World Trade Organization

Import Licensing Procedures

Materiales de Construcción

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G/LIC/N/3/DOM/9
Original language
Spanish
Published on
21/11/2024

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.

Este procedimiento de importación aplica a Cemento Portland gris o blanco y a las Barras de Acero Corrugadas y Lisas. 

Para el caso del Cemento Portland, es requerido para importaciones menores de 1000 toneladas. En caso de exceder la cantidad mencionada se aplica el proceso de importación completo declarado en el Reglamento Técnico Dominicano (RTD) -178 (disponible para descarga en www.indocal.gob.do).

Mientras que, para el ingreso de Barras de Acero Corrugadas y Lisas al país, los importadores deben registrarse en el INDOCAL antes de la llegada de la mercancía, de conformidad con lo establecido en el RTD 458 art. 16.7, disponible para descarga en www.indocal.gob.do). / menú publicaciones. 

 

Purposes and Coverage of Licensing

Q2. Identify each licensing system maintained and state what products, appropriately grouped, are covered.

  • Certificación de Conformidad del INDOCAL: Aplica a Cemento Pórtland Normal (CPN), Cemento Pórtland con Humo de Sílice (CPS), Cemento Pórtland Puzolánico (CPP), Cemento Pórtland con Cenizas Volantes (CPV), Cemento Pórtland con Caliza (CPC) y Cemento Pórtland Mixto (CPM).
  • Formulario de Evaluación RTD 458 y Reporte de Evaluación: Aplica a barras de acero corrugadas y lisas, barras de acero rectas, cortadas a medida y barras de acero en rollos laminadas en caliente.

Q3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from which countries?

Este procedimiento aplica a todos los países desde donde procedan los materiales de construcción. 

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?

No. La finalidad es establecer las características y especificaciones físicas y químicas del cemento Pórtland hidráulico, así como garantizar la seguridad nacional, proteger la vida humana y animal, el medio ambiente, las condiciones geográficas y evitar prácticas que puedan inducir a error y provocar perjuicios a los usuarios finales.

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?

  • RTD 178. Cemento hidráulico, Cemento Portland. Especificaciones y clasificaciones.
  • RTD 458. Materiales de construcción. Barras de acero corrugadas y lisas para refuerzos de hormigón.
  • DGRS-108-2015. Requisitos de ductilidad de las barras de acero (Emitido por: MOPC 01/04/2015).
  • Procedimiento para la aprobación de los despachos de barras de acero. (Emitido por el MICM. 07/11/2016).

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):

N/A

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?

N/A

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?

N/A

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.)

N/A

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?

N/A

Q6.V. What are the minimum and maximum lengths of time for processing applications?

N/A

Q6.VI. How much time remains, at a minimum, between the granting of licences and the date of opening of the period of importation?

N/A

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?

N/A

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?

N/A

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?

N/A

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?

N/A

Q6.XI. Are there products for which licences are issued on condition that goods should be exported and not sold in the domestic market?

N/A

Q7. Where there is no quantitative limit on importation of a product or on imports from a particular country:

Cemento Portland:

  1. Una solicitud de certificación de conformidad del INDOCAL.
  2. Muestras representativas del producto.
  3. Certificación del ente regulador homólogo del país de origen. Si no existe un ente regulador, se deberán aplicar y efectuar todas las pruebas y ensayos que certifiquen que cumple con las especificaciones del INDOCAL o en su defecto con las normas internacionales reconocidas.
  4. Certificados de calidad de los últimos seis (6) meses del cemento a comercializar, antes de ser introducido en el mercado local.
  5. Presentar una fianza de fiel cumplimiento y responsabilidad civil con una vigencia mínima de seis (6) meses que garantice su solvencia y la calidad del producto, por un monto equivalente al cien por ciento (100%) del valor CIF, en cada importación que sea realizada. 

Barras de Acero:

  1. Solicitud de autorización formulario de evaluación RTD-458.
  2. Verificación de expediente y toma de muestra en puerto de entrada.
  3. Validación de resultados y aprobación de inspección.
  4. Aprobación final de la solicitud por la Dirección de Evaluación y Conformidad del INDOCAL.

En caso de requerir más detalles, consultar el siguiente enlace: https://vucerd.gob.do/media/1821/formulario-de-evaluacion-rtd-458.pdf

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)?

Antes de la importación.

Q7.b. Can a licence be granted immediately on request?

N/A

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.

N/A

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?

En la importación de Materiales de Construcción interviene el Instituto Dominicano para la Calidad (INDOCAL).

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?

Cualquier rechazo de barras de acero basado en los ensayos es comunicado a través de la VUCE al importador.

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?

El sistema no es restrictivo, cualquiera puede aplicar para la licencia.

En el caso de las Barras de Acero, el importador debe estar registrado como importador en el INDOCAL.

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?

En el caso del Cemento Portland debe figurar las especificaciones y clasificaciones de conformidad con el RTD-178.

En el caso de las Barras de Acero el formulario de evaluación RTD-478 debe contener:

  • Denominación social de la compañía importadora.
  • Nombre Comercial bajo el cual realiza sus operaciones y actividades comerciales.
  • Registro Nacional de Contribuyentes (RNC).
  • Domicilio o asiento social y dirección de sus locales o establecimientos comerciales.
  • Representante legal o persona autorizada.
  • Cargo o posición que ocupa el representante.
  • Nacionalidad, número de cédula o pasaporte y domicilio del representante.
  • Persona de contacto (en caso de ser distinta al representante).
  • Teléfono, fax, correo electrónico y demás informaciones de contacto.
  • Cualquier otra información que el INDOCAL considere pertinente.

Q11. What documents are required upon actual importation?

Documentos requeridos para Cemento Portland:

  • Bill of Lading (B/L)
  • Factura Comercial
  • Certificado de Origen
  • Especificación técnica del producto
  • Fotos del Etiquetado del Producto
  • Declaración Única Aduanera (DUA)
  • Reporte de Liquidación de Impuestos 

Documentos requeridos para Barras de Acero:

  • Certificado de Registro Mercantil
  • Acta de Inscripción en el RNC
  • Certificación de la DGII
  • Fianza por el valor del 100% del CIF (al menos 6 meses
    de vigencia)
  • Bill of Lading (B/L)
  • Factura Comercial
  • Certificado de Origen
  • Lista de Coladas Importadas
  • Informes de las Pruebas e Inspecciones del Fabricante
  • Etiquetas en español
  • Fotos del Marcado de la Barra
  • Declaración Única Aduanera (DUA)
  • Reporte de Liquidación de Impuestos

Q12. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge? If so, what is the amount of the fee or charge?

Las tarifas de los servicios prestados por el INDOCAL para cada producto están establecidas en la Resolución CD-01-2022. Puede consultar en el siguiente enlace :https://indocal.gob.do/publicaciones/resoluciones/

 

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.

Antes del despacho en aduanas se debe realizar el pago del servicio.

Conditions of Licensing

Q14. What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity of a licence be extended? How?

N/A

Q15. Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?

No. 

Q16. Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?

N/A

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?

N/A

Other Procedural Requirements

Q18. Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?

En el caso de las Barras de Acero, el importador debe estar registrado en el INDOCAL.

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?

Las empresas importadoras realizan sus transacciones mediante conexión internet banking con la empresa exportadora, bajo las regulaciones de la banca internacional y las legislaciones locales.