Equipos, accesorios y muebles de plomería, electrobombas

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G/LIC/N/3/CUB/13
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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.

Planificar, normar y controlar los recursos hidráulicos, así como la operación, la vigilancia técnica y el mantenimiento de las obras e instalaciones hidráulicas. Se responsabiliza al Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos con la promulgación de una regulación que prohíba la importación de equipos, accesorios y muebles hidrosanitarios grandes consumidores de agua, partiendo de la tendencia mundial y de las normativas establecidas.

En la Resolución No. 28 de fecha 28 de febrero de 2006, del Presidente del Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos, se establecieron las normas permisibles de consumo de los equipos, de los accesorios y de los muebles hidrosanitarios mayores consumidores de agua y los valores de eficiencia energética que deben poseer las electrobombas, así como que previo a la importación al país o a la producción nacional de los referidos medios, se requiere de la aprobación técnica del citado Instituto. Normas que resulta necesario perfeccionar en correspondencia con las posibilidades que los medios técnicos y la tecnología permitan.

En la Resolución No. 28 de fecha 28 de febrero de 2006, del Presidente del Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos, se establecieron las normas permisibles de consumo de los equipos, de los accesorios y de los muebles hidrosanitarios mayores consumidores de agua y los valores de eficiencia energética que deben poseer las electrobombas, así como que previo a la importación al país o a la producción nacional de los referidos medios, se requiere de la aprobación técnica del citado Instituto. Normas que resulta necesario perfeccionar en correspondencia con las posibilidades que los medios técnicos y la tecnología permitan.

Purposes and Coverage of Licensing

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

Establecen las normas permisibles de consumo de los equipos, de los accesorios y de los muebles hidrosanitarios mayores consumidores de agua y los valores de eficiencia energética que deben poseer las electrobombas.

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

Este procedimiento se aplica a productos provenientes de cualquier país del mundo.

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?

El trámite de Permisos no está destinado a limitar la cantidad o el valor de las importaciones, sino a que los productos importados a país cumplan con las normas establecidas para los equipos consumidores de agua y en la calidad y eficiencia energética de las electrobombas.

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 655/2009 del Ministerio de la Construcción. Se requiere por ley el otorgamiento de licencias. La legislación no deja la designación de productos sujetos a licencia a discreción administrativa no es posible que el gobierno invalide el sistema sin la aprobación legislativa.

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)?

Las solicitudes deberán ser entregadas como mínimo 72 horas los días 10, 20 y 30 de cada mes.

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

Sí es posible su extensión, siempre y cuando cumpla con los requisitos establecidos.

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 procede.

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 de Permisos de Importación son examinadas únicamente por la Dirección General de Gestión Integrada del Agua del Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidráulicos. Todas las solicitudes son atendidas oportunamente en orden de presentación.

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?

Se puede rechazar una solicitud del permiso de Importación siempre que incumple con las formalidades legales y requisitos técnicos establecidos.

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?

Estar inscritos en el Registro Nacional de Exportadores e Importadores de 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?

Los modelos que entrega la autoridad son:

- Para la importación de bombas.
- Para la solicitud de grifería.

Q11. What documents are required upon actual importation?

Autorización Técnica de Importación (ATI).

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

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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.

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Conditions of Licensing

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

La Autorización técnica tiene valides hasta finalizado el contrato con la empresa importadora.

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

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

Los permisos de importación 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?

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Other Procedural Requirements

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

No hay otros procedimientos administrativos previos.

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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