WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  G/LIC/N/3/GRD/3 
9 October 2009 
 (09-4924) 
Committee on Import Licensing Original:   English 
  
 
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES
1 
 
Notification under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on  
Import Licensing Procedures  
 
GRENADA 
   The following notification, dated 6 October 200 9, has been received from the Delegation of 
Grenada. 
 
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Outline of Systems
 
 1.   The Government of Grenada maintains an import licensing system to regulate the importation 
of goods, which are subject to the licensing regime . The import licensing system is regulated by the 
Supplies Control Act CAP. 314 of the Revised Laws of Grenada and the Supplies Control Regulations 
(Section 3)
2. The licensing system is administered by th e Ministry of Finance and Trade through its 
Consumer Affairs Division.   Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
 
 
2. Imports of Goods which appear on the Supplies Control Act CAP. 314 and the Supplies Control Regulations (Section 3) (List of Goods Requiring an Import Licence Prior to Importation, 
updated list attached
3) are subject to licensing.              
    
3. The system applies to goods originating from the Caribbean Community and extra regional 
countries.  4. Licensing is automatically granted except for whole chicken (tariff heading 0207.12), eggs 
(tariff heading 0407.003) and war toys (tariff heading 9503.90). The import licensing system is 
applied for:  - Regulating and monitoring purposes; - Security purposes. 
- Environmental purposes. 
 The objective is in no way to restrict the quantity or value of imports. 
                                                     
 
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the questionnaire. 
2 Available for consultation in the Secretar iat (Market Access Divi sion) (English Only). 
3 In English only. G/LIC/N/3/GRD/3 
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  5. The licensing system is a statutory requir ement maintained under the Supplies Control Act 
CAP. 314 and the Supplies Control Regulations (Section 3).                 The legislation does not leave desi gnation of products to be subject to automatic licensing to 
administrative discretion. Under the Supplies Control Act, the Minister can add or delete items from 
the list without legislative approval. 
 
Procedures
 
 
6. For products under restriction: 
 
I. Information relating to quotas and other rela ted formalities is communicated to importers in 
the Official Gazette or in writing from time to time.  
 II. Quotas (when and where applicable) are determ ined on a yearly basis. All licences are issued 
on request except whole chicken, eggs and war to ys. The application must be made prior to 
importation. 
 III. Licenses are allocated on a non-discriminatory basis, first-come, first-served.  IV. The period of time allowed for the submission of applications for licence is two weeks.  
 
V. Applications for licenses are processed within  48 hours and are valid for three months from 
the date of issue. 
 VI. Applications are usually presented 1 week pr ior to the arrival of imports, but in several 
instances applications are presented a few hours before clearing Customs. 
 VII. Licence applications are considered by one administrative body. All import licences are 
processed by the Ministry of Environment, Foreign Trade and Export Development through its Licensing Division.  
 
VIII. As indicated earlier, licences are allo cated on a first-come, first-served basis. 
 IX. There are no bilateral quotas or export restraints arrangements.    X. Importers are asked to inform exporters of national requirements. 
 
XI. No licences are issued on condition that goods  should be exported and not sold in the 
domestic market. 
 7. Where there is no quantitative limit on impor tation of a product or on imports from a 
particular country: 
 
(a) Importers are advised to subm it applications prior to arrival of goods. Licences are normally 
processed within 48 hours of receipt by th e Consumer Affairs Division. Licences can be 
obtained within a shorter period of time for goods already on the Port. 
 
(b) Yes, a licence can be granted immediately on request. 
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence 
and/or importation may be made. 
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  (d) Licence applications are considered by one administrative body. All import licences are 
processed by the Ministry of Environment, Foreign Trade and Export Development through its Licensing Division. 
 8. All applications for licences are automatically  approved except those that fail to meet the 
ordinary criteria. In the event of refusal to issue an import licence the appli cant will be informed of 
the reason for refusal. The applicant has the right to appeal to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of 
Finance and Trade or seek redress in civil court.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
 
 
9.            All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences. 
 
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for Licence  
 10. A sample of the application form is attached. Applicants are required to  state their personal or 
business name; address; the country from which the goods are sourced and the country from which it 
is being consigned; the expected da te and time of arrival; the relevant  tariff heading, the description of 
the goods; the quantity and the quoted c.i.f value.   11. Upon importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence to the Customs 
Department. 
 12. A fee of EC$5.00 is charge per licence.  13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of import 
licence. 
 
Conditions of Licensing
 
 
14. A licence is valid for a period up to three m onths and can be extended by renewal upon expiry 
of that period by the issuance of a new licence unde r the same procedure, for a maximum of one year. 
 
15. There are no penalties for the non-utilization of an import licence or a portion thereof.  
 16. Import licences are not transferable between importers.  
17. There are no conditions attached  to the issuance of a licence. 
 
Other Procedural Requirements
 
 
18. For meat and eggs, a Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) certificate is necessary from the Ministry of Agriculture prior to the approval of the licence. An import permit is required from the 
Pest Management Unit, Ministry of Agriculture to  import planting materials, fruits and vegetables.  
Importation of Ozone depleting substances requir es approval from the National Ozone Unit, Energy 
Division, Ministry of Finance before a licence is issued.  19. Foreign exchange is automatically provid ed by the banking authorities for goods to be 
imported.  
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GRENADA  
 
LIST OF GOODS REQUIRING AN IMPORT/EXPORT 
LICENCE PRIOR TO IMPORTATION/EXPORTATION  
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LIST OF GOODS REQUIRING LICENCE PRIOR TO IMPORTATION FROM EXTRA REGIONAL SOURCES  
 
Items Tariff no  Legal instrument  Importation policy  
 
Chicken 207.10 National Whole chicken restricted 
Eggs 407.003 National Restricted 
Processed pork products Ex 02.10 National Restricted 
Milk (bulk) 4.02 SRO 5/82 Powdered milk  (bulk full cream) restricted 
Sugar  1701.10 SRO 5/82 16/94 Sugar restricted 
Rice (bulk) Ex 10.06 SRO 16 /94 Rice (bulk) restricted 
Ground spices  0910.99 National Restricted 
Jellies & jams 2007.109 National Restricted 
High proof spirits 2208.209 National Restricted 
Cigarettes 2402.20 National Restricted 
Paint 3209.001 National Paint re stricted except specialized  
Varnishes & lacquers 3209.003 National Restricted 
Toilet paper 4818.1 National Restricted 
Other tissue paper 4818.409 National Restricted 
Corrugated galvanised 
sheets 7210.909 National Restricted 
Aluminium windows, doors 
& parts  7610.10 National Restricted 
Thereof:    
Wooden doors incl. Panelled 
doors 4418.20 National Restricted 
Mattress & mattress 
supports Ex 94.04 National Restricted 
Mops 9603.002 National Restricted 
Curry powder 0910.50.00 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
Pasta products 19.02 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Flour wheat or meslin 1101.00.00 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Oils Ex 15.17 CARICOM sch III revised treaty Priority sourcing from CARICOM 
Margarine Ex 15.17 CARICOM sch III revised treaty Priority sourcing from CARICOM 
Shortening Ex 15.17 CARICOM sch III revised treaty Priority sourcing from CARICOM 
Aerated beverages 2202.10.10 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Beer, stout & other 22.03 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS   
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Malt 2202.90.20 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
Industrial gases:    
Oxygen 2804.40 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Acetylene 2901.29.20 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Carbon dioxide 2811.21.00 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Soaps of all kinds 34.01 CARICOM Sch III revised treaty Priority sourcing from CARICOM 
Candles of paraffin wax 3406.00.00 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Solar water heaters 8419.19.00 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
War toys  National 100 % restricted 
Aerated waters; other waters 2201.10.00 Least  developed countries Art. 164, SRO 12/78 Priority sourcing from least developed c ountries/ OECS  
Preapared poultry feed 2309.90.30 Least  developed countries Art. 164, SRO 12/78 Priority sourcing from least developed countri es/ OECS  
Prepared complete cattle 
feed 2309.90.40 Least  developed countries Art. 164, SRO 12/78 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Prepared complete pig feed 2309.90.50 Least  developed countries Art. 164, SRO 12/78 Priority sourcing from least developed cou ntries/ OECS  
Other prepared complete 
animal feed 2309.90.60 Least  developed countries Art. 164, SRO 12/78 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Other 2309.90.90 Least  developed countries Art. 164, SRO 12/78 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Upholstered 9401.61.00 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Other 9401.69.00 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Other furniture of wood and 
upholstered fabric 9403.60.00 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Other 9403.60.90 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Chairs & other seats of 
wood upholstered fabrics 94.01.60 Least  developed countries (LDCs) Art. 164  Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
 
   
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OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES 
 
NAME CHEMICAL NAME FORMULA AS REA # 
 LEGAL INSTRUMENT IMPORTATION 
POLICY 
CFC-11 Tricholorofluoromethane CFC13    
CFC-12 dichlorodiflouromethane CF2C12 R-12 Montreal Protocol Restricted 
CFC-13 Tricholorofluoromethane C2F3C13 R-113 Montreal Protocol  Restricted 
CFC-114 Dichlorotetrafluoroethanes C2F4C12 R-114 Montreal Protocol  Restricted 
CFC-115 Chloropentafluoroethane CCIF2CF3 R-115 Montreal Protocol  Restricted 
Halon-1211 Bromochlorodifluoromethane CF2BrCi R-1281 Montreal Protocol  Restricted 
Halon-1301 Bromotrifluoromethane CF3Br R-1381 Montreal Protocol  Restricted 
Halon-2402 Dibromotetrafluoroethane C2F48r2 R-11482 Montreal Protocol  Restricted 
CFC-13 Chlorotrifluoromethane CF3CL R-13 Montreal Protocol  Restricted 
CFC-111 Pentachlorofluoroethane C2FC15 R-111 Montreal Protocol  Restricted 
CFC-112 Tetrachlorodifluoroethane C2F2C14 R-112 Montreal Protocol  Restricted 
      
Tetrachloromethane or 
Carbin tetrachloride  CC14 
  Montreal Protocol Restricted 
      
Methyl Bromide  CH3Br  Montreal Protocol  Restricted 
R-500 (CFC-12/HFC-
152a)   R-500 Montreal Protocol  Restricted 
R-502 (CFC-
115/HCFC-22)   R-502 Montreal Protocol  Restricted 
 
  
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CARICOM MORE DEVELOPED COUNTRIES (MDC) SOURCES 
 
 
 
Items Tariff No  Legal instrument  Importation policy  
 
Curry powder 0910.50.00 Least  developed countries (LDC's) Art.  164 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/OECS 
Pasta products 19.02 Least  developed countries (LDC's) Art. 1 64 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
Flour wheat or meslin 1101.00.00 Leas t  developed countries art. 164, SRO 
12/78 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
Oils Ex 15.17 CARICOM Sch III revised treaty  Priority sourcing from CARICOM  
Margarine Ex 15.17 CARICOM Sch III revised treaty  Priority sourcing from CARICOM  
Shortening Ex 15.17 CARICOM Sch III revised treaty  Priority sourcing from CARICOM  
Aerated beverages 2202.10.10 Least  developed countries (LDC's) Ar t. 164 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS  
Beer, stout & other 22.03 Least  developed countries (LDC's) Art. 164 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
Malt 2202.90.20 Least  developed countries (LDC's) Art. 164 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
INDUSTRIAL GASES:    
Oxygen 2804.40 Least  developed countries (LDC's) Art. 164 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
Acetylene 2901.29.20 Least  developed countries (LDC's) Art. 164 Priority sourcing from l east developed countries OECS 
Carbon dioxide 2811.21.00 Least  developed countries (LDC's) Art. 164 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
Soaps of all kinds 34.01 CARICOM Sch III revised treaty Priority sourcing from CARICOM 
Candles of paraffin wax 3406.00.00 Least  developed countries (LDC 's) Art. 164 Priority sourcing from least developed countries / OECS 
Solar water heaters 8419.19.00 Least  developed countries (LDC's) Art. 164 Priority sourcing from  least developed countries/ OE CS 
War toys  National 100 % restricted 
Aerated waters; other waters 2201.10.00 Least  developed countrie s (LDC's) Art. 164 Priority sour cing from least developed coun tries/ OECS 
Prepared poultry feed 2309.90.30 Least  developed countries Art. 164, SRO 
12/78 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
Prepared complete cattle feed  2309.90.40 Least  develope d countries Art. 164, SRO 
12/78 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
Prepared complete pig feed 2309.90.50 Least  developed countries Art. 164, SRO 
12/78 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
Other prepared complete animal  feed 2309.90.60 Least  developed countries Art. 164, SRO 
12/78 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
Other 2309.90.90 Least  developed countries Art. 164, SRO 
12/78 Priority sourcing from least developed countries OECS  
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Items Tariff No  Legal instrument  Importation policy  
 
Upholstered 9401.61.00 Least  developed co untries (LDC's) Art. 164 Priority sourcing  from least developed countries/ OECS 
Other 9401.69.00 Least  developed countries (LDC's) Art. 1 64 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
Other furniture of wood and upholstered 
fabric 9403.60.00 Least  developed countries (LDC's) Art. 164 Priority sourcing from least developed countries OECS 
Other 9403.60.90 Least  developed countries (LDC's) Art. 1 64 Priority sourcing from least developed countries/ OECS 
Chairs & other seats of wood 
upholstered fabrics 9401.60.00 Least  developed countries (LDC's) Art. 164 Priority sourcing from caricom 
 
  
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Importation from extra-regional sources of the items will only be allowed on the condition that importers agree to pay duties o n the minimum cif values 
indicated. 
 
Items Hs Minimum cif/dz EC $ Legal instrument Importation policy 
Jerseys Ex 61.10 265 National Priority sourcing from CARICOM 
T-shirts Ex 61.09 94 National Priority sourcing from CARICOM  
School pants Ex6104.601 Restricted National Priority sourcing from CARICOM  
School shirts 6106.902 Restricted Na tional Priority sourcing from CARICOM  
Handbags of canvas    National Priority sourcing from CARICOM  
Small 42.02.92 300 National Priority sourcing from CARICOM  
Medium 42.02.92 360 National Priority sourcing from CARICOM  
Large 42.02.92 480 National Priority sourcing from CARICOM  
  
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LIST OF GOODS REQUIRING EXPORT LICENCE PRIOR TO EXPORTATION 
 
 
 
Items Tariff no. Legal instrument 
 Importation policy 
Exotic birds 01.06.99 Chap. 15  
Gas cylinders (empty/full) 7311.00 National Restricted 
Coral 0508.00 National  
Mineral products Chapter 25 National  
Sheep (live) 0104.10 Chap. 15  
Goat (live) 0104.20 Chap. 15  
 
  
 
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