This Decision sets out procedures for rice import and export. This Decision has no purpose to restrict the quantity or value of importation, but only for statistical purpose through the automatic import or export licensing regime.
WGA Resources
The WGA Resources Page provides a listing of the various documents and forms which can be consulted and downloaded for use in the promotion of increased trade with the GMS countries. The resources included in this library include, among others, food standards and regulations, import/export procedures, statistics and other related documents.
Trade
18 March 2018
This Decree determines principles, rules and measures on import and export of goods in order to facilitate, promote and administer the import and export, aiming at developing and strengthening socio-economy and contributing to the improvement of people’s standard of living.
Food Safety (SPS, GAP and others)
18 March 2018
For certain types of products, a permit or certificate may be required to certify that these products conform to certain technical standards. Lao PDR has established a TBT Enquiry Point as required by the WTO SPS Agreement.
Trade
18 March 2018
Certain types of products are necessary to obtain an import license from DIMEX. Depending on the product, the license can be either automatic or non-automatic. The rules about licensing are governed by Notification No.
Trade
18 March 2018
Prohibited goods cannot be imported, exported, transited, sold or circulated in Laos (Customs Law 2011, Article 31). Among prohibited goods are weapons, narcotics, psychotropic substances and hazardous chemical substances. The goods prohibited for imports are listed in Notification No.
Trade
18 March 2018
The pre-requisite document for the request of the Customs Declaration
Trade
18 March 2018
The pre-requisite document for the request of the Customs Declaration
Trade
18 March 2018
Officially acknowledges the trucks insurances request by the export country.
Food Safety (SPS, GAP and others)
18 March 2018
The pre-requisited document for the request of the Phytosanitary certification.
Trade
18 March 2018
Required documents for the import-export of goods, the Pro-forma invoice contents include the price of goods in the agreed upon currency, packing list, type of inland transportation, and time of arrival of goods to the importer's place