Automatic import licenses serve as records and are utilized as an information source. They are issued for specified sensitive goods and for an explicitly stipulated date. The purpose is said to preclude items not corresponding to Slovak ecological norms. The Ministry of Economy is responsible for import quotas. The Ministry records and issues import licenses for a definite quantity of goods within a specified time period.
Import quotas are of a global and non-preferential nature.
Non-automatic export licenses are issued for definite export quotas. Imports of textiles and clothing require a certificate of origin. If the lower MFN duty rate is to apply, evidence of origin on the basis of shipping documents, invoices, business correspond- ence or other suitable documents is required. Certificates should display numbers, marks, value and weight of the merchandise. They must be issued or certified by authorized U.S. Chambers of Commerce for U.S.-origin products.