Equipos Electrónicos y Aparatos de Señales Satelitales

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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 se aplica a todas las importaciones de soportes destinados a la fijación o reproducción de obras protegidas y fonogramas, ejemplares de obras expresadas en forma gráfica, programas de computadoras o dispositivos grabadores digitales, fonogramas y audiovisuales. No obstante, las licencias otorgadas a los importadores sólo se limitan a la distribución del contenido relacionado al derecho de Autor.

Purposes and Coverage of Licensing

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

Este procedimiento comprende las solicitudes de inscripción o renovación de los importadores, distribuidores, comercializadores y fabricantes de:

  • Equipos electrónicos o aparatos de señales satelitales.
  • Soportes destinados a la fijación o reproducción de obras protegidas y fonogramas.
  • Ejemplares de obras expresadas en forma gráfica.
  • Programas de computadoras o dispositivos grabadores digitales.

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

El sistema se aplica a todos los países.

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 está destinado a limitar cantidades, sino a mantener un control y registro de los equipos electrónicos y aparatos de señales satelitales que ingresan a República Dominicana.

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?

Estos trámites legalmente obligatorios para los productos abarcados se fundamentan en la Ley núm. 65-00, sobre Derecho de Autor y su reglamento de aplicación No. 362-01.

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):

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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?

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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?

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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.)

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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?

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

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

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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

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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)?

La duración del procedimiento es de 10 días laborables.

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

Sí, previo a la verificación de los equipos electrónicos y aparatos de señales satelitales por parte de la Oficina Nacional de Derecho de Autor (ONDA).

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.

No existen limitaciones por período, los importadores deben realizar la solicitud en cualquier momento antes de efectuar la importación de los equipos electrónicos y aparatos de señales satelitales.

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?

No se aplica, porque la Oficina Nacional de Derecho de Autor (ONDA), solo interviene en el licenciamiento a los importadores para la distribución y/o comercialización de bienes y servicios protegidos por el derecho de autor.

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?

En caso de que existan motivos válidos para sospechar que se prepara una importación de mercancías que lesiona el derecho de autor o los derechos afines. Se notifica al solicitante y al importador en un lapso no mayor de cinco (5) días, en cumplimiento a la Ley 200-04. El solicitante tiene derecho a interponer un recurso de reconsideración al órgano rector, según el caso.

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?

  • Existe un sistema de registro para todas aquellas personas o empresas de importación de bienes o equipos vinculados al derecho de autor o los derechos afines autorizadas a realizar esas importaciones, las cuales citamos a continuación:

    • Importadores y distribuidores de grabaciones audiovisuales.
    • Importadores y distribuidores de fonogramas.
    • Importadores y distribuidores de programas de computadoras.
    • Importadores y distribuidores de ejemplares de obras expresadas en forma gráfica.
    • Importadores y fabricantes de soportes destinados a la fijación o reproducción de obras protegidas y fonogramas.

    Estas deben estar inscritas, como lo ordena el artículo 109 del Reglamento 362-01, en la Oficina Nacional de Derecho de Autor (ONDA) en un libro de inscripción de los importadores, distribuidores y comercializadores de bienes, servicios o equipos vinculados al derecho de autor o los derechos afines; a quienes se le expedirá un certificado de inscripción o de renovación, según el caso.

    Nota: La Oficina Nacional de Derecho de Autor mantiene un registro de control interno de los importadores, distribuidores y comercializadores de bienes, servicios o equipos vinculados al derecho de autor o los derechos afines. 

    1. a) en el marco de los sistemas de licencias restrictivos?

    No se aplica.

    1. b) en el marco de los sistemas no restrictivos?

    No se aplica.


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 formulario de inscripción o renovación para cualquiera de las solicitudes abarcadas por este procedimiento, debe figurar las siguientes informaciones:

  1. Datos de la persona física o jurídica (Tipo de negocio, nombre de la empresa, nombre comercial, teléfono, celular, e-mail, número de Registro Nacional de Contribuyente (RNC), fecha de inicio de operaciones y principales clientes).
  2. Datos de los socios o dueños del negocio / Persona moral: Consejo de Administración (Nombre del presidente, cédula, domicilio, teléfono, celular, e-mail, ect…).
  3. Descripción de sus actividades comerciales.

En el siguiente enlace, encontrará una muestra del formulario: https://onda.gob.do/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/FORMULARIO-DE-IMPORTADORES.pdf

Q11. What documents are required upon actual importation?

Para la Oficina Nacional de Derecho de Autor, sólo aplica para la licencia de comercialización y se requiere los siguientes documentos: 

  1. Formulario de Inscripción o Renovación, firmado y sellado por el representante legal.
  2. Copia de cédula o pasaporte del representante legal.
  3. Copia de Registro Mercantil.

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

Sí, aplica una carga administrativa para la Inscripción y renovación de importadores, distribuidores y comercializadores de bienes servicios o equipos vinculados al derecho de autor o derechos afines, amparado bajo la Resolución 013-2023.

DENOMINACIÓN

TASA RD$

Importadores, distribuidores y fabricantes de programas de computadoras o dispositivos grabadores digitales

Empresa     Grande 10,000.00   Mediana 5,000.00 Pequeña 3,000.00

Importadores, distribuidores y fabricantes de ejemplares de obras expresadas en forma gráfica (editoras, imprentas, etc.)

Empresa     Grande 10,000.00   Mediana 5,000.00 Pequeña 3,000.00

Importadores, distribuidores y fabricantes de soportes destinados a la fijación o reproducción de obras protegidas y fonogramas

3,000.00

Importadores, distribuidores y fabricantes de equipos electrónicos o aparatos señales satelitales

15,000.00

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.

No.

Conditions of Licensing

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

Para la oficina nacional de derecho de autor, solo aplica para la licencia de comercialización y estas son válidas por un año; después de ese período, deben renovarse.

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?

Las licencias no son transferibles.

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?

No existen otros procedimientos previos a la importación.

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?

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