G/LIC/N/3/PRY/2  
29 November 2013  
(13-6535)  Page: 1/10  
Committee on Import Licensing  Original: Spanish  
 
  REPLIES TO THE QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1 
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 7.3 OF THE AGREEMENT ON 
IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES 
PARAGUAY  
The following communication, dated 29 October 2013, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Paraguay. 
 
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Pursuant to Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures and in response to the 
periodic request for submission of replies to th e Questionnaire on Import Licensing Procedures 
contained in document G/LIC/3, please be advised that the notification submitted under Article 7.3 
of the Agreement, as contained in document G/LIC/N/3/PRY/1, dated 5 October 2012, 
remains valid for the year 2013, except as regard s the establishment of import licences for the 
following products: footwear, salt, magnetic media, and primary cells and batteries. 
 
1  FOOTWEAR ................................................................................................................... 1
 
2  SALT ............................................................................................................................. 4  
3  MAGNETIC MEDIA ........................................................................................................ 6  
4  PRIMARY CELLS AND BATTERIES ................................................................................. 8  
 
 
1  FOOTWEAR 
Outline of systems 1. The footwear items covered by Decree No . 10.350/2012 and the regulations thereto, 
require prior authorization from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC). Licences are approved 
in all cases where the established requirements ar e met, and are consistent with Article 2 of the 
Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures of the World Trade Organization. 
Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2. Import licensing for footwear is an automatic procedure. It applies to the following tariff 
headings of the MERCOSUR Commo n Tariff Nomenclature (MCN): 
64039990 Men's deck shoes; semi-moccasins; "Fray Mocho" style "Guillermina" school shoes for 
girls; men's leisure shoes; gladiator sandals; "Fray Mocho" style school shoes for 
boys; ladies' mules; men's sandals with buckle. 
64029190 High boots. 
                                               
1 See G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire. G/LIC/N/3/PRY/2 
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  64029990 Gladiator sandals; ballerina pumps with buckle; ladies' sandals with acrylic detailing; 
ladies' mules; ballerina pumps with metal buckle; ladies' sandals with ankle strap; ladies' sandals with double ankle strap; standard "Guillermina" shoes for girls. 
64021900 Football boots with studs, synthetic uppers and synthetic lining. 
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries. 
4. The procedure is not intended to limit either th e quantity or the value of imports. Its purpose 
is administrative, to obtain statistical data. 
5. Decree No. 10.350/2012  creating the register of importers of footwear sector products 
and establishing the prior import licensing regime. 
Resolution No. 65/2013  regulating Decree No. 10.350/2012 creating the register of importers 
of footwear sector products and establishing the prior import licensing regime. 
Resolution No. 321/2013  amending and expanding Resolution No. 65/2013 regulating 
Decree No. 10.350/2012 creating the register of importers of footwear sector products and establishing the prior import licensing regime. 
Yes, it is statutorily required. 
The legislation itself establishes the products subject to licensing. The Executive has the power to abolish th e system without legislative approval. 
Procedures 
6.I. No restrictions are applied as to the qu antity or value of imports of footwear from 
other countries. 
II. Not applicable. 
III. Licences are allocated to all footwear importers registered in the National Customs 
Directorate and in the Registry of Footwear Se ctor Products of the Ministry of Industry 
and Trade. 
Certificates are issued and must be presented together with the rest of the documentation 
required for inward customs clearance. 
Not applicable. 
They are not made known, although the info rmation is available at the request of the 
interested parties. 
IV. Not applicable. V. Automatic licences are issued within the time-limits stipulated in the Agreement. 
VI. The period of validity for import licences is  thirty (30) days from the date of issue. 
VII. The administrative organ is th e Ministry of Industry and Trade. 
VIII. The criterion of chronological order of submi ssion of applications is used for processing all 
import licences. There are no limits on the quantity of licences per importer. 
IX. Not applicable. X. Not applicable. G/LIC/N/3/PRY/2 
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  XI. No. 
7.(a) Applications for licences may be subm itted on any working day prior to the date 
of import clearance. 
(b) If, for various reasons, the product has not arrived within the time stipulated 
and an application has been submitted, then yes, an extension can be granted, 
provided a request is made. 
(c) No. 
(d) Yes. 
8. There are no reasons for refusal other than those that derive from failure to comply with the 
requirements and in all cases the interested party is notified so that the errors observed can be rectified. 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9. All importers are eligible to apply for licences as long as they are registered as such in the 
register of importers of the National Customs Dire ctorate and the register of importers of footwear 
sector products, overseen by the Ministry of Industry and Trade's Under-Secretariat of State 
for Trade. 
All persons and enterprises are entitled to register. 
A registration fee is charged. 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 10. The information required in import licence applications is indicated on the respective 
application forms. 
The documents to be submitted are: application for import licence in a note addressed to the 
Minister of Industry and Trade, certificate of regi stration in the register of importers of footwear 
sector products, authenticated copy of the trade invoice, technical report of the 
Institute of Technical Standards, Standardization and Metrology (INTN). The relevant form 
is available at http://www.mic.gov.py/v1/node/674 . 
11. In all cases, in addition to the import licence, the documents needed for import clearance 
are required. 
12. No. 
13. No. 
Conditions of licensing 
14. T h e  i m p o r t  l i c e n c e  f o r  f o o t w e a r  s e c t o r  p r o d u c t s  i s  v a l i d  f o r  t h i r t y  ( 3 0 )  d a y s  f r o m  t h e  d a t e  
of issue, with the possibility of ex tension at the importer's request. 
15. No. 
16. Licences are non-transferrable and are only issued  to the holders themselves or to authorized 
persons or agents duly accredited as such. 
17. No. G/LIC/N/3/PRY/2 
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  Other procedural requirements 
18. No. 
19. There are no restrictions on access to foreign exchange. 
2  SALT 
Outline of systems 
1. The washed and centrifugal salt products covered by Decree No. 10.114/2012 require prior 
authorization from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC). Licences are approved in all cases 
where the established requirements are met, and ar e consistent with the provisions of Article 2 
of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures of the World Trade Organization. 
Purposes and coverage of licensing 2. The import licensing procedure for salt is automatic. It applies to washed and centrifugal salt. 
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries. 
4. The procedure is not intended to restrict ei ther the quantity or the value of imports. 
Its purpose is administrative, to obtain statistical data. 
5. Decree No.10.114/2012 amending Decree No. 3597/99 regulating Article 182 of the 
Health Code and repealing Decree No. 5401 of 5 September 1994. 
Yes, it is statutorily required. 
The legislation itself establishes the products subject to licensing. 
The Executive has the power to abolish th e system without legislative approval. 
Procedures 6.I. No restrictions are applied as to the quantity  or value of imports of salt from other countries. 
II. Not applicable. 
III. Licences are allocated to all salt importers registered in the National Customs Directorate 
and in the respective registries of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC), 
the National Food and Nutrition Institute (INAN) and the National Animal Quality and Health 
Service (SENACSA). 
Certificates are issued and must be presented together with the rest of the documentation 
required for inward customs clearance. 
Not applicable. They are not made known, although the info rmation is available at the request of the 
interested parties. 
IV. Not applicable. 
V. Automatic licences are issued within the time-limits stipulated in the Agreement. VI. The period of validity for import licences is  thirty (30) days from the date of issue. 
VII. The administrative organ is th e Ministry of Industry and Trade. G/LIC/N/3/PRY/2 
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  VIII. The criterion of chronological order of submi ssion of applications is used for processing all 
import licences. There are no limits on the quantity of licences per importer. 
IX. Not applicable. X. Not applicable. 
XI. No. 
7.(a) Licence applications may be submitted on any working day preceding the date 
of import clearance. 
(b) If, for various reasons, the product has not arrived within the time stipulated 
and an application has been submitted, then yes, an extension can be granted, provided a request is made. 
(c) No. 
(d) Yes. 
8. There are no reasons for refusal other than those that derive from failure to comply with the 
requirements, and in all cases the interested party is notified so that the errors observed can 
be rectified. 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 9. All importers are eligible to apply for licences, as long as they are registered as such in 
the Register of Importers of the National Customs Directorate and in the Registry 
of Establishments (RE), the Sanitary Register of Food Products (RSPA) of the National Food and Nutrition Institute (INAN) answerable to the Mini stry of Public Health and Social Welfare, the 
Register of Importing and Processing Establishments of the National Animal Quality and Health 
Service (SENACSA), and the Register of Importer s of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC) 
answerable to the Under-Secretariat of State for Trade of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. 
All persons and enterprises are entitled to register. 
A registration fee is charged. 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 10. The information required in import licence applications is indicated on the respective 
application forms. 
The documents to be submitted are: application for import licence in a note addressed to the 
Minister of Industry and Trade, certificate of re gistration in the Register of Importers of Salt, 
authenticated copy of the trade invoice, certific ate from the Registry of Establishments (RE), 
certificate of the Sanitary Register of Health Products (RSPA) issued by the National Food 
and Nutrition Institute (INAN) and certificate of the Register of Importing and Processing 
Establishments issued by the National Animal Quality and Health Service (SENACSA). The relevant 
form is available at http://www.mic.gov. py/v1/node/674 . 
11. In all cases, in addition to the import licence, the documents needed for import clearance 
are required. 
12. No. 
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  Conditions of licensing 
14. The import licence for salt is valid for thirty (30) days from the date of issue, with the 
possibility of extension at the importer's request. 
15. No. 
16. Licences are non-transferrable and are only issued  to the holders themselves or to authorized 
persons or agents duly accredited as such. 
17. No. 
Other procedural requirements 
18. In addition to the import licence, authorization is required from the National Food and 
Nutrition Institute (INAN) and the National Animal Quality and Health Service (SENACSA). 
19. There are no restrictions on access to foreign exchange. 
3  MAGNETIC MEDIA 
Outline of systems 1. The products covered by Decrees Nos. 603/2003 and 6780/2011 require prior authorization 
from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC).  Licences are approved in all cases where the 
established requirements are met, and are consiste nt with Article 2 of the Agreement on Import 
Licensing Procedures of the World Trade Organization. 
Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2. Import licensing is automatic and applies to the products provided for in Decree No. 6780/11. 
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries. 
4. The procedure is not intended to limit either th e quantity or the value of imports. Its purpose 
is administrative, to obtain statistical data. 
5. Decree No. 603/03 , introducing special measures for the prevention of piracy 
and counterfeiting, and the protection of copyri ght, provides that the import of magnetic 
and optical media and raw materials used in the production thereof shall require the prior 
authorization of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. 
Decree No. 6780/11 , regulating Chapter IV on compensatory remuneration rights 
of Law No. 1328/98 on copyright and related rights. 
Yes, it is statutorily required. The legislation itself establishes the products subject to licensing. The Executive has the power to abolish th e system without legislative approval. 
Procedures 
6.I. No restrictions are applied as to the quan tity or value of imports from other countries. 
II. Not applicable. 
III. Licences are allocated to all importers registered in the National Customs Directorate 
and in the Register of Importers of Magnetic and Optical Media and Raw Materials Used G/LIC/N/3/PRY/2 
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  in the Production Thereof (RISMOMPP) of the Directorate-General of Intellectual Property 
overseen by the Vice-Ministry of Industry of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. 
Certificates are issued and must be presented together with the rest of the documentation 
required for inward customs clearance. 
Not applicable. 
They are not made known, although the info rmation is available at the request of the 
interested parties. 
IV. Not applicable. 
V. Automatic licences are issued within the time-limits stipulated in the Agreement. VI. The period of validity for import licences is  thirty (30) days from the date of issue. 
VII. Yes. 
VIII. The criterion of chronological order of submi ssion of applications is used for processing all 
import licences. There are no limits on the quantity of licences per importer. 
IX. Not applicable. 
X. Not applicable. 
XI. No. 7.(a) Applications for licences may be subm itted on any working day prior to the date 
of import clearance. 
(b) If, for various reasons, the product has not arrived within the time stipulated 
and an application has been submitted, then yes, an extension can be granted, provided a request is made. 
(c) No. 
(d) Yes. 8. There are no reasons for refusal other than those that derive from failure to comply with the 
requirements, and in all cases the interested party is notified so that the errors observed can 
be rectified. 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9. All importers are eligible to apply for licences as long as they are registered as such in the 
Register of Importers of the National Custom s Directorate and the Register of Importers 
of Magnetic and Optical Media and Raw Materials Used in the Production Thereof (RISMOMPP) of the Directorate-General of Intellectual Property, overseen by the Vice-Ministry of Industry of the 
Ministry of Industry and Trade. 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 10. The information required in import licence applications is indicated on the respective 
application forms. 
The documents to be submitted are: application for import licence in a note addressed to the 
Minister of Industry and Trade, a sworn declaratio n certifying: the title of the work, the producer's 
seal, the director, authors or performers, duration, brief explanation, whether titled or subtitled 
in Spanish and place of origin; authenticated photocopy of the original commercial invoice and the G/LIC/N/3/PRY/2 
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  cargo manifest; copy of the prior verification carried out by the Directorate-General of Customs; 
and certificate of tax compliance issued by the State Under-Secretariat of Taxation of the Ministry of Finance. The relevant form is available at http://www.mic.gov.py/v1/node/674 . 
11. In all cases, in addition to the import licence, the documents needed for import clearance 
are required. 
12. No. 
13. No. 
Conditions of licensing 
14. The import licence for magnetic media is valid for thirty (30) days from the date of issue, 
with the possibility of extension. 
15. No. 
16. Licences are non-transferable and are only issued  to the holders themselves or to authorized 
persons or agents duly accredited as such. 
17. No. 
Other procedural requirements 
18. Prior verification by the Directorate-General of Customs is required before an import licence 
can be issued. 
19. There are no restrictions on access to foreign exchange. 
4  PRIMARY CELLS AND BATTERIES 
Outline of systems 1. Prior authorization from the Ministry of Indust ry and Trade (MIC) is required for standard 
carbon zinc and alkaline manganese primary cells and batteries covered by Law No. 3107/06 
and the regulations thereto. Licences are approved  in all cases where the established requirements 
are met, and are consistent with the provisions of  Article 2 of the Agreement on Import Licensing 
Procedures of the World Trade Organization. 
Purposes and coverage of licensing 2. The import licensing procedure is automatic and applies to standard carbon zinc and alkaline 
manganese primary cells and batteries. 
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries. 
4. The procedure is not intended to limit either th e quantity or the value of imports. Its purpose 
is administrative, to obtain statistical data. 
5. Law No. 3107/06  on the importation, manufacture, assembly, transit, transport, storage 
and marketing of standard carbon zinc and alkaline manganese primary cells and batteries that are harmful to human health and the environment. 
Decree No. 4926/10  regulating Law No. 3107/2006, "on the importation, manufacture, 
assembly, transit, transport, storage and mark eting of standard carbon zinc and alkaline 
manganese primary cells and batteries that are harmful to human health and the environment". 
Ministry of Industry and Trade Resolution No. 970/10  regulating Decree No. 4926 
of 18 August 2010, regulating Law No. 3107/2006, "on the importation, manufacture, assembly, G/LIC/N/3/PRY/2 
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  transit, transport, storage and marketing of stan dard carbon zinc and alkaline manganese primary 
cells and batteries that are harmful to human health and the environment". 
Yes, it is statutorily required. The legislation itself establishes the products subject to licensing. 
The Executive has the power to abolish th e system without legislative approval. 
Procedures 6.I. No restrictions are applied as to the quan tity or value of imports from other countries. 
II. Not applicable. 
III. Licences are allocated to all importers registered in the National Customs Directorate 
and the Register of Manufacturers and Import ers of Primary Cells and Batteries of the 
Ministry of Industry and Trade. 
Certificates are issued and must be presented together with the rest of the documentation 
required for inward customs clearance. 
Not applicable. 
They are not made known, although the info rmation is available at the request of the 
interested parties. 
IV. Not applicable. 
V. Automatic licences are issued within the time-limits stipulated in the Agreement. 
VI. The period of validity for import licences is  thirty (30) days from the date of issue. 
VII. Yes. VIII. The criterion of chronological order of submi ssion of applications is used for processing all 
import licences. There are no limits on the quantity of licences per importer. 
IX. Not applicable. X. Not applicable. 
XI. No. 
7.(a) Licence applications may be submitted on any working day prior to the date 
of import clearance. 
(b) If, for various reasons, the product has not arrived within the time stipulated 
and an application has been submitted, then yes, an extension can be granted, provided a request is made. 
(c) No. 
(d) Yes. 
8. There are no reasons for refusal other than those that derive from failure to comply with the 
requirements, and in all cases the interested party is notified so that the errors observed can 
be rectified. G/LIC/N/3/PRY/2 
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  Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9. All importers are eligible to apply for licences as long as they are registered as such in the 
Register of Importers of the National Customs Directorate and the Register of Manufacturers 
and Importers of Standard Carbon Zinc and Alkaline Manganese Primary Cells and Batteries of the 
Directorate-General of Domestic Trade, overseen  by the Under-Secretariat of State for Trade 
of the Ministry of Industry and Trade. 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence 
10. The information required in import licence applications is indicated on the respective 
application forms. 
The documents to be submitted are: application for import licence in a note addressed to the 
Minister of Industry and Trade, authenticated copy of the certificate of compliance with the values 
established in Article 3 of Decree No. 4926/10 issued by a product certification body accredited 
by the National Accreditation Body. The relevant form is available at http://www.mic.gov.py/v1/node/674 . 
11. In all cases, in addition to the import licence, the documents needed for import clearance 
are required. 
12. No. 
13. No. 
Conditions of licensing 14. The import licence for primary cells and batteries is valid for thirty (30) days from the date 
of issue, with the possibility of extension. 
15. No. 
16. Licences are non-transferable and are only issued  to the holders themselves or to authorized 
persons or agents duly accredited as such. 
17. No. 
Other procedural requirements 18. As a requirement for issuance of the import licence, a certificate of compliance with the values 
established in Article 3 of Decree No. 4926/10 must  be issued by a product certification body 
accredited by the National Accreditation Body. 
19. There are no restrictions on access to foreign exchange. 
 
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