Paraguay - Trade BarriersParaguay - Trade Barriers
Paraguay is largely open to imports, but some products face restrictions, such as firearms. Paraguay prohibits the import of used cars over ten years old and used clothing. In addition, seasonal restrictions on some vegetables (e.g., tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions) are sometimes implemented to protect local producers.
Paraguay requires non-automatic import licenses on personal hygiene products, cosmetics, perfumes and toiletries, textiles and clothing, insecticides, agrochemicals, poultry, barbed wire, wire rods, and steel and iron bars. Obtaining a license requires review by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Imports of personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes and toiletries also require a health certification and therefore must undergo a review by the Ministry of Health. The import license process usually takes ten days, but for goods that require a health certification, it can take up to 30 days. Once issued, the health certifications are valid for 30 days.
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Paraguay requires non-automatic import licenses on personal hygiene products, cosmetics, perfumes and toiletries, textiles and clothing, insecticides, agrochemicals, poultry, barbed wire, wire rods, and steel and iron bars. Obtaining a license requires review by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Imports of personal hygiene products, cosmetics, and perfumes and toiletries also require a health certification and therefore must undergo a review by the Ministry of Health. The import license process usually takes ten days, but for goods that require a health certification, it can take up to 30 days. Once issued, the health certifications are valid for 30 days.
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.