Sustancias controladas
- Document symbol
- G/LIC/N/3/ECU/3/Add.1/Corr.1
- Original language
- Spanish
- Published on
- 19/04/2010
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.
Las sustancias estupefacientes, psicotrópicas, precursores, químicos específicos y medicamentos que las contienen, que en adelante se denominarán Sustancias Sujetas a Fiscalización SSF, que figuran en el anexo 1 de la Resolución 450 del COMEXI, para su importación al Ecuador, requieren licencia de importación previo a embarque de las mercancías, conforme lo estipula la Ley Codificada de Sustancias Estupefacientes y Psicotrópicas y los Convenios de las Naciones Unidas sobre esta materia.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
Q2. Identify each licensing system maintained and state what products, appropriately grouped, are covered.
Las sustancias estupefacientes, psicotrópicas, precursores, químicos específicos y medicamentos
Q3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from which countries?
El régimen se aplica a todas las sustancias sujetas a fiscalización sea cual fuere el país de procedencia.
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 finalidad del régimen es reducir al mínimo el desvío de SSF y asegurar la disponibilidad de estupefacientes y psicotrópicos para fines médicos.
El trámite de autorizaciones de importación limita la cantidad importada de las SSF con base en cupos anuales otorgados a cada persona natural o jurídica calificada, considerando además las previsiones de estupefacientes y psicotrópicos confirmadas por la Junta Internacional de Fiscalización de Estupefacientes y Psicotrópicos (JIFE).
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?
Ley Codificada de Sustancias Estupefacientes y Psicotrópicas, Reglamento de aplicación a la Ley y Reglamento para el Control de Sustancias Sujetas a Fiscalización y Medicamentos que las Contengan y Convenios de Naciones Unidas de los cuales el Ecuador es parte (se sugiere –pero no es obligatorio- indicar un sitio web o una publicación donde se pueda consultar la legislación respectiva). El trámite de autorizaciones de importación es legalmente obligatorio para todas las personas naturales y jurídicas que importen SSF. El poder ejecutivo no tiene la facultad de suprimir este sistema sino el poder legislativo.
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?
Las previsiones anuales confirmadas de estupefacientes y psicotrópicos por la JIFE se publican en la página web de este organismo (www.consep.gov.ec) y los cupos anuales asignados por el CONSEP a las entidades calificas como importadores son del conocimiento de cada entidad.
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?
El volumen de cupos anuales se determina en base a las previsiones de la JIFE y a los consumos históricos registrados por cada entidad en el Sistema de reportes mensuales del CONSEP.
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.)
Las autorizaciones de importación de SSF y medicamentos que las contengan se conceden exclusivamente a importadores que se encuentren calificados en el CONSEP y dispongan de cupo anual de la sustancia a importarse, las mismas que deben ser solicitadas cada vez que realicen importaciones, para lo cual ingresará en el Sistema Interactivo de Comercio Exterior (SICE) la respectiva solicitud que será ingresada físicamente al CONSEP. Se debe notificar con 72 horas de antelación el arribo de la mercadería para la respectiva inspección.
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?
Los cupos son otorgados anualmente, sin embargo la solicitud para autorización de las licencias lo pueden realizar en cualquier momento del año, dependiendo de la disponibilidad de cupo de cada entidad.
Q6.V. What are the minimum and maximum lengths of time for processing applications?
Las licencias de importación se expiden dentro de los 15 días hábiles contados a partir del ingreso de la solicitud en el SICE.
Q6.VI. How much time remains, at a minimum, between the granting of licences and the date of opening of the period of importation?
Los permisos de importación otorgados por el CONSEP autorizan la importación inmediata.
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?
Todas las solicitudes de importación de SSF y medicamentos que las contengan son revisadas por el CONSEP.
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?
Las solicitudes de importación son revisadas de acuerdo al ingreso al CONSEP.
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?
En virtud de la legislación ecuatoriana y de lo estipulado en las Convenciones de 1961 y 1971 de las Naciones Unidas, los estupefacientes, psicotrópicos y medicamentos que los contengan necesitan también licencia de exportación expedidas por las autoridades competentes del país exportador.
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)?
Q7.b. Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
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.
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?
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?
Las solicitudes de licencia son rechazadas cuando se exceden del cupo anual otorgado a cada entidad por el CONSEP. Siendo informado de este particular el interesado quien puede solicitar una ampliación de cupo. El importador deberá contar con cupo disponible para la importación solicitada, en caso de requerir mayor cantidad anual autorizada, deberá tramitar la ampliación del mismo justificando técnicamente su utilización.
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?
Toda persona natural o jurídica calificada en el CONSEP como importador tiene derecho a solicitar un permiso de importación previa la cancelación de una tasa fijada en base al valor FOB, según tabla siguiente:
| Valor FOB | Tasa en Dólares Americanos |
|---|---|
| 0 – 3.000 | 30 |
| 3.001 – 5.000 | 45 |
| 5.001 – 10.000 | 70 |
| 10.001 – 50.000 | 150 |
| 50.001 – 100.000 | 220 |
| Más de 100.001 | 280 |
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 la solicitud de licencia del SICE constan los siguientes datos:
a) Subpartida arancelaria
b) Cantidad a importar: Unidad, peso y valor FOB
c) País de origen
d) Puerto-País de embarque
e) Puerto-País de destino
f) Nombre del proveedor/exportador
g) Nombre del embarcador
h) Vía de transporte
i) Nombre o razón social del importador
j) Registro Único del Contribuyente (RUC) del importador
Q11. What documents are required upon actual importation?
Debe presentar una solicitud escrita a la que se anexara la solicitud de licencia de importación del SICE, nota de pedido, copia de factura de pago al CONSEP y en el caso de sustancias estupefacientes, psicotrópicas, precursoras y/o medicamentos que las contienen presentará copia del registro sanitario.
Q12. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge? If so, what is the amount of the fee or charge?
Sí. Se cancela por la calificación, renovación anual y por cada solicitud de importación en base al precio FOB.
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?
180 días. No hay prórroga.
Q15. Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
No, pero el importador está en la obligación de informar la no utilización.
Q16. Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
No.
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?
No.
Other Procedural Requirements
Q18. Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
No.
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?
No.