Lao People’s Democratic Republic 
Peace Independence Democracy Unity Prosperity 
 
Ministry of Industry and Commerce
No. 0782/MOIC
Vientiane Capital, dated 15 May 2024
 
Decision
On the list of goods that require conformity certification on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) prior to import and export
 
- According to the decree on the organization and activities of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce No. 275/PM, dated 01 September 2023.
- According to the decree on the import and export of goods No. 114/GOL, dated 06 April 2011.
- According to the proposal of the Department of Foreign Trade No. 1606/DFT, dated 25 April 2024.
 
Minister of Industry and Commerce issues a decision:
 
Article 1 Objective 
This objective is to set out the list of goods that require conformation certification on the Technical Barriers to Trade – TBT prior to import and export 
Article 2 list of goods that require conformation certification on the Technical Barriers to Trade – TBT prior to import and export
list of goods that require conformation certification on the Technical Barriers to Trade – TBT prior import and export is goods that require certification, inspection or conformity checking in accordance with mandatory measures and technical regulations. 
Article 3 Scope of use 
This decision applies to individuals, legal entities, domestic and international organizations that run import and export business in Lao PDR.
Article 4 a table of goods that require conformity certification on the Technical Barriers to Trade – TBT before import and export
List of goods that require conformation certification on the Technical Barriers to Trade – TBT before import and export is to refer to tariff codes detailing in the below table: 
 
No. Tariff codes Goods list measures Reason for management Legal reference Certifying agency Certification type 
01 8702
8703
8704
8705
8711 Land vehicles driven by engines with two or more wheels with or without drivers Must be certified for technical conformity issued by origin countries that have standards and conditions as specified by Transport Department For organization in society, quality management and consumer protection -Law on land vehicles No. 04/NA, dated 16 Nov. 2021
- Decree on the business on land vehicle management No. 470/GOL, dated 27 December 2019 Department of Transport, Ministry of Public Works and Transport Certification every time before import and export 
02 2710.12.11
2710.12.14
2710.12.20
2710.19.71
2710.19.79
2710.19.83 gasoline products used as burning fuels:
-Special essence
-Ordinary essence 
-Diesel 
-Jet fuel (Jet A-1)
-Kerosene
-stove fuel
-engine lubricant
 
Must obtain inspection and certification for accuracy and specified national standards For the management of imported and exported goods that require to meet specified national standards and for accurate monitoring of import and import companies. -Law on Standard No. 49/NA, dated 18 July 2014;
-Decision on the management, inspection, certification on petroleum quality No. 0541/MOST, dated 08 June 2016;
-Decision on the endorsement and effectiveness of compulsory standard on petroleum quality No. 0011/MOST, dated 07 June 2021 Department of Standard and metrology, Ministry of Industry and Commerce Standard checking and quality certification every time before import and export 
03 2711 Cooking gas (LPG) Must obtain checking and certification for accuracy and specified national standard For the management of imported and exported goods that require to meet specified national standards and for accurate monitoring of import and import companies. -Law on Standard No. 49/NA, dated 18 July 2014;
-Decision on the management, inspection, certification on petroleum quality No. 0541/MOST, dated 08 June 2016;
-Decision on the endorsement and effectiveness on petroleum quality Department of Standard and metrology, Ministry of Industry and Commerce Standard checking and quality certification every time before import and export 
04 9028.30 Electricity meters Must obtain technical certification issued by origin countries that have standards and conditions as specified by the department of standard and metrology To ensure quality and social fairness -law on metrology no. 36/NA, dated 13 December 2013;
-decision on the management of electricity meters in Lao PDR no. 1014/MOST, dated 26 September 2016 Department of Standard and metrology, Ministry of Industry and Commerce Registration and accuracy checking prior to the use 
05 9028.20 Water meters Must obtain technical certification issued by origin countries that have standards and conditions as specified by the department of standard and metrology To ensure quality and social fairness -law on metrology no. 36/NA, dated 13 December 2013;
- decision on the management of water meters no. 0543/MOST, dated 16 May 2017 Department of Standard and metrology, Ministry of Industry and Commerce Registration and accuracy checking prior to the use 
06 8423 All types of weighing scales Must obtain technical certification issued by origin countries that have standards and conditions as specified by the department of standard and metrology To ensure quality and social fairness -law on metrology no. 36/NA, dated 13 December 2013;
- decision on the management of weighing scales no. 0544/MOST, dated 16 May 2017 Department of Standard and metrology, Ministry of Industry and Commerce Registration and accuracy checking prior to the use 
07 8443
8471
8517
8518
8525
8526
8527
8528
8530
8531 Radio frequency, telecommunication and ICT devices Technical certification RF, EMF, EMC, SAR, connection and safety To ensure national security, safety, social security, standards and disturbing prevention -law on radio frequency no. 17/NA, dated 05 May 2017;
- law on telecommunication no. 05/NA, dated 17 November 2021;
-decision on the management of telecommunication and ICT devices no. 3583/MOST, dated 13 December 2022;
- decision on safety management of the magnetic force field at reception station of mobile communication no. 3579/MOST, dated 13 December 2022;
-decision on the technical certification mark on telecommunication and ICT devices no. 1495/MOST, dated 29 May 2023. Department of radio frequency, Ministry of Technology and Communication Inspection and certification every time prior to import 
 
 
Note: for the products specified in the table of this decision, which have not been defined or have been defined but are not clear or incomplete, the related sector will cooperate with the customs authorities to arrange the product code number of the actual product correctly and in accordance with the detailed content of the product as defined in the Tariff Schedule for unity. 
 
Article 5 list of goods that require conformity certification on the technical trade barriers to trade (TBT) prior to export 
list of goods that require conformity certification on the technical trade barriers to trade (TBT) prior to export is to follow regulations set out by destination country and commitments which Lao PD is obligated to. 
Article 6 amendment on the list of goods that require conformity certification on TBT prior to import and export 
Amendment on the list of goods that require conformity certification on TBT prior to import is to add or reduce the list as specified in article 4 of this decision.
Each amendment on such list must seek approval from minister, ministry of industry and commerce based on study and proposal of relevant agencies.
After such amendment completes, ministry of industry and commerce must notify relevant agencies for acknowledge and implementation. 
Article 7 submitting request for conformity certification on TBT prior to import and export 
Importers or exporters must submit the request to relevant agencies every time prior to import and export following the list of goods as specified in this decision attaching complete and accurate required documents in accordance with regulations of relevant agencies. 
Article 8 Implementation 
Department of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Industry and Commerce is designated to 
Lead the collaboration with other relevant agencies to disseminate, provide guidance and implement this decision for its best effectiveness. 
Article 9 Effectiveness 
this decision takes effect from the date of signature and after publishing in Lao Official Gazette.
 
 Minister 
Malaythong Kommasith
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