Produits agricoles - Permis Général d'Importation (PGI)
- Document symbol
- G/LIC/N/3/CHE/19
- Original language
- French
- Published on
- 06/11/2023
Outline of Systems
Q1. Give a brief description of each licensing system as a whole and, with respect to each, reply to the following questions as relevant, placing all of the material with respect to a given system in sequence together, and using cross references as appropriate when elements which have already been described are also present in another system.
Le permis général d'importation (PGI) est délivré automatiquement, gratuitement et pour une durée indéterminée. Il est utilisé à des fins statistiques et pour la gestion des contingents tarifaires (CT). L'assujetti au contrôle douanier est tenu d'indiquer le numéro du PGI dans la déclaration en douane. Le PGI est délivré par l'Office fédéral de l'agriculture (OFAG, www.import.ofag.admin.ch -> Formulaire Web: Permis général d'importation PGI).
L'importation de produits agricoles soumise au stockage obligatoire nécessite également un PGI. Dans ce cas-là, il est délivré par l'agence réservesuisse genossenschaft (voir chapitre 9.1).
Le tarif d'usage suisse (www.tares.ch) indique dans les remarques spécifiques à chaque numéro tarifaire si une licence est requise ou non. Dans le cas affirmatif, le nom de l'autorité compétente auprès de laquelle l'importateur peut se renseigner plus en détail y figure également.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
Q2. Identify each licensing system maintained and state what products, appropriately grouped, are covered.
Les marchandises soumises au régime du PGI, y inclus les biens agricoles soumis au stockage obligatoire (voir chapitre 9.1) sont indiquées en annexe 1 de l'Ordonnance sur les importations de produits agricoles (RS 916.01 - Ordonnance du 26 octobre 2011 sur l'importation de produits agricoles (Ordonnance sur les importations agricoles, OIAgr) (admin.ch)). Les marchandises dont le PGI est délivré par OFAG sont classées sous les numéros du tarif des douanes suisse (SH 2022) Voir Produits.
Q3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from which countries?
La réglementation s'applique à l'importation de toute marchandise, quelle qu'en soit la provenance.
Q4. Is the licensing intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports, and if not, what are its purposes? Have alternative methods of accomplishing the purposes been considered and if so which? Why have they not been adopted?
La licence automatique permet le contrôle statistique des importations.
Q5. Cite the law, regulation and/or administrative order under which the licensing is maintained. Is the licensing statutorily required? Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion? Is it possible for the government (or the executive branch) to abolish the system without legislative approval?
Bases légales: Loi fédérale sur l'agriculture (LAgr ; RS 910.1, article 24, RS 910.1 - Loi fédérale du 29 avril 1998 sur l'agriculture (Loi sur l'agriculture, LAgr) (admin.ch)) et l'Ordonnance sur les importations de produits agricoles (RS 916.01 - Ordonnance du 26 octobre 2011 sur l'importation de produits agricoles (Ordonnance sur les importations agricoles, OIAgr) (admin.ch)).
La LAgr accorde au Conseil fédéral le droit de déterminer les produits agricoles auxquels s'applique le système de licence. Elle permet au gouvernement en même temps d'abolir le PGI.
Procedures
Q6. For products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports (whether applicable globally or to a limited number of countries or whether established bilaterally or unilaterally):
Q6.I. Is information published, and where, concerning allocation of quotas and formalities of filing applications for licences? If not, how is it brought to the attention of possible importers? Of governments and export promotion bodies of exporting countries and their trade representatives? Is the overall amount published? The amount allocated to goods from each country? The maximum amount allocated to each importer? How to request any exceptions or derogations from the licensing requirement?
Q6.II. How is the size of the quotas determined: on a yearly, six-monthly or quarterly basis? Are there cases where the size of quota is determined on a yearly basis but licences are issued for imports on a six-monthly or quarterly basis? In the latter case, is it necessary for importers to apply for fresh licence on a six-monthly or quarterly basis?
Q6.III. Are licences allotted for certain goods partly or only to domestic producers of like goods? What steps are taken to ensure that licences allocated are actually used for imports? Are unused allocations added to quotas for a succeeding period? Are the names of importers to whom licences have been allocated made known to governments and export promotion bodies of exporting countries upon request? If not, for what reason? (Indicate products to which replies relate.)
Q6.IV. From the time of announcing the opening of quotas, as indicated in I above, what is the period of time allowed for the submission of applications for licences?
Q6.V. What are the minimum and maximum lengths of time for processing applications?
Q6.VI. How much time remains, at a minimum, between the granting of licences and the date of opening of the period of importation?
Q6.VII. Is consideration of licence applications effected by a single administrative organ? Or must the application be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval? If so, which? Does the importer have to approach more than one administrative organ?
Q6.VIII. If the demand for licences cannot be fully satisfied, on what basis is the allocation to applicants made? First come, first served? Past performance? Is there a maximum amount to be allocated per applicant and, if so, on what basis is it determined? What provision is made for new importers? Are applications examined simultaneously or on receipt?
Q6.IX. In the case of bilateral quotas or export restraint arrangements where export permits are issued by exporting countries, are import licences also required? If so, are licences issued automatically?
Q6.X. In cases where imports are allowed on the basis of export permits only, how is the importing country informed of the effect given by the exporting countries to the understanding between the two countries?
Q6.XI. Are there products for which licences are issued on condition that goods should be exported and not sold in the domestic market?
Q7. Where there is no quantitative limit on importation of a product or on imports from a particular country:
Q7.a. How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made? Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence (for example, owing to inadvertency)?
Compte tenu du délai d'obtention de la licence, la demande doit être déposée un à cinq jours avant l'importation proprement dite. Mais normalement, les licences sont délivrées plus vite qu'en deux jours et elles peuvent être aussi délivrées le même jour que le dépôt de la demande.
Q7.b. Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
Généralement oui.
Q7.c. Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or importation may be made? If so, explain.
Non.
Q7.d. Is consideration of licence applications effected by a single administrative organ? Or must the application be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval? If so, which? Does the importer have to approach more than one administrative organ?
Une seule autorité, l'Office fédéral de l'agriculture (OFAG, www.ofag.admin.ch), examine la demande.
Q8. Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria? Are the reasons for any refusal given to the applicant? Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence and, if so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
Il n'y a pas d'autres raisons de refuser une licence que celle de la non-conformité avec les critères spécifiques. Les motifs d'un rejet éventuel sont communiqués à l'intéressé, qui dispose d'un droit de recours auprès du Tribunal administratif fédéral et, en deuxième instance, auprès du Tribunal fédéral.
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
Q9. Are all persons, firms and institutions eligible to apply for licences: (If not, is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation? What persons or firms are eligible? Is there a registration fee? Is there a published list of authorized importers?) a) under restrictive licensing systems? b) under non-restrictive systems?
En règle générale, toute personne physique ou morale domiciliée en Suisse ou au Liechtenstein, indépendamment de sa nationalité ou de son origine, peut recevoir une licence. Il n'existe pas de liste publiée des importateurs autorisés.
S'il s'agit du PGI pour le vin, le moût de raisin et les raisins pour le pressurage, l'entreprise requérante doit fournir le numéro d'identification du contrôle suisse du commerce des vins (CSCV) à l'OFAG. Si la requérante n'a pas encore ce numéro, elle doit d'abord le demander auprès du CSCV. L'enregistrement auprès du CSCV est assujetti à un émolument qui est publié sur le site Internet suivant : https://www.cscv-swk.ch/.
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for Licence
Q10. What information is required in applications? Submit a sample form. What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Seuls les renseignements usuels sont demandés. Le formulaire se trouve sur le site Internet www.import.ofag.admin.ch, Formulaire Web: Permis général d'importation PGI (admin.ch).
Q11. What documents are required upon actual importation?
Toute autre exigence lors de l'importation est notée dans le tarif d'usage (www.tares.ch).
Q12. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge? If so, what is the amount of the fee or charge?
Non.
Q13. Is there any deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences? If so, state the amount or rate, whether it is refundable, the period of retention and the purpose of the requirement.
Non.
Conditions of Licensing
Q14. What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity of a licence be extended? How?
La durée n'est pas limitée aussi longtemps que les conditions liées à son octroi sont remplies.
Q15. Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
Non.
Q16. Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Les PGI ne sont pas cessibles.
Q17. Are any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence? a) for products subject to quantitative restriction? b) for products not subject to quantitative restriction?
Il n'y a pas d'autres conditions.
Other Procedural Requirements
Q18. Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
Toute autre exigence lors de l'importation est notée dans le tarif d'usage (www.tares.ch).
Q19. Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported? Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange? Is foreign exchange always available to cover licences issued? What formalities must be fulfilled for obtaining the foreign exchange?
Aucune restriction de change n'est en vigueur.