WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/LIC/N/1/MAR/1/Add.2
G/LIC/N/3/MAR/4 20 January 2005 
 
(05-0245) 
Committee on Import Licensing Original:   French 
  
 
AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES 
 
Notification under Articles 1:4(a), 8:2(b) and 7:3 of the Agreement
 
 
MOROCCO 
 
 
 The following communication, dated 6 December 2004, is being circulated at the request of 
the delegation of Morocco. 
 
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 The Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Morocc o to the United Nations Office at Geneva 
and Other International Organizations in Switzerland presents its compliments to the Secretariat of the 
World Trade Organization and has the honour to tran smit herewith notificati ons under Articles 1:4(a) 
and 8:2(b) of the Agreement on Import Licensing Pro cedures relating to publications and legislation 
relevant to import licensing, as well as the Qu estionnaire on Import Licensing Procedures under 
Article 7:3.   It should also be noted that Morocco has alr eady notified its regulations in this area in 
documents G/LIC/N/1/MAR/1 of 29 July 199 6, G/LIC/N/1/MAR/1/Add.1 of 28 March 2003, 
G/LIC/N/3/MAR/1 of 7 August 1996, G/LIC/N/3/MAR/2 of 23 January 1998, G/LIC/N/3/MAR/2/Add.1 of 3 March 1999, and G/LIC/N/3/MAR/3 of 28 March 2003. 
 
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Notification under Articles 1:4(a) and 8:2(b)
 
  
 I have the honour to notify that the rules and information concerning the import licensing 
procedures applicable in Morocco are published in  the Official Bulletin.  This notification 
supplements  the notification contained in document G/LIC/N/1/MAR/1 of 29 July 1996, and G/LIC/N/1/MAR/1/Add.1 of 28 March 2003.  
• Order No. 1203-02 of 16 July 2002 amending Order No. 1308-94 of 19 April 1994, 
establishing the list of goods subject to quantitative import restrictions. 
• Order No. 616-03 of 26 March 2003 amendi ng Order No. 1308-94 of 19 April 1994, 
establishing the list of goods subject to quantitative import restrictions. 
• Order No. 218-04 of 9 February 2004 ame nding Order No. 1308-94 of 19 April 1994, 
establishing the list of goods subject to quantitative import restrictions. 
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 Notification under Article 7:3 of the Agreement on import licensing procedures
 
  Replies to questionnaire on import licensing procedures  
Outline of systems
 
 1. Goods and services are freely exportable and im portable, subject to the limits established by 
Law No. 13-89 on foreign trade and any other legi slation in force designed to safeguard public 
morals, health, safety, law and order, protect  fauna and flora and the national historical, 
archaeological and artistic heritage or main tain Morocco's external financial position. 
 To this end, quality control on the basis of predetermined standards may be carried out and 
quantitative restrictions on both imports and expor ts of goods may be im plemented in exceptional 
cases.  
 Imports require an import inde nture ("engagement d'importation" ) made out in five copies 
and arranged directly with an a pproved banking intermediary, selected by the importer.  The indenture 
is valid for six months from the date of signature.   However, goods imported under the special regime s provided for in Chapter 1 of Title VI of 
the Customs and Excise Code do not require an im port indenture.  These are goods which may be 
imported free of import duties and taxes, such as sh ipments to embassies and diplomatic and consular 
services, charity shipments, exceptional shipments of no commercial value and goods returning to the 
national territory that are of Moroccan orig in or have been cleared for home use. 
  An import licence is required for the customs clearance of goods subject to quantitative 
restrictions.  The licence is issued by the Mini stry of Foreign Trade after consultation with the 
ministry or ministries concerned.  The decision to grant or refuse the import licence is notified to the 
applicant by the Ministry of Foreign Trade within 30 days from the date of application.  The licence is 
made out in six copies and is valid for a maximum of six months from the date of issue by the Ministry of Foreign Trade.  
 The licences must be accompanied by the pro forma invoices made out in five copies.  The 
invoices must show at least the ex-factory unit price,  the quantity in appropriate units and the trade 
description of the imported goods.  Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 
2. In accordance with the provisions of Article 17 of Law No. 13-89 on foreign trade, an import 
licence is required for goods subject to quantitative restrictions, with a view to safeguarding public 
morals, safety, health, law and order.  Such licences authorize customs clearance and financial settlement of the imports concerned.  Import licences ar e issued by the Ministry of Foreign Trade after 
consultation with the ministries concerned.  They ar e valid for a period of six months from their date 
of issue. 
Products covered: 
  In addition to explosives, worn clothing and u sed and re-treaded tyres, other goods have been 
added for health and safety reasons to the list of products subject to import licensing, in accordance 
with Article 1 of Law No. 13-89 on trade, namely wh eels fitted with used or re-treaded tyres and used 
chassis for motor vehicles.  Other products have also been added to the list of goods subject to import 
licensing in accordance with the provisions of the Montreal Protocol of 16 September 1987 on the  G/LIC/N/1/MAR/1/Add.2 
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 marketing and use of substances that deplete the oz one layer and to the provisions of the Chemical 
Weapons Convention of 1993.   A detailed list of the goods subject to  import licensing is annexed hereto. 
 
3.  Licences are required for imports from any sour ce.  Therefore, any natural or legal person 
carrying out import operations is free to choose the country of origin. 
4.  The import licensing system is applied fo r public health and safety reasons and for 
environmental protection. Its objective is in no way to  restrict the quantity or value of imports, except 
in the case of certain goods (see reply to question No. 6). 
5.  Law No. 13-89 on foreign trade and the Order No. 1308-94 of the Minister for Foreign Trade, 
Foreign Investment and Handicrafts. 
 The list of goods subject to quantitative import restrictions is established by order of the 
minister responsible for foreign trade after consu ltation with the minister or ministers concerned. 
 
Procedures
 
 6. Import licences for products subject to quantitativ e restrictions are issued  as applications are 
lodged, on a non-discriminatory basis and with co mplete transparency, in  accordance with the 
principles of the WTO Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures.  As they are applied for health 
and safety reasons, they do not in any way restrict the value or quantity of imports.   
 Licences for the import of worn clothing and u sed or re-treaded tyres, however, are not 
granted for public health and safety reasons.   7. The maximum time-limit for issuing import licen ces is 30 days from the date of lodging the 
application.  No time-limit has been fi xed for lodging licence applications.    
8. If an import licence application is rejected, the reasons for refusal are communicated to the 
applicant within a maximum period of 30 days from the date of the application.  Importers may 
resubmit licence applications.   
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 
9. Any natural or legal person lawfully reside nt in Morocco may apply for an import licence. 
 Documentation and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. See the annexes to Order No. 1518-94 establishing the procedures for obtaining import 
licences.
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 11. The form for import licences must be accompanied by the pro forma invoices made out in five copies.  The invoices must show at least th e ex-factory unit price, the quantity expressed in 
appropriate units and the trade description of the imported goods. 
 
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1 See notification under Article 8.2(b) of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures. G/LIC/N/1/MAR/1/Add.2 
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 13. No. 
 Conditions of licensing
 
 
14. Import licences are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Trade after consultation with the 
ministries concerned.  They are valid for a maximum of six months from their date of issue.  15. No.  
16.  No. 
 17. No conditions other than those specified in  Law 13-89 on foreign trade and its implementing 
texts are attached to the issue of a licence.  
Other procedural requirements
 
 18. No.  19.  Yes.  
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 ANNEX 
 
List of Goods Subject to Import Licensing  
 
 
Tariff heading Product description 
29.03.12.00.00 Dichloromethane (methylene chloride) 
29.03.14.00.10 Carbon tetrachloride 
29.03.19.00.10 Methyl chloroform 
Ex 29.03.30.00.20 Methyl Bromide (CH 3-Br) 
29.03.41.00.00 Trichlorofluoromethane 
29.03.42.00.00 Dichlorodifluoromethane 
29.03.43.00.00 Trichlorotrifluoroethane 
29.03.44.00.00 Dichlorotetrafluoroethane 
29.03.44.00.00 Chloropentafluoroethane 
29.03.45.00.10 Chlorotrifluoromethane 
29.03.45.00.21 Pentachlorofluoroethane 
29.03.45.00.29 Tetrachlorodifluoroethane 
29.03.45.00.91 Heptachlorofluoropropane 
29.03.45.00.92 Hexachlorodifluoropropane 
29.03.45.00.93 Pentachlorotrifluoropropane 
29.03.45.00.94 Tetrachlorotetrafluoropropane 
29.03.45.00.95 Trichloropentafluoropropane 
29.03.45.00.96 Dichlorohexafluoropropane 
29.03.45.00.97 Chloroheptafluoropropane 
29.03.46.00.00 Chlorobromodifluoromethane 
29.03.46.00.00 Bromotrifluoromethane 
29.03.46.00.00 Dibromotetrafluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Dichlorofluoromethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Chlorodifluoromethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Chlorofluoromethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Tetrachlorofluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Trichlorodifluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Dichlorotrifluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 1,1-dichloro-2,2,2-trifluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Chlorotetrafluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 1-chloro-1,2,2,2-tetrafluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Trichlorofluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Dichlorodifluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Chlorotrifluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Dichlorofluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 1,1-dichloro-1-fluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Chlorodifluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 1-chloro-1,1-difluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Chlorofluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Hexachlorofluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Pentachlorodifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Tetrachlorotrifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Trichlorotetrafluoropropane G/LIC/N/1/MAR/1/Add.2 
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 Tariff heading Product description 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Dichloropentafluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 1,1-dichloro-2,2,3,3,3-pentafluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 1,3-dichloro-1,2,2,3,3-pentafluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Chlorohexafluoropropane 
Ex 29.13.49.00.10 Pentachlorofluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Tetrachlorodifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Trichlorotrifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Dichlorotetrafluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Chloropentafluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Tetrachlorofluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Trichlorodifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Dichlorotrifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Chlorotetrafluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Trichlorofluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Dichlorodifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Chlorotrifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Dichlorofluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Chlorodifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.10 Chlorofluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Dibromofluoromethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Bromodifluoromethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Bromofluoromethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Tetrabromofluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Tribromodifluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Dibromotrifluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Bromotetrafluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Tribromofluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Dibromodifluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Bromotrifluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Dibromofluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Bromodifluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Bromofluoroethane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Hexabromofluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Pentabromodifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Tetrabromotrifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Tribromotetrafluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Dibromopentafluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Bromohexafluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Pentabromofluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Tetrabromodifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Tribromotrifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Dibromotetrafluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Bromopentafluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Tetrabromofluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Tribromodifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Dibromotrifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Bromotetrafluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Tribromofluoropropane  G/LIC/N/1/MAR/1/Add.2 
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 Tariff heading Product description 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Dibromodifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Bromotrifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Dibromofluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Bromodifluoropropane 
Ex 29.03.49.00.20 Bromofluoropropane 
Ex 29.03 Bromochloromethane 
29.21.19.0.31 Bis(2-chloroethyl)ethylamine 
29.21.19.00.32 Chlormethine (INN) (bis (2-chloroethyl) methylamine) 
29.21.19.00.33 Trichlormethine (INN) (tris (2-chloroethyl)amine) 
29.30.90.00.71 Hydrogen alkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl) 
[S-2-(dialkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl) amino) ethyl] phosphonothioates and their O-alkyl ( ≤ C10, 
including cycloalkyl) esters; alkylated or protonated salts 
thereof 
29.30.90.00.72 2-chloroethylchloromethylsulphide 
29.30.90.00.73 Bis (2- chloroethyl) sulphide 
29.30.90.00.74 Bis(2-chloroethylthio)methane 
29.30.90.00.75 1,2-bis(2-chloroethylthio) methane 
29.30.90.00.76 1,3-bis(2-chloroethylthio)-n-propane 
29.30.90.00.77 1,4-bis(2-chloroethylthio)-n-butane 
29.30.90.00.78 1,5-bis(2-chloroethylthio)-n-pentane 
29.30.90.00.79 Bis (2-chlorethylthiomethyl) ether 
29.30.90.00.81 Bis (2-chlorethyltioethyl) ether 
29.31.00.00.61 Alkyl(methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl) O-Alkyl 
(≤ C10, including cycloalkyl) phosphonofluridates 
29.31.00.00.62 N,N-dialkyl alkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl) 
O-Alkyl ( ≤ 10, including cycloalkyl) 
phosphoramidocyanidates 
29.31.00.00.63 2-chlorovinyldichloroarsine 
29.31.00.00.64 Bis(2-chlorovinyl)chloroarsine 
29.31.00.00.65 Tris(2-chlorovinyl) arsine 
29.31.00.00.66 Alkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl) 
phosphonyldifluorides 
29.31.00.00.67 Hydrogen alkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl) [0-2 
(dialkyl (methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or isopropyl) amino) 
ethyl] phosphonites and their 0-alkyl ( ≤ C10, including 
cycloalkyle) esters; alkylated or protonated salts thereof 
29.31.00.00.68 O-Isopropyle methylphosphonochloridate 
29.31.00.00.69 O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonochloridate 
30.02.90.90.11 Saxitoxin 
30.02.90.90.91 Ricin 
36 (except 36.05.00, 36.06.90.00.11) Explosiv es, pyrotechnic products, pyrophoric alloys, 
certain combustible preparations (other than matches and 
lighter flints) 
Ex 38.08.10 Methyl Bromide (CH 3-Br) 
Ex 38.08.20 Methyl Bromide (CH 3-Br) 
Ex 38.08.30 Methyl Bromide (CH 3-Br) 
Ex 38.08.40 Methyl Bromide (CH 3-Br) G/LIC/N/1/MAR/1/Add.2 
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 Tariff heading Product description 
Ex 38.08.90 Methyl Bromide (CH 3-Br) 
40.12.10.00.00 
40.12.20.00 
40.12.90.29.00 
40.12.90.39.00 40.12.90.90.19 40.12.90.40.90 40.12.90.90.90 Retreaded tyres; used tyres 
63.09.00 Worn clothing and other worn articles 
Ex 84.14.30 Compressors of a kind used in refrigerating equipment 
using dichlorodifluoromethane, known as R12, or chloropentafluoroethane, known as R115, on their own or as an azeotropic mixture with other substances  
Ex 84.18.10 Combined refrigerator-freezers fitted with separate 
external doors, using dichlorodifluoroethane, known as R115, on its own or as an azeotropic mixture with other 
substances  
Ex 84.18.21 Household-t ype refrigerators, compression-type, using 
dichlorodifluoromethane, known as R12, or 
chloropentafluoroethane, known as R115, on their own or 
as a mixture with other substances  
Ex 84.18.22 Household-type electrica l refrigerators, absorption-type,  
using dichlorodifluoromethane, known as R12, or chloropentafluoroethane, known as R115, on their own or as a mixture with other substances  
Ex 84.18.29 Other household-ty pe refrigerators using 
dichlorodifluoromethane, known as R12, or chloropentafluoroethane, known as R115, on their own or as an azeotropic mixture with other substances  
Ex 84.18.30 Freezers of the chest type, not exceeding 800 litres 
capacity, using dichlorodifluoromethane, known as R12, or chloropentafluoroethane, known as R115, on their own 
or as an azeotropic mixture with other substances  
Ex 84.18.40 Freezers of the upri ght type, not exceeding 900 litres 
capacity, using dichlorodifluoromethane, known as R12, 
or chloropentafluoroethane, known as R115, on their own 
or as an azeotropic mixture with other substances 
Ex 84.24.10 Extinguishers  containing halon gases 
Ex.87.06.00.00 Used chassis fitted with engines, for the motor vehicles of 
headings 8701 to 8705  
Ex.87.08.70.00.99  Wheels fitted with retreaded tyres or used tyres  
Ex.87.08.99.98.00 Other used chassis fo r vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705 
Ex.87.16.90 Wheels fitted with retreaded tyres or used tyres 
 
Source:  Ministry of Foreign Trade 
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