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1. Local
representation / agents and distributors agency legislation
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An
import agent/distributor usually has sole distribution rights
for the whole country and is able to provide coverage for
the entire Omani market. |
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An agent should be able to obtain new business, to get things done, to inform you of the latest changes in regulations, to have a knowledge of procedures, to obtain document tenders.
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2. Standards
and technical regulations |
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Local
companies normally adhere to European standards. |
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All imported
foodstuffs must have the date of manufacture and date of
expiry clearly shown on the labels. |
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Imported
beef and poultry products require a health certificate from
the UE and a halal certificate issued by an approved Islamic
centre in the manufacturer country. |
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3. Labelling
and packaging regulations |
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Labelling in Arabic is required on all consumer products.
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Labels need
to provide information that includes placement of identification
data, identification of the manufacturer, product information,
and standard quality disclosures, the country of origin.
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Many
food products may also have to comply with hygiene and ingredients
regulations. |
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4. Documentation |
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Most European
imports into Oman (except those of low pecuniary value)
require a commercial invoice and an Arab Chamber of Commerce
Certificate of Origin. The commercial invoice must be a
supplier's invoice and may not originate from agents or
representatives or importers. It should be a supplier's
certified statement of origin.
The commercial invoice and certificate of origin must be
legalised by the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman. |
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5. Import
controls |
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Imports
must be accompanied by a certificate of origin and a commercial
invoice, which must be certified by an Omani Consulate or
representative abroad.
Commercial samples and Temporary
Imports
Oman has no provisions for the temporary entry of goods.
Therefore samples brought into the country are liable to
duty.
Bona fide unsaleable commercial samples, in reasonable quantities,
may be sent by post or as airfreight and no duty is charged.
Such samples should have a declaration that they are samples.
With the exception of a few items, import duties in Oman
are levied at a rate of 5%-15%. For samples of high value,
e.g. jewellery, the value of the bank guarantee necessary
is calculated on the basis of the appropriate duty. Arrangements
should be made for a bank in Oman to issue a guarantee in
Rials Omani, which should be given, with an itemised list
(in duplicate) of the samples, to the customs officer on
arrival. On departure, the items will be checked against
a copy of the list and customs duty must then be paid on
the items not re-exported. The bank guarantee, less 1% in
the case of jewellery, will then be given back to the returning
visitor. |
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6. Export
Controls |
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The
European Government maintains export controls to prevent
the export of goods, including technology, for a variety
of reasons including:
- the collective security of the UE and its allies in
NATO
- national security and foreign policy requirements
- international legal obligations and commitments
- non-proliferation policy
- concerns about terrorism
- internal repression
- other human rights violations
If goods or technologies are subject to your state export
controls, a licence is required to gain the legal authority
to export them. |
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7. Customs
duties |
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Customs
duties of 5% of cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value
for most goods are charged. |
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With a few
exceptions, goods produced in other GCC countries enter
duty free if accompanied by certificates of origin. |
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Certain
essential consumer goods and other items are exempted from
customs duty.
Examples : currency, gold and silver bullion, seeds, fertilisers,
live plants, agricultural implements and insecticides, books,
refined petroleum products, tea and various foodstuffs. |
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Special
duties apply to :
- alcoholic beverages, tobacco and pork products (up
to 100%).
- The government imposes duties of 10%-50% on some items
in order to protect nascent domestic industries.
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