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Examen de politique commerciale
Dernier examen de politique commerciale (Rapport du Secrétariat de l'OMC): WT/TPR/S/309/Rev.1
A. Prohibitions et restrictions à l'importation et licences d'importation
3.29.
Import prohibitions are mainly in place for security, health, protection of wild life, and moral reasons (Table 3.6). During the review period, Brunei incorporated the following products to the list of prohibited imports: cigarettes without health warning written on their packages; fabric of tissue bearing the imprint of any currency or bank notes or coin; salk polio vaccine; and shark products (section 4.1.2). Only vaccines for human medicine manufactured in countries with good manufacturing practices and authorized by the Ministry of Health, may be imported.[108] The Customs Order 2006 (Section 31) allows the Minister of Finance to prohibit imports or exports.
3.30.
Although sale of alcohol is prohibited in Brunei, permission is granted to non‑Muslims who may import 12 cans of beer and 2 litres of liquors duty free for personal consumption. Imports must be declared to Customs on arrival and a 48-hour gap is required between imports.[109] The authorities indicated that import prohibited goods are not manufactured in Brunei.[110]
3.31.
Brunei maintains various import restrictions mainly for health, sanitary and phytosanitary, and moral reasons, and in some cases to ensure adequate supply and stable prices (Table 3.7). Since the last review in 2008, Brunei added separated skimmed or filled milk to the list.
3.32.
Importers must refer to the relevant governmental agency to obtain an import permit prior to apply for an approval permit (AP) with RCED. Only importers registered with RCED and domiciled in Brunei may apply for APs. RCED requires 3 to 10 working days to process APs; no fees are charged. RCED is responsible for informing the Customs office where goods with APs are to be released. Applications must also be accompanied with the packing list and any relevant documents, e.g. veterinary health certificate (if required). Import licences are then issued for six months (with possible extension) and may not be transferred to another importer.[111]
3.33.
In addition to prohibited and restricted imports, Brunei also has some controlled goods which require a special permit from relevant agencies to be imported (with prior approval from RCED) (Table 3.8).
B. Prohibitions et restrictions à l'exportation
3.59.
The Customs Order 2006 (Section 31) allows the Minister of Finance to prohibit imports or exports. Brunei prohibits exports of prawn refuse and copra cake, stone and gravel, and round timber of logs and sawn timber.
3.60.
Brunei maintains export restrictions on certain goods, such as sugar, rice, paddy and products thereof, to ensure adequate domestic supply and price stability. Before restricted goods may be exported, an export permit from the relevant authorizing agency and Customs' approval are required (Table 3.9).[128]
3.61.
Some other products are subject to export licences which may be obtained upon fulfilment of certain conditions (Table 3.10), including local content and packaging and labelling requirements.
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