  ................................ .......24 
 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT  ................................ ................................ ....................  25 
9.1   GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  ................................ ............ 25 
 Ozone -depleting substances and air conditioning  ................................ ......................... 25 
 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES  ................................ ....... 28 
10.1   THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE  ................................ ........................... 28 
 Seeds, plants and planting materials  ................................ ................................ ........ 28 
10.2   THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION  ............................. 30 
 Live animals and animal products  ................................ ................................ ............ 30 
10.3   DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL LEGISLATION  ................................ ........................... 31 
 Pesticides and fertilizers  ................................ ................................ .......................... 31 
 
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MINISTRY OF COMMERCE  
1.1  DEPARTMENT OF EXPORT IMPORT  
Wood and wood by -products  
Outline of System  
1. According to Article 73 of Law on Forestry of 31 August 2002 and Sub -Decree No.  209 of 
31 December 2007 and amended to Anukret ( Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK/BK on the Enforcement of 
the List of Prohibited and Restricted Goods dated 26 February 2020 (Changed List of Goods in 
Annex  1), the license for export/import of Forest Products and by products sh all be issued by the 
Ministry of Commerce, after the issuance of a Visa by the Head of Forestry Administration. 
This license shall be extended by the Ministry of Commerce.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. Currently, under the Prakas No.078 on Procedur e of Issuing Export and Import License of Minister 
of Commerce dated 1 March 2013, only one type of import licensing has been applied for products 
falling in Annex I of Sub -Decree No.  17 dated 26 February 2020.  
3. Cambodia has no discriminatory policy rega rding the country of origin of the imported 
commodities.  The import licensing system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all 
countries.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/4  
 
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  4. The licensing procedures are not intended to restrict the quantity or value of the imports. 
The purpos es of utilizing import licensing procedures are necessary for: 
- Protection of national security;  
- Protection of public order and standards of decency and morality;  
- Protection of human, animal or plant life or health;  
- Protection of national treasures of artistic, historic or archaeological value;  
- Compliance with the provisions of any legislation of The Kingdom of Cambodia currently in 
force;  
- The fulfilment of obligations under the Charter of the United Nations.  
5. Import licensing appl ies only to prohibited and restrict ed goods under law and Regulations (Goods 
listed in Annex I of Sub -Decree No.  209 in 2007 and amended to Sub -Decree No.  17 on 
26 February  2020).  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
7.(a) Application for importation can be made at any time.  
 
(b)  An import license cannot be granted immediately upon request. Prior review of the application 
is required. The license could be granted in 16 hours/working day if all required documents 
are approved.  
 
(c)  Limitation of period and quantity of importation approved by Government and relevant 
Ministries. Ministry of Commerce issue Import License based on that decision.  
 
(d)  It depend s on the goods, an import License  under  the Ministry of Commerce is required , a 
visa from the Forestry Administration, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF)  
before final approval by the Ministry of Commerce (Forestry Law) . 
 
8. An application for a license can be refused if the required documents are not met.   
 
Eligibility of Importers to Ap ply for License  
9. All persons, firms and institutions eligible to apply for license.  
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for Licen ce 
10. Documentation and other requirements for application of import license are:  
- Letter from Cabinet of Ministers/Relevant Ministries (MAFF, MOE…) ; 
- Application ; 
- Business Registration Certificate ; 
- Sales contract ; 
- Visa approved by Forestry Administration, MAFF (For only Processed Wood only) ;  
- Administration Fee Receipt ; 
- Certificates of Origin of Exporter ; 
- Bill of Lading ; 
- Other necessary documents . 
11. At the time of actual importation, the import license must be presented to the customs at the 
port where the entry takes place.  
12. Administration Fee for an Import Lice nse: 400,000KH Riels equal to US$100 for other of 
processed wood and 800,000 KH Riels equal to US$200 for processed wood.  
13. The import license is available once the administration fee has been made and is not refundable.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/4  
 
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  Conditions of Licensing  
14. The license is valid for three  months and c an be extended only twice, first extension 45  days, 
second extension 30 days. 
15. There is no penalty for non -utilization of a license, the licence  is revoke d.  
16. A license is not transferable between importers.  
17. Not applicable.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Not applicable  
19. Not applicable.  
 MINISTRY OF MINE AND ENERGY  
2.1  DEPARTMENT OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  
Radioactive chemical elements and isotopes; Nuclear reactors, installations and 
apparatus  
Outline of System  
1. In accordance with the Anukret (Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK /BK on the Enforcement of the List of 
Prohibited and Restricted Goods dated on 26 February 2020 by the Royal Government of Cambodia 
and its Annexes, radioactive chemical elements, radioactive isotopes, nuclear reactors, installations 
and apparatus require a permission to import issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).  
In accordance with the Prakas No.  0321 on the Preparation and Operation of the Offices u nder the 
Departments of the General Departments of Energy of MME, the Department of Nuclear Science and 
Technology is responsible, among other functions, to implement the regulatory function to regulate, 
issue, amend, suspend or revoke the license and impo se the license fees to control and verify the 
relevant activities involving the civilian nuclear applications and ionizing radiations.  
Purpose and Coverage of Licensing  
2. The permission to import issued by MME is required of the goods listed below:  
HS Cod e Description  
2844.10.10  -- Natural uranium and its compounds  
2844.10.90  -- Other  
2844.20.10  -- Uranium enriched in U 235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds  
2844.20.90  -- Other  
2844.30.10  -- Uranium depleted in U 235 and its compounds; thorium and its compounds  
2844.30.90  -- Other  
2844.40.10  -- Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds; radioactive residues  
2844.40.90  -- Other  
2844.50.00  -- Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors  
8401.10.00  -- Nuclear reactors  
8401.20.00  -- Machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation, and parts thereof  
8401.30.00  -- Fuel elements (cartridges), non -irradiated  
8401.40.00  -- Parts of nuclear reactors  
 
3. The system applies to products originating in all countries and does not discriminate  by country 
of origin.  
4. Permission to import is not intended to restrict the overall quality or value of imports. The purpose 
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  of human, animal or plant life or health; and that these goods are used in civilian applications and  
peaceful purposes only.  
5. - Anukret (Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK /BK on the Enforcement of the List of  Prohibited and 
Restricted Goods dated on 26 February 2020 by the Royal Government of Cambodia.  
 - The Anukret No.  137 ANK/ BK on the Preparation and Operation of the Ministry of Mines 
and Energy dated  on 31 October 2018 by the Royal Government of Cambodia.  
 - The Prakas No.  0321 on the Preparation and Operation of the Offices under the 
Departments of the General Departments dated  on 25 December 2018 by the Ministry 
of Mines and Energy.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
7.(a)  There is not yet a formally approved procedure for conveying information on licensing.  
(b)  There is not yet a formally approved procedure for conveying informatio n on licensing.  
(c)  There is not yet a formally approved procedure for conveying information on licensing.  
(d)  However, when the products, following the HS lines as shown in the table above, arrive for 
clearance, the General Department of Customs and Exc ise will guide the importers to request 
the permission to import from MME.  
8. Application for a licence may be refused if all the technical documents of the products or goods 
are not submitted.  
 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. All importe rs, who ha ve registered to conduct business in Cambodia, may be an importer . 
Documentation and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. The importers request through an official letter to MME for the permission to import along with 
attachment of all of the technical documents of the products or goods.  
11. The import licence and all technical documents are required upon actual importation.  
12. The draft of the Prakas on Controlling the import and use of radioactive substances and sou rces 
of radiation is being drafted by the Ministry of Mine and Energy, and the licensing fee or 
administrative charge will be included in the Prakas.  
 
13. There is no deposit.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. As per current practice, the permission letter to use radioactive substances/sources issued by 
Ministry of Mine and Energy is valid for one year only.  
 
15. No, there is no penalty for non -utilization of a licence or portion of a licence.  
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.  
17. Not applicable.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/4  
 
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  19. Foreign exchange is freely available for all international trade transactions.  
MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY , SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATI ON 
3.1  THE INSTITUE OF STANDARDS OF CAMBODIA  
Chemical substance s  
Outline of System  
1. Referring to the Anukret (Sub -Decree) No.17 ANK/BK on the Enforcement of the List of Prohibited 
and Restricted Goods dated on 26 February 2020 , the Institute of Standards of Cambodia of the 
Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation is in charge of Chemical Substance Import 
and Export License s. The objective of Chemical Substance Import and Export License s is to ensure 
standard and  target uses of each chemical substance us ed in the manufacture and production.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. The purpose of a chemical substance import and export license is to manage and control the 
appropriate use of chemical substances in the p roduction and manufacture in order to ensure safety 
and protect human and animal health and environment. The system will cover all chemical 
substances listed in the Anukret (Sub -Decree) No.  17 ANK/BK on the Enforcement of the List of 
Prohibited and Restric ted Goods dated on 26 February 2020  which is under the responsibility of the 
Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation.  
3. The license is intended to restrict the quantity of import but only for investment factory or 
manufacture.  The system applies to chemical substance s coming from all countries.  
4. The license is intended to restrict the quantity of import but only for investment factory or 
manufacture.  
5. The Anukret (Sub -Decree) No.17 ANK/BK on the Enforcement of the List of Prohibited an d 
Restricted Goods dated on 26 February 2020  only. 
Procedures  
6. There are no quota s on the chemical substance import and export license.  
Matrix of chemical substance s import and export license  
 
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  7.(a)  The application must be applied for a license before goods arrived at port of entry.  
(b)  The minimum and maximum length of time for processing applications is five to seven  working 
days.  
(c)  There are no limitations as to the period of the year in which an application for a licence and/or 
importation may be made.  
(d)  The application is effected by a single administrative organ, the Institute of Standards of 
Cambodia of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation .  
8. The license shall be presented to the custom authorities  and Cambodia Development Council 
(CDC). There are some circumstances of application refusal to give  a license such as:  
(a) Incomplete documents submitted by applicants.  
(b) Inappropriate use of chemical substance.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Check list for chemical license:  
(a) Application form ; 
(b) Company statute ; 
(c) Valid patent tax ; 
(d) Certificate of incorporation ; 
(e) Certificate of tax registration (VAT) ; 
(f) Invoice and packing list ; 
(g) Material safety data sheet.  
11. Same as 10 . 
12. The license fee is determined by Joint -Prakas (Joint regulation) between Ministry of Econom y 
and Fina nce and Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation.  
13. No deposit or advance payment required.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The periods of validity of a license are three  months, six months and one year depend ing on the 
type of company and ta rget use and it cannot be extended.  
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilization of a license or a portion of a license.  
16. The license is attached to the factory and manufacture and cannot be transferred.  
17. No other conditions beside conditions stated in 10 -11. 
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. No other procedural requirements.  
19. Normally, our concern is only the price of goods converted into Cambodian currency at the time 
of submission of documents.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/4  
 
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MINISTRY OF HEALTH  
4.1  DEPARTMENT OF DRUGS AND FOOD  
Pharmaceuticals , medical materials and traditional medicines  
Outline of System  
1. The Ministry of Health (MoH) administers the import licensing (or permit) regime for 
pharmaceuticals , medical materials  and traditional medicines . Its purpose is to protect human  
health.  
The import licensing of pharmaceuticals , medical materials  and traditional medicines  does not 
restrict the quantity or value of imports. Separate systems manage imports for retail sale and 
imports for hospital/clin ic use.  
Importation for retail sale is governed by the import licensing system described in this questionnaire. 
Importing for retail sale requires packaging suitable for purchase and/or consumption by individuals. 
Importation of registered pharmaceuticals packaged in bulk and designed for public hospital use is 
undertaken by tender and require an import license. The Ministry of Health and medical NGOs import 
under this regime, and the imports are duty -free. NGOs need a special authorization from the 
Ministry of Health to request a tender. The resulting imports must not be put into commercial retail 
channels.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. For license administered by the Ministry of Health: pharmaceuticals, medical materials and 
traditional medicines ( products are in HS 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, and 3006) . 
3. The systems apply to products originating from all countries. There is no discrimination by country 
of origin.  
4. Pharmaceuticals, medical materials and traditional medicines: the system does n ot restrict the 
importation of legitimate medicines. Its purpose is to protect human health, in particular by 
controlling and reducing illegal imports of pharmaceuticals, and to ensure the quality of the products 
based on registration products. No alternat ive methods have been developed due to insufficient 
technological and human capacities.  
5. Import licensing is maintained and statutorily required under the Law on Amending the Law on 
Drug Management dated 28 December 2007 and Law on Drug Control dated 27  January 2012, 
Ankuret ( Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK /BK dated 26 February 2020 on the Enforcement of the list 
prohibited and restricted Goods and Prakas No.  093 dated 9 February 2015 amending Prakas 
No. 1031 on Drug Import -Export Procedures.  
Procedures  
6. Not app licable. Import permit for pharmaceutical products has no quotas.  
 
7.(a) No advance application is required , licenses can be applied for at any time.  Licenses are often 
issued for landed goods. Licenses can be obtained in ten working days, if the application and 
supporting documents are complete.  Importation may take place immediately after the 
issuance of a license.  
 
(b)  Based on Prakas No . 093 date d 9 Feb ruary  2015, the timeline is ten working days.  
(c)  No, there are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence 
and/or importation may be made.  
 
(d)  The license application is considered and the license granted by a single organ, the 
Department of Drugs and Food, Ministry of Health.   
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  8. A license may be refused only if it fails to meet the ordinary criteria, i.e., if the drug is not 
registered with the Ministry of Health. In such a case, the Ministry of Health will suggest to the 
importer to register the drug and submit full documentation supporting the registration. Applicants 
who are refused a license may appeal to the Minister of Health. They may also appeal to a court of 
first instance (usually the Mu nicipal Court of Phnom Penh). The decision of this court may be 
appealed to the Appellate Court.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. No. Only companies registered by the Ministry of Health may import pharmaceuticals and 
narcotics. All Cambodia n firms are eligible to be so registered, provided that they have at least one 
employee who is a licensed pharmacist. In accordance with the Prakas of the Ministry of Health 
No. 254 dated 13 June 1996, there is a registration fee is Joint Prakas No.  1356 d ate 
18 November  2016, fee is 1,000,000 riels (for each product registered) to be paid by the company 
to the Ministry of Health. A list of authorized importers is available at the Department of Drugs and 
Food, Ministry of Health. At present, 459 companies a re authorized to import pharmaceuticals and 
narcotics.  
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Applicants must submit import documents such as Khmer application form, Bill, list of products, 
Invoice, Packing list and attach with Products license.  
11. The import license and the usual import documentation (see requirement in above No.  10). 
12. Import licensing fee is 200,000 KHR ( Joint Prakas  No. 1356 date d 18 November 2016).  
13. No deposits or advance payments are requi red. 
Conditions of Licensing  
14.(a)Company License: Validity is two years and company mus t submit for renewal before expired  
date two months.  
(b)  Validity is two month s and cannot be extended.  
 
15. No. License s are usually issued for landed goods and req uire presentation of invoices and packing 
lists. In principle, non -utilization or under -utilization cannot occur.  
16. No, licences are not transferable between importers.  
17. No other conditions.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Procedure for Import perm it: 
a. Submit import documents to single window for process payment.  
b. Pass to Pharmaceutical Trade Bureau.  
c. Pass to Deputy Director.  
d. Pass to DDF Director.  
e. Pass to Deputy General Director of Health.  
f. Pass to General Director of Health.  
g. Pass to Cabinet MOH.  
h. Pass to Secretary of State/Minister of Health.  
19. For Payment, Company processing with ACLEDA Bank. Foreign exchange is freely available to 
all importers.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/4  
 
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Narcotic s, psychotropic substances and precursors  
Outline of Systems  
1. The Ministry of Health (MoH) administers the import licensing (or permit) regime for narcotic 
drugs and related substances. Its purpose is to protect human health.  The import licensing of 
narcotics, psychotropic substances and precursors is designed to allow C ambodia to meet accepted 
international standards for trade in such goods.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. For license administered by the Ministry of Health: narcotics, psychotropic substances and their 
precursors, when the importer declares that the  precursors are to be used for medical purposes 
(products are in HS 1211, 2921, 2922, 2924, 2925, 2926, 2927, 2932, 2933, 2934, and 2939).  
3. The systems apply to products originating from all countries. There is no discrimination by country 
of origin.  
4. Narcotics, psychotropic substances and their precursors, when the importer declares that the 
precursors are to be used for medical purposes: the quantity of imports may be restricted. 
The system is designed and administered so as to allow Cambodia to compl y with various 
international conventions on narcotics and psychotropic substances and with its responsibilities as a 
member of the International Narcotics Control Board.  
5. Import licensing is maintained and statutorily required under the Law on Amending t he Law on 
Drug Management, dated 28 December 2007 and Law on Drug Control dated 27  January 2012, 
Ankuret ( Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK/BK dated 26 February 2020 on the Enforcement of the list 
prohibited and restricted Goods and Prakas No.  093 dated 9 February 20 15 amending Prakas 
No. 1031 on Drug Import -Export Procedures.  
Procedures  
6.I. The relatively small number of authorized importers is fully informed of the necessary 
procedures. Information on quotas and imports is not made public.  
 
II.  The size of the quo ta is determined by Cambodia 's annual submission to the International 
Narcotics Control Board (INCB).  
 
III.  License is issued to those registered firms approved by a Ministry of Health Committee chaired 
by the Minister.  
IV.  MOH issues released import license is base retail sale and public hospital needed.  
 
V.  Timeline is ten working days if the application and supporting documents are complete.  
 
VI.  Importation may take place immediately after the issuance of a license.  
VII.  All license procedures are executed by the Ministry of Health.  
VIII.  Allocations among approved firms are determined by past allocations, adjusted in the light of 
previous annual patient remand report.  
IX.  Not applicable.  
X.  Not applicable.  
XI.  No. 
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  8. A license application may be refused if it fails to meet the ordinary criteria, or if granting the 
license is inconsistent with Cambodia 's commitments to the International Narcotics Control Board 
(INCB).  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply fo r License  
9. No. Only companies registered by the Ministry of Health may import pharmaceuticals and 
narcotics. All Cambodian firms are eligible to be so registered, provided that they have at least one 
employee who is a licensed pharmacist. In accordance w ith the Prakas of the Ministry of Health 
No. 254 dated 13 June 1996, there is a registration fee is Joint Prakas No.  1356 date 
18 November  2016, fee is 1,000,000 riels (for each product registered) to be paid by the company 
to the Ministry of Health. A lis t of authorized importers is available at the Department of Drugs and 
Food, Ministry of Health. At present, 459 companies are authorized to import pharmaceuticals and 
narcotics.  
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Applica nt must submit import documents such as Khmer application form, list of products, 
Proforma Invoice, Retail sale report.  
11. The import license and the usual import documentation (see requirement in above No.  10). 
12. Import licensing fee is 200,000 KHR (Jo int Prakas No.1356 dated 18 November 2016).  
13. No deposits or advance payments are required.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14.(a)Company License: Validity is two years and company must be submitting for renewal before 
expired date two months.  
(b) Validity is eight months and cannot extended.  
 
15. There is no penalty for non -utilization or under -utilization.  
16. The importer must present a report on the utilization and/or distribution of drugs previously 
imported.  
17. The importer must present a report on the utilization and/or distribution of drugs previously 
imported.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Procedure for Import permit:  
a. Submit import docume nts to single window for process payment.  
b. Pass to Pharmaceutical Trade Bureau.  
c. Pass to Deputy Director.  
d. Pass to DDF Director.  
e. Pass to Deputy General Director of Health.  
f. Pass to General Director of Health.  
g. Pass to Cabinet MOH.  
h. Pass to S ecretary of State/Minister of Health.  
19. For payment, Company processing with ACLEDA Bank. Foreign exchange is freely available to 
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MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND FINE ART S 
5.1   DEPARTMENT OF ANTIQUITIES  
Newly made artifacts  
Outline of system  
1. The licensing system for import and export of artifacts is covered only for newly made products. 
The licensing system for import and export of newly made artifacts is designed to help and manage 
a potential risk of sensitive products which are prohibited to imp ort or export from the country, and 
yet it is a comprehensive effort procedure to prevent illicit trafficking of cultural property from and 
into Cambodia 's territory.  
Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2. It covers all  newly made artifacts and a wide variety of materials which are mentioned in 
Cambodian National Heritage Law in 1996, Cambodia Royal Decree No. NS/RKM/0196/26 and 
Sub-Decree 98).  However, artifacts which are higher or taller than 200cm are not permitted to be 
imported into the country.  
3. The system applies to all products originating from all over the countries around the globe.  
4. The licensing for import and export of newly made artifacts are not restricted to the quantity or 
value of imports. Rather, it is designed to assist in the regulation and monitoring of the movement 
of artifacts coming in and from Cambodia, in order to prevent illicit trafficking of the antiquity. 
The purpose of the licensing system aims to prevent illicit trafficking. Yet to help and manage a 
potential risk of sensitive products which are coming in and from the country of import and export.  
5. Import licensing is regulated by Administrative Order of the Ministry of culture and Fine Arts 
No. 169 Prakas regarding task and obligation of the Department of Antiquity, and Administrative 
Order No.  158 Prakas, concerning import and export of newly made artifacts regulated in 2019. 
All new artifacts import ed into Cambodia 's territory must obtain import licensing which is approved 
by the Mini stry of Culture and Fine Art.  
Procedures  
6. Concerning the importation license, there is no restriction to the quantity or value of imports to 
the countries of importation, unless it is stated by the Government. Restriction is focused on illegal 
antiquity, artifacts which are sensitive to Cambodian culture, those of Khmer style which are made 
abroad and imported to Cambodia for business, those that are higher than 200cm. Question from I -
XI are not applicable.  
7.(a) A request for an import license comes in two forms; first the importer has to request a license 
in advance to the arrival of the products. The second is when the products have arrived  at the 
ports, importers have to request the import license from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. 
The license is normally granted within five working days.  
 
(b)  Based on actual fact, the license can be granted immediately upon request within one-two 
working days.  
 
(c)  Importation license is granted for a period of one month, no extension is available for the 
expired license.  
 
(d) Consideration of licence applicat ions is effected by a single administrative organ. Importers 
have to request the import license from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. Once the license 
is granted, importers may contact General Departments of Customs and Excise of Cambodia.  
8. Applic ants and import products have to meet importation procedure and requirement. The refusal 
is based on four categories, cultural products which badly effect the Cambodian culture, products 
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  Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. Person s, firms and institution s can apply for import authorization s, if they are eligible and meet 
the requirement s as follows:  
- Allow officials or authorized experts to inspect the im port products  and licensing fee is paid.  
- Agreed with rule s and regulation s if something is wrong, for instance if the imported products 
are different from the import list, the goods will be refused import ation into the country or the 
importers will receive a fine and the goods may be returned to its origina l destination.  
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Applicants have to fill the importation forms and summit to the Ministr y of Cultural and Fine Arts 
which contain all the necessary information of importers or firms or institution s. Therefore, passport 
or ID Card (cop y), photo, name, materials and size of import  of artifacts , purchasing invoice , and 
the authori zation  letter o f the country of exportation are required.  
11. The usual customs documentation, the import license, list of import items with photograph and 
a transport permission letter issued by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. Relevant documents 
related to the im portation permit may be require d at the port of entry.  
12. Yes, a license fee is charged based on Regulation Order Prakas No . 657 dated 6 June 2016 
between the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and the Ministry of Economy and Finance.  
13. No deposit is required, payment can be made once the license is issued and the amount of 
license fee is based on quantity and size of the import  of artifacts which is stated in the table of 
service charge approved by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts a nd the Ministry of Economy and 
Finance mentioned above. No refund policy is stated.  
Condition of Licensing  
14. The validity is one month for each issued license. No policy for issued license to be extended. 
Once it is expired the importer needs to request a new license.  
15. The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts has no policy for penalty but other relevant sectors such 
as customs may take action for any wrongdoing . 
16. Issued license s cannot be transferred from one to another.  
17. Conditions apply when issued import license as stated above in question No.4, and No.6.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Not applicable.  
19. Payment is paid in Cambodian currency. Foreign currency exchange i s available through the 
banks or exchange agencies. Formalities to obtain foreign exchange is based on the bank 's rule s 
and regulation s. 
5.2   DEPARTMENT OF CINEMA CULTURAL DIFFUSION  
Foreign films  
Outline of system  
1. For foreign films import ed for commercial distribution in the Kingdom of Cambodia, the distributor 
must submit th e films for registration at the Cinema and Cultural Diffusion Department of the 
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/4  
 
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  Purpose and coverage of licensing  
2. Refer to Prakas No.  96 dated 27 June 2017 on the Procedures for the Authorization on Production, 
Commercialization, Service, Censorship, Classification, and granting visa of the Ministry of Culture 
and Fine Art.  
3. For those who want to apply for a foreign film registration , they  must own  a licensed of film 
distribution company from Cinema and Cultural Diffusion Department of the Ministry of Culture and 
Fine Arts.  
4. Not applicable.  
5. The licensing is statutorily required.  
Prakas No.  96 dated 27 June 2017 on the Procedures for the Authorization on Production, 
Commercialization, Service, Censorship, Classification, and granting visa of the Ministry of Culture 
and Fine Art. Sub -Decree No.  234 S.E dated 8 November 2016 on The Management of Film Industry.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
7.(a) Application for a license can be made for 2 days.  
 
(b)  Yes, if all required documents are complete or upon urgent request by importers.  
 
(c)  There are one months or two months limitations for screening in Cinema, but the importers 
can do other business during the limitation time ( one year, two years or five years) as stated 
in each agreement.  
 
(d)  Cinema and Cultural Diffusion Department of the Ministry of Culture and F ine Arts.  
8. An application for a license must be refuse d if the required documents are not met.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. Any persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for license if there is appropriate legal 
proof permitted to do so.  
Documentational and other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Application form for importing foreign films:  
- Application form  1 Copy  
- List of movie accomplishments  1 Copy  
- Contract or Agreement of Film purchase  1 Copy  
- Original imported receipts (in case of attached with product)  1 Copy  
11. Same as 10 . 
12. Yes, a fee of 2 ,000,000 Riel  is charged.  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment. The payment will be made after getting the licenses 
for all cases, except for the fil m registration which cost 20,000 Riels.  
 
Conditions of Licensing  
14. A license has a validity period of six months. The validity of a license can be extended by going 
through the normal process when first obtaining the license.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/4  
 
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  15. Not applicable . 
16. Issued licences cannot be transferable between importers.  
 
17. Not applicable . 
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Not applicable . 
19. Yes, upon agreement . 
5.3  DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS  
Antiquities  
Outline of System  
1. The import and export of antiquities which are dated over  100 years old in and out of Cambodia 
are done by case with the permission of the Government.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. All kinds of import and export of antiquities over 100 years old under the coverage of the L aw on 
the Protection of the Cultural Heritage (1996) - Cambodia Royal Decree No. NS/RKM/0196/26 
(section 9: Export of Cultural Property and Section 10: Import of Cultural Property) and sub -Decree 
98 (Section 5).  
3. The system applies to all  sorts of  import  and export of antiquities from all countries in the world.  
4. The licensing is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. The import and export 
of antiquities over 100 years old are done for the purpose of travel exhibitions, exchange exhi bitions, 
loans, repatriations and donations.  
5. The Government ha s the authority to give the permission or deny the permission of the import or 
export of the antiquities for the above -mentioned purposes.  Law on the Protection of the Cultural 
Heritage (1996 ) - Cambodia Royal Decree No. NS/RKM/0196/26 (section 9: Export of Cultural 
Property and Section 10: Import of Cultural Property) and sub -Decree 98 (Section 5).  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
7.(a)-(b) All the process in this section ha s to be done with the  advanced agreement with the Royal 
Government of Cambodia and the party in the abroad countries. The agreement covers every 
detail of the import and export related issues.  
(c)  There are no limitations as to the period of year during which application for licence and/or 
importation may be made.  
 
(d)  The application will be firstly considered by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and then will 
seek for the approval from the Inter -committee. When the Inter -Ministerial Committee 
approved, the application will send for the final decision from the Royal Government of 
Cambodia. The importer has to approach to only one administrative organ, which is the 
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts. The Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts will process the 
applic ation to other related organs.  
 
8. Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/4  
 
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  Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. Any person can request the import and export authorization if they have acceptable and legal 
purpose to  prove with the Government requirement.  
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Upon th e agreement.  
11. Upon the agreement.  
12. Upon the agreement.  
13. Upon the agreement.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. Upon the agreement.  
15. Not app licable.  
16. Not applicable.  
17. Upon the agreement.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Condition of the antiquities are reported and checked before travelling from each place.  
19. Upon the agreement.  
5.4  DEPARTMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS  
Physical books 
Outline of system  
1. The licensing system for import and export of books conformed to copyright law is covered only 
for physical books. It also helps the import and export procedure to be more eff icient  and effective 
as well as to prevent illegal activi ties within and into Cambodia.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. All kinds of import and export of the books must be covered under the coverage of the Law on 
Copyright and Related Rights of Cambodia, promulgated by the Royal Decree No. NS/RKM/0303/008 
dated 5 March 2003.  
3. The system applies to all sorts of import and export of books from all countries in the world and 
does not discriminate by the country of origin.  
4. There is no restriction on the quantity or value of import or export, which ensures the free 
movement of books and enhancements for education, researches, and publication industry.  
The purpose of the licensing system aims to prevent illicit trafficking and infringement of copyright 
and related rights.  
5. According to Article 64 pa ra 1 and 3 of the Law on Copyright and Related Rights of Cambodia, 
infringements on any import and export of production, reproduction, or performance, or 
communication to the public, in violation of the author 's right, are offences which must be punished 
by law, six to 12 months in prison and/or 2,000,000 to 10,000,000 Riels fine. In addition, Article 10 
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  27 July 2011, al l books are subject to import and export shall approval by the Ministry of Culture 
and Fine Arts for the purpose to ensure of the legitimate exploitation of books and copyright 
infringement in the Kingdom of Cambodia. And the Join t Prakas N o. 657 SHV  on pu blic services of 
the culture, between the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, 
Annex F.40 of books export and import services charge dated 6 June 2016.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
7.(a)  Application for a license can  be made within seven  days.  
 
(b)  Yes, if all required documents are complete or upon urgent request by importers.  
 
(c)  Yes, the licenses are provided validation for one year from the issuance date, which is the 
purpose for one -time importation or exporta tion without limit or restriction of quantity or value 
of the book.  
 
(d)  Yes, the license applications affected by only one office is the Department of Copyright of the 
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.  
8. An application for a license can be refused if t he required documents are not met or the related 
imports has issue s with Cambodia 's Copyright and Related Rights Law or other registered imports.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses if they have acceptable and 
legal purpose for their exports and imports.  
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. The documents for exporting and importing books are:  
- Application for Export and Import book s 1 Copy  
- List of Books for Export/Import  1 Copy  
- Contract for export and import books  1 Copy  
- Text works  1 Copy  
- Identification  1 Copy  
- Business License  1 Copy  
- Letter of rights  1 Copy  
11. Same as 10  
12. Yes, a fee of 60000 (Riels) for the administrative charge.  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences. The  period 
of the issue of licences is one week and the fee is paid on the day of the issue of the licences and is 
not refundable.  
 
Conditions  of Licensing  
14. A license has a validity period of one year. The validity of a license can be extended through the 
same process as the first application for license.  
15. No penalty if the license has  not been  utilized.  
16. Licences are not transferable b etween importers. The importers have to request application for 
the any related licences that they intend to have from the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts with 
necessary supporting documents and comply with the agreements made in the licences.  
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  17. No other conditions attached other than those specified in point 10. The importers must specify 
the number of books they intend to import and follow the agreements made in the contact such as 
obeying all of the provisions in the law of Constitution and Copyri ght and related rights, not affecting 
the tradition and custom in the negative way, conforming to the instructions of the Ministry of Culture 
and Fine Arts, cooperate with relevant ministries and constitutions, and not using the licence for 
illegal purpose s. 
 
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Not applicable.  
19. The payment is made in Cambodia 's Currency (Riel) only. However, agreement can be made for 
foreign currency to be exchanged by Banks or Exchanging Agencies.  
MINISTRY OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATION  
6.1  GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF ICT  
Radiocommunication and telecommunication products, and Information and 
Communication Technology (ICT) related products  
Outline of System  
1. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cambodia (MPTC) regulates radiocommunicatio n 
and telecommunication equipment, and information and communication technology (ICT) related 
equipment in Cambodia.  
The Imports shall be governed by the Law on Customs promulgated on 20 July 2007. The application 
of import permit normally can be made through the electronic system of National Single Window (at 
www.nsw.gov.kh ). The M inistry of Posts and Telecommunications, under Law on 
Telecommunications 2015, is the authority responsible for issuing the import license (or permit) of 
radiocommunication and telecommunication equipment, and information and communication 
technology (ICT)  related equipment.  
Purpose and Coverage of Licensing  
2. All radiocommunication and telecommunication products, and information and communication 
technology (ICT) related products are required to have type approval from MPTC. The import 
licensing (or permi t) is issued only to the products that have already been certified by type approval. 
All products are under automatic import licensing, except the restricted products found in HS 
85176100, 85176221, 85176229, 85176230, 85176242, 85176249, 85176253, 8517625 9, 
85177010, 85255000, 85256000,  85291029, 85291040, 85291060, 85291092, and all drone/ 
Unmanned aerial vehicle – UAV other than  88022090 and 88023090.  
3. The licensing system applies to products originating in and coming from all countries. There is no 
discrimination by country of origin.  
4. The type approval is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of import. The purpose of the 
type approval is intended to ensure  compatibility and non -interference with Cambodia 's authorized 
telecommunication netw ork and equipment, and safety to public in general.  
5. The import permit and type approval of telecommunication equipment or product are administered 
by the Law on Telecommunications promulgated on 17 December 2015.  
The type approval of radiocommunication and telecommunication equipment or product is required 
by Prakas No.  122 dated 7 April 2017 of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cambodia 
on condition and procedures for granting, amending, suspending, transferring and revoking permits, 
certificates and licenses for telecommunications operations, and Prakas No.  208 dated 
29 December  2010 of the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cambodia on Certification of 
Type Approval for Radiocommunications and Telecommunications Equ ipment.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/4  
 
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  The type approval of information and communication technology (ICT) equipment is required by 
Sub-Decree No.  110 dated 21 July 2017 on Granting Permit for Information and Communication 
Technology Operations.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
7. There is  no quantitative limit on importation of commodities subject to automatic import licensing 
and import licenses:  
(a)  In the case of an eligible application,  
- For radiocommunication and telecommunication equipment , the Telecommunication 
Regulator of Cambod ia (TRC) under Minister of Posts and Telecommunications of 
Cambodia shall grant the type approval within 15 business days after the receipt of 
application.  
- For ICT equipment , the General Department of Information and Communication 
Technology of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cambodia shall grant the 
type approval within ten  business days after the receipt of application.  
(b)  An import licensing is generally granted immediately upon request when the products have 
already been certified by typ e approval.  
(c)  There is no limitation.  
(d)  Consideration of importer 's type approval or import licensing applications is affected by a 
single administrative body: The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cambodia.  
8. An application for type appro val is usually granted if it meets the required criteria. MPTC will 
generally provide the reason(s) in the event of a refusal to issue a type approval.  
Eligibility to Apply for License  
9. All persons can apply for a type approval from MPTC and are eligible  to apply for import licenses. 
However, if the importation is other than personal use (limitation of amount of equipment applied 
for physical person), persons required to have certified distribution agents of radiocommunication 
and telecommunications equip ment, and/or ICT equipment, or license for operations of 
telecommunication infrastructure or ICT issued by Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of 
Cambodia.  
Documentation and Other Requirement for Application for License  
10. Applicants for Type Approva l are requested to fill in the application and enclose the following 
documents:  
- A Copy of Certification as Import Agent (Distributor) of Radiocommunications and 
telecommunications equipment and/or ICT equipment; or telecommunication service license 
or ICT operator license;  
- A Copy of technical specification;  
- A Copy of performance test report.  
The application of an import permit, applicants are requested to fill in the application and enclose 
the following document s: 
- Legal entity:  
- A copy of Certificate of Incorporation.  
- A copy of Patent.  
- A copy of Invoice.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/4  
 
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  - A copy of Packing List.  
- A copy of Airway Bill or Bill of Landing.  
- A copy of Technical Specification.  
- Physical person (for two sets of equipment only):  
- A copy of identi fy card or family book or valid passport.  
- A copy of Patent.  
- A copy of Invoice.  
- A copy of Packing List.  
- A copy of Airway Bill or Bill of Landing.  
- A copy of Technical Specification.  
- Legal entity as Telecommunications infrastructure under tax exem ption in compliance to Law 
on Investment of Cambodia:  
- A copy of certified letter from Council for Development of Cambodia on tax exemption.  
- A copy of Telecommunication Service Obligation License.  
- A copy of Deposit receipt, as guarantee for the Provis ion of Telecoms Services.  
- Six copies of Master List of the imported telecommunications or ICT equipment.  
11. The import licenses and the usual customs/import documentation are required upon actual 
importation.  
12. Yes, determined by Inter-Ministerial Prakas of Ministry of Economy and Finance and Ministry of 
Posts and Communications No.  499 dated 8 May 2018 on Public Service Provision of 
Telecommunications Regulator of Cambodia, and Inter -Ministerial Prakas of Ministry of Economy and 
Finance and Ministry of Posts and Communications No.  498 dated 8 May 2018 on Public Service 
Provision of Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications.  
13. No deposits or advance payments are required.  
Condition for Licensing  
14. The validity period of Type Appr oval for Radiocommunications, Telecommunications and ICT 
equipment is permanent. The validity of the import permit is one year.  
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilization of license or a portion of it.  
16. Licenses are transferable between importers o nly with the permission of MPTC upon the request 
by importers (subject to the same application procedure defined above).  
17. Type Approval and a special approval from MPTC (for the restricted products label led in 
Paragraph 2 above) is the condition for the  issuance of an import license (or permit).  
Other Procedural Requirement  
18. Certified Distributor Agents or License for operations telecommunications and/or ICT (for 
business purpose).  
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NATIONAL BANK OF CAMBODIA  
7.1  DEPARTMENT OF EXCH ANGE MANAGEMENT  
Foreign currency banknote s  
Outline of System  
1. The import licensing system of foreign currency banknote s is administered by the National Bank 
of Cambodia. All banks licensed by the National Bank  of Cambodia are allowed to import these items 
over the value of USD$ 10,000 equivalent with any such import requiring prior declaration. 
The reason these items are under the purview of the bank is because as monetary authority, 
monitoring and supervision o f circulation of foreign banknotes is required. The administration is 
intent to provide the National Bank of Cambodia with inward and outward banknote flow information 
but not to restrict its movement.  Information on the licensing process is available on t he central 
bank website.  
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The required import license covers foreign currency banknote s in the following HS 4907.00.10 .  
3. The license does not discriminate by country of origin.  
4. It does not intent to restrict the q uantity or value of import but only to collect data and keep track  
of its flow. There is no limit or quota on the amount of import allowed. An alternative has been 
considered to allow for easier import process while also able to collect the data however im porter s 
tend not to report their activity.  
 
5. The law on foreign exchange require any import of any foreign currency banknote equal or exceeds 
ten thousand US dollars be subject to prior declaration to the Central bank. Licensing is not 
statutorily requir ed but prior declaration is. It is possible for government to abolish the licensing 
system without legislative approval.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) License application must normally be made seven  days in advance but can be obtained within 
a shorter time limit. License is required for goods arriving at port.  
 
(b)  It is possible for  a license to be granted immediately on request but usually the administrative 
process would require at least a day.  Processing time takes between three -seven  days.  
 
(c)  No, licenses can be submitted anytime. Import can be done immediately after license is 
granted.  
 
(d)  License application is administered by a single administrative organ  which is the Central Bank.  
8. License requests are seldom and almost never rejected.  No import requests have been declined 
before. A license can be refused if importer is known to use the license improperly such as for money 
laundering purposes.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for lic ense  
9. All Cambodian Banks can apply for import.  The names of importers are not made known to export 
promotion bodies of exporting countries as it is kept confidential for importer behalf.  
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  Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for Licens e 
10. Registered address of business, certificate of incorporation, business license, photo of venue of 
business.  To ensure licenses allocated are actually used for import, the importer need to provide 
custom declaration where the amount of actual import i s reported.  
11. Custom office verification letter on the volume of actual import.  
12. The fee is required and is according to the denomination of the banknote s. 
13. No deposit or advanced payment is needed.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The licence provided will be valid for 30 da ys. 
15. No penalty  will be imposed for non -utilization of a licence.  
16. Licences are no t transferable  to others . 
17. No other conditions are attached.  
Other Procedural Requirement  
18. Nothing else  is needed.  
19. Yes foreign exchange is readily available. No license is needed to obtain foreign exchange.  
Raw gold, uncut precious stones or other raw precious metals  
Outline of System  
1. The import licensing system for raw gold, uncut precious stones or other raw precious  metals is 
administered by the National Bank of Cambodia.  Under the Law on Foreign Exchange, all banks 
licensed by the National Bank of Cambodia and gold trading companies registered with the Ministry 
of Commerce is allowed to import these products over th e value of USD$ 10,000 equivalent with any 
such import requiring prior declaration and license. The reason these items are under the purview 
of the bank is because raw gold, uncut precious stones or other raw precious metals can be used as 
a medium of excha nge and a store of value performing the traditional function of currency and thus 
its cross -border flow and circulation in a nation can be considered that of a foreign currency. 
The administration is intent to provide the National Bank of Cambodia with inw ard and outward 
foreign capital flow information as their import has the potential to impact exchange rate value of 
the national currency which is under the purview of the National Bank of Cambodia.  The information 
on the licensing process is available on the central bank website.  
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The required import license covers raw gold, uncut precious stones or other raw precious metals 
in the following HS 7101.10.00, 7101.21.00, 7102.10.00,  7102.21.00, 7102.29.00, 7102.31.00,  
7102.39.00,  7103.10.10, 7103.10.20, 7103.10.90,  7104.10.10,  7104.20.00, 7106.10.00,  
7106.91.00,  7106.92.00,  7108.11.00,  7108.12.10,  7108.12.90,  7108.13.00,  7108.20.00,  
7110.11.10,  7110.11.90,  7110.19.00,  7110.21.10,  7110.21.90,  7110.29.00,  7110.31.10,  
7110.31.90,  7110.39.00,  7110.41.10,  7110.41.90,  7110.49.00,  71110.00.10,  7118.10.10,  
7118.90.10,  7118.90.20,  7118.90.90.  
3. The license does not discriminate by country of origin . 
4. It does not intent to restrict the quantity or value of import bu t only to collect data and keep track 
of its flow. A n alternative has been considered to allow for easier import process while also able to 
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  5. The law on foreign exchange require s any im port of raw gold, uncut precious stones or other raw 
precious metal equal or exceeds USD$ 10,000 be subject to prior declaration to the Central bank. 
Licensing is not statutorily required but prior declaration is. It is possible for government to abolish 
the licensing system without legislative approval.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.   
 
7.(a) License application must normally be made seven  days in advance but can be obtained within 
a shorter time limit. License is required for goods arriving at port.  
 
(b)  It is possible for a license to be granted immediately on request,  but usually administrative 
process would require at least a day.  Processing time take between three -seven  days.  
 
(c)  No. There is no quota and application for licenses can be submitted anytime. Import can be 
done immediately after license is granted . No aggregate limit is imposed on import value 
however importers are allow ed to request a maximum of one ton of import at any one time 
and the license is valid for 30 days. Importer can keep requesting as many import licenses as 
needed as long as quota in previous license has been almost used up.  
 
(d)  License application is administered by a single administrative organ  which is the Central Bank.  
8. License requests are seldom and almost never rejected. No import requests have been declined 
before.  License can be refused if importer is known to use the license improperly such as for money 
laundering purposes.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for license  
9. All Cambodian Banks and firms incorporated as gold trading company can apply for import. 
All firms can apply for the gold trading licence.  The names of importers are not made known to 
export promotion bodies of exporting countries as it is kept confidential for importer behalf.  
 
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for Licence  
10. Registered address of business, certificate  of incorporation, business license, photo of venue of 
business.  To ensure licenses allocated are actually used for import, the importer need to provide 
custom declaration where the amount of actual import is reported.  
11. Custom office verification letter  on the volume of actual import.  
12. The fee is 2,000,000 KHR or equivalent to USD$ 500. 
13. No deposit or advanced payment needed.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The licence provided will be vali d for 30 days.  
15. No penalty will be imposed for non -utilizatio n of a licence.  
16. Licences are not transferable  to others . 
17. No other conditions are attached.  
Other Procedural Requirement  
18. Nothing else needed.  
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MINIST RY OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE  
8.1  GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INDUSTRY  
Gambling equipment and gaming machine s for entertainment  
Outline of System  
1. Import ation of  restricted goods are allowed such as gaming machine s for entertainment for 
children (to be placed in malls) and gambling equipment for casinos as set forth in  Ankuret 
(Sub-Decree ) No. 17 ANK /BK of 26 February 2020.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. Licences are  administered by  the General Department of Financial Industry, Ministry of Economy 
and Finance: gambling equipment and gaming machine s for entertainment (products are in 
HS 9504).  
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.   
4. There is no res triction in terms of quantity and value of imports.  
5. The licensing is required by Ankuret ( Sub-Decree ) No. 17 ANK /BK of 26 February 2020.  
Procedures  
6. There is no restriction in terms of quantity and value of imports and countries of origin.  
7.(a)  There is no restriction on period of time for companies to request for license to import 
gambling equipment and gaming machines for entertainment.  
 
(b)  Companies which provide sufficient documents will receive the license first.  
 
(c)  There is no restriction on the size of quotas on gambling equipment and gaming machine for 
entertainment,  but casinos can import gambling equipment twice a year.  
 
(d)  General Department of Financial Industry, Ministry of Economy and Finance  
 
8. No, there is no other circumstances that an application for a license may be refused other than 
failure to meet the ordinary criteria.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. Companies which obtain licenses from relevant ministries can request fo r import of gambling 
equipment and gaming machine s for entertainment in accordance with Ankuret ( Sub-Decree ) 
No. 17 ANK/BK of 26  February 2020.  
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. When requesting for import of gambling eq uipment and gaming machine s for entertainment, 
companies shall attach with licenses from relevant ministries.  
11. Companies shall provide packing list and invoice for gambling equipment and gaming machine s 
for entertainment.  
12. Companies shall pay a public service fee of USD$ 2,000 in accordance with Prakas No. 114 
SHV.BK of 15 September 2015 on The Provision of Public Service of the General Department of 
Financial Industry.  
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  Conditions of Licensing  
14. The period of validity of a license is six months from the date of the signature.  
15. No penalty for the non -utilization of a licence.  
16. Companies which obtain licenses cannot transfer the licenses to other companies.  
17. No other conditions are attached.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. No other administrative procedures.  
19. No. 
 
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT  
9.1  GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  
Ozone -depleting substances and air conditioning  
Outline of Systems  
1. In accordance with the A nukret (Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK.BK on the Enforcement of the List of 
Prohibited and Restricted Goods dated 26 February 2020 by the Royal Government of Cambodia and 
its Annexes that required a permission to import issued by the Ministry of Environment.  
In ac cordance with the Sub -Decree No.047 on Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) Management, 
which under the Department of Air Quality and Noise Management, the General Directorate of 
Environmental Protection, the Ministry of Environment is responsible for issuing the license and 
impose the license fees to control and verify the relevant activities involving ODS management in 
Cambodia.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. The permission to import  is issued by the Ministry of Environment required of the goods listed  
below:  
HS Code  Description  
2903.14.00  - - Carbon tetrachloride  
2903.19.20  - - - 1,1,1-Trichloroethane (methyl chloroform)  
2903.39.10  - - - Bromomethane (methyl bromide)  
2903.39.90  - - - All HFCs  
2903.71.00  - - Chlorodifluoromethane  
2903.72.00  - - Dichlorotrifluoroethanes  
2903.73.00  - - Dichlorofluoroethanes  
2903.74.00  - - Chlorodifluoroethanes  
2903.75.00  - - Dichloropentafluoropropanes  
2903.76.00  - - Bromochlorodifluoromethane, bromotrifluoromethane and dib romotetrafluoroethanes  
2903.77.00  - - Other, perhalogenated only with fluorine and chlorine  
2903.79.00  - - Other  
3824.71  - - Containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), whether or not containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons 
(HCFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs):  
3824.71.90  - - - Other  
3824.72.00  - - Containing bromochlorodifluoromethane, bromotrifluoromethane or 
dibromotetrafluoroethanes  
3824.73.00  - - Containing hydrobromofluorocarbons (HBFCs)  
3824.74  - - Containing hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), whether or not containing perfluorocarbons 
(PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs):  
3824.74.90  - - - Other  
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  HS Code  Description  
3824.76.00  - - Containing 1,1,1 - trichloroethane (methyl chloroform)  
3824.77.00  - - Containing bromomethane (methyl bromide) or bromochloromethane  
3824.78.00  - - Containing perfluorocarbons (PFCs) or hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), but not containing 
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) or hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)  
 
3. The system will apply to any countries that are parties to the Conventions/ Protocols/ Agreements 
that Cambodia is also the party. For non -party, Cambodia cannot export to or impo rt from, like 
Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and product s containing or designing to use of Ozone Depleting 
Substances, can only import from or export to the parties which are the parties to Montreal Protocol 
on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.  
4. Under the Montreal Protocol Ozone Depleting Substances there are obligations which parties to 
apply for the reduction and phase out of ODS in some target years; therefore, the  import of ODS 
have to apply the yearly quota and license per shipment, to make  sure that the import of such ODS 
are not over the quota of target year. Cambodia is one of the parties to the Montreal Protocol; 
therefore, Cambodia has to apply the rules and obligations of the Montreal Protocol.  
5. Article 4 of the Sub -Decree on ODS Man agement: Legal or natural person wishing to import of 
control substances/refrigerants as stipulated in Annex 1 of this Sub -Decree on ODS Management 
shall register  and get a quota from the Ministry of Environment.  
Procedures  
6.I. Under the Sub -Decree on ODS Management requires importers and exporters of ODS and 
ODS-dependent products to first register with MOE and apply for a quota. For each shipment, 
a registered importer needs to apply for an import permit from the MOE. The importer needs 
to show the import permit to the Customs along with the other supporting documents before 
the shipment can be cleared. Therefore, MOE can maintain its records of imports and later 
check with the General Department of Customs and Excise to verify and reconcile t he import 
data. This exercise is carried out prior to the reporting of data to the Ozone Secretariat and 
the Multilateral Fund Secretariat.  
- For ODS, MOE has set quotas for individual importers and give s an import permit to any 
registered importer depend ing on the quotas they have. The import permit will be given 
by the MOE once it determines that the accumulated requested quantity would not 
exceed the annual quotas the importer received.  
- For ODS, after the importer has cleared the shipment, the importer  must inform the 
MOE for them to inspect and apply the license sticker to the imported cylinders.  
 
II. The quota is yearly based.  
III. The license is allotted only for ODS import only as control under the Montreal Protocol on 
Substances that Deplete the ozone Layer. Each time when apply ing for an import licence,  the 
company ha s to submit the customs declaration. No, unused allocations are not added to 
quotas for a succeeding period. Y es, the names of importers to whom licences have been 
allocated are made  known to governments and export promotion bodies of exporting countries 
upon request.  
IV. The company has to apply for a quota before 1 November each year for the next year 
importing.  
V. One month for processing of application, mean s that the quota will b e available for collecting 
by the import company on 1st December.  
VI. The quota is annually.  
VII. The license is accepted by all concerned institutions.  
VIII. The implementation of a n ODS import quota system has been in operation since 2005. Any 
companies wishing to import ODS in the next year have to apply for a permit consistent with 
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  quota is based on historical import statistics of the importers in the previous yea r. Moreover, 
the Ministry of Environment (MoE) allocates a certain amount of ODS (about 10% of total 
quota) as a "buffer " for any new importers. Prior to the issuance of import permits to 
importers, MOE will verify that the requested quantity would not cause the annual 
consumption to exceed the reduction target as agreed with the Montreal Protocol ExCom.  
IX. Need to get the import license.  
X. There is a system like informal Prio -inform consent (iPic), if one company would like to import 
ODS to Cambodia, the focal point of  the export ing country will send an email notification to 
the focal point in Cambodia to verify that the c ompany still has the available quota to import 
such amount into Cambodia or not . If the response is yes, the export ing country will process 
to export, if not the export ing country will reject to export such amount to Cambodia.  
XI. This one appl ies for transit; however,  this is very r are to have transit ODS.  
7.(a) The import company have to apply first, as ODS is the restrict goods.  
 
(b)  Yes, some case can be issued immediately.  
 
(c)  No.  
 
(d)  The licenses are applicable for all concerned institutions.  
 
8. Cambodia never has this experience, as never rejection of a single application.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses:  under restrictive licensing 
systems . 
Legal or natural person wishing to import or export or transit of control Ozone Depleting Substances 
as stipulated in annexes of the Montreal Protocol or in the table mentioned above shall register with 
the Ministry of Environment to get the annual quota and licens e. The registration is free.  
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Yes, the company detail, and the purpose of using of ODS in Cambodia.  
11. Customs declaration for applying the new license.  
12. Yes, will depend on the amount of ODS import ed.  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licenses on 
this current practices.  
 
Conditions of Licensing  
14. One year for quota.  
15. No, there is no penalty for the non -utilization of a licence  or portion of a license .  
16. The licenses are not transferable between importers, but we can reduce the quota allocation for 
the company who do not operate or use of the quo ta in the first six month.  
 
17. For products subject to quantitative restriction will need to attach the bill of lading, packing list, 
invoice, customs declaration in the previous shipment. While the products not subject to quantitative 
restriction, there is no need to include the document as mentioned in the paragraph above.  
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  Other Procedural Requirements  
18. There is no other additional administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar 
administrative procedures, required prior to importa tion  
19. Yes, foreign exchange automatically provided by the  banking authorities for goods to be 
imported. Foreign exchange always available to cover licenses issued.  
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE , FORESTRY AND FISHERIES  
10.1  THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE  
Seeds, plants and planting materials  
Outline of System  
1. The General Directorate of Agriculture, based on the approval of the Ministry of Agriculture, 
Forestry and Fisheries, is the competent authori zation  for the issuance of import licenses o f seeds, 
plants and planting materials and regulated articles under the list of prohibited and regulated goods 
of the Kingdom of Cambodia.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. The products subject to import licensing, according to the S eeds Act 2008 and Ankuret 
(Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK/BK dated 26 February  2020 on the list of prohibited and regulated goods 
of the Kingdom of Cambodia and Sub-Decree No. 15 ANK/BK dated 13 March 2003 on Phytosanitary 
Inspection and Ministry Proclamation No.  346 dated 10 May 20 10 on Plant Quarantine Procedures 
are found in the following HS lines: 0106, 0409, 0410, 0511, 0601, 0602, 0712, 0713, 1005, 1008, 
1201, 1202, 1207, 1209, 1211, 1212, 1401,  2302, 2303, 2304, 2305, 2306, 2308.  
3. The system applie s to goods originating in a nd coming from all countries.  
4. The licensing requirement s are maintained for the protection of plant life and health and to carry 
out the obligations of the Kingdom of Cambodia as a member under the international agreement of 
the International Plant Prot ection Convention.  
5. Import licensing is statutorily required under Chapter 4 Section 1 (Article 51, 52) of the S eeds 
Act 2008, Annex 2 of Ankuret ( Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK/BK dated 26 February  2020 on list of 
prohibited and regulated goods of the Kingdom of Cambodia, Ministry proclamation No.  346 dated 
10 May 2010 on Plant Quarantine Procedures and No.  375 dated 6 July 2017 on the sample of 
application forms and procedures for the issuance of s eed quality certificate.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable  
7.(a) Applying for an import license f or seeds , an importer can receive the approval from the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries within 20 working days from the date of receipt 
of the completed application forms at the General Directorate of Agriculture. In particular, the 
validity of the seed import p ermit is one year from the date of the issuance of the license. 
Before the seed arrives at the entry of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the importer must summit 
an import application with relevant documents including import license to General Directorate 
of Agric ulture for at least ten working days.  
(b)  No. License cannot be granted immediately on request . 
 
(c)  No. There are no limitations as to the period of the  year during which application for license 
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  (d)  The issuance of import license is administrated by the General Directorate of Agriculture after 
getting the approval of import from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.  
8. Application that conform fully to the requirements spelled out in the relevant legal  texts are never 
refused.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. All persons and firms registered with Ministry of Commerce are eligible to apply for licenses.  
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Please see in d etail in Annex 4: Application for importing of plant quarantine materials and 
Annex 5: Import certificate for plant quarantine material of the Ministry Proclamation No.  346 dated 
10 May 2010 on Plant Quarantine Procedure through the website of IPPC or the following link: 
https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/cambodia/  or direct link:  
https://www.ippc.int/static/media/files/reportingobligation/2015/03/30/1310109048_Cam_PQ_pro
cedure_kh -Eng_with_ann_2013042321 -18En.pdf . 
11. The documents are required upon actual importation:  
- Invoice and Packing list and bill of landing ; 
- Import license issued by Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries ; 
- Business license issued by Ministry of Commerce ; 
- Phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country ; 
- Seed quality certificate from the origin country and/or post entry inspection f rom CITES permit 
for endangered plant species.  
12. A fee must be charged in respect of the consignments including the cost of import certificate fo r 
plant quarantine materials, inspection and the laboratory test if required (Inter -Ministry 
proclamation between Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Ministry of Econom y and 
Finance No. 836 of 19 September 2019 on public services of MAFF).  
13. No. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licenses.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The validity of a license is one year and may be not extended.  
15. No. There is no penalty for the non -utilization of a license.  
16. According to Chapter 4 Section 1 (Article 51) of  the S eed Act 2008, the transfer of rights to 
another person of the seed import permit must be approved by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fores try 
and Fisheries.  
17. As specif ied under point 10 above.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Prior to importation, importers are required to fill out the import application form and also 
summit relevant documents such as list of pest s, technical document of  treatments etc., with th e 
application to the General Directorate of Agriculture. These documents may be required by GDA to 
conduct a risk analysis. The result from the risk analysis will be announced during the 15 days from 
the day of su bmitting the application forms. The result of the risk analysis will determine if the 
importation would be allowed.  
19.  Not applicable.  
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  10.2  THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION  
Live animal s and animal products  
Outline of System  
1. The licensing system for live animals and animal products covers all animals and animal products 
and is part of a broad and comprehensive effort to protect animal and human health.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. The products live animal s and animal products:  
ln Sub -Decree No .16 on Sanitary Inspection of Animal and Animal Products  
Animal s mean:  
- Domestic and wild quadruped animals, including their breeding families,  
- Domestic and wild birds , including their breeding families;  
 
Animal product s mean:  
  
- Dead or slaughte red animals, carcass or part of carcass that have not been cooked or 
processed into other products;  
- Tusks, horns, fur and feathers from living or dead animals, which have not been processed;  
- Meat or any animal products for supply for human food, animal feed, us ed in public health, 
agriculture or industrial purpose s. Royal Decree No . NS/RK/O 1 16/003 promulgated Law on 
Animal Health and Production.  
3. Both systems apply to products originating in all countries and do not discriminate by country of 
origin.  
4. The licensing is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. Rather, it is designed to 
assist in the regulation and monitoring of t he movement of animals and animal products into 
Cambodia, in order to prevent the spread of animal infectious diseases and protect animal and 
human health, and to enforce veterinary rules on import, export, transportation of animals and 
animal products fro m one place to another within the Kingdom of Cambodia. The importation of 
animals and animal products that contain infectious disease agents specified in the list of animal 
infectious diseases is prohibited.  
5. Import licensing is regulated by Sub -Decree N o. 16 of 13 March 2003 on the Sanitary Inspection 
of Animal and Animal Products, and Regulation No.  178 of 18 May 2009 on the Sanitary Inspection 
of Animal and Animal Products. The list of products subject to licensing is specified in the 
Sub-Decree. The R oyal Government can nullify the Sub -Decree without reference to the legislature. 
Royal Decree No . NS/RK/O 1 16/003 promulgated Law on Animal Health and Production.  
Procedures  
6. The procedure is applicable for both restricted and non -restricted goods.  
 
7.(a) Importers must submit an application form and identifies specific products to receive an 
importing license.  
(b)  The License is issued  for importers while receiving the approval on request application from 
General Directorate of Animal Health and Produ ction/ Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and 
Fisheries.  
 
(c)  License period is limited as importers ' request basically.  
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  (d)  The issuance of an import license is administrated by the General Directorate of Animal Health 
and Production after receiving the approval by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and 
Fisheries.  
 
8. An application will be refused only if the necessary documentation is absent or incomplete. 
Applicants may appeal a refusal to issue a license to the Minister of Agriculture , Forestry and 
Fisheries. It may also be refused if there has been a recent outbreak of disease in the area from  
which the animals originate.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. Any persons or legal entity registered with the Ministry of Comme rce to do business in Cambodia 
may apply for sanitary inspection and an import license.  
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. An importer wishing a license addresses a letter to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and 
Fisheries through the General Directorate of Animal Health and Production requesting a license. 
The letter must be accompanied by the applicant 's business license issued by the Ministry of 
Commerce; sanitary certificates issued by the exporting country; and a nimal or animal products 
identification.  
11. - Business license issued by the Ministry of Commerce;  
- Import license issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries;  
- Sanitary certificate issued by the exporting country;  
- Animal or animal products identification;  
- Contract between the owners of the goods and the General Directorate of Animal Health 
and Production.  
12. There is no fee or charge for the import license. However, a service charge is levied to cover the 
cost of the sanit ary inspection and a fee will be charged for laboratory tests, if these are required.  
13. Importers never pay deposit or advance payments in association with license issuance.  
 
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The license is valid for one year, and, upon reques t, can be extended.  
15. No, but non -utilization will be taken into account in considering a subsequent license application.  
16. No, import licences are not transferable to others . 
17. None, other than those specified under point 10, above.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. There is no  other administrative procedure.  
19. Foreign exchange is freely available.  
10.3  DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL LEGISLATION  
Pesticides and fertilizers  
Outline of S ystem  
1. The management of pesticides and fertilizers in Cambodia has been under the general jurisdiction 
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  The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has been designated the department of 
agricultural legislation to perform the missions such as ensuring the effective management of 
pesticides and fertilizers in accordance with the national policy on agricultural sector, examin ing and 
developing the  legal framework on standard requirements and th e procedures of pre and 
post-registration for all types of pesticides and fertilizers, examine and assess the fulfilment of 
standard requirement for the registration of pesticides and fertilizers, analy sing and verifying the 
composition of pesticides and t he guaranteed analysis of fertilizers at the laboratory and to 
undertake the bio -efficacy test at experimental field, for the assessment at pre and post -registration, 
conducting registration and issuance of a permit (license) for relevant activities relate d to all 
pesticides and fertilizers and to collect service fees of these activities as required by this law and 
fulfilling other duties in terms of management of pesticides and fertilizers under the scope of this 
law. 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. Reference to the Law on the Management of Pesticides and Fertilizers dated 14 January 2012 and 
Ankuret ( Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK/BK dated 26 February  2020 on the list of prohibited and regulated 
goods of the Kingdom of Cambodia there are goods subject to be prohibited or issued the import 
permit, those related products are pesticides and fertilizers that are listed in Annex 2 of Sub-Decree 
No. 17, the list of goods subject to import and export permits (license) with the following number of 
HS code as follows: 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105 and 3808. For the list of banned pesticides, even if, 
there is no ne listed in Annex 1 of the Sub-Decree No. 17, but it is s tated in the Law on the 
Management of Pesticides and Fertilizers, particularly in the Proclamation No. 484 on the List of 
Pesticides (in  Annex 1  and 2 on the list of banned pesticides and restricted pesticides).  
3. The system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries without any 
discrimination . 
4. The system does not intend to restrict the quantity or value of imports. The main  purpose is to 
reduce risks caused by the use of pesticides and fer tilizers, by ensuring food security, food safety, 
public health, and the sustainability of the environment. To enhance public awareness on the 
implementation of standard requirements of pesticides and fertilizers for all relevant activities related 
to thes e products and to ensure the safe and effective control of pesticides and fertilizers, in order 
to compl y with the international standards including FAO, WHO or the Rotterdam Convention . 
5. The import licensing is maintained and statutorily required by the  law on the management of 
pesticides and fertilizers dated 14 January 2012 and Ankuret ( Sub-Decree) No. 17 ANK/BK dated 
26 February  2020 on the List of Prohibited and Regulated Goods of the Kingdom of Cambodia 
(Annex 2 of Sub-Decree No. 17), Ministry Proclamation No.  415 on Procedure and Standard 
Requirement for Fertilizer Registration dated 17 August 2012, Ministry Proclamation No.  456 on 
Procedure and Standard Requirement for Pesticide Registration dated 19 October 2012, Ministry 
Proclamation No.  119 on Procedure and Management of Fertilizer Trading dated 11 April 2013, 
Ministry Proclamation No.  120 on Procedure and Management of Pesticide Trading dated 
11 April 2013.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) It is depending on the virtual situation of the  companies (importers) , whether the companies 
have applied follow ing the law or not , such as registration and warehouse registration, if 
any, the companies have to request to obtain licenses immediately from the ministry . 
 
The period of time for the submission of applications for licenses can be varied depending on the 
permit types as ind icated in the table below.  
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  1-Registration (fertilizers and pesticides);  -3 months -2 years (Pesticides)  
-1-3 months (Fertilizers)  
2-Permit of import and export of agricultural materials  -1 month only  
3-Permit of distribution;  -1 month only  
4-Warehouse Registration (fertilizers and pesticides);  -1-3 months  
5-Permit of formulation and repackaging;  -1-3 months  
6-Permit of wholesale and retail of agricultural materials  -1-2 months  
 
(b)  No, a license cannot be granted immediately on request.   
 
(c)  Practically, the certificate/license of full registration of pesticide is valid for three  years after 
the date of issuance of the certificate, while the import -export licenses can be validated for 
one year from the date of signature, except the suspension or revocation by the minister of 
the ministry before the expiration date.  
 
(d)  The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries  is responsible for registration and licensing 
of agricultural materials like pesticides and fertilizers.  Articles 29 and 64 of the Law on 
Management of Pesticides and Fertilizers stated that a natural person or le gal entity who 
imports or exports pesticides shall obtain a permit issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, 
Forestry and Fisheries.  
The information concerning the formalities of filing applications for licenses can be available at the 
Ministry of Agriculture  Forestry and Fisheries.  
8. If all the requirements for the application of a license have not been met, the ministry has 
authoriz ation to refuse or require addition al information or supporting documents. If applicants do 
not agree with this, they can submi t a right of appeal to the Ministry, Council of Minister or courts.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. The Law on the Management of Pesticides and Fertilizers dated 14 January 2012, indicated in 
Article 7 that a natural person or legal entity who imports, exports or formulates pesticides and 
fertilizers for the purpose of trading in the Kingdom of Cambodia,  shall apply before for registration 
of the pesticides and fertilizers at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forest ry and Fisheries in accordance 
with the provisions of this law. All registration s and application s for import licenses have to be paid 
in accordance with the joint proclamation between  the M inistry of Agriculture and the M inistry of 
Econom y and F inance.  
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10.(i) The standard requirements for pesticide registration shall ensure to include information and 
data as mentioned below:  
- Identity of a natural person or legal entity who applies for reg istration, identification of 
pesticide and formulating process;  
- Data on pesticides specification, compositions, active ingredients, analytical method , 
physical and chemical properties of active ingredients and other data of pesticide 
composition;  
- Data on bio -efficacy from country of origin and the report on the field bio -efficacy with 
specific crops and experimental regions;  
- Data on pesticide toxicity;  
- Data on pesticide residue;  
- Safety to human and animal;  
- Safety to the environment;  
- The trade,  usage and disposal;  
- Package and label in Khmer.  
(ii) The standard requirements for fertilizers registration shall ensure to include information and 
data as mentioned below:  
- Identification of a company that applies for registration, characteristics of fertilizer and 
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  - Specification of a fertilizer and the guaranteed analysis of nutrients, the certificate of 
the origin indicating the analytical results of the nutrient elements and the analytical 
methodologies;  
- Data of bio -efficacy issued by the country of origin and the report of bio -efficacy test in 
an experimental field;  
- Package, label in Khmer and leaflet;  
- Other data or information as required by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and 
Fisheries.  
(iii) During importation, exportation of pesticides, importers/exporters shall comply with the 
conditions of standard requirements as mentioned below:  
- Pesticides shall have been approved for registration in accordance with the provision of 
this law;  
- Importe rs or exporters of pesticides shall obtain a permit issued by the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries;  
- Shall comply with the standard for container, label or leaflet for the instruction in Khmer 
which have been approved during registration;  
- List of pesticide items to be imported or exported, shall be coded by the harmonized 
system of custom codes;  
- Shall comply with the safety measures on import/export of pesticides as required by 
this law;  
- Shall have the records of information related to  the import/export operation of 
pesticides;  
- Shall inform the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to undertake the primary 
inspection during import/export operation or prior to the distribution;  
- Shall attach relevant documents which list the  companies or branches in contract with, 
for the distribution of imported pesticides.  
- Shall comply with other conditions as required by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry 
and Fisheries.  
(iv) During export/import operation of fertilizers, the importer/ exporter shall comply with the 
conditions of standard requirements as mentioned below:  
- Fertilizers shall have been approved for registration according to the provision and 
procedures of this law;  
- Importers/exporters of fertilizers shall have a permit i ssued by the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries;  
- Shall comply with the standard of package, label or leaflet for instruction in Khmer which 
have been approved for registration;  
- Shall have the records related to import/export of fertilizers ; 
- Shall notify the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to undertake the primary 
inspection, prior to distribution;  
- Shall obtain the certificate of analytical result on the guaranteed analysis of the 
nutrients issued by a competent authority  of the exporting country of origin, prior to 
export;  
- Shall attach the document indicat ing the companies or branches in contract with, for 
the distribution of imported fertilizers;  
- Shall comply with other conditions as required by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry 
and Fisheries.  
The license issuing can be related and based on the activities of the company itself. All products to 
be imported must be registered in advance. The importers must provide the annual report on the 
utilization/or distrib ution of pesticides and fertilizers from the previous year.  
 
11. - Import license issued by Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries . 
- Business license issued by Ministry of Commerce . 
- Certificate of registration of pesticides and fertilizers . 
- Invoice, parking list and bill of landing . 
- Certificate of origin confirmation of products . 
- Certificate of quality confirmation of products from manufacturer and others.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/4  
 
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  12. All registration s and application s for import licenses have to be paid in accor dance with the joint 
proclamation between the M inistry of Agriculture and the M inistry of Econom y and F inance.  
13. All registration s and application s for import licenses have to be paid at first upon requesting the 
proposal , in accordance with the joint pr oclamation between the M inistry of Agriculture and the 
Ministry of Econom y and F inance.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The new certificate of registration of the pesticides and fertilizers can be valid until three years. 
This validity can be extended three  times by maintain ing the same registry number. For and import 
permit (license) that has the period of time for one year , it cannot be extended.  The import -export 
licenses are validated for one year from the date of signature, except the suspension or revocat ion 
by the minister of the ministry before the expiration date.  
15. In Article 105 it states that it shall be subject to obtain a warning letter, suspension or revocation 
of the certificate of registration or relevant permits, to any person who commits any one of the 
following offenses such as transfers a right to hold a certificate of registration or relevant permits 
related to the trade of pesticides and fertilizers to a third person without prior approval from the 
Ministry of Agriculture, Fore stry and Fisheries. In Article 106 it mentions that it shall be subject to 
pose a transactional fine of 1 ,000,000 Riels to 5 ,000,000 Riels to a person who commits any one of 
the following offences including do not comply with the conditions, rules and vali d period as indicated 
in the permits or the certificate of registration of pesticides and fertilizers.  
 
16. Licenses can be transferable between importers, however, permission from the ministry in 
advance  is necessary . 
17. The license issuing can be relate d and based on the activities of the companies itself. 
The importers must provide the annual report on the utilization/or distribution of pesticides and 
fertilizers from the previous year.  During importation, exportation of pesticides and fertilizers, 
importers/exporters shall comply with the conditions of standard requirements as required by the 
provision of this law. In case of failure to import the amount of goods by the time limits or validity 
expiration of licenses, the importers have to resubmit the n ew application or sometime 
importers/exporters can challenge  with the administrative measures or legal measure as state in 
the law.  
 
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. The importer has to have an authorized letter of import permit of registered products in advance.  
 
19. Foreign exchange is freely available to all importers.  
 
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