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Examen de las políticas comerciales
Último Examen de las Políticas Comerciales (Informe de la Secretaría de la OMC) WT/TPR/S/335/Rev.1
A. Importación prohibiciones, restricciones y licencias de importación
3.41.
While most of Malawi's trade is governed by (automatic) open general import and export licences, the importation and/or exportation of certain goods remains subject to specific licensing requirements regardless of their country of origin (Table 3.6).[44] By and large, automatic and non‑automatic licencing procedures are maintained for security, public health and environmental reasons, and to promote infant industries. According to the authorities, Malawi does not maintain any licensing requirements for quantitative restrictions purposes. The licensing system remains unchanged since 2010, both in its coverage and administration arrangements.
3.42.
In addition to the import licensing system administered by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, a system of trade permits remains in place for the importation and exportation of certain goods, including some agricultural commodities[45]; firearms, ammunition and explosives; laundry soaps; cement; alcohol in sachets; and certain drugs and poisons. The importation of certain goods, such as poultry and meat products, requires both a trade permit and a licence. According to the authorities, trade permits are issued free of charge within seven days of the formal lodging of applications. According to a recent study, in 2014 some eight entities had authority to issue permits or licences for imported and exported goods; the submission and processing of applications remains non-computerized and must be carried out in the capital, Lilongwe.[46]
3.43.
Malawi maintains import bans on a number of agricultural products for SPS reasons (section 3.1.9).
B. Exportación prohibiciones y restricciones
3.69.
Malawi's export licensing regime covers a range of strategic goods, including a number of agricultural commodities. In June 2013, the number of controlled items was reduced from 25 to 10 by way of a press release signed by the Minister of Industry and Trade; the list presently includes: certain implements of war; petroleum products; certain unmanufactured gemstones; scrap metal; hides and skins; rice and rice products; maize and maize products; maize meal; raw round wood timber; and live poultry.[65] Exporters of agricultural commodities and unprocessed timber must obtain an export permit[66] from the MAIWD before applying for an export licence to the Ministry of Industry and Trade.[67]
3.70.
During the period under review Malawi maintained export prohibitions on certain goods, including maize and maize products, and raw hardwood timber. The export licences of all maize traders in the country were revoked in 2012; the stated purpose of this measure was to ensure food security.
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