License to export and import industrial precursors is an important legal document for businesses operating in this field. The licensing process includes steps of preparing documents, submitting documents and appraisal by competent authorities. Complying with legal regulations on licensing conditions and procedures will help businesses quickly be licensed, ensuring legal business operations. The following article will analyze this process in detail.

What are industrial precursors?

Industrial precursors are chemicals used as raw materials, solvents, and accelerators in production, scientific research, analysis, and testing. These are also indispensable chemicals in the process of preparing and producing narcotics, specified in the list issued by the Government. According to Decree 113/2017/ND-CP, industrial precursors are divided into 2 groups:

• Group 1: Essential chemicals used in the preparation and production of narcotics.
• Group 2: Chemicals used as reagents or solvents in the preparation and production of narcotics.

This classification is for the purpose of management and control appropriate to the danger level of each group of industrial precursors.

Conditions for granting license to export and import industrial precursors

To be granted a license to export and import industrial precursors, businesses need to meet the following conditions:

• Have a Business Registration Certificate or Investment Certificate issued by a competent authority.
• Have appropriate technical facilities and equipment and meet the conditions of fire prevention and fighting and environmental protection according to regulations.
• The person in charge of chemical safety must have a university degree or higher in chemistry.
• People directly in contact with industrial precursors must be trained and fostered with specialized knowledge about chemicals.
• There is a separate industrial precursor storage warehouse that meets safety and fire prevention conditions.

These conditions are specified in Article 11, Decree 113/2017/ND-CP to ensure safety in the process of trading and using industrial precursors.

Competent authority to issue the license to export and import industrial precursors

According to the provisions of Clause 8, Article 12, Decree 113/2017/ND-CP amended by Point b, Clause 6, Article 1 of Decree 82/2022/ND-CP, the agency competent to issue export and import licenses pre-industrial substances is the Department of Chemicals under the Ministry of Industry and Trade

Procedures for applying for the license to export and import industrial precursors

Components of preparation documents

To apply for a license to export and import industrial precursors, businesses need to prepare documents including:

• Document requesting issuance of license to export and import industrial precursors
• Copy of business establishment registration documents (only submitted for the first time).
• Copy of contract or sales agreement, purchase order, memorandum, invoice clearly stating the name and quantity of industrial precursors.
• Report on the status of export, import, purchase, sale and use of industrial precursors according to the most recently issued license (for group 1 precursors).

These documents need to be prepared fully and accurately to ensure the appraisal process goes smoothly.

Reference content: Clause 2, Article 12, Decree 133/2017/ND-CP.

Execution order

The procedure for granting a license to export and import industrial precursors is as follows:

Step 1: Enterprises submit applications online via the National Public Service Portal or directly by post to the Department of Chemicals – Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Step 2: Within 3 working days, the Department of Chemicals checks the completeness of the dossier:

• If the dossier is incomplete, the Department of Chemicals will notify the business to supplement it.
• If the dossier is complete, the Department of Chemicals will receive it for appraisal.

Step 3: Within 7 working days from the date of receiving complete and valid documents, the Department of Chemicals will appraise and issue the license. In case of refusal, the Department of Chemicals must respond in writing and clearly state the reason.

Step 4: Enterprises receive results online or at the headquarters of the Department of Chemicals.

License term:

• For group 1 precursors: Issued for each shipment, valid for 6 months.
• For group 2 precursors: Valid for 6 months from date of issue.

Reference content: Clause 3, Article 12, Decree 133/2017/ND-CP.

Consulting and support services for applying for the license to export and import industrial precursors in Long Phan

License to export and import industrial precursors plays an important role, ensuring legal business activities for businesses. Complying with this process will help businesses quickly be licensed, ensuring their operations. legal business. Long Phan is a reputable consulting unit, specializing in providing services to support businesses applying for licenses to export and import pre-industrial substances.

The services we provide include:

• Detailed advice on conditions and procedures for applying for a license.
• Draft and complete the registration dossier according to regulations.
• Business representatives work with competent state agencies.
• Monitor and urge the appraisal and licensing process.
• Support explanations and additional documents as required by licensing agencies.

Long Phan’s services help businesses save time, effort and ensure they are licensed quickly and in accordance with legal regulations. If you need support with licensing procedures, please contact Long Phan via Hotline: 0906735386 for detailed advice. We are committed to providing optimal solutions, helping customers quickly get licensed and feel secure in implementing business activities.