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What documentation needs to be submitted with export approval applications?
- A signed, completed application form.
- A copy of the quotation, pro-forma invoice or invoice related to the shipment
- An import licence from the importing/consignee country
How should the application be submitted?
- Application forms for export approval may be accessed via the Ozone Programme’s website https://ozone.gov.bb/ or via the link: https://barbados.seamlessdocs.com/f/ODS_HFC_Export
What is the duration of the review process?
- The ODS and HFC Management Programme would review and respond to unproblematic applications within 5 working days of receipt of the request
How long is the ODS and HFC Management Programme approval valid?
- Approvals granted by the ODS and HFC Management Programme are valid for three (3) months following the date of issuance
- If the export licence issued by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) expires (or will expire) prior to the export of the shipment, a new application for approval to export must be submitted to the Ozone Programme, if the previous approval has also expired
- Approvals cannot be extended, if an approval expires a new application must be submitted to the Ozone Programme
- Each shipment requires a separate application for approval.
What documentation needs to be submitted with import approval applications?
- A signed, completed application form.
- A copy of the quotation, pro-forma invoice or invoice related to the shipment.
- An export licence from the exporting country, if issued.
How should the application for imports be submitted?
- Application forms for import approval may be accessed via the Ozone Programme’s website https://ozone.gov.bb/ or via the link: https://barbados.seamlessdocs.com/f/ODS_HFC_Import
What is the duration of the review process?
- The ODS and HFC Management Programme would review and respond to unproblematic applications within 5 working days of receipt of the request
How long is the ODS and HFC Management Programme approval valid?
- Approvals granted by the ODS and HFC Management Programme are valid for three (3) months following the date of issuance
- If the import licence issued by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) expires (or will expire) prior to the landing of the shipment, a new application for approval to import must be submitted to the Ozone Programme, if the previous approval has also expired
- Approvals cannot be extended, if an approval expires a new application must be submitted to the Ozone Programme
- Each shipment requires a separate application for approval.
