Import Licensing Procedures

The WTO Import Licensing Database provides comprehensive information on import licensing procedures as notified by World Trade Organization (WTO) Members under the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures. This dataset encompasses details on both automatic and non-automatic licensing notifications, which are administrative mechanisms requiring the submission of applications or other documentation as a prior condition for importation.

Key Data Components:
Legislation and Procedures: Information on national laws and regulations governing import licensing, including eligibility requirements, application processes, and administrative bodies involved.
Product Coverage: Details on products subject to import licensing, categorized by Harmonized System (HS) codes, facilitating product-specific analysis.
Licensing Types: Data distinguishing between automatic licensing systems, which monitor imports without restricting them, and non-automatic licensing systems, which may impose restrictions such as quotas or tariff-rate quotas.
Notification Status: Records of notifications submitted by WTO Members, including compliance with notification obligations and any pending or overdue submissions.
Member Profiles: The dataset is organized by individual WTO Member, providing access to each Member's specific import licensing procedures and compliance status.