WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/LIC/N/3/EST/2
4 February 2002
(02-0517)
Committee on Import Licensing Original:  English
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1
Notification under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures2
ESTONIA
The following notification, dated 19 December 2001, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Estonia.
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Table of Contents
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1. FOODSTUFFS................................................................................................................... .......2
2. ANIMAL FEED .................................................................................................................. ......3
3. SEEDS AND PROPAGAT ING MATE RIAL ........................................................................5
4. BREEDING MA TERIAL ........................................................................................................7
5. PLANT-PROTECTION  PRODUCTS....................................................................................8
6. SPECIES AND HUNT ING TROP HIES ................................................................................9
7. OZONE LAYER DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND THE PRODUCTS
THEREOF........................................................................................................................ .......11
8. MEDICINAL PRODUCTS....................................................................................................12
9. COSMETICS .................................................................................................................... ......17
10. PRECIOUS METALS, STONES AND GOODS PRODUCED OF PRECIOUS
METALS, PRECIO US STONES ..........................................................................................18
11. RADIO-TRANSMISSION  EQUIPMENT ...........................................................................20
12. FUEL AND EN ERGY ............................................................................................................2 1
13. TOBACCO AND TOB ACCO PRO DUCTS .........................................................................24
14. ALCOHOL..................................................................................................................... .........25
15. STRATEGIC GOODS............................................................................................................2 7
16. WEAPONS AND A MMUNITION........................................................................................28
17. EXPLOSIVES AND PYRO TECHNIC G OODS .................................................................31
                                                     
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.
2 Copies of legislation referred to in this notification are available for consultation in the Secretariat
(Market Access Division).G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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1. FOODSTUFFS
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of imports of foodstuffs is regulated by the Regulation of the Minister of
Agriculture No. 1 of 19 January 2000 and is administered by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of foodstuffs are subject to automatic licensing.3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is needed for the purposes of consumer protection.
5. The licensing of imports of foodstuffs is based on the Food Act and is maintained under the
Regulation which has been published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  (Appendix to the State Gazette) 2000
No. 207.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document
will be issued within a maximum of ten working days of receipt of the application.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative body in connection with an application.8. None.  The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing.  In the event of
refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided bylaw.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for the licence should contain the name, address and telephone, fax
number of the applicant, the number of commercial register or non-profit associations andfoundations register or identity code, the name and official title of the person responsible for thegiven activity.  An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:
- A copy of commercial register card in the case of an operating company;
- a copy of memorandum of association and the articles of association in the case of a company
and non-profit association or foundation being founded;G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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- a copy of the articles of association and register card in the case of non-profit association or
foundation;
- a certificate from the local tax board affirming registering in the case of a sole proprietor;- a copy of a payment receipt of a state fee.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
  
12. There is a state fee of  25 000 EEK (Estonian kroons)3, in the case of the renewal of the
licence 2000 EEK.
 
 13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is valid for two years.
  
15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
2. ANIMAL FEED
 Outline of system
 
 1. Importers of animal feed are required to register the goods at the Plant Production
Inspectorate before actual imports.  Only the registered feed is authorized for import.  The registeringof feed is regulated by the Feedingstuffs Act and the Regulation of the Government of Estonia No.248 of 5 November 1998, and is administered by the Plant Production Inspectorate.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. Feed, feed supplements, primary mixes and mixed feed are subject to registering.
  
3. The requirement applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The registration is intended to protect the animals' and peoples’ health.
 
                                                     
3 Estonian kroon is pegged to German mark:  EEK = 0.125 DEM.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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 5. The registration of feed is based on the Feed Act and is maintained under the Regulation
No. 248 of 5 November 1998, published in Riigi Teataja I  (State Gazette, Part I) 1998 No. 100.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for the registering.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for registration
and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.
  
8. None.  In the event of refusal to register a product, the applicant has a right of appeal
pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for registration.
  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
  
10. A free-form application for registration should contain the name, address and the number of
commercial register of the importer, the name and country of the producer of feed, feed supplements,
primary mixes and mixed feed, the names, telephone numbers, fax numbers, e-mails of the directorand a contact person.  An importer is required to submit the certificate of conformity and other
relevant documents about imported feed with the application.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the copy of certificate of
registration.
 
 12. There is a state fee of 500 EEK for registration.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A good is registered for unlimited period of time.
  
15. There is no penalty for non-importing the registered feed.
  
16. Not applicable.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the registration of a good.
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 Other procedural requirements
 
 18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
3. SEEDS AND PROPAGATING MATERIAL
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of imports of seeds and propagating material is regulated by the Seed and Plant
Propagating Material Act and the Regulations of the Minister of Agriculture Nos. 11, 12, 14, 15, 16,17, 18 of 20 April 1999, No. 20 of 3 June 1999, th e Regulation of the Minister of Environment
No. 68 of 7 July 1999 and is administered by the Plant Production Inspectorate and the NationalForestry Board.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. The licensing covers the seeds and propagating material of agricultural and horticultural
plants, the seed and plant material of forestry plants.  The imports of the goods are subject to non-automatic licensing.
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to assure the minimum quality of the seed and propagating material
of species of agricultural and horticultural plants and the cultivating material of forestry plants.
 
 5. The licensing of trade in seeds and propagating material is based on Seed and Plant
Propagating Material Act and is maintained under the Regulation of the Minister of AgricultureNos. 11, 12, 14, 15, of 20 April 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 93;  the Regulation
of the Minister of Agriculture Nos. 16, 17, 18 of 20 April 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999
No. 100;  the Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture No. 20 of 3 June 1999, published in Riigi
Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 101;  and the Regulation of the Minister of Environment No. 68 of 7 July
1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 114  and Riigi Teataja Lisa  2000 No. 30.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document
will be issued within a maximum of  1 month.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.
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 8. None.  The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event of
refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided bylaw.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences .
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. Sample application forms are available for refere nce in the Secretariat.  An importer is required
to submit the following documents with the application:
- In the case of plant species subject to certification, the imported seed lots and lots of
propagating or cultivating material shall be supplied with a certificate of the International
Seed Testing Association (ISTA), an OECD certificate or a document attesting certification
issued by the authority exercising state supervision in the exporting country;
- in the case of other plant species, with a document attesting quality issued by the authority
exercising state supervision in the exporting country;
- the plant health certificate, plant passport or a copy thereof issued by the authority exercising
state supervision in the exporting country.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence.
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.Conditions of licensing
14. The period of validity of a licence is established by the administrative organ.15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between persons.
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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4. BREEDING MATERIAL
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of imports of breeding material is regulated by the Regulation of the
Government of Estonia No. 332 of 13 October 1995, and is administered by the Estonian AnimalBreeding Inspection.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of breeding material are subject to non-automatic licensing.3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The purpose of the licensing is to regulate the breeding of farm animals in order to improve
their genetic merit and performance ability, retain gene pools, increase the economic efficiency ofanimal husbandry and obtain quality products.
5. The licensing of imports of breeding material is based on the Farm Animal Breeding Act and
is maintained under the Regulation No. 332 of 13 October 1995, published in Riigi Teataja I  1995
No. 81, 1998 No. 33, 1998 No. 2.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to
the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for licence should contain the name, address and telephone, fax
number of the importer, the list, ENC (Estonian Nomenclature of Commodities) codes and quantity of
imported breeding material, the border station of transportation.  Imported breeding material shall be
accompanied by pedigree certificates or certificates of parentage and veterinary certificates.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is a nonrecurrent certificate issued for a certain period.15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
5. PLANT-PROTECTION PRODUCTS
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of imports of plant-protection products is regulated by the Plant Protection Act
and is administered by the Plant Production Inspectorate.  According to the Plant Protection Act onlythe plant protection products registered by the Plant Production Inspectorate can be imported.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of plant-protection products are subject to automatic licensing.3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is intended to provide the consumers with quality plant-protection products
harmless to health.
5. The licensing of imports of plant-protection products is based on the Plant-Protection Act, the
Customs Act and is maintained under the Regulation No. 258 of 1 August 2000, published in Riigi
Teataja I  2000 No. 65.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to
the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions importers are eligible to apply for import licences.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for the registration of the applicant and authorized seller to the
Plant-Protection Products Register should contain the name, address and telephone, fax number,fields of activities, number of the commercial register of the importer and seller and the name,position and signature of the person who made the application.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.Conditions of licensing
14. Application for a licence is a non-recurrent procedure.15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
6. SPECIES AND HUNTING TROPHIES
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of trade in species and hunting trophies is regulated by the Regulation of the
Minister of Environment No. 50 of 12 October 1994, and is administered by the Department ofConservation and Exploitation of Nature of the Ministry of Environment, the National ForestryBoard, and the Centre of Geology.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing covers the species covered by annexes of the Convention on International
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and hunting trophies. They aresubject to non-automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to items originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is intended to conserve the nature and the endangered species of fauna and flora
and to implement international agreements.
5. The licensing of trade in species and hunting trophies is based on Nature Conservation
Objects Act and is maintained under the Regulation which has been published in Riigi Teataja Lisa
1994 No. 51/52, Riigi Teataja Lisa  1995 No. 26, and  Riigi Teataja Lisa  1998 No. 110/111.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to
the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences .
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for the licence should specify the name of the species of flora or
fauna or hunting trophies that are imported, the owner of the good, the receiver of the good, thedeliverer, the point of origin and destination, the probable time of crossing border.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is non-recurrent permit.15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
7. OZONE LAYER DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND THE PRODUCTS THEREOF
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of imports of substances which deplete the ozone layer and products which
contain such substances is regulated by the Regulation of the Minister of Environment of EstoniaNo. 43 of 13 April 1999, and is administered by The Environment Department of the Ministry ofEnvironment.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of substances, which deplete the ozone layer, and products, which contain such
substances, are subject to non-automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is intended to protect the environment and the human health.
5. The licensing of trade in substances which deplete the ozone layer and products which contain
such substances is based on the Ambient Air Protection Act and is maintained under the Regulation ofthe Minister of Environment of Estonia No. 43 of 13 April 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999
No. 71.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide wh en to apply for a licence, knowing that the document
will be issued within a maximum of  60 days of receipt of the application.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to
the procedure provided by law.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences .
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A sample application form is available for refe rence in the Secretariat. An importer is required
to submit a copy of commercial register card with the application.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.Conditions of licensing
14. The period of validity of a licence is established by the issuer.15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
8. MEDICINAL PRODUCTS
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of imports of medicinal products is regulated by the Regulation of the Minister
of Social Affairs Nos. 28 of 9 April 1998, 17 of 29 April 1996 and 50 of 16 May 2001, and isadministered by State Agency of Medicines.  The licensing does not cover goods under HS headings3001, 3002, 3003, 3004 and 3006 which are used only in veterinary medicine, and goods under HSheading 3002 which are used in controlling sterilisation.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. In accordance with the Regulation No. 50 of 16 May 2001 the licensing covers:
Product HS code
Leaves of coca; opium poppy straw, and home-made products thereof 1211 90 95
Hemp and products processed of it 1301 90 90G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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Product HS code
Opium 1302 11 00
Hemp and products processed of it 1302 19 91
Hemp and products processed of it 1302 19 98
Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) 2806 10
Sulphuric acid 2807 00 10
Potassium permanganate 2841 61
Toluene 2902 30 90
Etachlorvinyl 2905 50 20
Diethyl ether 2909 11
Acetone 2914 11
Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) 2914 12
Phenylacetone (phenylpropan-2-one) 2914 31
Acetic anhydride 2915 24
Phenylacetic acid and its salts 2916 34
Sodiumoxybutyrate 2918 19 99
Propylhexedrine 2921 30 99
Amphetamine, alfacetylmathadol, benzphetamine, dexamphetamine,
eticyclidine (PCE), etilamfetamine, fenfluramine, fencamfamin,phentermine, lefetamine (SPA), levamphetamine,levomethamphetamine, mefenorex2921 49 90
Alphamethadol, acetylmethadol, betacetylmethadol, betamethadol,
dextropropoxyphene, dimepheptanol, dimenoxadol, noracymethadol2922 19 90
Brolamfetamine 2922 29
Amfepramone, isomethadone, cathinone, cethamine, methadone,
methadone intermediate, normethadone2922 30
Anthranilic acid and its salts 2922 43
Tilidine 2922 49 70
Alphamethylaminoethylketone, STP (DOM), tramadol 2922 50
Meprobamate 2924 10
2-Acetamidobenzoic acid 2924 22
Ethinamate, diapromide,
Hexapropymate2924 29 90
Glutethimide 2925 19 80
Fenproporex 2926 90 99
Isosafrole 2932 91
1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)propan-2-one 2932 92
Piperonal 2932 93
Safrole 2932 94
Tenamfetamine 2932 99G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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Product HS code
DMHP, 1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propanamine, N-ethyl-1-(3,4-
dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propanamine, N-ethyl-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanamine (MDP-2-EB), N-ethyl-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-3-butanamine (MDP-3-EB), N-hydroxyl-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanamine (MDP-2-OHB), N-hydroxyl-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-3-butanamine (MDP-3-OHB), N-methyl-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propanamine, N-methyl-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanamine (MDP-2-MB, MBDB), N-methyl-1-(3,4- methylenedioxyphenyl)-3- butanamine (MDP-3-MB, MBDB),N,N-dimethyl-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2- propanamine, N,N-dimethyl-1-(3,4- methylenedioxyphenyl)-2- butanamine (MDP-2-MMB), N,N-dimethyl-1-(3,4- methylenedioxyphenyl)-3- butanamine (MDP-3-MMB),parahexyl, tetrahydrocannabinol, its isomers and derivatives,1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanamine (MDP-2-B),1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-3-butanamine (MDP-3-B)2932 99 80
Piperidine and its salts 2933 32
Alphameprodine, alpha-methylfentanyl, alphaprodine, alfentanyl,
allylprodine, anileridine, acetyl-alpha-methylfentanyl, beta-hydroxyfentanyl, beta-hydroxymethylfentanyl, betameprodine,betaprodine, benzethidine, bezitramide, bromazepam, difenoxin,diphenoxylate, dipipanone, etoxeridine, phenampromide, phenazocine,phenoperidine, fentanyl, fentcyclidine (PCP), hydroxypethidine,ketobemidone, metazocine, methylfenidate, methylfentanyl,norpipanone, para-fluorofentanyl, pentazocine, PEPAP, pethidine,pethidine intermediate A, B, C, piminodine, pipradrool, piritramide,proheptazine, properidine, propiram, remifentanyl, trimeperidine2933 39 95
Drotebanol, phenomorphan, levophenacylmorphan, levomethorphan,
levorphanol, norlevorphanol, racemethorphan, racemorphan2933 40 90
Barbital, phenobarbital 2933 51 20
Allobarbital, amobarbital, aprobarbital, butalbital, butobarbital,
hexobarbital, heptabarbital, methohexital, methylphenobarbital,pentobarbital, secbutabarbital, secobarbital, thiopental, cyclobarbital,vinbarbital, vinylbital2933 51 90
Mecloqualone, methaqualone, loprazolam, zipeprol 2933 59 70
Clobazam, methyprylon 2933 79
Chlordiazepoxide 2933 90 40
Alprazolam, delorazepam, diazepam, dipotassiumclorazepate,
estazolam, ethyl loflazepate, fenazepam, fludiazepam, flunitrazepam,flurazepam, halazepam, camazepam, clonazepam, clorazepate,lorazepam, lormetazepam, medazepam, medazepam, midazolam,nimetazepam, nitrazepam, nordazepam, oxazepam, pinazepam,prazepam, temazepam, tetrazepam, triazolam2933 90 60
Etonitazene, etryptamine, clonitazene, mazindol, pyrovalerone,
rolicyclidine (PHP, PCPY)2933 90 95
Clometiazole 2934 10G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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Product HS code
Alpha-methylthiofentanyl, aminorex, brotizolam, dextromoramide,
diethylthiambutene, dimethylthiambutene, dioxaphetyl butyrate,ethylmethylthiambutene, phenadoxone, phendimetrazine, phenmetrazine,flurethidine, haloxazolam, ketazolam, cloxazolam, clotiazepam,levomoramide, mesocarb, methylthiofentanyl, moramide intermediate,morpheridine, oxazolam, pemoline, racemoramide, sufentanil,tenocyclidine (TCP)2934 90 96
Hormones, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives thereof, used
primarily as hormones; other steroids used primarily as hormones2937
Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers,
esters and other derivatives2938
Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts,
ethers, esters and other derivatives2939
Antibiotics 2941
Glands and other organs for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, whether or
not powdered; extracts of glands or ot her organs or of their secretions for
organo-therapeutic uses; heparin and its salts; other human or animalsubstances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not elsewherespecified or included3001
Human blood; animal blood prepared for therapeutic, prophylactic or
diagnostic uses; antisera and other blood fractions and modifiedimmunological products, whether or not obtained by means ofbiotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms(excluding yeasts) and similar products3002
Medicaments (excluding goods of heading No  3002, 3005 or  3006)
consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed togetherfor therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or informs or packings for retail sale3003
Medicaments (excluding goods of heading No  3002, 3005 or  3006)
consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylacticuses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale3004
Opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations; diagnostic reagents
designed to be administered to the patient3006 30
Chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides 3006 60
Imports of medicinal products are subject to automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is intended to protect the consumers who use the goods covered by the
Regulation of the Minister of Social Affairs No. 50 of 16 May 2001.
5. The licensing of trade in medicinal products is based on Medicinal Products Act and is
maintained under the Regulation No. 50 of 16 May 2001, which has been published in Riigi Teataja
Lisa 2001 No. 61, 837, 1998 No. 153/154, 574, 1999 No. 109 and the Regulation of the Minister of
Social Affairs No. 17 of 29 April 1996, which has been published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1996 No. 56.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  Application for a licence must be made at least five working days in advance of importation.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to
the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions, which have an activity licence issued by the Ministry of
Social Affairs of Estonia, are eligible to apply for import .
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. An importer is required to submit the  following information with the application:
- The brand name of medicinal product;
- the form of medicinal product;
- active substance(s) and its content;- size of package;
- the manufacturer;
- ATC code of medicinal product;
- the number of packages;
- the exporter and the importer;- the border station and mode of transportation.
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
 
 12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is a non-recurrent certificate issued for a certain period.
  
15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
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 Other procedural requirements
 
 18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
9. COSMETICS
 Outline of system
 
 1. Importers of cosmetics are required to register the goods in the Health Protection Inspection
before actual imports.  The registration of cosmetics is regulated by the Regulation of the Governmentof Estonia No. 228 of 29 November 1997, and is administered by the Health Protection Inspection.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. Only registered goods could be imported.
  
3. The requirement of registration applies to goods  originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to protect the consumers’ health and prevent harmful effects of the
goods covered by the Regulation.
 5. The registration of cosmetics is based on the Public Health Act and is maintained under the
Regulation which has been published in Riigi Teataja I  1997 No. 84, 1999 No. 37.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a registration.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for registration
and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.
  
8. None.  In the event of refusal to register a product, the applicant has a right of appeal
pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for registration.
  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
  
10. A free-form application for registration should contain a list of imported cosmetics.  An
importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:- Information on ingredients of the cosmetic in percentage terms;G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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- a document proving the safety of the cosmetic;
- Information on material of the package;- user instructions in Estonian.
 
 11. Not applicable.
  
12. There is no state fee or administrative charge.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with registration.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A good is registered for unlimited period of time
  
15. There is no penalty.
  
16. Registration of cosmetics is a general system.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the registration of a good.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
10. PRECIOUS METALS, STONES AND GOODS PRODUCED OF PRECIOUS
METALS, PRECIOUS STONES
 Outline of systems
 
 1. An importer of precious metals, stones and the goods thereof shall have an activity licence in
accordance with the Regulation No. 40 of 29 January 2001.  Imports of precious metals, stones andthe goods thereof are regulated by the Regulation of the Minister of Finance No. 56 of 15 July 1999,and are administered by the Ministry of Finance.  The licensing does not cover non-commercialimports of a single product and estate.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. The licensing covers precious metals, stones and goods produced of precious metals, stones.
Imports of precious metals, stones and the goods thereof are subject to non-automatic licensing.
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to serve the purposes of consumer protection and to maintain
control over technical characteristics of the materials.
 5. The licensing of trade in precious metals, stones and the goods thereof is based on the
Precious Metal Products Assay Act and is maintained under the Regulation of the Government ofG/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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Estonia No. 40 of 29 January 2001, published in Riigi Teataja I 2001 No. 14 and the Regulation
No. 56 of the Minister of Finance of 15 July 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 115,
2000, No. 28.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.
  
8. None.  The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing.  In the event of
refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided bylaw.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All legal persons registered in accordance with Estonian law and having Estonian Assay
Office register certificate are eligible to apply for licences .
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. A free-form application for registration should contain the name, address and telephone, fax
number of the applicant, fields of activities, th e name, position and signature of the person who made
the application. An applicant is required to submit the following documents with the application:
- In the case of a company: a copy of the memorandum of association or partnership agreement
and the articles of association and the list of shareholders;
- in the case of a sole proprietor – the business name of undertaking, the identity code and
address;
- a copy of Estonian commercial register card;
- a copy of the Assay Office register certificate;
- a payment receipt of a state fee.
 An applicant is required to submit the following documents with the renewal application:
- A copy of commercial register card;
- a copy of the Assay Office renewed register certificate;
- a tax record from the local tax board;
- a payment receipt of a state fee.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence.
  
12. There is a state fee of 4000 EEK.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
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 Conditions of licensing
 
 14. A licence is valid for one year from the date of issue.  The validity can be extended if the
applicant so requests.
 
 15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between persons.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
11. RADIO-TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of imports of radio-transmission equipment is regulated by the Regulation of the
Minister of Transport and Communication No. 51 of 10 September 1999, and is administered byNational Board of Communication.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2.
 
 Product  ENC code
 Transmission apparatus (the subgroup in the lump)  8525 10
 Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus, except
 - GSM and DIS1800 mobile telephones which are marked under EU
rules with conformity certification (CE) labels 8525 20
 8525 20 91
 Line telephone sets with cordless handsets, except
  - DECT line telephone sets with cordless handsets which are markedunder EU rules with conformity certification (CE) labels 8517 11 00 00
 Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remotecontrol apparatus  8526, except
 8526 91 11 00
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to assure that the imported goods are suitable for the national
communication system.
 5. The licensing of imports in radio-transmission equipment is based on the Customs Act and is
maintained under the Regulation of the Minister of Transport and Communication published in Riigi
Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 130.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document
will be issued within a maximum of  1 day of receipt of the application.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.
  
8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to
the procedure provided by law.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences .
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. A sample application form is available for reference in the Secretariat.
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
 
 12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is nonrecurrent and valid for 1 month from the date of issue.
  
15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
12. FUEL AND ENERGY
 Outline of systemsG/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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 1. The licensing of trade in fuel and energy is regulated by the Energy Act and is administered
by Energy Market Inspection.  The Energy Act does not regulate import of turf and biological fuel.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. Imports of fuel and electric energy are subject to non-automatic licensing.
  
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. Licensing is intended to protect the consumers who use the goods covered by the Energy Act.
 5. The licensing of trade in fuel and energy is based on the Energy Act which has been published
in Riigi Teataja I  2001 No. 52.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document
will be issued within a maximum of 30 days of receipt of the application in case of starting the
activities, and within a maximum of 60 days of receipt of the application in the case of the
continuation of the activities.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.
  
8. None.  The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event of
refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided bylaw.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences except:
 
- Market licence for the import of liquid fuel (except liquefied gas) may be applied for and
held by an undertaking whose share capital is at least EEK 10 million and who undertakes tostore minimum stocks of liquefied fuel if such obligation is prescribed by law.
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
  
10. In order to be issued a market licence, the applicant shall submit an application to the Energy
Market Inspectorate containing at least the following information:
 
 - The business name of the undertaking;
 - the address of the seat and place of business;
 - the telecommunications numbers;
 - the commercial registry code;
 - areas of activity according to Energy Act subsection 9(2).G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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 The following shall be appended to an application:
  
- A copy of the registry card from the commercial register;
 - a copy of the articles of association of the company;
 - a statement from the local Tax Board Office certifying the absence of tax arrears;
 - the approved annual report for the previous year;
 - a list of goods and services which the applicant for a licence intends to sell, export or import
which the applicant sells, exports or imports, and turnover of the previous financial year;
 - a schematic plan and a description of the licensed territory of the network operator;
 - a certificate from the Customs Board confirming the absence of tax arrears if the activity
licence is applied for to engage in import;
 - written confirmation from the applicant that the applicant has the technical capability and
personnel with the necessary skills  to operate in the area of activ ity indicated in the application
and that the applicant's activities comply with the environmental protection and occupationalsafety requirements and other requirements prescribed by legislation.
 
 A company which is being founded shall be issued a market licence for up to two years and
the following shall be appended to the application:
 
 - A certified copy of the memorandum of associ ation, foundation resolution or partnership
agreement;
 - a copy of the articles of association of the company;
 - a list of goods and services which the applicant for a licence intends to sell, export or import;
 - a schematic plan and a description of the licensed territory of the network operator;
 - written confirmation from the applicant that the applicant has the technical capability and
personnel with the necessary skills  to operate in the area of activ ity indicated in the application
and that the applicant's activities comply with the environmental protection and occupationalsafety requirements and other requirements prescribed by legislation.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
Upon importation of liquid fuel, the importer is required to submit the certificate of conformity ofliquid fuel to the customs authorities.  Importation for free circulation, storage and sale of liquid fuel
which does not comply with quality requirements is prohibited.
 
 12. Fees for licences are as follows:
  
- Fuel (except liquid fuel) import – 10,000 EEK per year
 - liquid fuel import and selling – 60,000 EEK per year
 - electric energy – 2,500 EEK per year
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A company which is being founded shall be issued a market licence for up to two years.
Market licences are issued for a term of up to five years for import and sale of fuel and for a term ofup to 12 years for import and sale of electric power.
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 15. In case an importer has not engaged in the licensed activities during 12 months, the licence
will be revoked.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
13. TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of trade in tobacco and tobacco products is regulated by the Tobacco Act and is
administered by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. Imports of tobacco and tobacco products are subject to non-automatic licensing.
  
3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The purpose of an activity licence for handling tobacco products is to regulate the market of
tobacco products and to ensure fair competition and receipt of taxes.
 5. The licensing of trade in tobacco and tobacco products is based on the Tobacco Act which is
published in Riigi Teataja I  2001 No. 43.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document
will be issued within a maximum of 30 days of receipt of the application.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.
  
8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to
the procedure provided by law.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
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 9. All persons, firms and institutions, who have been entered in the commercial register, are
eligible to apply for import licences .
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
  
10. In order to obtain an activity licence, the following shall be submitted to the issuer:
  
- An application which sets out, among other things, the address of each place of business,
and the name, official title and details of the person responsible for the given activity;
 - a copy of the commercial registry card;
 - a certificate issued by a local Tax Board Office concerning the absence of tax arrears or its
consent for the issue of the activity licence if the undertaking owes taxes and pays the taxesby instalments, and the undertaking meets the schedule for payment of tax arrears, and ifthe undertaking does not operate but is registered in the state register of taxpayers andwithholding agents;
 - a certificate issued by the Customs Board concerning the absence of tax arrears;
 - copies of agreements, authorization documents and other documents which prove the origin
of the tobacco products to be handled;
 - a document certifying the payment of state fees.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
  
12. There is a state fee of 20 000 EEK.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is valid for three years from the date of issue.
  
15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
14. ALCOHOL
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of trade in alcohol is regulated by the Regulation No. 319 of 26 October 1999,
and is administered by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. Imports of alcohol are subject to non-automatic licensing.
  
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to maintain state control in the area covered by the Regulation.
 5. The licensing of trade in alcohol is based on the Alcohol Act and is maintained under the
Regulation No. 319 of 26 October 1999 published in Riigi Teataja I  1999 No. 81, 2000 No.7.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7.(a)-(b)It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document will
be issued within a maximum of 30 days of receipt of the application.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.
  
8. None.  The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event of
refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided bylaw.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions, who have been entered into commercial register, are
eligible to apply for import licences .
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
  
10. A free-form application for licence should set out, among other things, the address of each
place of business, and the name, o fficial title and details  of the person responsible for the given
activity.  An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:
 
- A copy of commercial register card;- a certificate issued by a local Tax Board Office concerning the absence of tax arrears;
- a certificate issued by the Customs Board concerning the absence of tax arrears;
- copies of agreements which prove the origin of the alcohol to be handled and copies of
authorisation documents or other similar documents.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
  
12. There is a state fee of 150 000 EEK, in the case of low-alcohol beverages 90 000 EEK.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensingG/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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 14. A licence is valid for a maximum of three years from the date of issue.
  
15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
15. STRATEGIC GOODS
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of imports of strategic goods is regulated by the Strategic Goods Import, Export
and Transit Act and the Regulation No. 218 of 28 September 1999, and is administered by TheStrategic Goods Import, Export and Transit Control Commission.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. The licensing covers goods used for military purposes, i.e. substances, materials, devices,
equipment, systems and component s thereof, know-how and technology, and goods used for both civil
and military purposes (dual-use goods). Imports of the goods are subject to non-automatic licensing.
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to assure the national security.
 
 5. The licensing of trade in strategic goods is based on the Strategic Goods Import, Export and
Transit Act and is maintained under the Regulation No. 218 of 28 September 1999, which has beenpublished in Riigi Teataja I  1999 No. 72.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document
will be issued within a maximum of 30 days of receipt of the application.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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 8. None.  The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event of
refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided bylaw.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licence .
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. An importer is required to submit the followi ng documents with the free-form application:
- A legitimisation or a copy of commercial register card;
- an activity  licence in the case of licensed activity;- documents which prove the origin of strategic goods;
- documents which describe the quality and technical characteristics (in case of chemicals – the
formula of composition and if applicable CAS register number) of strategic goods;
- an agreement between exporter and importer or a copy of it.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence.
  
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is valid for a maximum of one year from the date of issue. The validity can be
extended if the applicant so requests.
 
 15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between persons.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
16. WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of imports of weapons and ammunition is regulated by the Weapons’ Act and
the Regulation No. 379 of 21 December 1995 and is administered by the National Police Board.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2.
 Product  Commodity code
 Revolvers and pistols with 9 mm calibre and higher  9302 00 100
 Revolvers and pistols with smaller than 9 mm calibre  9302 00 100
 Muzzle-loading firearms  9303 10 000
 Single-barrelled sporting and hunting shotguns  9303 20 100
 Single-barrelled sporting and hunting rifles with small calibre  9303 30 000
 Full-calibered single-barrelled sporting and hunting rifles  9303 30 000
 Cartridge firing gas guns and pistols  9303 90 000
 Truncheons  9304 00 000
 Air guns and pistols with 4,5 mm calibre and higher  9304 00 000
 Barrels of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Frames of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Adapters of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Trigger and firing mechanisms of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Cylinders of revolvers  9305 10 000
 Magazine of pistols  9305 10 000
 Silencers of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Shotgun barrels  9305 21 000
 Barrels of rifles  9305 29 950
 Chambers of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Bolts of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Trigger and firing mechanisms of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Frames of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Bolt chambers of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Magazines of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Adapters of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Silencers of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Nightsights  9013 10 000
 Optical sights  9013 10 000
 Laser sights  9013 10 000
 Shotgun cartridges  9306 21 000
 Air gun pellets with 4,5 mm calibre and higher  9306 29 700
 Tin shots  9306 29 700
 Cartridges of revolvers or pistols  9306 30 100
 Cartridges of full-calibered sporting and hunting rifles  9306 30 910
 Cartridges of sporting and hunting rifles with small calibre  9306 30 930
 Cartridges of gas guns and pistols  9306 30 930
 Shells of cartridges  9306 30 980
 Percussion caps  9306 30 980
 Bullets  9306 30 980
 Swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and similar arms and parts thereof and
scabbards and sheaths therefor 9307 00 000
 Handcuffs  8301 40 900
 Crossbows with a draw weight over 43 kg  9506 99 900G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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 Imports of the goods are subject to non-automatic licensing.
  
3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to assure the national security.
 5. The licensing in trade of weapons and ammunition is based on the Weapons’ Act and is
maintained under the Regulation No. 379 of 21 December 1995, published in Riigi Teataja I  1995 No.
97, Riigi Teataja I  1996 No. 26, Riigi Teataja I  1997 No. 56, Riigi Teataja I  1998 No. 22 and Riigi
Teataja I  1999 No. 61.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.
  
8. None. The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event of refusal
to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
 
 Eligibility of Importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions, which have an activity licence or acquisition licence issued
by the National Police Board, are eligible to apply for import licence .
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. A free-form application for a licence should contain the name and address of the consignee
and consignor, the name, HS code of good, the number of units, information about the person who is
responsible for the transportation of the good, in the case of firearms and ammunition – calibre, make
and quantity, in the case of a registered gun – the register number and owner.  An importer is required
to submit the following documents with the application:
- A payment receipt of a state fee;
- in case of import for own necessity – an acquisition licence and certificate of weapon and
ammunition;
- in case of importing according to an activity licen ce – a copy of the activity licence, a copy of
the agreement between the exporter and importer or a statement of the exporter about theexistence of the latter.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence.
12. The state fees – 500 EEK per weapon for the Estonian citizens, 10 00 EEK per weapon for
non-citizens; 8000 EEK per first 10 weapons a nd thereafter 10000 EEK  plus 500 EEK per 10
weapons for legal persons, 50 EEK per 1000 cartridges.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is a nonrecurrent certificate issued for a certain period.15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
17. EXPLOSIVES AND PYROTECHNIC GOODS
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of explosives and pyrotechnic goods is regulated by the Regulation of the
Minister of Economic Affairs No. 21 of 16 June 2000, and is administered by the National Board ofTechnical Inspection.  The Regulation covers onl y the goods used in civil industry and households.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing covers propellent powders (HS heading 3601), prepared explosives, other than
propellent powders (HS heading 3602), safety fuses; detonating fuses; percussion or detonatingcaps; igniters; electric detonators (HS heading 3603), fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fogsignals and other pyrotechnic articles (HS heading 3604). Imports of explosives and pyrotechnicgoods are subject to non-automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is intended to protect national security and public safety.
5. The licensing of explosives and pyrotechnic goods is based on the Explosive Substances Act
and is maintained under the Regulation which has been published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  2000 No. 73.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.G/LIC/N/3/EST/2
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(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence
and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application.8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to
the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions that have been issued a procurement permit  or activity
licence by National Police Board are eligible to apply for import licences .
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for registration should contain the name, the number of commercial
register, address and telephone, fax number of the importer, the list, quantities and HS codes of the
imported goods and exporting country.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
12. There is a state fee of 500-1500 EEK, in the case of imports over 1000 t the fee of 1000 EEK
per every 1000 t is added.
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is a nonrecurrent permit.15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
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