Equipos y dispositivos destinados a las telecomunicaciones
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- G/LIC/N/3/CUB/13
- Original language
- English
- Published on
- 09/09/2024
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.
Autorización Técnica expedida por la UPTCER del Ministerio de Comunicaciones para las importaciones de equipos y dispositivos destinados a las telecomunicaciones, que deberá ser acreditada ante la autoridad aduanal, a los fines de la importación; con el fin de que los equipos que se importen, garanticen el buen funcionamiento de las redes públicas de telecomunicaciones/TIC y la seguridad de los usuarios, el empleo racional y eficiente del espectro radioeléctrico y evitar la ocurrencia de interferencias a otros servicios de telecomunicaciones.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
Q2. Identify each licensing system maintained and state what products, appropriately grouped, are covered.
Tiene como objetivo mantener el control sobre el Uso del Espectro de Frecuencias Radioeléctricas, regular la fabricación e importación de equipos de radiocomunicaciones la compatibilidad, fabricación e importación de los equipos asociados a las Tecnologías de la Informática y la Comunicaciones (TIC).
Son objeto de este Reglamento los equipos descritos a continuación:
- Aparatos eléctricos de telefonía o tele-grafía con hilos, incluidos los teléfonos de usuario de auricular inalámbrico combinado con micrófono y los apara-tos de telecomunicación por corriente portadora o telecomunicación digital; videófonos. (SA 85.17)
- Micrófonos y sus soportes (exclusivamente los inalámbricos) (SA 8518.10).
- Aparatos emisores de radiotelefonía, radiotelegrafía, radiodifusión o televisión, incluso con aparato receptor o de grabación o reproducción de sonido incorporado; cámaras de televisión, videocámaras, incluidas las de imagen fija; cámaras digitales (exclusivamente los inalámbricas) (SA 85.25)
- Aparatos de radar, radionavegación o radiotelemando. (SA 85.26)
- Aparatos receptores de radiotelefonía, radiotelegrafía o radiodifusión, incluso combinados en la misma envoltura con grabador o reproductor de sonido o con reloj. (SA 85.27)
- Partes identificables como destinadas, exclusiva o principalmente, a los aparatos de las partidas 85.25 a 85.28. (SA 85.29)
- Aparatos eléctricos de señalización acústica o visual (por ejemplo: timbres, sirenas, tableros indicadores, avisadores de protección contra robo o incendio), excepto los de las partidas 85.12 u 85.30. (exclusivamente los inalámbricos) (SA 85.31)
Q3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from which countries?
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 se limita la cantidad o valor de las importaciones, su finalidad es la de mantener la compatibilidad técnica con las redes.
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?
Resolución No.132 del 2019 MINCOM.
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)?
Previo a la suscripción del Contrato de Compraventa con el proveedor.
Q7.b. Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
No, es necesaria la evaluación por los expertos.
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.
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?
Las solicitudes son analizadas solo por la Autoridad responsable.
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?
Constituyen violaciones generales a los efectos de este Reglamento, las siguientes:
- Arribo a puerto o aeropuerto cubano de equipos de telecomunicaciones que no cuenten con la;
- Incumplir las obligaciones contraídas y tipificadas en la legislación vigente en la materia.
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?
Las empresas autorizadas a importar estas sub partidas por el Ministerio de Comercio Exterior, inscriptas en el Registro Nacional de Exportadores e Importadores, adscripto a la Cámara de Comercio de la República de Cuba.
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?
La entidad interesada en iniciar el proceso de Aceptación Técnica los equipos de telecomunicaciones señalados, enviará Carta de Solicitud a la Autoridad Responsable.
Q11. What documents are required upon actual importation?
La Autorización Técnica que emite la Autoridad Competente.
Q12. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge? If so, what is the amount of the fee or charge?
No.
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.
Conditions of Licensing
Q14. What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity of a licence be extended? How?
La Aceptación Técnica tendrá un período de validez de un año.
Q15. Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
Q16. Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
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?
Other Procedural Requirements
Q18. Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
No procede.