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A total of 1,131 product lines, including dyes, machinery and equipment, were classified as third-tier goods lines for import application

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce has issued a press release (5/2022) announcing that 1131 product lines, including machinery and equipment, have been classified as the third level of goods to be applied for import. In order to regulate some imported goods under the import license system, some commodity lines are required to apply for import licenses. Lines 826 and 141 were issued in the Import and Export Newsletter (18/2021), (1/2022) and (2/2022) respectively.

Now the third step is yeast. General food Pet food Dyes, raw materials, soaps, varnishes, general chemicals, Leather raw materials; Nylon All kinds of ropes; All kinds of machines and equipments, electric motors, According to the 2017 Customs Tariff of Myanmar, which covers products such as generators, electronics and its accessories, 536 lines with HS Code 6 Digit or 1131 lines with HS Code 10 Digit have been added as import lines from May 1, 2022.

Therefore, according to the Notification No. 68/2020 issued on 22.10.2020, 3931 product lines with HS Code 10 Digit required to apply for import license; HS Code 10 Digit issued by Newsletter (18/2021) with 3070 product lines; HS Code 10 Digit issued by Newsletter (1/2022) 826 product lines; Attach H. including 141 product lines with HS Code 10 Digit issued by Newsletter (2/2022). 

The goods specified in the S Code are the goods lines that need to apply for an import license, and any of the goods lines that need to apply for a license under paragraph (2) above can be imported from overseas. Importing from air and border trade routes will be allowed from May 1, 2022 only after applying for an import license in accordance with the procedures. In order to regulate some imported goods under the import license system, some commodity lines are required to apply for import licenses. Some basic plastic products and some home appliances; Textile All kinds of glassware; According to the 2017 Customs Tariff of Myanmar, which includes bicycles and car parts, 451 product lines or H. with HS Code 6 Digit.

Source: Daily Eleven

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Announcement of Online e-Visa Reopening

  1. The Ministry of Immigration and Population launched the e-Visa Website (evisa.moip.gov.mm) on 1 September 2014. In light of the evolving COVID-19 situation and rapid increase of COVID-19 cases around the globe, there has been a temporary suspension for all new e-Visa applications since 20 March 2020, 23:59 Myanmar Standard Time (GMT +6:30).
  2. At present, the COVID-19 diagnosis confirmed rate and infection rate have dropped. In support of the economic development of the State, the Online e-Visa system will reopen on 1 April 2022 for business visa applications in accordance with the COVID-19 rules and regulations of the Ministry of Health.
  3. Requirements for the application for Online e-Visa (Business) will be available at the Ministry’s website https://evisa.moip.gov.mm.

Ministry of Immigration and Population

Source: Global New Light of Myanmar

Feasibility Stuty (F / S) is being planned to expand the Mandalay suburban ring road and the suburban subway line

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Transport and Communications, a Feasibility Stuty-F / S Working Committee has been set up to expand the Mandalay suburban ring road and subway system.
Feasibility Study (F / S) Working Committee for Expansion of Metropolitan Railway and Metropolitan Subway. The working committee will study the map development based on the urban development of Mandalay and the information and reports received from the relevant departments in the city, and will develop underground and suburban railways and related railway facilities in accordance with the future urbanization.

Under the guidance of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, the relevant departments will coordinate and coordinate under the supervision of Mandalay Region Government and Mandalay City Development Committee. In addition, the main purpose is to facilitate public transportation in the city. Coordinating meetings to coordinate possible route plans for subway operational conditions; Coordinating the relevant departments in conducting field survey studies to continue the feasibility study (F / S) within three months from the date set. The working committee will also report to the Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Mandalay Region government on the status of operations.

The Feasibility Study (F / S) Working Committee for the Expansion of the Mandalay Suburban Railway and the Metropolitan Subway will be chaired by the General Manager (Urban) of Myanmar Railways. Region Director, Department of Land Management and Statistics, Region; Regional Director, Department of Transport Planning; Regional Director, Road Transport Directorate; Chief Executive Officer, Mandalay Electric Power Corporation, Head of Mandalay City Development Committee, Urban Planning and Land Management Division, Head of Building and Factory Division Head of Department, Roads and Bridges.

The Commanding Officer (Second Class) from the Headquarters of the Special Construction Operations Command will act as a member. The Secretary-General of the Working Committee will be the Assistant General Manager (Urban) of Myanmar Railways and the Joint Secretary will be the Assistant General Manager (Urban) of Myanmar Railways. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has issued a Notification No. (5/2022) to form a Feasibility Stuty-F / S Working Committee to expand the Mandalay suburban ring road and subway system.

Source: Daily Eleven