To apply for an import license for steel reinforcing materials, first, request an application form by emailing MTCMSMEC or downloading it from FTIP or the MTCMSMEC website. Complete the application and attach the required documents: a third-party accredited laboratory report, a bill of lading, and a commercial invoice. The laboratory test report must include specifications for steel bars or mesh, such as chemical composition, yield stress, tensile strength, and other relevant properties. Submit the completed application and supporting documents via email or submit them in person at designated Ministry offices. The Import License for Steel Reinforcing Material ensures that imported steel and related materials meet the required safety, quality, and compliance standards for use in construction, particularly for structural reinforcement.
Step 1: Prepare the Application
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To apply, email MTCMSMEC for the application form or download it from the Ministry's website or FTIP. Complete the form and attach the required documents: third-party lab test report (with specifications for steel bars or mesh), bill of lading, and commercial invoice. |
Step 2: Submit the Completed Application
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Submit the completed application and required documents via email to the Department of National Trade Measurement and Standards, MTCMSMEC, or in person at any MTCMSMEC office. The Department will review the submission, and if any documents are missing or incomplete, you will be notified to provide the necessary details. |
Step 3: Collect the Import License for Steel Reinforcing Materials
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Collect the import license for steel reinforcing materials in person at the respective branch office of MTCMSMEC or via email. If the application is rejected, the applicant will be notified by email with the reasons for rejection. |
| # | Title | Description | Issued By | File |
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| 1 | Import license for Steel Reinforcing Materials | Application for Import license for Steel Reinforcing Materials | Department of National Trade Measurement and Standards, Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications | |
| 2 | Checklist for Import License Application Steel Reinforcing Materials | This is the list of documents required for Import License Application Steel Reinforcing Materials | Department of National Trade Measurement and Standards, Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications |
| # | Name | Description | Measure Type | Agency | Comments | Legal Document | Validity To | Measure Class |
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| 1 | Import license for Steel Reinforcing Materials | To import steel reinforcing materials into Fiji, compliance with the FS AS/NZS 4671 Standard is mandatory. This compulsory standard sets specific chemical, mechanical, and physical requirements for steel reinforcement products, such as bars, coils, and welded mesh, to ensure their suitability for use in Fiji's seismic zones. | Licensing Requirement | Department of National Trade Measurement and Standards, Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications | Importers must provide an accredited laboratory report conforming to the standards before shipment, and failure to comply with the standard may result in penalties or the re-exportation of non-compliant products. Import licenses can be obtained through the Ministry of Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications (MTCMSMEC), with processing taking up to five working days. | Trade Standards and Quality Control Act No. 24 of 1992 | 0002-12-06 | Good |
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