G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
8 May 2024 
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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 (202 4)1 
CAMBODIA  
The following communication, dated 30 April 2024, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Cambodia.  
 
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1   MINISTRY OF COMMERCE  ................................ ................................ ........................  2 
1.1   DEPARTMENT OF EXPORT IMPORT  ................................ ................................ ............... 2 
1.1.1   Wood and wood by -products  ................................ ................................ .................... 2 
2   MINISTRY OF MINES AND ENERGY ................................ ................................ ...........  4 
2.1   DEPARTMENT OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  ................................ ................. 4 
2.1.1   Radioactive chemical elements and isotopes; nuclear reactors, installations and apparatus  .4 
3   MINISTRY OF I NDUSTRY, SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION  ........................  8 
3.1   THE INSTITUE OF STANDARDS OF CAMBODIA  ................................ ............................... 8 
3.1.1   Chemical substances  ................................ ................................ .............................. 8 
4   MINISTRY OF HEALTH  ................................ ................................ ...........................  10 
4.1   DEPARTMENT OF DRUGS AND FOOD  ................................ ................................ ..........  10 
4.1.1   Pharmaceuticals, medical materials and traditional medicines  ................................ ...... 10 
4.1.2   Narcotics, psychotropic substances and precursors  ................................ ....................  12 
5   MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND FIN E ARTS  ................................ ................................ . 15 
5.1   DEPARTMENT OF ANTIQUITIES  ................................ ................................ .................  15 
5.1.1   Newly made artifacts  ................................ ................................ ............................  15 
5.2   DEPARTMENT OF CINEMA CULTURAL DIFFUSION  ................................ .........................  16 
5.2.1   Foreign films  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 16 
5.3   DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS  ................................ ................................ .....................  18 
5.3.1   Antiquities  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  18 
5.4   DEPARTMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS ................................ ....................  19 
5.4.1   Physical books  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 19 
6   MINISTRY OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATION  ................................ ...................  21 
 
1 This notification also relates to 2021-2023. G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  6.1   GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF ICT  ................................ ................................ .................  21 
6.1.1   Radiocommunication and telecommunication products, and Information and Communication 
Technology (ICT) related products  ................................ ................................ ....................  21 
7   NATIONAL BANK OF CAMBODIA  ................................ ................................ .............  23 
7.1   DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE MANAGEMENT  ................................ ................................  23 
7.1.1   Foreign currency banknotes  ................................ ................................ ...................  23 
7.1.2   Raw gold, uncut precious stones or other raw precious metals  ................................ ..... 25 
8   MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE  ................................ ................................ .. 26 
8.1   GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INDUSTRY ................................ ........................  26 
8.1.1   Gambling equipment and gaming machines for entertainment  ................................ ..... 26 
9   MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT  ................................ ................................ ................  28 
9.1   GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  ................................ ..........  28 
9.1.1   Ozone -depleting substances and air conditioning  ................................ .......................  28 
9.1.2   Used electrical and electronic equipment  ................................ ................................ .. 32 
9.1.3   Recyclable materials and scraps solid waste  ................................ .............................  34 
10   MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES  ................................ ..... 36 
10.1   THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE  ................................ .........................  36 
10.1.1    Seeds, plants and planting materials  ................................ ................................ ..... 36 
10.2   THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION  ............................  37 
10.2.1    Live animals and animal products  ................................ ................................ .........  37 
10.3   DEPARTMENT OF AG RICULTURAL LEGISLATION  ................................ .........................  39 
10.3.1    Pesticides and fertilizers  ................................ ................................ ......................  39 
 
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1  MINISTRY OF COMMERCE  
1.1  DEPARTMENT OF EXPORT IMPORT  
1.1.1   Wood and wood by -products  
Outline of System  
1. According to Article 73 of the 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 (Chang ed List of Goods in 
Annex  1), the license for export/import of forestry products and by products shall 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 Ministr y of Commerce.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. Currently, under Prakas No.  078 on Procedure of Issuing Export and Import License of the Minist ry 
of Commerce dated 1 March 2013, only one type of import licensing has been applied for products 
falling i n Annex I of Sub -Decree No. 17 dated 26 February 2020.  
 
3. Cambodia has no discriminatory policy regarding 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/5  
 
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  4. The licensing procedures are not intended to restrict th e quantity or value of the imports. 
The purposes 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 legisla tion of The Kingdom of Cambodia currently in 
force;  
-  The fulfilment  of obligations under the Charter of the United Nations.  
  
5. Import licensing applies only to prohibited and restricted 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 th e application 
is required. The license could be granted in 16 hours/working day if all required documents 
are approved.  
 
(c)  The limitation period and quantity of importation  is approved by the Government and relevant 
Ministries. The Ministry of Commerce  issues import license s based on that decision.  
 
(d)  It depends on the goods, an import license under the Ministry of Commerce is required, and 
a visa from the Forestry Administration, Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 
before final app roval 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 Apply for License  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for  a license.  
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for Licence  
10. Documentation and other requirements for application of import license are:  
 
-  Letter from the Cabinet of M inisters/Relevant Ministries (MAFF, MOE…);  
-  Application;  
-  Business Registration Certificate;  
-  Sales contract;  
-  Visa approved by the Forestry Administration, MAFF (For Processed Wood only);  
-  Administration Fee Receipt;  
-  Certificates of Ori gin 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 license: 400,000 KH 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/5  
 
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  Conditions of Licensing  
14. The license is valid for three months and can 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 revoked.  
  
16. A license is not transferable between importers.  
  
17. Not applicable.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Not applicable  
19. Not applicable.  
2   MINISTRY OF MINES AND ENERGY  
2.1  DEPARTMENT OF NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY  
2.1.1   Radioactive chemical elements and isotopes; nuclear reactors, installations and 
apparatus  
Outline o f System  
1. In accordance with Anukret (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, radioactive chemical elements, radioactive isoto pes, nuclear reactors, installations and 
apparatus require a permission to import issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).  
 
In accordance with Prakas  No. 0321 on the Preparation and Operation of the Offices under 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 reg ulate, 
issue, amend, suspend or revoke the license and impose the license fees to control and verify the 
relevant activities involving the civilian nuclear applications and ionizing radiations.  
In accordance with Prakas No. 0126 on the Management of Import  and Use of Radioactive 
Substances and Radioactive Sources dated 1 April 2021 by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), 
the legal entity that wishes to import and use radioactive substances and radioactive sources in the 
Kingdom of Cambodia shall have a p ermission letter issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy.  
 
Even in the case of bilateral quotas or export restraint arrangements where export permits are issued 
by exporting countries, import licenses are still required. Licenses are not issued automati cally;  
importers have to request import licenses for goods listed in answer No. 2 (Purpose and Coverage 
of Licensing) from the Ministry of Mines and Energy .  
 
Purpose and Coverage of Licensing  
2. The relevant legislations and regulations cover licensing fo r the import of radioactive chemical 
elements and isotopes; nuclear reactors, installation and apparatus, natural uranium and its 
compounds, uranium enrichment and its compounds, plutonium, thorium and its compounds, 
depleted uranium, radioactive elements/ sources and isotopes and its compounds, spent (irradiated) 
fuel element of nuclear reactors, machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation and parts thereof . 
The Prakas are applied for the management of import and use of all kinds of radioactive substances 
and radioactive sources being used in the civilian applications in the Kingdom of Cambodia, except 
for medicinal products used for cancer treatment, which are subject to s eparate regulations or 
determined by laws or regulations in force.  
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  The permission to import issued by MME is required of the goods listed below:  
HS Code  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 
of requirement for the permission to import is to ensure protection of national security; protection 
of human, animal or plant life or health; and that th ese goods are used in civilian applications and 
peaceful purposes only.  
The Prakas put into force measures to manage the import and use of radioactive substances and 
radioactive sources, in order to promote the effectiveness of the management of radioactiv e 
substances and radioactive sources for the purpose of safety, security, transparency and 
accountability; protect people, animals and the environment from the harmful effects of radioactive 
substances and radioactive sources; and promote the implementation of obligations undertaken by 
the Kingdom of Cambodia related to the radiation safety and security for the use of the radioactive 
substances and radioactive sources.  
5. The Prakas are listed below:  
 
- Anukret (Sub -Decree) No. 17 ANK/BK on the E nforcement of the List of Prohibited and 
Restricted Goods dated 26 February 2020 by the Royal Government of Cambodia;  
- Anukret (Sub -Decree) No. 137 ANK/BK on the Preparation and Operation of the Ministry of 
Mines and Energy dated 31 October 2018 by the Roya l Government of Cambodia;  
- Prakas No.  0321 on the Preparation and Operation of the Offices under the Departments of 
the General Department of Energy dated 25 December 2018 by the Ministry of Mines and 
Energy, and  
- Prakas No. 0126 on the Management of Import and Use of Radioactive Substances and 
Radioactive Sources dated 1 April 2021 by the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME).  
 
Procedures  
6. Importation of radioactive substances/sources are not subject to quantitative restriction.   
7.(a) Based on current practi ce and regulation s, there are no  such case s where an  advance 
 importation  is permitted, application for a license  must be  made. Licenses cannot be obtained 
 within a shorter time -limit or for goods arriving at the port without a license.  
(b)  A license ca nnot be granted immediately on request. In practice, the General Department of 
Energy of the Ministry of Mines and Energy is responsible to review and evaluate the 
permission letter applications.  
(c)  There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or 
importation may be made . 
(d)  Consideration of license applications is not effected by a single administrative organ. In 
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  radioactive sources in the Kingdom of Cambodia shall have a permission letter issued by the 
Ministry of Mines and Energy.  
All application forms shall be submitted to the One Window Service Office (OWSO) of the Ministry of 
Mines and Energy during the worki ng hours of the working days only.  
In case s where commodities have permission from the Council of Development for Cambodia 
(CDC), there shall be no need to request a permit from the Ministry of Mines and Energy for 
import.  
After receiving the completed and adequate application forms along with the  supporting 
documents attach ed, the General Department of Energy of the Ministry of Mines and Energy 
is responsible  for review ing and evaluat ing the permission letter applications in the following 
procedure:  
- Review all required documents in pursuant to legal and technical regulations in force;  
-  Evaluate on sites at the proposed location or associated facilities in order to keep a 
record in the report on technical safety and security evaluations; and   
- Prepare report s on results of the evaluation and submit to the Minister of the Ministry 
of Mines and Energy for review and decision.  
8. Legal entit ies wishing to apply for a permission letter to import and use radioactive substances 
and radioactive sources shall get a written response on the approval or  the rejection of the 
application no later than 45 days from the date of which the complete and adequate application 
forms have been received (by the officials from the OWSO). Reasons for any refusal will be given to 
the applicant indicated in the written response. However, the MME also provides recommendation s 
to modify and improve  the application  in order to encourage importers to comply in pursuant to 
procedure s and conditions prescribed in Prakas No. 0126 dated 1 April 2021, issued by the MME , as 
well as in other legal regulations in force. The license application is only approved if all supporting 
required documents are submitted and all requirements are met which are defined in Prakas 
No. 0126 dated 1 April 2021, issued by the MME . 
Eligibilit y of Importers to Apply for License  
9. Currently, Cambodia has no nuclear facilities and nuclear materials, however, there are limited  
radioactive sources currently used in various sectors such as industrial, medical and laboratories, 
etc. Based on the cur rent practice, there are no licenses allotted for radioactive substances/sources , 
however, there is  a specific regulation for issuing license s of import s of radioactive 
substances/sources for supplying to local use. Based on Prakas No. 0126 dated 1 April 2021, issued 
by the MME, licenses are  covered only for public legal entit ies and private legal entit ies 
(compan ies/firms) requesting the permission letter of import for use in their own institution.  
  
Public Legal entities and firms eligible to apply for li censes:  
(a)  For firms, it is under restrictive licensing, there are more supporting documents required to 
be attached along with their application request for license.  
(b)  For public legal entities, it is under a non -restrictive system. There are less supporting 
documents required to be attached along with their application request for license (e.g. a 
certified copy of Khmer identification card or passport, a certified copy of the institution 's 
certification, etc.).  
Yes, there is a system of registrati on of firms permitted to engage in importation (Ministry of 
Commerce) for running their firms ' business. However, the Ministry of Mines and Energy has 
established the national inventory of radiation sources in the Regulatory Authority Information 
System (RAIS).  
Legal entit ies wishing to import and use radioactive substances and radioactive sources in the 
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  Documentation and Other Requirements f or Application for License  
10. For applications for licenses, importers shall obtain the application forms or additional 
information at the One Window Service Office (OWSO) of the Ministry of Mines and Energy or through 
its website at www.mme.gov.kh . There are no exceptions or derogations from the licensing 
requirement.  
Importers should request through an official letter to MME, along with the Application Form for 
permission letter to import of radioactive substances and radioactive sources in Annex 1 of Prakas 
No. 0126 dated 1 April 2021, to be filled and attached with required supporting documents.  
The information  required in applications:  
 
- Applicant Information;  
- Modes of Import Transportation;  
- Purpose of Import (use, storing and other purposes of import, please specify);  
- Details of radiation protection and safety officer(s), including certificate(s) of training on 
radiation protection and  safety;  
- Radiation survey meters;  
- Personal Monitoring Dosimeters ; 
- Management of disused radioactive substances/sources;  
- Details of radioactive substance/sources for which permission letter is sought;  
- List of general radiation workers (list of relevant s taff who are working related to radiation) .  
 
11. The import license and all technical documents are required upon actual importation. 
The following supporting documents are required to be attached:  
a)  For Public Legal Entity:  
- A copy of the certificate or documents on the technical specifications of radioactive 
substances/source issued by the manufacturer or supplier company;  
- A copy of an agreement or letter or documents indicat ing that  the manufacturers or 
suppliers will accept the radioactive substanc es/sources to the country of origin or other 
countries for conditioning after depleted or disused;  
- Declaration letter issued by a public legal entity to return the radioactive 
substances/sources to the country of origin or other countries for conditioning  after 
depleted or disused;  
  
b) For Private Legal Entity (Company/Firm):  
- A certified copy of the Khmer identification card or passport;  
- A certified copy of the company 's certification of business registration and patent;  
- A copy of certificate or documents on the technical specifications of radioactive 
substances/sources issued by manufacturer or supplier company;  
- A copy of an agreement or letter or documents indicat ing that  the manufacturers or 
suppliers will accept the r adioactive substances/sources to the country of origin or other 
countries for conditioning after depleted or disused;  
- Declaration letter issued by a legal entity to return the radioactive substance/sources 
to the country of origin or other countries for c onditioning after depleted or disused;  
- Lease agreement or land title/deed or permission letter by competent authority to 
indicate the legality of operating on the location related to radioactive 
substances/sources which permission to import is being sough t.   
 
12. A legal entity who applies for the permission letter to import, use or extend  the permission letter 
to use radioactive substance/sources shall pay the public service fee as defined in Inter -Ministerial 
Prakas between the Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Minister of the Ministry 
of Mines and Energy.  
However, for public legal entit ies (government institutions) , there is no requirement to pay the public 
service fee but  there is an obligation  to comply in pursuant to the proced ures and conditions 
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  If the licensing fee or administrative charge is not yet defined, it is necessary to wait for the specific 
Inter-Ministerial Prakas in force between the Minister of the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Economy 
and Finance and the Minister of the Ministry of Mines and Energy.  
13. Based on the current practice, there is no deposit or advance payment require d associated with 
the issue of l icenses.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The permission letter to import radioactive substances and radioactive sources is valid for no 
later than six months. The legal entity who obtains the permission letter can only import once during 
the validity period of  the permission letter. In case s where radioactive substances and radioactive 
sources are not imported during the validity period of the permission letter, the legal entity shall 
re-apply for the permission letter to import in accordance with the procedure s as prescribed in Prakas 
No. 0126 dated 1 April 202 1, issued by the MME.  
15. Any person who import s and use s radioactive substances and radioactive sources without a 
permission letter shall pay a penalty fee of 2,500,000 Riel to 4,000,000 Riel.  
Any lega l entity who obtains the Permission Letter to import and use of radioactive substances and 
radioactive sources and does not comply with the requirements, technical specifications, practices 
and/or international standards related to the radiation safety and  security for the use of radioactive 
substances and sources shall pay a penalty fee from 100,000 Riel to 5,000,000 Riel.  
16. Licenses/permission letters of importation are not transferable between importers; such a case 
is not permitted. Any legal entity who obtains the Permission Letter to import radioactive substances 
and radioactive sources during the validity of the licenses or permission letters is not transferable to 
another person. If they wish to transfer to other importers, they shall re -apply for  a new license or 
permission letter of importation.  
17. The penalty to pay the fee as prescribed in Article 18 and 19 of this P rakas  does not exempt any 
person from undertaking any obligations or punishment set out by other laws or legal regulations in 
force.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Not applicable.  
19. Foreign exchange is freely available for all international trade transactions.  
3  MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION  
3.1  THE INSTITUE OF STANDARDS OF CAMBODIA  
3.1.1   Chemical substances  
Outline of System  
1. Referring to Anukret (Sub -Decree) No.  17 ANK /BK on the Enforcement of the List of Prohibited 
and Restricted Goods dated 26 February 2020, the Institute of Standards of Cambodia of the Ministry 
of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation is in charge of the chemical substance import and 
export licenses.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. 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 Restricted Goods dated on 26 February 2020 which 
is under the res ponsibility of the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation.  
  
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  4. The license is not intended to restrict the quantity of import but only for investment factory or 
manu facture.  The objective of the c hemical substance import and export license is to ensure 
standard and target uses of each chemical substance used in the manufacture and production.  The 
purpose of a chemical substance import and export license is to manage a nd control the appropriate 
use of chemical substances in the production and manufacture in order to ensure safety and protect 
human and animal health and environment.  
5. Anukret (Sub -Decree) No.  17 ANK/BK on the Enforcement of the List of Prohibited and Re stricted 
Goods dated 26 February 2020 only.  
 
Procedures  
6. There are no quotas on the chemical substance import and export license.  
7.(a)  The application must be applied for a license before goods arrive at the port of entry.   
(b)  The minimum and maximum length of time for processing applications is five 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 .   
Matrix of the chemical substance import and export license via  
Cambodia National Single Window (CNSW)  
 
 
8. The license shall be presented to the custom authorities and the Cambodia Development Council 
(CDC). There are some circumstances of application refusal to give a license such as:  
 
(a) Incomplete documents submitted by applicants.  
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  (b) Inappropriate use of che mical substance.  
 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
Documentation 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 Answer 10. 
12. The license fee is determined by Joint-Prakas (Joint regulation) between the Ministry of Economy 
and Finance and  the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation.  
13. No deposit or advance payment is required.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The periods of validity of a license ar e three months, six months and one year depending on the 
type of company and target 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 manufa cture and cannot be transferred.  
17. No other conditions beside conditions stated in 10 -11. 
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. No other procedural requirements.  
19. Normally, concern is only for the price of goods converted into Cambodian currency at the ti me 
of submission of documents.  
4  MINISTRY OF HEALTH  
4.1  DEPARTMENT OF DRUGS AND FOOD  
4.1.1   Pharmaceuticals, medical materials and traditional medicines  
Outline of System  
1. The Ministry of Health (MoH) administers the import licensing (or permit) regime for 
pharmaceut icals, medical materials and traditional medicines. Separate systems manage imports 
for retail sale and imports for hospital/clinic 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 
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  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 s 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 system appl ies to products originating from all countrie s. There is no discrimination by country 
of origin.  
  
4. The import licensing of pharmaceuticals, medical materials , legitimate medicines  and traditional 
medicines does not restrict the quantity or value of imports.  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 registra tion products. No alternative 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 L aw 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 , Prakas No. 093 dated 9 February 2015 amending Prakas No.  1031 
on Drug Import -Export Procedures , and Prakas No. 854 dated 18 February 2021 on Procedures and 
Conditions for Import, Export and Control of Chemicals.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable. An import permit for pharmaceutical products has no quotas.  
 
7.(a) No advance applic ation 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 dated 9 February 2015  and Joint Prakas No.  1356 dated 
18 November 2016, the timeline is ten working days.  
  
(c) No, there are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for license 
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.   
 
8. A license may be refused only if it fails to meet th e 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 ref used a license may appeal to the Minister of Health. They may also appeal to a court of 
first instance (usually the Municipal Court of Phnom Penh). The decision of this court may be 
appealed to the Appellate Court.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Lic ense  
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 with P rakas of the Ministry of Health No.  254 
dated 13 June 1996  and Joint Prakas No. 1356 date 18  November  2016, there is a registration fee 
of 1,000,000 riels (for each product registered) to be paid by the company to the Ministry of Health. 
A list of authoriz ed importers is available at the Department of Drugs and Food, Ministry of Health. 
At present, 591 companies, dated 20 October 2022,  are authorized to import pharmaceuticals and 
narcotics.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  Documentation 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 these with the 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 dated 18 November 2016).  
 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14.(a)Company License: Validity is for two years,  and the company must submit  a renewal two 
months before the expired date.  
 
(b) Import Permit: Validity is one month and cannot be extended.  
 
15. No. Licenses are usually issued for landed goods and require presentation of invoices and packing 
lists. In principle, non -utilization or under -utilization cannot occur.  
  
16. No, licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. No other conditions.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Procedure for Import permits: (by Hard Copy)  
 
a. Submit import documents to single window for process pay ment.  
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.  
 
Procedure for import permits (through National Single Window by online):   
 
a. Submit import documents to National Single Window  
b. Verifier (Trade bureau):  
- Level 1: Officer  
- Level 2: Chief Officer  
- Level 3: Deputy Director  
c. Reviewer:  
- Level 1: DDF director  
- Level 2: General Director of health  
d. Approver:  
- Level 1: Secretary of state  
 
19. For payment, the company process es with the ACLEDA Bank. Foreign exchange is freely available 
to all importers . 
4.1.2   Narcotics, 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 licensi ng of G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  narcotics, psychotropic substances and precursors is designed to allow Cambodia to meet accepted 
international standards for trade in such goods.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. License s are administered by the Ministry of Health for  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 system appl ies 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 u sed for medical purposes: the quantity of imports may be restricted. The 
system is designed and administered so as to allow Cambodia to comply 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 the Law on 
Drug Management, dated 28 December 2007 and Law on Drug Control dated 27 January 2012, 
Ankuret (Sub -Decre e) No. 17 ANK/BK dated 26 February 2020 on the Enforcement of the List of 
Prohibited and Restricted Goods , Prakas No. 093 dated 9 February 2015 amending Prakas No.  1031 
on Drug Import -Export Procedures , and Prakas No.  1467 dated 28 March 2022 on Management 
import, export and distribution of raw materials, narcotics, psychotropic substances and precursors.  
Procedures  
6.I. The relatively small number of authorized importers is fully informed of the necessary 
procedures. Information on quotas and imp orts is not made public.  
II. The size of the quota 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 s based on retail sale and public hospital need s.  
V. Timeline is 20 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 demand report.  
IX. Not applicable.  
X. Not applicable.  
XI. No. 
 
7. Not applicable.  
 
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).  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  Eligibility of Importers to Apply for 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 with Prakas of the Ministry of Health No.  254 
dated 13 June 1996 and Joint Prakas No. 1356 dated 18  November  2016, there is a registration fee 
of 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, 591 companies, dated 20 October 2022, are authorized to import pharmaceuticals and 
narcotics.  
Documentation and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Applicant s must submit import documents such as the 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. The import licensing fee is 200,000 KHR (Joint Prakas No.  1356 dated 18 Novemb er 2016).  
13. No deposit or advance payment is required.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14.(a)Company License: Validity is two years and company must submit for a renewal two months 
before the expired date.  
 
(b) Import Permit: Validity is eight months and cannot extended.  
 
15. There is no penalty for non -utilization or under -utilization.  
 
16. No, licenses are not transferable between importers.  
  
17. The importer must present a report on the utilization and/or distribution of drugs prev iously 
imported.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Procedure for Import permits:  
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, a company process es with the ACLEDA Bank. Foreign exchange is freely available 
to all impo rters.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  5  MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND FINE ARTS  
5.1   DEPARTMENT OF ANTIQUITIES  
5.1.1   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 ne wly made artifacts is designed to help and manage 
a potential risk of sensitive products which are prohibited to import 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 the 
Cambodian National Heritage Law in 1996, Cambodia Royal Decree No. NS/RKM/0196/26 and 
Sub-Decree No. 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 traffi cking of antiquit ies. 
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 b y 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 imported into Cambodia's territory must obtain import licensing which is approved 
by the Ministry 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 th at 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) No, there are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for license 
and/or importation may be made.  
 
(d) Consideration o f license applications 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 Ca mbodia.  
 
8. Applicants and import products have to meet importation procedure s and requirement s. The 
refusal is based on four categories, cultural products which badly effect the Cambodian culture, 
products which are the same in Cambodian artistic styles,  antiquities and products over 200cm high.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. Persons, firms and institutions can apply for import authorizations, if they are eligible and meet 
the requirements as follows:  
  
- Allow officials or authorized experts to inspect the import products and licensing fee is paid.  
- Agreed with rules and regulations if something is wrong, for instance if the imported products 
are different from the import list, the goods will be refused im portation into the country,  or 
the importers will receive a fine and the goods may be returned to its original destination.  
Documentation and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Applicants have to complete the importation forms and summit these to the Ministry of Cultural 
and Fine Arts which contain all the necessary information of importers or firms or institutions. 
Therefore, passport or ID Card (copy), photo, name, materials and size of import of artifacts, 
purchasing invoice, and author ization letter of 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 importation permit may be required 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 the 
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 Fi ne Arts and 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 licenses cannot be transferred from one to another.  
  
17. Conditions a pply when issued import license as stated above in question No s. 4 and 6. 
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Not applicable.  
  
19. Payment is paid in Cambodian currency. Foreign currency exchange is available through the 
banks or exchange agencies. Formalities to obtain foreign exchange is based on the bank's rules 
and regulations.  
5.2   DEPARTMENT OF CINEMA CULTURAL DIFFUSION  
5.2.1   Foreign films  
Outline of system  
1. For foreign films imported for commercial distribution in the Kingdom of Cambodia, the distrib utor 
must submit the films for registration at the Cinema and Cultural Diffusion Department of the 
Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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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 of a 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 film 
distribution company from Ci nema 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 Managem ent of Film Industry.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) Application for a license can be made in two 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 th e Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.  
  
8. An application for a license must be refused 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.  
Documentation 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 film registration which cost s 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.  
15. Not applicable.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  16. Issued licenses cannot be transferable between importers.  
  
17. Not applicable.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Not applicable.  
  
19. Yes, upon agreement.  
 
5.3  DEPARTMENT OF MUSEUMS  
5.3.1   Antiquities  
Outline of Syste m 
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 o ld under the coverage of the 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 
No. 98 (Section 5).  
  
3. The s ystem 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 purpos e of travel exhibitions, exchange exhibitions, 
loans, repatriations and donations.  
  
5. The Government has the authority to give permission or deny permission of the import or export 
of 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 es in this section ha ve to be done with the advanced agreement of the 
Royal  Government of Cambodia and the party in the countr y abroad . The agreement covers every 
detail of the import and export related issues.  
  
(c) There are no limitations as to the p eriod of year during which application for license 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 approval from the Inter -committee. When the Inter -Ministerial Committ ee has 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 wi ll process the application to other related 
organs.  
  
8. Not applicable.  
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 requ irement.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Upon the agreement.  
11. Upon the agreement.  
12. Upon the agreement.  
13. Upon the agreement.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. Upon the agreement.  
15. Not applicable.  
16. Not applicab le. 
17. Upon the agreement.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. The c ondition of the antiquities are reported and checked before travelling from each place.  
19. Upon the agreement.  
5.4  DEPARTMENT OF COPYRIGHT AND RELATED RIGHTS  
5.4.1   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 efficient and effective 
as well as to prevent illegal activiti es 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 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 country of origin.  
 
4. There is no restriction on the quantity or value of import or export, which ensures the fr ee 
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 para 1 and 3 o f 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 t o 12 months in prison and/or 2,000,000 to 10,000,000 Riels fine. In addition, Article 10 
para 2, the Prakas (proclamation) No. 186 on the book services and business management dated 
27 July 2011, all books are subject to import and export shall have approv al by the Ministry of 
Culture and Fine Arts for the purpose to ensure the legitimate exploitation of books and copyright 
infringement in the Kingdom of Cambodia. And Joint Prakas No. 657 SHV on public services of the 
culture, between the Ministry of Cultur e and Fine Arts and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, 
Annex F.40 of books export and import services charge dated 6 June 2016.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  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)  There are no limitations as to the period of year during which application for license and/or 
importation may be made.  
   
(d)  Yes, license applications are effected by only one office  which  is the Department of Copyright 
of the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.  
  
8. An application for a license can be refused if the required documents are not met or the related 
imports ha ve issues 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 exp orts and imports.  
Documentation and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. The documents for exporting and importing books are:  
- Application for Export and Import books  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 60 ,000 (Riels) for the administrative charge.  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences. The  period 
of issuance of a licence is one week and the fee is paid on the day of the issu ance of the licence 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.  The licenses are provided validation for one year 
from the issuance date, which is the purpose for one -time importation or exportation without limit 
or res triction of quantity or value of the book.  
  
15. No penalty if the license has not been utilized.  
  
16. Licences are not transferable between importers. The importers have to request  an application 
for any related licences that they intend to have from th e Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts with 
necessary supporting documents and comply with the agreements made in the licences.   
17. No other conditions attached other than those specified in point 10. The importers must specify 
the number of books they inte nd to import and follow the agreements made in the contact such as 
obeying all the provisions in the law of Constitution and Copyright and related rights, not affecting 
the tradition and custom in the negative way, conforming to the instructions of the Min istry of Culture 
and Fine Arts, cooperate with relevant ministries and constitutions, and not using the licence for 
illegal purposes.   G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  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.  
6  MINISTRY OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATION  
6.1  GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF ICT  
6.1.1   Radiocommunication and telecommunication products, and Information and 
Communication Technology ( ICT) related products  
Outline of System  
1. All radiocommunication, telecommunication, and information and communication technology 
("ICT") equipment and devices require type approvals ( "TA") prior to its import and use in the 
Kingdom of Cambodia.  
The Mini stry of Post and Telecommunications ( "MPTC ") is responsible for ICT equipment and devices 
as provided under Sub -Decree No. 110 ANKr.BK dated 21 July 2017 on the Authorization to Operate 
in the Information and Communication Technology Sector ( "Sub-Decree 11 0"). 
The Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia ( "TRC"), an entity attached to MPTC, is responsible 
for radiocommunication and telecommunication equipment and devices, as provided under the Law 
on Telecommunications dated 17 December 2015 ( "Law on Telecommunications ").  
The Law on Telecommunications also specify that any import of radiocommunication and 
telecommunication equipment and devices require an import permit from the TRC. This especially 
applies to restricted radiocommunication, telecommuni cation, and ICT equipment and devices —in 
addition to a TA, an import permit from TRC. Sub -Decree No. 17 ANKr.BK dated 26 February 2020 
on the Use of the List of Prohibited and Restricted Goods and its Annexes ( "Sub-Decree No. 17 ") 
lists and classifies proh ibited and restricted goods.  
Purpose and Coverage of Licensing  
2. All radiocommunication, telecommunication, and ICT equipment and devices require TAs before 
an import permit is granted by the TRC.  
Under Annex 2 of Sub -Decree No. 17 (List of Goods which re quired Permit on Importation or 
Exportation), the following items require an import permit from MPTC (Ref: HS 8517.61.00; 
8517.62.21; 8517.62.29; 8517.62.30; 8517.62.42; 8517.62.49; 8517.62.53; 8517.62.59; 
8517.70.10; 8525.50.00; 8525.60.00; 8529.10.29; 85 29.10.40; 8529.10.60; 8529.10.92).  
Under Annex 5 of Sub -Decree No. 17 (Explanatory Notes for the Enforcement of the Lists of 
Prohibited and Restricted Goods), the following items cannot be included in the Annex 2, due to 
technical issue of HS classificati on, are also restricted on imports and under the authorization of 
MPTC (Ref: Drone, other than those of subheadings 8802.20.90 and 8802.30.90).  
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries. There is no 
discrimination by count ry of origin.  
4. The Type Approval (TA) is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of import. The purpose of 
type approval is intended to ensure:  
- Compatibility and non -interference with Cambodia 's authorized telecommunication network 
and equipment ; and 
- Safety to public in general.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  5. The law and regulation related to import licensing procedures include Law on Telecommunication 
2015, Prakas No. 122 PT.PrK dated 7 April 2017 on Conditions and Procedures for Granting, 
Amending, Suspending, Tr ansferring and Revoking Permits, Certificates and Licenses for 
Telecommunications Operations ( "Prakas No. 122 "); Prakas No. 208 PT.PrK dated 
29 December  2010 on Certification of Type Approval for Radiocommunications and 
Telecommunications Equipment; and Su b-Decree 110.  
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
7. There is no quantitative limit on importation of commodities subject to import permits:  
(a) In the case of an eligible application,  
- For radiocommunication and telecommunication equipment , the Telecommunication 
Regulator of Cambodia (TRC) under Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of 
Cambodia shall grant the type approval within fifteen (15) business days after the 
receipt of application [Ref: Inter -Ministerial Prakas No. 499 MEF.Prk dated 8 May 2018 
on the Pro vision of Public Services, ( "Prakas No. 499")].  
- 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 r eceipt of application [Ref: Inter -
Ministerial Prakas No. 498 MEF.PrK dated 8 May 2018 on the Provision of Public Services, 
("Prakas No. 498")].  
(b) An import permit is generally granted within ten business days if goods already have a TA and 
other related req uirements are met based on Prakas No. 499.  
(c) There is no limitation.  
(d) An import permit shall be granted by the TRC. TAs may be provided either by the MPTC or 
TRC based on the type of equipment or device.  
 
8. An application for an import permit and TA are usually granted if they meet the ordinary required 
criteria. MPTC or TRC will generally provide the reasons in the event of a refusal.  
Under Sub -Decree No. 45 ANKr.BK dated 16 March 2016 on the Organization  and Functioning of the 
TRC, applicants have the right of appeal against a final decision of the TRC to a competent court 
within 90 days after the issuance of the final decision.  
Eligibility to Apply for License  
9. Only firms registered in Cambodia can app ly for a Qualified Agent (QA) Certificate for Importation, 
Supply and Distribution of radiocommunication and telecommunication and/or ICT equipment issued 
by the TRC as provided in Annex 1. Only such firms can then apply for a TA and an import permit.  
Documentation and Other Requirement for Application for License  
10. An applicant for a TA certificate is requested to fill in the application as provided in Annex 2 and 
enclose the following documents:   
- A copy of a Qualified Agent Certificate for Importation,  Supply and Distribution of 
Radiocommunications and Telecommunications Equipment and/or ICT Equipment; or 
telecommunication service license or ICT operator license;  
- A copy of EMC test report ; 
- A copy of Safety test report ; 
- A copy of Health/SAR test report ; 
- A copy of RF test report (for radio equipment) ; 
- EU Declaration Certificate/Declaration of Conformity ; 
- A copy of technical specification . G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  An applicant for an import permit is requested to fill in the application as provided in Annex 3 and 
enclose the following documents:  
- A copy of Qualified Agent Certificate ; 
- A copy of Invoice ; 
- A copy of Packing List ; 
- A copy of Airway Bill or Bill of Landin g; 
- A copy of Technical Specification ; 
- A copy of Type Approval certificate of the equipment model applied for import licence.  
11. The import permit and the usual customs/import documentation are required upon actual 
importation.  
12. Yes, the fees are determ ined by Prakas No. 499:  
- QA application: 80,000 Riels (Ref: Service 34) ; 
- QA certificate: 1,200,000 Riels (Ref: Service 35) ; 
- TA application: 80,000 Riels (Ref: Service 36) ; 
- TA certificate: 4,000,000 Riels, or Riel 6,000,000 or 8,000,000 Riels (Ref: Service 41, 38 -40, 
37); 
- Import Permit of radio, telecom and ICT equipment or device: US $100 per import permit 
(Ref: Service 1) . 
13. No deposits or advance payments are required.  
Condition for Licensing  
14. The validity period of a TA for radiocommunication s, telecommunications and ICT equipment 
and device is permanent.  The validity of the import permit is for one shipment.  
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilization of the permit or a portion of it.  
16. Permits are transferable between importers only wi th the permission of TRC upon the request 
by importers (subject to the same application procedure defined above).  
17. TA certificate and a special approval from TRC (for the restricted products labelled  in paragraph 
2 above) is the condition for the issuan ce of an import permit.  
 
Other Procedural Requirement  
18. The Qualified Agent Certificate for Importation, Supply and Distribution of Radiocommunication 
and Telecommunication and/or ICT equipment; or possession of a License for Operations of 
Telecommunicat ion or ICT issued by the TRC is required as mentioned is paragraphs 9 and 10 above 
before they can apply for TA certificate and import permit.  
19. Foreign exchange is freely available to all importers.  
7  NATIONAL BANK OF CAMBODIA  
7.1  DEPARTMENT OF EXCHANGE MANAGEMENT  
7.1.1   Foreign currency banknotes  
Outline of System  
1. The import licensing system of foreign currency banknotes 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 US$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 of circulation of foreign banknotes is req uired. The administration is intent to provide G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  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 the central bank website.  
Purposes and cov erage of licensing  
2. The required import license covers foreign currency banknotes 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 quantity 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 importers 
tend not to report thei r activity.  
  
5. The Law on Foreign Exchange require any import of any foreign currency banknote equal or 
exceeds US$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 s must normally be made seven days in advance but can be obtained within 
a shorter time limit. A license is required for g oods arriving at the 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 anyt ime. 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 dec lined 
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 license  
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 the importer 's behalf.  
 
Documentation and Other Requirements for Application for License  
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 s to provide a 
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 required and is according to the denomination of the banknotes.  
13. No deposit or advanced payment is needed.  
 
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The licence provided will be valid for 30 days.  
15. No penalty will be imposed fo r non-utilization of a licence.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  16. Licences are not 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 fo reign exchange.  
7.1.2   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 are allowed to import these products over the value of US$10,000 equivalent with any 
such import requiring prior de claration 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 exchange 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 inward 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 requ ired 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 but only to collect data and keep track 
of its flow. An alternative has been considered to allow for easier import process while also able to 
collect the data however importers tend not to report their activity.  
5. The Law on Foreign Exchange requires any import of raw gold, uncut precious stones or other 
raw precious metal equal o r exceeds US$10,000 be subject to prior declaration to the Central bank. 
Licensing is not statutorily required but prior declaration is. It is possible for the government to 
abolish the licensing system without legislative approval.  
Procedures  
6. Not appli cable.  
7.(a) License application s must normally be made seven days in advance but can be obtained within 
a shorter time limit. A license is required for goods arriving at the port.  
(b) It is possible for a license to be granted immediately on request, but usually administrative 
process es 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 
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  and the license is valid for 30 days. An importer can keep requesting as many import licenses 
as needed as long as quota i n previous license has been almost used up.  
(d) The 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 an 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 compan ies can apply for an impor t. 
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 the importer 's behalf.  
 
Documentation 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 s to provide a 
custom declaration where the amount of actua l 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 US$500.  
13. No deposit or advanced payment needed.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The licence provided will be valid f or 30 days.  
15. No penalty will be imposed for non -utilization of a licence.  
16. Licences are not transferable to others.  
17. No other conditions are attached.  
Other Procedural Requirement  
18. Nothing else needed.  
  
19. Yes foreign exchange is readily available. No license is needed to obtain foreign exchange.  
 
8  MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE  
8.1  GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INDUSTRY  
8.1.1   Gambling equipment and gaming machines for entertainment  
Outline of System  
1. Importation of restricted goods are allowed such as gaming machines 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.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  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 machines for entertainment (products are in 
HS 9504).  
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.   
4. There is no restriction 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 the period of time for companies to request for  a license to import 
gambling equipment and gaming machines for entertainment.  
(b) Companies which provide sufficient documents will receive the license first.  
(c) Casinos can import gambling equipment twice a year.  
(d) The consideration of licence applications is effected by a single administrative organ,  the General 
Department of Financial Industry, Ministry of Economy and Finance.  
8. No, there are 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 whic h obtain licenses from relevant ministries can request for import of gambling 
equipment and gaming machines 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 equipment and gaming machines for entertainment, 
companies shall attach licenses from relevant ministries.  
11. Companies shall provide packing list and invoice for gambling equipment and gaming machin es 
for entertainment.  
12. Companies shall pay a public service fee of US$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.  
13. No, there is no deposit or advance payment.   
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.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  Other Procedural Requirements  
18. No other administrative procedures.  
  
19. No.  
 
9  MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT  
9.1  GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION  
9.1.1   Ozone -depleting substances and air conditioning  
Outline of Systems  
1. In accordance with Anukret (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 require a permission to import issued by the Ministry of Environment.  
 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. The permission to impor t is issued by the Ministry of Environment required of ODS and HFC 
substances listed below:  
 
HS Code  Name/Group  Chemical Name  Formula  
Section A Group 1  
2903.77.00  CFC-11 Trichlorofluoromethane  CFCL 3 
2903.77.00  CFC-12 Dichlorodifluoromethane  CF2CL2 
2903.77.00  CFC-113 Trichlorotrifluoroethane  C2F3CL3 
2903.77.00  CFC-114 Dichlorotetrafluoroethane s C2F4CL2 
2903.77.00  CFC-115 Chloropentafluoroethane  C2F5CL 
Section A Group 2  
2903.76.00  Halon -1211 Bromochlorodifluoromethane  CF2BrCL 
2903.76.00  Halon -1301 Bromotrifluoromethane  CF3Br 
2903.76.00  Halon -2402 Dibromotetrafluoroethane s C2F4Br2 
Section B Group 1  
2903.77.00  CFC-13 Chlorotrifluo romethane  CF3CL  
2903.77.00  CFC-111 Pentachlorodifluoroethane  C2FCL5  
2903.77.00  CFC-112 Tetrachlorodifluoroethane  C2F2CL4  
2903.77.00  CFC-211 Heptachlorofluoropropane  C3FCL7  
2903.77.00  CFC-212 Hexachlorodifluoropropane  C3F2CL6  
2903.77.00  CFC-213 Pentachlrorotrifluoropropane  C3F3CL5  
2903.77.00  CFC-214 Tetrachlorotetrafluoropropane  C3F4CL4  
2903.77.00  CFC-215 Trichloropentafluoropropane  C3F5CL3  
2903.77.00  CFC-216 Dichlorohexafluoropropane  C3F6CL2  
2903.77.00  CFC-217 Chloroheptafluoropropane  C3F7CL  
Section B Group 2  
2903.14.00   Tetrachlormethane of carbon 
tetrachloride  CCL 4 
Section B Group 3  
2903.19.20   1,1,1-trichloroethane (methyl 
chloroform)  C2H3CL3  
Section C Group 1  
2903.79.00  HCFC -21 Dichlorofluoromethane  CHFCL 2 
2903.71.00  HCFC -22 Chlorodifluoromethane  CHF 2CL   
2903.79.00  HCFC -31 Chlorofluoromethane  CH2FCL  
2903.79.00  HCFC -121  Tetrachlorofluoroethane s C2HFCL 4 
2903.79.00  HCFC -122 Trichlorodifluoroethane s C2HF2CL3 
2903.72.00  HCFC -123 Dichlorotrifluoroethane s C2HF3CL2 
2903.72.00  HCFC -123 2,2-dichloro -1,1,1 -trifluoroethane s CHCL 2CF3 
2903.79.00  HCFC -124 Chlorotetra fluoroethane s C2HF4CL 
2903.79.00  HCFC -124 2-chloro -1,1,1,2 -tetrafluoroethane  CHFCLCF 3 
2903.79.00  HCFC -131 Trichlorofluoroethane s C2H2FCL 3 
2903.79.00  HCFC -132 Dichlorodifluoroethane s C2H2F2CL2 
2903.79.00  HCFC -133 Chlorotrifluoroethane s C2H2F3CL G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  HS Code  Name/Group  Chemical Name  Formula  
2903.73.00  HCFC -141 Dichlorofluoroethane s C2H3FCL 2 
2903.73.00  HCFC -141b 1,1-dichloro -1-fluoroethane  CH3CFCL 2 
2903.74.00  HCFC -142 Chlorodifluoroethane s C2H3F2CL 
2903.74.00  HCFC -142b 1-chloro -1,1-difluoroethane  CH3CF2CL 
2903.74.00  HCFC -151 Chlorofluoroethanes  C2H4FCL 
2903.75.00  HCFC -221 Hexachlorofluoropropane s C3HFCL 6 
2903.75.00  HCFC -222 Pentachlorodifluoropropane s C3HF2CL5 
2903.75.00  HCFC -223 Tetrachlorotrifluoropropane s C3HF3CL4 
2903.75.00  HCFC -224 Trichlorotetrafluoropropane s C3HF4CL3 
2903.75.00  HCFC -225 Dichloropentafluoropropane s C3HF5CL2 
2903.75.00  HCFC -225ca  1-1-dichloro -2,2,3,3,3 -
pentafluoropropane  CF3CF2CHCL 2 
2903.75.00  HCFC -225cb 1,3-dichloro -1,2,2,3,3 -
pentafluoropropane  CF2CLCF 2CHCLF  
2903.75.00  HCFC -226 Chlorohexafluoropropane s C3HF6CL 
2903.79.00  HCFC -231 Pentachlorofluoropropane s C3H2FCL 5 
2903.79.00  HCFC -232 Tetrachlorodifluoropropane s C3H2F2CL4 
2903.79.00  HCFC -233 Trichlorotrifluoropropane s C3H2F3CL3 
2903.79.00  HCFC -234 Dichlorotetrafluoropropane s C3H2F4CL2 
2903.79.00  HCFC -235 Chloropentafluoropropane s C3H2F5CL 
2903.79.00  HCFC -241 Tetrachlorofluoropropane s C3H3FCL 4 
2903.79.00  HCFC -242 Trichlorodifluoropropane s C3H3F2CL3 
2903.79.00  HCFC -243 Dichlorotrifluoropropane s C3H3F3CL2 
2903.79.00  HCFC -244 Chlorotetrafluoropropane s C3H3F4CL 
2903.79.00  HCFC -251 Trichlorotetrafluoropropane s C3H4FCL 3 
2903.79.00  HCFC -252 Dichlorodifluoropropane s C3H4F2CL2 
2903.79.00  HCFC -253 Chlorotrifluoropropane s C3H4F3CL 
2903.79.00  HCFC -261 Dichlorofluoropropane s C3H5FCL 2 
2903.79.00  HCFC -262 Chlorodifluoropropane s C3H5F2CL  
2903.79.00  HCFC -271 Chlorofluoropropane s C3H6FCL  
Section C Group 2  
2903.79.00   Dibromofluoromethane  CHFBr 2 
2903.79.00  HBFC -22B1 Bromodifluoromethane  CHF 2Br 
2903.79.00   Bromofluoromethane  CH2FBr 
2903.79.00   Tetrabromofluoroethane  C2HFBr 4 
2903.79.00   Tribromodifluoroethane  C2HF2Br3 
2903.79.00   Dibromotrifluoroethane  C2HF3Br2 
2903.79.00   Bromotetrafluoroethane  C2HF4Br 
2903.79.00   Tribromofluoroethane  C2H2FBr 3 
2903.79.00   Dibromodifluoroethane  C2H2F2Br2 
2903.79.00   Bromotrifluoroethane  C2H2F3Br 
2903.79.00   Dibromofluoroethane  C2H3FBr 2 
2903.79.00   Bromodifluoroethane  C2H3F2Br 
2903.79.00   Bromofluoroethane  C2H4Br 
2903.79.00   Hexabromofluoropropane  C3HFBr 6 
2903.79.00   Pentabromodifluoropropane  C3HF2Br5 
2903.79.00   Tetrabromotrifluoropropane  C3HF3Br4 
2903.79.00   Tribromotetrafluoropropane  C3HF4Br3 
2903.79.00   Dibromopentafluoropropane  C3HF5Br2 
2903.79.00   Bromohexafluoropropane  C3HF6Br 
2903.79.00   Pentabromofluoropropane  C3H2FBr 5 
2903.79.00   Tetrabromodifluoropropane  C3H2F2Br4 
2903.79.00   Tribromotrifluopropane  C3H2F3Br3 
2903.79.00   Dibromotetrafluoropropane  C3H2F4Br2 
2903.79.00   Bromotetrafluoropropane  C3H2F5Br 
2903.79.00   Tetrabromofluoropropane  C3H3FBr 4 
2903.79.00   Tribromodifluoropropane  C3H3F2Br3 
2903.79.00   Dibromotrifluopropane  C3H3F3Br2 
2903.79.00   Bromotetrafluoropropane  C3H3F4Br 
2903.79.00   Tribromofluoropropane  C3H4FBr 3 
2903.79.00   Dibromodifluoroprapane  C3H4F2Br2 
2903.79.00   Bromotrifluopropane  C3H4F3Br 
2903.79.00   Dibromofluoropropane  C3H5FBr 2 
2903.79.00   Bromodifluoropropane  C3H5F2Br 
2903.79.00   Bromofluoropropane  C3H6FBr G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  HS Code  Name/Group  Chemical Name  Formula  
Section C Group 3  
2903.79.00   Bromochloromethane CH2BrCL 
Section D Group 1  
2903.39.10  MB Methyl bromide  CH3Br 
Section E Group 1  
2903.39.90  HFC-134  1,1,2,2 -Tetraﬂuoroethane  CHF 2CHF 2  
2903.39.90  HFC-134a  1,1,1,2 -Tetrafluoroethane  CH2FCF 3  
2903.39.90  HFC-143  1,1,2-Trifluoroethane  CH2FCHF 2  
2903.39.90  HFC-245fa  1,1,1,3,3 -Pentafluoropropane  CHF 2CH2CF3  
2903.39.90  HFC-365mfc  1,1,1,3,3 -Pentaﬂuoro -n-butane  CF3CH2CF2CH3  
2903.39.90  HFC-227ea  1,1,1,2,3,3,3 -Heptaﬂuoropropane  CF3CHFCF 3  
2903.39.90  HFC-236cb  1,1,1,2,2,3 -Hexafluoropropane  CH2FCF 2CF3  
2903.39.90  HFC-236ea  1,1,1,2,3,3 -Hexaﬂuoropropane  CH F 2CH FCF 3 
2903.39.90  HFC-236fa  1,1,1,3,3,3 -Hexaﬂuoropropane  CF3CH2CF3  
2903.39.90  HFC-245ca  1,1,2,2,3 -Pentaﬂuoropropane  CH2FCF 2CHF 2  
2903.39.90  HFC-43-10mee  1,1,1,2,2,3,4,5,5,5 -Decaﬂuoropentane  CF3CHFCHFCF 2CF3  
2903.39.90  HFC-32  Difluoromethane  CH2F2  
2903.39.90  HFC-125  Pentafluoroethane  CHF 2CF3  
2903.39.90  HFC-143a  1.1.1-trifluoroethane  CH3CF3  
2903.39.90  HFC-41  Fluoromethane  CH3F  
2903.39.90  HFC-152  1,2-difluoroethane  CH2FCH 2F  
2903.39.90  HFC-152a  1,1-Difluoroethane  CH3CHF 2  
Section E Group 2  
2903.39.90  HFC-23  Trifluoromethane  CHF 3  
3824.71.90  R-500  CFC-12 / HFC -152a 
3824.71.90  R-502  HCFC -22 / CFC -115 
3824.74.90  R-401A  HCFC -22/HFC-152a/ HCFC -
124 
3824.74.90  R-406A  HCFC -22/HC -600a/R -142b  
3824.74.90  R-408A   HCFC -22/HFC-143a/ HFC-125 
3824.74.90  R-409A   HCFC -22/HCFC -124/HCFC -
142b 
3824.74.90  R-415B  R-22/R-152a (25/75)  
3824.74.90  R-418A  HC-290/HCFC -22/HFC-152a 
2903.39.90  HFC-1,2,3,4yf  2,3,3,3 -Tetrafluoropropene  CH2=CFCF 3 
3824.78.00  R-404A  R143a/125/134a  
3824.78.00  R-507A  R143a/125  
3824.78.00  R-407A  R32/125/134a  
3824.78.00  R-407B  R32/125/134a  
3824.78.00  R-407C  R32/125/134a  
3824.78.00  R-410A  R32/125  
3824.78.00  R-508A  R23/116  
3824.78.00  R-508B  R23/116  
2711.13.00  HC-600 Butane  CH3CH2CH2CH3 
2711.13.00  HC-600a Iso-Butane  C4H10 
2711.12.00  HC-290 Propane  C3H8 
 
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 import from, like 
Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and HFCs and products containing or designing to use of Ozone 
Depleting Substanc es. Cambodia 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 in which parties 
apply for the reduction and phase out of ODS and HFCs in some target years; therefore, the import 
of ODS and HFCs have to apply the yearly quota and license pe r shipment, to make sure that the 
import of such ODS are not over the quota of a 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. In accordance with Sub -Decree No.047 on Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) Management, 
dated 17 March 2005 and Sub -Decree No. 192 on the revision of article 4, 5, 14, 19, 20, 23 and 
Annex 1 and Annex 2 of Sub -Decree No. 47, dated 30 September 2021 which unde r the Department 
of Air Quality and Noise Management, the General Directorate of Environmental Protection, the G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  Ministry of Environment is responsible for issuing the license and impose the license fees to control 
and verify the relevant activities involvin g ODS and HFC management in Cambodia.  
 
Procedures  
6.I.  Under Sub -Decree on ODS Management , importers and exporters of ODS and ODS -
dependent products are required to first register with the MOE and apply for a quota. For 
each shipment, a registered importe r needs to apply for an import permit from the MOE. The 
importer needs to show the import permit to the Customs along with other supporting 
documents before the shipment can be cleared. Therefore, the MOE can maintain its records 
of imports and later check  with the General Department of Customs and Excise to verify and 
reconcile the import data. This exercise is carried out prior to the reporting of data to the 
Ozone Secretariat and the Multilateral Fund Secretariat.  
 
- For ODS, the MOE has set quotas for ind ividual importers and gives an import permit 
to any registered importer depending 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 applying for an import licence, 
the company has to submit the customs declaration. No, unused allocations are not added 
to quotas for a succeeding perio d. Yes, 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, means that the quota will be available for collecting 
by the import company on 1 December.  
 
VI. The quota is annually.  
 
VII. The license is accepted by all concerned institutions.   
 
VIII. The implemen tation of an 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 the national quota before 1 of November of the current year. The allocation of an annual 
quota is based on historical import statistics of the importers in the previous year. 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 imp ort 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. After getting the annual quota, the company need s to get the import  license per shipment 
from MoE if they wish to import ODS and HFCs.  
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 exporting country will send an email 
notification to the focal point in Cambodia to verify that the company still has the available 
quota to import such amount into Cambodia or not. If the response is yes, the exporting 
country will process to export, if not the exporting country will reject to export such amount 
to Cambodia.  
 
XI. This one applies for transit; however, this is very rare to have transit ODS.  
 
7.(a)-(d) Not applicable.   G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  8. Cambodia has never reject ed a single application.  The licenses are applicable for all concerned 
institutions.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses under restrictive licensing 
systems.  A legal or natural person wishing to import or export or transit 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 license. The registration is free.  
Article 4 of Sub -Decree on ODS Management: Legal or natu ral 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.  
Documentation and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Yes, the company detail, and the purpose of using ODS in Cambodia.  For products subject to 
quantitative restriction the importer will need to attach the bill of lading, packing list, invoice, 
customs declaration in the previous shipment.  
 
11. Customs declaration for applying the new license.  
 
12. Yes, will depend on the amount of ODS imported.  
 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licenses on 
this current practice.   
 
Conditions of Licensing  
14. One year f or quota.  
 
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilization of a license 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 es not operate or use the quota in the first six month s. 
 
17. Not applicable.  
   
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. There are no other additional administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar 
administrative procedures, required prior to i mportation  
 
19. Yes, foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be 
imported. Foreign exchange is always available to cover licenses issued.  
 
9.1.2   Used electrical and electronic equipment  
Outline of System  
1. In accordance  with Anukret 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 
and Anukret No. 16 ANK.BK  on E-waste Management dated 1 February 2016 by the Royal 
Government of Cambodia that is required to have a permit for importation issued by the Ministry 
of Environment.  
 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 
2. The purpose of the licensing system aims to control potential sources of hazardous substances. 
Used electrical and electronic equipment (UEEE) that is subject to import licensing are listed below:  
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  - Temperature exchange equipment  refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners ; 
- Screens and monitors  televisions, monitors, laptops, notebooks, and tablets ; 
- Large equipment  washing machines, clothes dryers, large printing machines, copying 
equipment ; and 
- Small IT and Telecommunication equipment  mobile phones, personal computers, printers . 
 
3. The system applies to goods originating from all countries in accordance with the Basel 
Convention.  
 
4. The licensing is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports due to the demand of 
UEEE, which is affordable, in daily life.  
 
5. Anuk ret No. 17 ANK.BK on the Enforcement of the List of Prohibited and Restricted Goods ; and 
Anukret No. 16 ANK.BK on E -waste Management.  
 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) The application for a license must be made in advance for each importation of UEEE.  
 
(b) A license cannot be granted immediately on request.  
 
(c) A license can be applied anytime (working day) of the year.  
 
(d) The consideration of license applications is effected by a single administrative organ.  
 
8. An application for a license will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria.  
 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. All persons, firms, and institutions are eligible to apply for a license.  
 
Documentation and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Checklist for UEEE Importing license:  
 
a. Application  
b. Certificate of incorporation  
c. Patent  
d. ID card and address of the importer  
e. Certificate  of quality of product from exporting country  
f. Notification document of Basel Convention.  
 
11. Same as 10.  
 
12. Yes, the amount of the fee is divided into three levels:  
 
- From < 100 unit: US$50; 
- From 100 – 300 unit: US$125; 
- From > 300 unit: US$250. 
 
13. No.  
 
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The license can be used for one time and valid for three months.  
 
15. No.  
 
16. No, the license cannot be transferred between importers.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  17. No.  
 
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. Yes, the import of UEEE into the country must implement the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) 
procedure under the Basel Convention.  
 
19. The payment is made in Cambodia 's currency (Riel) in cash only.  
 
9.1.3   Recyclable materials and scraps  solid waste 
Outline of System  
1. In accordance with Anukret (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 iss ued by the Ministry of Environment  and 
Sub-Decree No. 168 ANK.BK on Plastic Bag Management, Department of Solid Waste Managemen t, 
General Directorate of Environmental Protection, Ministry of Environment, is responsible for issuing 
the license to control an d verify the amount of single -use plastic bag with handles importing in 
Cambodia.  
 
Licenses are allotted only for certain use and recycling activities.  
 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
 
2. Permission is required to import  recyclable materials and scraps  solid waste  which is issued by 
the Ministry of Environment of the goods listed below:  
 
HS C ode Description of Goods  
2618.00.00  Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of iron or steel  
2619.00.00  Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and other waste from the manufacture of iron 
or steel  
2621.90.00  - Other  
3915.10.10  - - Of non -rigid cellular products  
3915.10.90  - - Other  
3923.21.99  - - - - Other  
3923.29.90  - - - Other  
4017.00.10  - Floor tiles and wall tiles  
4017.00.20  - Other articles of hard rubber  
4017.00.90  - Other  
4706.20.00  - Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard  
4707.10.00  - Unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard  
4707.20.00  - Other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass  
4707.30.00  - Paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (for example, newspapers, journals and 
similar printed matter)  
5103.10.00  - Noils of wool or of fine animal hair  
5103.20.00  - Other waste of wool or of fine animal hair  
5103.30.00  - Waste of coarse animal hair  
5202.10.00  - Yarn waste (including thread waste)  
5202.91.00  - - Garnetted stock  
5202.99.00  - - Other  
7204.50.00  - Remelting scrap ingots  
7404.00.00  Copper waste and scrap  
7602.00.00  Aluminium waste and scrap  
7902.00.00  Zinc waste and scrap  
 
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from any countr y. 
 
4. It is the obligation of the importer to apply for an import license for every import shipment (under 
one invoice and packing list).  
 
5. Article 14 of the Sub Decree on Plastic Bag Management: Conditions of importing single -use 
plastic bag with handles a re listed.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.    
 
7.(a) The importers can appl y after the invoice and packing list ha ve been made.  
 
(b) Processing applications will take approximately seven working days.  Some kind of goods would 
take longer as sample testing at MoE Laboratory is needed.  
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Licenses are applicable for all concerned institutions.  
 
8. When the purposes of the import are not properly  given . 
 
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Lic ense  
9. Firms, who have registered in the Ministry of Commerce, are eligible to apply for licenses.  For 
recycling materials, the company must have experienced or cooperate d with the experienced 
company to be eligible to receive the import permit.  
 
Documentation and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Company details, the purposes of importing and other related documents related to the 
company.  Importers  will need to attach the invoice, packing list, production or consumption 
requireme nts and other supporting documents from the relevant institutions.  
 
11.  Importers need to show the import permit to the customs along with the other supporting 
documents before the shipment can be cleared , however it is depending on the customs unit.   
 
12. Yes, the fee will depend on the amount of products imported.  
 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment require d associated with the issue of licenses on these 
current practices.  
 
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The period of validity of a license is one month  or longer  in some cases, the validity of a license 
can be extended for another  period of time . If the license cannot be extended, the importers need 
to apply for a new permit in order to import the goods.   
15. No, there is no penalty for the non -utilization of a license or portion of a license.  
 
16. Import licenses are not transferable between importers.  Importers need to apply for a permit 
for each shipment.  Under the Sub -Decree on Plastic bag management , importers are required  to 
apply for an i mport permit from the MoE for each shipment.  
 
17. The applications process is first come, first served and also based on the past performance and 
the production or consumption requirements.  There is no maximum amount to be allocated per 
applicant yet. Impo rters who have enough documents as required can apply for the import permit.  
 
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. There are no other additional administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar 
administrative procedures, required prior to i mportation.  
19. N ot applicable.  
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  10  MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES  
10.1  THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF AGRICULTURE  
10.1.1   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 authorized competent authority for the issuance of import licenses of 
seeds, plants and planting materials and regulated articles under the promulgation of the list of 
prohibited and regulated goods of the Kingdom of Cambodia.  
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. Products subject to import licensing, according to the Seeds Act 2008 , Anukret (Sub -Decree) 
No. 17 ANK /BK dated 26 February 2020 on the Promulgation of the List of Prohibited and Regulated 
Goods of the Kingdom of Cambodia , Anukret (Sub -Decree) No.15 ANK/BK dated 13 March 2003 on 
Phytosanitary Inspection , and Ministry Proclamation No.  346 dated 10 May 2010 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 applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.  
4. The licensing is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. The licensing requirement 
is maintained for protection of plant life and health.  
5. Import licensing is statutorily required under Chapter 4 Section 1  (Article 51, 52) of the Seeds 
Act 2008, Annex 2 of Anukret (Sub -Decree) No.  17 ANK/BK dated 26 February 2020 on the 
Promulgation of the List of Prohibited and Restricted 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 sample application forms and procedures for the issuance of seed quality certificate s. 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable  
7.(a) Before seed s arrive at the entry of the Kingdom of Cambodia, the importer  must summit an 
import application with relevant documents to the  General Directorate of Agriculture at least 
ten working days  before . 
(b)  No, a license cannot be granted immediately on request.  Applying for an import license for 
seeds, an importer can re ceive 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.  
 
(c) No. There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for license 
and/or importation may be made.  
(d)  The issuance of an 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. An application that fully conforms to the requirements spelled out in the relevant legal texts are 
never refused.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
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  Documentation and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Please see in detail 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 required upon actual importation:  
- Invoice and packing l ist 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/o r post entry inspection form ; 
- CITES permit for endangered plant species.  
12. A fee must be charged in respect of the consignments , including the cost of import certificate 
for plant quarantine materials, inspection and laboratory test if required (Inter -Ministry proclamation 
between Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and Ministry of Economy and Finance No.  836 
of 19 Sept ember 2019 on public services fee of MAFF).  
13. No. There is no deposit or advance payment require d associated with the issue of licenses.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The validity of a license is one year and may not be extended.  
15. No. There is no penalt y for the non -utilization of a license.  
16. According to Chapter 4 Section 1 (Article 51) of the Seed Act 2008, the transfer of rights to 
another person of the seed import permit must be approved by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry 
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 the 
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 submitting the application forms. The resul t of the risk analysis will determine if the 
importation would be allowed.  
19.  Not applicable.  
 
10.2  THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION  
10.2.1   Live animals 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  
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  ln Sub -Decree No.16 on Sanitary Inspection of  Animal and Animal Products  
 
Animals mean:  
 
- Domestic and wild quadruped animals, including their breeding families ; 
- Domestic and wild birds, including their breeding families;  
 
Animal products mean:  
 
- Dead or slaughtered 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 huma n food, animal feed, used in public health, 
agriculture or industrial purposes. 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 co untry 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 the 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 from 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 dis eases is prohibited.  
5. Import licensing is regulated by Sub -Decree No. 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 Royal Government can nullify the Sub -Decree without reference to the legislature. 
Royal Decree No. NS/RK/O116/003 promulgated Law on Animal Health and Production.  
Procedures  
6. Not applic able. 
  
7.(a) Importers must submit an application form and identif y specific products to receive an 
importing license.  
 
(b) The License is issued for importers wh o receiv e the approval of the application request from 
the General Directorate of Animal Hea lth and Production/ Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and 
Fisheries.  
 
(c) No. There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for license 
and/or importation may be made.  
(d) The issuance of an import license is administrate d 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 ma y 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 entit ies registered with the Ministry of Commerce to do business in Cambodia 
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  Documentation and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10. An importer who wishes  a license , should  address 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 animal or animal products 
identification.  
 
11. The documents required upon actual importation:  
- 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 t he 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 sanitary inspection and a fee will be charged for labor atory tests, if these are required.  
  
13. Importers never pay a deposit or advance payments in association with  an issuance of a  license.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The license is valid for one year, and, upon request, 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  
10.3.1   Pesticides and fertilizers  
Outline of System  
1. The management of pesticides and fertilizers in Cambodia has been under the general jurisdict ion 
of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.  
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 a nd fertilizers in accordance with the national policy on agricultural sector, examining and 
developing the legal framework on standard requirements and the procedures of pre and 
post-registration for all types of pesticides and fertilizers, examine and ass ess the fulfilment of 
standard requirement for the registration of pesticides and fertilizers, analysing and verifying the 
composition of pesticides and the guaranteed analysis of fertilizers at the laboratory and to 
undertake the bio -efficacy test at expe rimental field, for the assessment at pre and post -registration, 
conducting registration and issuance of a permit (license) for relevant activities related to all 
pesticides and fertilizers and to collect service fees of these activities as required by thi s law and 
fulfilling other duties in terms of management of pesticides and fertilizers under the scope of this 
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  Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. 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 
codes as follows: 3102, 3103, 3104, 3105 and 3808. For the list of banned pesticides, even if there 
is none listed in Annex 1 of the Sub -Decree No. 17, but it is st ated 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 originati ng 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 fertilizers, by ensuring food security, fo od 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 these products and to ensure the safe and e ffective control of pesticides and fertilizers, in order 
to comply with the international standards including FAO, WHO or the Rotterdam Convention.  
  
5. The import licensing is maintained and statutorily required by Law on the Management of 
Pesticides and Fertilizers dated 14 January 2012 , 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 Tradin g dated 11 April 2013,  and 
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 follow ed 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 var ied depending on 
the permit types as indicated in the table below .   
 
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) No. There are no limitations as to the period of the year during  which application for license 
and/or importation may be made.  
(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 legal entity who 
imports or exports pesticides shall obtain a permit issued by 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 
authorization to refuse or require additional information or supporting documents. If applicants do 
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  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 
fertilize rs 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, Forestry and Fisheries in accordance 
with the provisions of this law. All registrations and appl ications for import licenses have to be paid 
in accordance with the joint proclamation between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of 
Economy and Finance.  
Documentation and Other Requirements for Application for License  
10.(i) The standard require ments for pesticide registration shall ensure to include information and 
data as mentioned below:  
 
- Identity of the natural person or legal entity who applies for registration, identification 
of pesticide and formulating process;  
- Data on pesticides specif ication, 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 
specifi c crops and experimental regions;  
- Data on pesticide toxicity;  
- Data on pesticide residue;  
- Safety to human and animal;  
- Safety to the environment;  
- Trade, usage and disposal;  
- Package and label ling in Khmer.  
 
(ii)  The standard requirements for fertilize rs registration shall ensure to include information and 
data as mentioned below:  
 
- Identification of a company that applies for registration, characteristics of fertilizer and 
process of formulation;  
- Specification  of a fertilizer and the guaranteed analysi s of nutrients, the certificate of 
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 ling 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;  
- Importers or exporters of pesticides shall obtain a permit issued by the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries;  
- Shall comply with the standard s for container s, label s or leaflet s for the instruction in 
Khmer which have been approved during registrat ion;  
- List of pesticide items to be imported or exported, 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 records of information related to the impor t/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 distribution;  
- Shall attach relevant documents which list the companies or br anches in contract with, 
for the distribution of imported pesticides ; G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  - 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 s and 
procedures of this la w;  
- Importers/exporters of fertilizers shall have a permit issued by the Ministry of 
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries;  
- Shall comply with the standard s of package s, label s or leaflet s for instruction in Khmer 
which have been approved for registration;  
- Shall have 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 s 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 indicating 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 distribution of pesticides and fertilizers from the previous year.  
Information concerning the formalities of filing applications for licenses can be available at the 
Ministry of Agriculture Fo restry and Fisheries.  
 
11. The documents required upon actual importation:  
- Import license issued by Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries ;  
- Business license issued by Ministry of Commerce ; 
- Certificate of registration of pesticides and ferti lizers;  
- Invoice, pa cking list and bill of landing ; 
- Certificate of origin confirm ing products.  
- Certificate of quality confirm ing products from manufacturer and others.  
 
12. All registrations and applications for import licenses have to be paid in accordance with the joint 
proclamation between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Economy and Finance.  
  
13. All registrations and applications for import licenses have to be paid on requesting the proposal, 
in accordance with the joint procla mation between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of 
Economy and Finance.  
Conditions of Licensing  
14. The new certificate of registration of pesticides and fertilizers can be valid for three years. 
This validity can be extended three times by maintaining the same registry number. For an import 
permit (license) that has the period of time for one year, it cannot be extended. Import -export 
licenses are validated for one year from the date of signature, except the suspension or revocation 
by the minister of the ministry before the expiration date.  
  
15. In Article 105 it states that  any person who commits any one of the following offenses such as 
transfer ring 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, 
Forestry and Fisheries  may be subject to obtain ing a warning letter, suspension or revocation of the 
certificate of registration or relevant permits. In Article 106 it mentions that a person who commits 
any one of the following offences including : not comply ing with the conditions, rules and valid period 
as indicated in the permits or the certificate of registration of pesticides and fertilizers , shall be 
subject to pose a transactional fine of 1,000,000 Riels to 5,000,000 Riels.  G/LIC/N/3/KHM/5  
 
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  16. Licenses can be transferable bet ween importers, however, permission from the ministry in 
advance is necessary.  
  
17. The license issuing can be related 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, importers must resubmit the new application or sometime s 
importers/exporters can challenge the administrative or legal measures as state d in the law.  
 
Other Procedural Requir ements  
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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