WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
3 April 2003
(03-1860)
Committee on Import Licensing Original:  English
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1
Notification under Article 7.3 of the Ag reement on Import Licensing Procedures2
LITHUANIA
The following communication, dated 13 March 2003, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Lithuania.
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I. FOODSTUFFS................................................................................................................... .......2
II. ANIMAL FEED ................................................................................................................. .......4
III. SEEDS AND PR OPAGATING MA TERIAL ........................................................................5
IV. BREEDING MATERI AL ........................................................................................................7
V. PLANT-PROTECTION  PRODUCTS....................................................................................9
VI. GOODS OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN....................................................................................11
VII. DANGEROUS CHEMICAL SU BSTANCES AND PR EPARATIO NS ............................15
VIII. RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCE S ..........................................................................................18
IX. PETROLEUM PRO DUCTS IN BULK................................................................................20
X. TOBACCO AND TOB ACCO PRO DUCTS .........................................................................23
XI. ALCOHOL..................................................................................................................... .........26
XII. WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION, PYROTECHNICAL DEVICES,
EXPLOSIVES, EXPLOSIVE SUBST ANCES AND OTHER AM MUNITION...............28
XIII. NARCOTIC DRUG S AND PSYCHOTROPIC  SUBST ANCES........................................32
XIV. PRECURSORS OF NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC
SUBST ANCES ..................................................................................................................... ...36
XV. USED VEHIC LES' TYRES...................................................................................................38
XVI. ELECTRIC FISH ING APP ARATUS ...................................................................................40
XVII. STRATEGIC  GOODS........................................................................................................... .42
                                                     
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.
2 Laws and regulations referred to in this notification are available for consultation in the Secretariat
(Market Access Division).G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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I. FOODSTUFFS
Outline of system
1. For the products which are listed below the automatic import licensing system are applied and is
administered by the Ministry of Agriculture. Auto matic licensing for foodstuffs is regulated by the
Government Resolution No. 268 “On the Procedure of  Export and Import Regulation in the Republic of
Lithuania” of 24 March 1997, the Order of the Mini ster of Agriculture No. 240 “On the Automatic
Licensing Procedure for the Import and Export of Agriculture and Food Products” of 9 November 1998,
and the Government Resolution No. 264 “On the Sugar Regime” of 7 March 2001.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The imports of foodstuffs are subject to automatic licensing. The following products are
covered:
- Since 1 February 1999 for imported meat of bovine animals (HS 02.01-02.02), meat of swine
(HS 02.03), meat and edible meat offal (HS 02.06,02.10), meat and edible offal of the poultry (HS
02.07), fish (HS 03.02-03.03), cereals (H S 1001.90-1004.00.00.0), buckwheat (HS 1008.10.00.0),
products of the milling industry, malt, star ches, inulin, wheat gluten (HS 1001.00-11.06, 11.08,
1109.00.00.0), rape, colza or mustard oil (HS 15.14), margarine (HS 15.17), preserved meat (HS
16.02), preserved fish (HS 16.04), products, which are not subject to Sugar regime set up by
Government (HS 1702.11.00.0, 1702.19.00.0, 1702.30.51.0-1702.30.99.0, 1702.40.90.0, 1702.50.00.0,
1702.90.10.0, 1702.90.50.0, 1702.90.70.0,1702.90.79.0).
- Since 1 May 2001 for imported fresh cu t flowers (HS 0603.10), potatoes (HS 0701.90),
tomatoes (HS 07.00.00.2-0702.00.00.6), onions (HS 0703.10.19.0), other cabbages (0704.90.10.0),
carrots, turnips (HS 0706.10.00.0), cucumbers (0707.00.05.2-0707.00.05.5), mushrooms (HS
0709.51.10.0), apples (HS 0808.10.10.0, 0808.10.20.1, 0808.10.20.4-0808.10.50.1, 0808.10.50.4-0808.10.90.1, 0808.10.90.4).
- Since 1 July 2001 for imported products, which are subject to Sugar regime set up by
Government Resolution No. 264 of 7 March 2002 (HS 1212.91, 1212.92.00.0, 1701, 1702.20,
1702.60.95, 1702.90.99, 1702.90.60, 1702.90.71, 1702.30.10.0, 1702.40.10, 1702.60.10, 1702.90.30,
1702.60.80, 1703, 2106.90.30, 2106.90.59, 2303.20).
3. The system applies to foodstuffs originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is needed only for statistical purposes.
5. The automatic import licensing of foodstuffs is maintained under the Order of the Minister of
Agriculture No. 240 “On the Automatic Licensing Procedure for the Import and Export of Agricultureand Food Products” of 9 November 1998, published in  Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 98-
2730, 1998. This Order is based on the Government Resolution No. 268 “On the Procedure of E xport
and Import Regulation in the Republic of Lithuania” of 24 March 1 997 and published in Official
Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 27-645, 1997. In the year 2001 the system of the automatic licensing
was supplemented by the Government Resolution No. 264 “On the Sugar Regime” of 7 March 2001,published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 21-702, 2001. As the system is under
Government regulation the Government is authorized to abolish the system without legislation
amendments. Notice of such action is published in the Official Gazette.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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Procedures
6. No quantitative or value 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 10 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 administ rative body in connection with an application,
namely Ministry of Agriculture.
8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet  the ordinary criteria may an application for a
licence be refused. The reasons for any refusal are gi ven 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 are eligible to apply for import licences.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. An application for the licensing should cont ain the name, address, telephone number and fax
number of the applicant, the number of commercial  register or non-profit associations and foundations
register or identity code, the list, HS codes, qua ntity and price of imported foodstuff, way to purchase
and country from which it is imported.
For the issuance of the licence an importer is required to submit the application form and
following documents:
• A copy of commercial register card in the case of an operating company;
• A copy of foodstuff importers register card;
• A copy of the articles of association a nd register card in the case of non-profit
association or foundation;
• A certificate from the local customs offi ce submitting the conclusions about the
fulfillment of the obligations;
• A copy of contract signed by the foreign partner.
Licences are not issued if:
• not all documents are provided;
• previous expired one-off licence are not returned;
• economic entities have debts to customs.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is require d to submit the approved import licence along
with the general document while conducting customs procedures.
 
 12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
 
 13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
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 Conditions of licensing
 14. A licence for all foodstuffs is valid for three m onths, except fish, for which a licence is valid for
six months.
 
 15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization 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 automatic import licensing required
prior to importation of foodstuffs.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the products to be
imported.
II. ANIMAL FEED
Outline of system
1. The import of animal feed is regulated by the Law on Feedingstuffs of 6 April 2000, the Order
of the Minister of Agriculture No. 364 “Regarding Feedingstuff Quality State Monitoring Procedure” of
21 December 2000 and the Order of the Minister  of Agriculture No. 209 “Rules on Entering
Feedingstuff into the Market” of 30 June 2000. The impor t of animal feed is administered by the State
Food and Veterinary Service. Authorization for import is  given only to the registered animal feed in the
Feedingstuffs Catalogue. Only anim al feed listed in the Feedingstuffs Catalogue and approved by the
Order of the Minister of Agricultu re No. 209 of 30 June 2000, may be imported in the internal market of
Lithuania.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 2. Feed, feed supplements, primary mixes a nd mixed feed are subject to registering.
 
 3. The requirement applies to the animal feed originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The registration is intended to protect animal and human health.
 5. The registration of feed is based on the Law on Feedingstuffs of 6 April 2000 published in
Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 34-952, 2000 and is maintained under the Order of the
Minister of Agriculture No. 364 “Regarding Feed ingstuff Quality State Monitoring Procedure” of
21 December 2000, published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. I- 20, 2001 and the Order of
the Minister of Agriculture No. 209 “Rules on Ente ring Feedingstuff into the Market” of 30 June 2000,
published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 60-1787, 2000.
Procedures
 
 6. No quantitative or value restrictions.
  
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 (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 administ rative organ in connection with an application,
namely the State Food and Veterinary Service.
 
 8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet  the ordinary criteria may an application for a
registration be refused. 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 shoul d 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 num bers, fax numbers, e-mails of the director and
a contact person. An importer is also required to subm it 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 conformity, veterinary andphytosanitary certificates along with the gene ral document while conducting customs procedures.
 
 12. There is no state fee or admini strative charge for registration.
 
 13. There is no deposit or advance payment.
Conditions of licensing
 14. A product 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 animal feed.
Other procedural requirements
 18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from the registration prior to importation of
animal feed.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the products to be
imported.
III. SEEDS AND PROPAGATING MATERIAL
Outline of system
1. The licensing in imports of seeds and propagating material is regulated by Law on Seed
Cultivation of 15 November 2001 and the Government  Resolution No. 268 “On the Procedure of ExportG/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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and Import Regulation in the Republic of Lithuani a” of 24 March 1997, and is administrated by State
Seed and Grain Service under the Ministry of Agriculture.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 2. The licensing covers the seeds and propagating material of agricultural and horticultural plants.
The imports of the products are subject to automatic licensing if seeds and propagating material are
imported with a certificate of the International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) and are subject to
non-automatic licensing when seeds and other propagating material are imported without ISTA
certificate.
 
 3. The system applies to the products 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.
5. The licensing of trade in seeds and propagating material is based on and is maintained
under the Law on Seed Cultivation of 15 November 2001 published in Official Gazette “Valstybeszinios” No.102-3623, 2001 and the Government Resolution No. 268 “On the Procedure of Export and
Import Regulation in the Republic of Lithuania” of 24 March 1997, published in Official Gazette
“Valstybes zinios” No. 27-645, 1997.
Procedures
 6. No quantitative or value 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 one 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 administ rative organ in connection with an application,
namely State Seed and Grain Servi ce under the Ministry of Agriculture.
 
 8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet  the ordinary criteria may an application for a
licence be refused. The reasons for any refusal are gi ven 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 are eligible to apply for licences.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 10. An application for a licence should contain the name, address, telephone number and fax
number of the applicant, the number of commercial  register or non-profit associations and foundations
register or identity code, the list, HS codes, qua ntity and price of imported products, way to purchase
and country from which it is imported.
 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 an ISTA certificate, an OECDG/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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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;
• phytosanitary certificate.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence along with the
general document while conducting customs procedures.
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
Conditions of licensing
14. The period of licence validity is established by the administrative authority, namely by the State
Seed and Grain Service under the Ministry of Agriculture.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization 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 of seeds and propagating material.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the products to be
imported.
IV. BREEDING MATERIAL
Outline of system
1. The licensing in imports of breeding material is regulated by the Government Resolution No.
268 “On the Procedure of Export and Import Regula tion in the Republic of Lithuania” of 24 March
1997 and the Order of the Minister of Agriculture No. 66 “On the Procedure for the Recognition of
Documents Certifying that Breeding Material is Pu rebred” of 20 March 2001, and is administered by the
State Livestock Breeding Supervisory Serv ice under the Ministry of Agriculture.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. In accordance with Order of the Minister of  Agriculture No.66 “On the Procedure for the
Recognition of Documents Certifying that Breed ing Material is Purebred” of 20 March 2001 the
licensing covers breeding animals falling within HS codes 0101.11.00.0, 0102.10, 0103.10.00.0,0104.10.10, 0104.20.10.0, domestic breeding birds falling within HS codes 0105.11.91.1, 0105.11.99.1,
0105.12.00.1, 0105.19.20.1, 0105.19.90.1, semen and embryos of bulls , studs, bores, sheep and goats
falling within HS codes 0511.10.00.0, ex0511.99.90.0.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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3. Imports of breeding material are subject to non-automatic licensing.
4. The system applies to the products originating in and coming from all countries.
5. 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 of
animal husbandry and obtain quality products.
6. The licensing in imports of breeding material is based on the Government Resolution No. 268
“On the Procedure of Export and Import Regulation in the Republic of Lithuania” of 24 March 1997
published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 27-645, 1997 and maintained under the Order of
the Minister of Agriculture No. 66 “On the Procedure for the Recognition of Documents Certifying
that Breeding Material is Purebred” of 20 March 2001 published in Official Gazette “Valstybeszinios” No. 26-862, 2001.
Procedures
7. No quantitative or value restrictions.
8.(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 5 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 administ rative organ in connection with an application,
namely State Livestock Breeding Supervisory Service under the Ministry of Agriculture.
9. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet  the ordinary criteria may an application for a
licence be refused. 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
10. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
11. A free-form application must contain the name of the importer, his address, and registration
code, the purpose of the importation (breeding, marketing) of pure-bred breeding animals, domestic
birds, animal semen or embryos; the quantity of breeding animals, domestic birds, animal semen or
embryos requested for importation, their HS codes.
The following documents shall be attached to the application: a copy of an agreement with a
foreign partner or a letter of intent and its official translation into the Lithuanian language; a
recommendation of relevant breeders' association or breeding organisation; copies of pedigree
certificates of breeding animals, domestic birds, animal semen and embryos to be imported.
12. Upon actual importation, an importer is require d to submit the approved import licence along
with the general document while conducting costumes procedures.
13. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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14. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
Conditions of licensing
15. A licence is a non-recurrent certificate issued for a certain period.16. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.17. Licences are not transferable between importers.18. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
19. There are no other administrative procedures , apart from import licensing required prior to
importation of breeding material.
20. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the products to be
imported.
V. PLANT-PROTECTION PRODUCTS
Outline of system
1. The licensing of plant-protection products is regulated by the Law on Phytosanitary of 16
December 1999 and the Government Resolution N o. 599 “On Approval of Vegetable Quarantine
Regulations for Import and Export of Goods of Vege table Origin to and from the Republic Lithuania
and their Transit through the Territory of the Republic of Lithuania” of 3 August 1993, and is
administered by the State Plant Pr otection Service under the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the
Law on Phytosanitary plant-protection products befo re the importation shall be registered in the
Phytosanitary Register by State Plant Protection Service under the Ministry of Agriculture. Only the
registered products can be imported.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of plant-protection products are subj ect to automatic licensing, registering and
quarantine checking. Plant-protection products must be transported through the customs posts where
plant quarantine points are operating, where quarantine and customs checking of the products are
performed jointly.
The following products are covered:
06.01 bulbs, tubers, tuberous routs, corms, dormant in  growth or in flower, chicory plants and roots
other than roots of heading No. 12.123
06.02 other live plants (including their rots), cuttings and slips, mushroom spawn3
06.03 cut flowers and flower buds of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh,
dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared3
                                                     
3 All these products are imported to the Republic of Lithuania in line with the Article 5 of the
Government Resolution No. 599 “On Approval of Vegetable Quarantine Regulations for Import and Export ofGoods of Vegetable Origin to and from the Republic Lithuania and their Transit through the Territory of the
Republic of Lithuania” of 3 August 1993.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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06.04 foliage, branches or other parts of plants, without flowers or flower buds, and grasses, mosses
and lichens, being goods of a kind suitable for bouquets or for ornamental purposes, fresh,
dried, dyed, bleached, impregnated or otherwise prepared3
3. The system applies to the products originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The purpose of the registration, licensing and quarantine checking is to avoid the spreading of
agricultural pests, vegetable disease and weeds and to provide the consumers with quality plant-
protection products harmless to health.
5. The licensing of imports of plant-protection products is based on and is maintained under the
Law on Phytosanitary of 16 December 1999, published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No.
113-3285, 1999, Government Resolution No. 599 “On Approval of Vegeta ble Quarantine Regulations
for Import and Export of Goods of Vegetable Orig in to and from the Republic Lithuania and their
Transit through the Territory of the Republic of Lithuania” of 3 August 1993 and published in Official
Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 35-800, 1993.
Procedures
6. No quantitative or value 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 3 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 administ rative organ in connection with an application,
namely State Plant Protection Servi ce under the Ministry of Agriculture.
8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet  the ordinary criteria may an application for a
licence be refused. 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 registered in the State Plant Protection Service as importers
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 the enterprise
number of the importers, the list of imported plant-protection products with the quantity and HS
codes. The phytosanitary certificate issued by the plant quarantine or plant protection service of the
exporting country shall accompany the application.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit approved import licence and the
phytosanitary certificate along with the general documents while conducting customs procedures.
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences,
registering and quarantine checking.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is a non-recurrent certificate issued for a certain period.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization 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 registration, import licensing and
quarantine checking required prior to im portation of plant protection products.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the products to be
imported.
VI. GOODS OF VEGETABLE ORIGIN
Outline of system
1. The licensing in imports of goods of vegetable origin is regulated by the Government
Resolution No. 268 “On the Procedure of Export and Im port Regulation in the Republic of Lithuania” of
24 March 1997 and the Government Resolution N o. 599 “On Approval of Vegetable Quarantine
Regulations for Import and Export of Goods of Vege table Origin to and from the Republic Lithuania
and their Transit through the Territory of the Republic of Lithuania” of 3 August 1993, and is
administered by the State Plant Protection Service under the Ministry of Agriculture.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of goods of vegetable origin are subject to automatic licensing and quarantine checking.
Goods of vegetable origin must be transported th rough the customs posts where plant quarantine points
are operating, where quarantine and customs checking of the products are performed jointly.
The following products are covered:
07.01 potatoes, fresh or chilled4
07.02 tomatoes, fresh or chilled4
07.03 onions, garlic, shallots, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables, fresh or chilled4
07.04 cabbages, cauliflowers, kohlrabi, kale and similar edible brassicas, fresh or chilled
07.05 lettuce and chicory fresh or chilled
07.06 carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots, fresh or
chilled4
07.07 cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled4
07.08 leguminous vegetables, including unshelled, fresh or chilled4
07.09 other vegetables, fresh or chilled4
                                                     
4 All these products are imported to the Republic of Lithuania in line with the Article 5 of the
Government Resolution No. 599 “On Approval of Vegetable Quarantine Regulations for Import and Export ofGoods of Vegetable Origin to and from the Republic Lithuania and their Transit through the Territory of the
Republic of Lithuania” of 3 August 1993.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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07.11 vegetables provisionally preserved (for example, by sulphur dioxide gas, in brine, in sulphur
water or in other preservative solutions), but unsuitable in that state for immediate
consumption
07.12 dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared
07.13 dried leguminous vegetables, unshelled, whether or not skinned or split4
07.14 manioc, arrowroot, salep, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes and similar roots and tubers
with high starch or inulin content, fresh or dried, whether or not sliced or in the form of
pellets, sago pith4
08.01 coconuts, Brazil nuts and cashew nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled4
08.02 other nuts, fresh or dried, whether or not shelled or peeled4
08.03 bananas, including plantains, fresh or dried4
08.04 dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens, fresh or dried4
08.05 citrus fruit, fresh or dried4
08.06 grapes, fresh or dried4
08.07 melons (including watermelons) and papaws (papayas), fresh4
08.08 apples, pears and quinces, fresh4
08.09 apricots, cherries, peaches (including nectarines), plums and sloes, fresh4
08.10 other fruit (berries), fresh4
08.13 fruit, dried, other than that of headings Nos. 08.01-08.06; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of
this Chapter
09.01 coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; coffee husks and skins; coffee substitutes
containing coffee in any proportion
09.02 tea, whether or not flavoured
09.03 mate
09.09 seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin, caraway or juniper5
09.10 ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices10.01 wheat and meslin
5
10.02 rye5
10.03 barley5
10.04 oats5
10.05 maize (corn) 5
10.06 rice5
10.07 grain sorghum5
10.08 buckwheat, millet and canary seed; other cereals5
11.01 wheat or meslin flour
11.02 cereal flours other than of wheat or meslin
11.03 cereal groats, meal and pellets
11.04 cereal grains otherwise worked (for example, hulled, rolled, flaked, pearled, sliced or
kibbled), except rice of heading No. 10.06; germ of cereals, whole, rolled, flaked or ground
11.06 flour and meal of the dried leguminous vegetabl es of heading No. 07.13, of sago or of roots of
tubers of heading No. 07.14; flour, meal and powder of the products of Chapter 8
11.07 malt, whether or not roasted
12.01 soya beans, whether or not broken5
12.02 ground-nuts, not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken5
12.03 copra12.04 linseed, whether or not broken
5
12.05 rape seeds, whether or not broken5
12.06 sunflower seeds, whether or not broken5
                                                     
5 All these products are imported to the Republic of Lithuania in line with the Article 5 of the
Government Resolution No. 599 “On Approval of Vegetable Quarantine Regulations for Import and Export ofGoods of Vegetable Origin to and from the Republic Lithuania and their Transit through the Territory of the
Republic of Lithuania” of 3 August 1993.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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12.07 other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits, whether or not broken5
12.08 flours and meals of oil seeds or oleaginous fruits, other than those of mustard
12.09 seeds, fruit and spores, of a kind used for sowing5
12.10 hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin12.11 plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery,
in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purpose, fresh or dried, whether or not
cut, crushed or powdered
12.12 locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh or dried, whether or
not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory
roots of the variety ) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified
or included
5
12.13 cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of
pellets
12.14 swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, fodder swedes, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sainfoin, forage
kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets5
14.01 vegetable materials of a kind used primarily for plaiting (for example, bamboos, rattans,
reeds, rushes, osier, raffia, cleaned, bleached or dyed cereal straw, and lime bark)
14.02 vegetable materials of a kind used primarily as stuffing or as padding (for example, kapok,
vegetable hair and eelgrass), whether or not put up as a layer with or without supporting
material
14.03 vegetable materials of a kind used primarily in brooms or in brushes (for example,
broomcorn, piassava, couchgrass and istle), whether or not in hanks or bundles
18.01 cocoa beans, whole or broken, raw or roasted
18.02 cocoa shells, husks, skins and other cocoa  waste
20.03 mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid
23.02 bran, sharps and other residues, whether or not in the form of pellets, derived from the sifting,
milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants
24.01 unmanufactured tobacco; tobacco refuse6
27.03 peat (including peat litter), whether or not  agglomerated44.01 fuel wood, in logs, in billets, in twigs, in  faggots or in similar forms; wood in chips or
particles; sawdust and wood waste and scrap, whether or not agglomerated in logs, briquettes,
pellets or similar forms
44.03 wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared
6
44.04 hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets and stakes of wood, pointed but not sawn lengthwise;
wooden sticks, roughly trimmed but not turned, bent or otherwise worked, suitable for the
manufacture of walking-sticks, umbrellas, tool handles or the like; chipwood and the like
44.06 railway or tramway sleepers (cross-ties) of wood
44.07 wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or  peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or
finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6 mm
44.09 wood (including strips and friezes for parquet flooring, not assembled) continuously shaped
(tongued, grooved, rebated, chamfered, V-jointed, beaded, moulded, rounded or the like)
along any of its edges or faces, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed
44.13 densified wood, in blocks, plates, strips or profile shapes
44.15 packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood;
pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood
45.01 natural cork, raw or simply prepared; waste cork; crushed, granulated or ground cork
46.01 plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, whether or not assembled into strips; plaiting
materials, plaits and similar products of plaiting materials, bound together in parallel strands
                                                     
6 All these products are imported to the Republic of Lithuania in line with the Article 5 of the
Government Resolution No. 599 “On Approval of Vegetable Quarantine Regulations for Import and Export ofGoods of Vegetable Origin to and from the Republic Lithuania and their Transit through the Territory of the
Republic of Lithuania” of 3 August 1993.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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or woven, in sheet form, whether or not being finished articles (for example, mats, matting,
screens)
53.01 flax, raw or processed but not spun; flax tow and waste (including yarn waste and garneted
stock)
53.02 true hemp, raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of true hemp (including yarn waste
and garnetted stock)
97.05 collections and collectors' pieces of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical,
historical, archaeological, paleontological, ethnographic or numismatic interest
3. The system applies to products originating in and coming from all countries.4. The purpose of the licensing and quarantine checking is to avoid the spreading of agricultural
pests, vegetable diseases and weeds.
5. The licensing of imports of goods of vegetable origin is based on and is maintained under the
Government Resolution No. 268 “On the Procedure of  Export and Import Regulation in the Republic of
Lithuania” of 24 March 1997, published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 27-645, 1997 and
the Government Resolution No. 599 “O n Approval of Vegetable Quarantine Regulations for Import and
Export of Goods of Vegetable Origin to and from th e Republic Lithuania and their Transit through the
Territory of the Republic of Lithuania” of 3 Au gust 1993, published in Official Gazette “Valstybes
zinios” No. 35-800, 1993.
Procedures
6. No quantitative or value 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  10 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 administ rative organ in connection with an application,
namely State Plant Protection Servi ce under the Ministry of Agriculture.
8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet  the ordinary criteria may an application for a
licence be refused. 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 registered in the State Plant Protection Service as importers
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 the enterprise
number of the importers, the list of imported goods of vegetable origin with the quantity and HS
codes. The application shall be accompanied by the phytosanitary certificate issued by the plant
quarantine or vegetable protection service of the exporting country.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is require d to submit approved import licence and the
phytosanitary certificate along with the gene ral document while conducting customs procedures.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment 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-utilization 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 procedur es, apart from import licensing and quarantine
checking required prior to importation of goods of vegetable origin.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the products to be
imported.
VII. DANGEROUS CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES AND PREPARATIONS
Outline of system
1. The licensing of imports of dangerous chemical substances and preparations is regulated by
the Government Resolution No. 718 “On the Restric tion of Import of Certain Things (Goods) to the
Republic of Lithuania, their Export and Transit” of 19 May 1995 and the Order of the Minister of
Environment No. 351 “On the Procedure for Issuing Permits to Import into and Export from the
Republic of Lithuania of Dangerous Chemical Subs tances” of 28 August 2000, and is administered by
the Ministry of Environment.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The List of Chemical Substances Subject to Import Licensing approved by the Order of the
Minister of Environment No. 351 “On the Procedur e for Issuing Permits to Import into and Export
from the Republic of Lithuania of Dangerous Ch emical Substances” of 28 August 2000 covers:
• Chemical substances which are classified in the second – ninth (excluding the seventh)
categories of danger, as well as fuel and other products classified in Chapter 27 of HS (except
those referred to in paragraph 5 of the Order of the Ministry of Environment No. 351of 28
August 2000).
• Not used (hereinafter referred to as virgin) and used (recovered or reclaimed) substances
controlled under the Montreal Protocol (appended).
Imports of these 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 the licensing is to control dangerous chemical substances imported into
Lithuania, as well their quantities, in order to rest rict use thereof in Lithuania in accordance with the
national legislation and international treaties, as well as to control dangerous chemical substancesG/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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exported from the country and the fulfilment of international obligations. With respect to Montreal
Protocol (ozone depleting substances (ODS), quantitative import restrictions are established.
5. The licensing of import of dangerous chemical substances and preparations is based on the
Government Resolution No. 718 “On the Restriction of Import of Certain Things (Goods) to the
Republic of Lithuania, their Export and Transi t” of 19 May 1995, published in Official Gazette
“Valstybes zinios” No. 44-1085, 1995, and the Order of the Minister of Environment No. 351 “On the
Procedure for Issuing Permits to Import into and Export from the Republic of  Lithuania of Dangerous
Chemical Substances” of 28 August 2000, published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 77-
2350, 2000.
Procedures
6. The annual quantity of virgin substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol, which are
imported into Lithuania for use, is limited in accordance with the Montreal Protocol and the decisions
adopted at the meetings of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol.
I. Information related to quotas and formalities of filling applications form, exceptions and
derogations are published in the Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios”. The annual quantity of
virgin substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol, which are imported into Lithuania
for use, is limited in accordance with the Montre al Protocol and the decisions adopted at the
meetings of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol. The annual consumption limits set for virgin
substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol, either alone or in a mixture, must notexceed the values set out the Order of th e Minister of Environment No. 351 “On the
Procedure for Issuing Permits to Import into and Export from the Republic of Lithuania of
Dangerous Chemical Substances” of 28 August 2000.
II. Quotas are determined on an annual basis.
III. Licences are issued for certain chemical substan ces and preparations. Unused allocations are not
added to quotas for the next year. As far as the licence is issued for single shipment, a list of
importers to whom licences have been issued is not published.
IV. The annual import quotas for the year 2000 till 2003 were established in accordance with the
requirements of the Montreal Protocol, taking into account the annual consumption limits ofthese substances set out for Lithuania at the meetings of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol,
on the basis of the information about the amounts of the controlled substances imported
during the recent three years. In order to get quotas an importer is obliged to apply to the
Ministry of Environment and before 1 October of the current year, submitting the relevant
documents.
V. Applications for licences are processed within 10 days.
VI. Import licence are granted at least 30 days prior to  date of opening of the period of importation.
VII. One administrative body, namely the Ministry  of the Environment, administers licensing
procedures.
VIII. If importer complies with all requirements (appli cation, reporting, etc.) the licences are issued.
A portion of the quota is allocated to all impor ters. Applications are examined on receipt. If
necessary documents are not submitted as required, the licence may be not issued.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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IX. To import into and export from Lithuania virg in substances controlled under the Montreal
Protocol, a permit issued by the Ministry of  Environment is required.  A permit to export
substances controlled under Montreal Protocol shall be issued, or a decision not to grant a
permit is taken within ten working days.
X. In cases where imports are allowed on the basis of export permits only, importer is required to
submit the export permit along with application for a licence.
XI. No licences are issued on condition that goods should be exported and not sold in the domestic
market.
7. No quantity or value restrictions for chemical substances which are classified in the second –
ninth (excluding the seventh) categories of danger , as well as fuel and other products classified in
Chapter 27 of HS.
(a) It is up to the applicant to decide when to a pply for a licence, knowing that the document will
be issued within a maximum of 5 days of receipt of the application.
(b) Under certain circumstances, a licence can be granted immediately on request, especially for
substances not required strict regulation.
(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
for licence, namely the respective Regional Environment Protection Departments of theMinistry of Environment.
8. Permits to import chemical substances, which are classified in the second – ninth (excluding
the seventh) categories of danger, as well as fuel and other products classified in Chapter 27 of HS
and virgin substances controlled under the Montreal Protocol shall not be issued in the case of failure
to meet the criteria laid down in the Order of the Minister of Environment No. 351 “On the Procedurefor Issuing Permits to Import into and Export from the Republic of Lithuania Dangerous Chemical
Substances” of 28 August 2000. After the reasons which prevent from obtaining a permit are
eliminated, a repeat application to grant a permit may be submitted. There are exceptions for the cases
if requesting to grant a permit to import a dangerous chemical substance the use whereof is banned by
legal acts of Lithuania or international treaties and if the conditions of the import into or export from
Lithuania do not comply with the requirements of the Montreal Protocol and the decisions adopted at
the meetings of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol.
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. There is no established standard application form. The data to be indicated in an application
and additional documents to be submitted applying for an import licence are provided in the Order of
the Minister of Environment No. 351 “On the Proced ure for Issuing Permits to Import into and Export
from the Republic of Lithuania Dangerous  Chemical Substances” of 28 August 2000.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is require d to submit the approved import licence along
with the general document while conducting customs procedures.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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12. The state fee shall be collected for licence issuance in accordance with the Government
Resolution No. 1458 “On Approval of the List of Entities Subject to Imposition of the State Fee, the
Fee Rate and the Procedure for its Payment and Repayment” (Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No.
108-3463, 2000). The state fee amounts to 44 LTU (12.74 EUR).
13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
Conditions of licensing
14. The period of validity of a licence is establishe d by the Ministry of Environment, within the
calendar year on case-by-case basis. The validity can be extended if applicant so request.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. There are no conditions attached to the issuance of  a licence other than those stipulated in the
Order.
Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures , apart from import licensing required prior to
importation of certain chemical substances and preparations.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the products to be
imported.
VIII.  RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES
Outline of system
1. Import licensing system is regulated by the Government Resolution No. 718 “On the
Restriction of Import of Certain Thins (Goods) to th e Republic of Lithuania, their Export and Transit”
of 19 May 1995 and the Order of the Minister of Environment No. 397 “On the Procedure for the
Import into, Export out of, Transit and Shipment within the Country of Radioactive Substances and
Radioactive Waste and Returning of Spent Sealed Sources” of 13 December 1999, and isadministered by the Ministry of Environment.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. All radioactive materials with activities exceeding exemption levels are subject to non-
automatic import licensing.
3. The system applies to the products originating in and coming from all countries.4. The licensing is intended to protect the environment and human health.
5. The licensing of import of radioactive substa nces is based on the Government Resolution No.
718 “On the Restriction of Import of  Certain Things (Goods) to the Re public of Lithuania, their Export
and Transit” of 19 May 1995 and published in Offi cial Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 44-1085, 1995
and the Order of the Minister of Environment N o. 397 “On the Procedure for the Import into, Export
out of, Transit and Shipment within the Country of Radioactive Substances and Radioactive WasteG/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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and Returning of Spent Sealed Sources” of 13 December 1999, published in the Official Gazette
“Valstybes zinios” No. 109-3197, 1999.
Procedures
6. No quantitative or value restrictions.
7.(a)  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 10 days of receipt of the application.
(b) Under certain circumstances, a licence can be granted immediately on request.
(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
for licence, namely the Ministry of Environment.
8. Safety conditions may be the reason for refusal. 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. The application form is established by the Order of the Minister of Environment No. 397 “On
the Procedure for the Import into, Export out of , Transit and Shipment within the Country of
Radioactive Substances and Radioactive Waste and Returning of Spent Sealed Sources” of 13
December 1999.
The application must be accompanied by: a document characterising the radioactive substance
involved in the shipment (a certificate, passport or certificate of examination), description of the
intended use and a copy of a licence for engaging in operations (activities) related to sources of
ionizing radiation.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is require d to submit the approved import licence along
with the general documents while conducting customs procedures.
12. The state fee shall be collected for licence issuance in accordance with the Government
Resolution No. 1458 “On Approval of the List of Entities Subject to Imposition of the State Fee, the
Fee Rate and the Procedure for its Payment and Repayment” (Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No.108-3463, 2000).
The state fee amounts to 77 LTU (22 EUR).
13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
Conditions of licensing
14. The period of validity of a licence is established by the Ministry of Environment.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization 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 of radioactive substances.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the products to be
imported.
IX. PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN BULK
Outline of system
1. Import licensing system of petroleum products in bulk is regulated by the Article 13 of the
Law on Enterprises of 16 March 1990, Article 17 of the Law on Energy of 28 March 1995 and theGovernment Resolution No. 1492 “On Licensing of Import, Export, Wholesale and Retail Trade of
the Petroleum Products in Bulk” of 27 December 2000, and is administered by the Ministry of
Economy.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing covers:
No. Title of petroleum product in bulk7HS code
1. Motor spirit
1.1 Aviation spirit 2710.00.26.0
1.2 with an octane number (RON) of 80
(76)2710.00.27.2
1.3 with an octane number (RON) of 92 2710.00.27.5, 2710.00.27.6
1.4 with an octane number (RON) of 95 2710.00.29.1, 2710.00.29.9
1.6 with an octane number (RON) of 98 2710.00.32.1, 2710.00.32.9
2. Jet fuel 2710.00.37.0, 2710.00.51.0
3. Diesel oils 2710.00.66.1, 2710.00.67.1, 2710.00.68.1
4. Stove fuels, other gasoline 2710.00.66.3, 2710.00.67.3, 2710.00.68.3,
2710.00.66.9, 2710.00.67.9, 2710.00.68.9
5. Heavy fuel oil (liquid fuel) 2710.00.74-2710.00.78, 2710.00.97.1
Import of petroleum products in bulk is subject to non-automatic import licensing.
3. The system applies to the products originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licencing is intended to serve the purposes of consumer protection and to maintain
control over technical characteristics of the materials.
                                                     
7 Petroleum products in bulk are all petroleum products but those poured out by producers into
containers with capacity not exceeding 10 litres (fuels for car and motor-cycle racing poured out by producers
into containers with capacity not exceeding 50 litres).G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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5. The licensing of import of petroleum products in bulk is based on the Article 13 of the Law on
Enterprises of 16 March 1990, published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 28 – 756, 2000,
the Article 17 of the Law on Energy of 28 March 1995, published in Official Gazette “Valstybes
zinios” No. 28 – 757, 2000 and the Government Resolution No. 1492 “On Licensing of Import,
Export, Wholesale and Retail Trade of the Petroleum Products in Bulk” of 27 December 2000 andpublished in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 113-3623, 2000. The licencing may be
eliminated only under adoption of relevant legislation.
Procedures
6. No quantitative or value 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 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 administ rative organ in connection with an application,
namely the Ministry of Economy.
8. Under circumstances of failure to meet the licencing criteria the application for the licence
may be refused. In the event of refusal to issue or re-register a licence, the applicant shall be notified
in writing. The applicant has a right to appeal agai nst the decision in conformity with the procedure
set forth by the relevant laws.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All types of enterprises registered in Lithuania and subsidiaries of enterprises of foreign
states, whose registration certificates or statutes provide for trade in petroleum products, as well asenterprises that consume petroleum products for the purpose of heating, electrical power or other
production needs are eligible for licence issuance.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. An enterprise wishing to obtain a licence shall submit an application on an established form
by the Ministry of Economy. The application shall include the following information: name of theenterprise, code, address, telephone number, sphere of commercial-economic activity for which a
licence is applied, indication of which petroleum products in bulk the enterprise plans to import (HS
codes).
An enterprise wishing to obtain a licence to import petroleum products in bulk shall submit
the following documents along with the application:
• copies of the registration certificate and the statutes (except for enterprises operating without
the statutes) of an enterprise certified by the stamp of the enterprise and the signature of its
head;
• a declaration about the locations of storage of petroleum products in bulk and trading in
them. The declaration shall contain address of the said locations, the number of tanks, their
capacity (in cubic meters), the ownership form of warehouses (whether private or leased);∗
                                                     
∗ Enterprises which do not own or lease warehouses for petroleum products in bulk, shall have to
indicate that petroleum products in bulk are delivered directly to the purchaser.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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• copies of documents of metrological monitoring (conducted in conformity with the
procedure established by the State Metrology Service) certified by the stamp of the
enterprise and the signature of its head. They shall be submitted by enterprises, which have
not been the licence holders for import of petroleum products in bulk, as well as the
enterprises, which are willing to enter addi tional addresses of the warehouses into the
already issued licences;
• a copy of the agreement, pursuant to which a warehouse or a tank is made use of for
petroleum products in bulk, approved by the stamp of the enterprise and the signature of its
head, in case the warehouse or the tank is not owned by the enterprise by the ownership
right;
• a payment order with bank stamps or a receipt that confirms that the state fees of an
established size have been paid (presented upon taking a decision on a licence issuance).
The enterprise wishing to re-register the licen ce, shall submit the following documents to the
institution that issues and re-registers licences:
• an application for re-registration of the licence;
• a payment order with bank stamps or a receipt that confirms that the state fees of an
established size have been paid (presented upon taking a decision on a licence re-
registration).
11. Licence holders importing petroleum products in bulk shall submit copies of approved import
licences along with the general document while conducting customs procedures.
12. The state fee shall be collected for licence issuance in accordance with the Government
Resolution No. 1458 “On Approval of the List of Entities Subject to Imposition of the State Fee, the
Fee Rate and the Procedure for its Payment and Repayment” (Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios”No. 108-3463, 2000).
The state fee amounts to 2800 LTU (812 EUR).
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licence.
Conditions of licensing
14. The Ministry of Economy shall issue import licences for petroleum products in bulk for an
unrestricted time period and on an applicant’s request re-registered annually.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of a licence.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
17. A licence shall not be issued if:
• not all the required documents are submitted;
• false data have been provided;
• the documents submitted are not in conformity with the established requirements;
• there is a written notice of the supervising state institution on imposition of penalties for
violation of conditions of activity subject to licensing. In such a case the Ministry of
Economy shall pass a final decision.
• an enterprise has outstanding tax arrears to the state budget, the municipal budgets or social
insurance funds or does not fulfill its obligations to the Customs.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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Licences shall not be re-registered if:
• not all the required documents are submitted;
• false data have been provided;
• the documents submitted are not in conformity with the established requirements;
• an enterprise shall not submit the information on import, export, sale volumes of petroleum
products in bulk to the licence issuing and re-registering institution;
• there is a written notice of the supervising state institution on imposition of penalties for
violation of conditions of activity subject to licensing. In such a case the Ministry of
Economy shall pass a final decision;
• an enterprise has outstanding tax arrears to the state budget, the municipal budgets or social
insurance funds or does not fulfill its obligations to the Customs.
Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures applied for importation of petroleum products in
bulk, apart from import licence required to be presented prior to importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for products to be
imported.
X. TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Outline of system
1. Import licensing of tobacco and tobacco products is regulated by the Law on Tobacco Control
of 20 December 1995 and the Government Resoluti on No. 1180 “On Licensing of Tobacco Products
Manufacture and of the Importation into the Republic of Lithuania Tobacco and Tobacco Products“ of
2 October 1998, and is administered by the State Tobacco and Alcohol Control Service under theGovernment of the Republic of Lithuania.
2. Import licensing of tobacco and tobacco products is subject to non-automatic licensing.
The licensing system covers:
• tobacco (unmanufactured tobacco and tobacco refuse, smoking tobacco and other
manufactured tobacco, intended for use in cigarette manufacturing), the HS codes - 2401.10 -
2401.30.00.0, 2403.10.90.1, 2403.91.00.1, 2403.99.90.1;
• tobacco products (cigars, cigarillos, cigarettes and other manufactured tobacco), HS codes -
2402.10.00.0 - 2402.90.00.0, 2403.10 - 2403.99.90.9, except 2403.10.90.1, 2403.99.10.0,
2403.91.00.1, 2403.99.90.1.
3. The licensing system applies to the products originating in and coming from all countries.
4. Licensing aims to enforce state control on tobacco and tobacco products.
5. The licensing of importation of tobacco and tobacco products is based on the Law on Tobacco
Control of 20 December 1995 and published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 11-281, 1996
and Government Resolution No.1180 “On Licensing of Tobacco Products Manufacture and of the
Importation into the Republic of Lithuania Tobacco and Tobacco Products“ of 2 October 1998 and
published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 88-2439, 1998.
Licensing may be eliminated only under adoption of relevant legislation.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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Procedures
6. No quantitative or value restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, as the applicant is aware of the
fact that the licence shall be issued within a maximum of 30 days from the day of receipt of the
documents required to submit for issuance of the licence.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which the application for the
licence and/or importation may be made.
(d) The importer has to approach only one administrative body regarding consideration of the
application, namely State Tobacco and Alcohol Control Service.
8. Under circumstances of failure to meet the licencing criteria the application for the licence
may be refused.  In the event of refusal to issu e the licence, the applicant has the right of appeal
pursuant to the procedure provided for by the law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All types of enterprises registered in Lithuania are eligible to apply for a licence for the
importation of tobacco products.
Licences for importation of tobacco intended for the manufacturing of tobacco products shall
be issued only to those enterprises that possess licences for manufacture of tobacco products by using
tobacco exclusively for their own production purposes.
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence
10. An enterprise wishing to obtain a licence to import tobacco intended for manufacture of
tobacco products, and tobacco products shall submit a free form application specifying the following:
• the code, name, address, telephone number;
• names, surnames, addresses of the enterprise founders, heads of the administration and
shareholders the nominal value of whose holdings exceeds 1/10 of the authorised capital;
• the purpose for which importation is intended, which tobacco and tobacco products are
intended for importation and where importation of tobacco and tobacco products is intended
from;
• addresses of warehouses from which wholesales of tobacco products will be performed or in
which the imported tobacco will be stored.
Along with the application for a licence to import tobacco intended for manufacture of
tobacco products, and tobacco products, the following documents shall be filed:
• copies of the enterprise incorporation document and the registration certificate certified by the
signature of its head;
• the original copy of the declaration on conformity of tobacco or tobacco products issued by
the foreign economic entity (a company, a firm).
Besides:
1) Enterprises importing tobacco intended for manufacture of tobacco products shall file the
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• copies of the tobacco purchase contracts, concluded with foreign economic entities certified
by the notary.
2) Enterprises importing tobacco products shall file the following documents:
• the original copies of authorisations of representation (for the sale of products) granted by
foreign enterprises manufacturing tobacco products and on their assignment engaged in sales
of tobacco products;
• the certificate or another corresponding document issued by the foreign registrar certifying the
registration in the country of the manufacturing enterprise and  on its assignment engaged in
sales of tobacco products from which tobacco products will be received;
• samples or catalogues of labels of tobacco products to be imported;
• copies of contracts for the lease of the warehouses from which wholesale trade in the
imported tobacco products will be carried on (in case the premises are leased) or copies of
legal registration documents of the warehouses (if the premises are owned).
11. Upon actual importation an importer is required to submit the approved import licence,
quality certificate (certificate, conformity declaration) issued by the manufacturing enterprise, invoice
along with the general document while conducting customs procedures.
12. A state fee shall be collected for licence issuance in accordance with the Government
Resolution No. 1458 “On Approval of the List of Entities Subject to Imposition of the State Fee, the
Fee Rate and the Procedure for its Payment and Repayment” (Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No.
108-3463, 2000). The fees are as follows:
• 2000 LTL (580 EUR) for issuance of the import licence for tobacco intended for manufacture
of tobacco products;
• 4000 LTL (1159 EUR) for issuance of the import licence for tobacco products.
13. There is no advance payment requirement associated with issuance of the licence.
Conditions of licensing
14. Import licences for tobacco intended for the manufacture of tobacco products and tobacco
products shall be issued for an unrestricted time period.  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-utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
17. No other conditions for issuance of a licence shall be applicable.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures applied for importation of tobacco and tobacco
products, apart from import licence required be presented prior to importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for products to be
imported.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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XI. ALCOHOL
Outline of system
1. Import licensing of alcohol products is regulated by the Law on Alcohol Control of 18 April
1995 and the Government Resolution No. 559 “On Licensing of Import, Wholesale and Retail Tradeof Alcohol Products” of 5 June 1997, and is admini stered by the State Tobacco and Alcohol Control
Service under the Government of the Republic of Lithuania.
2. Import licensing of alcohol products is subject to non-automatic licensing. The licensing
system covers:
• alcoholic beverages (HS Codes – 2203, 22.04, 22.05, 22.06, 22.08 (except 2208.90.69.3));
• other alcohol products (HS Codes – 2207.10.00.0, 2207.20.00.0, 2208.90.91.0, 2208.90.99.0,
2103.90.30.0, 2106.90.20, 3302.10.10, 3302.10.40.2, 3302.10.40.3, 3302.10.90.2,
3302.10.90.3, 3302.90.10.0).
3. The licensing system applies to all alcohol products originating in and coming from all
countries.
4. Licensing aims to enforce of state control on importation and consumption of alcohol
products.
5. Licensing of importation of alcohol products is based on the Law on Alcohol Control of 18
April 1995 and published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 44-1073, 1995 and is
administered by the Government Resolution No. 559 “On Licensing of Import, Wholesale and Retail
Trade of Alcohol Products” of 5 June 1997, published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 53-
1236.
Licensing may be eliminated only under adoption of relevant legislation.
Procedures
6. No quantitative or value restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, as the applicant is aware of the
fact that the licence shall be issued within a maximum of 30 days from the day of receipt of the
documents required to submit for issuance of the 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) The importer has to approach only one administrative body regarding consideration of the
application, namely State Tobacco and Alcohol Control Service.
8. Under circumstances of failure to meet the licensing criteria the application for the licence
may be refused. In the event of refusal to issue the licence, the applicant has the right of appeal
pursuant to the procedure provided for by the law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All types of enterprises registered in Lithuania are eligible for issuance of the licence for
importation of alcohol products. Licences for importation of non-denatured ethyl alcohol and rawG/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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materials containing ethyl alcohol shall be issued only to those enterprises that possess licences for
manufacture of alcohol products, i.e. to use these products exclusively for their own production
purposes.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. An enterprise wishing to obtain a licence for import of alcohol products, shall submit a free
form application specifying the following:
• the code, name, address, telephone number;
• names, surnames, addresses of the enterprise founders, heads of the administration and
shareholders the nominal value of whose holdings exceeds 1/10 of the authorised capital;
• kinds and groups of alcohol products intended for importation and where their importation is
intended from;
• addresses of warehouses from which wholesales of alcohol products will be performed.
Along with the application for a licence for importation of alcohol products, the following
documents shall be submitted:
• copies of the enterprise incorporation document and the registration certificate certified by the
signature of its head;
• a certificate issued by foreign economic entities to certify quality of alcohol products.
Besides:
1) enterprises wishing to import alcohol products (except for alcoholic beverages) shall submit
the following documents:
• copies of purchase contracts for alcohol products concluded with foreign economic entities;
• the certificate issued by the Ministry of Health and the National Nutrition Centre attesting that
alimentary alcohol solutions with flavoring subs tances are registered with the aforementioned
Centre.
2) enterprises wishing to import alcoholic beverages shall submit the following documents:
• authorisations of representation (for the sale of products) granted by foreign enterprises
manufacturing alcoholic beverages and on their assignment engaged in sales of alcoholic
beverages;
• the certificate issued by the foreign registrar certifying the registration in the country of the
manufacturing enterprise (or on its assignment engaged in sales of alcohol productsenterprise) from which alcoholic beverages will be received;
• samples or catalogues of labels of alcoholic beverages to be imported;
• the certificate issued by the body regulating trade in a foreign state that the retail trade in
alcoholic beverages (with the exception of beer) to be imported into the territory of Lithuania
is allowed in that foreign state;
• copies of contracts for the lease of the warehouses from which wholesale trade in the
imported alcoholic beverages will be carried on (in case the premises are leased) or copies of
legal registration documents of the warehouses (if the premises are owned);
• the copy of the permit to establish the customs bonded-warehouse issued by the Customs
Department (shall be presented by an enterprise wishing to obtain a licence for importation ofalcoholic beverages (with the exception of beer)).G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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11. Upon actual importation an importer is required to submit the approved import licence,
quality certificate (certificate, conformity declaration) issued by the manufacturing enterprise, invoice
and general document while conducting customs procedures.
12. A state fee shall be collected for licence issuance in accordance with the Government
Resolution No. 1458 “On Approval of the List of Entities Subject to Imposition of the State Fee, the
Fee Rate and the Procedure for its Payment and Repayment” (Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No.
108-3463, 2000).  The fees are as follows:
• 80 000 LTL (23 188 EUR) for issuance of an import licence for alcoholic beverages;
• 20 000 LTL (5 797 EUR) for issuance of the import licence for alcoholic beverages the whose
ethyl alcohol concentration volume does not exceed 22 percent;
• 2 500 LTL (725 EUR) for issuance of the import licence for beer;
• 700 LTL (203 EUR) for issuance of the import licence for non-denatured ethyl alcohol,
import licence for denatured ethyl alcohol and technical (industrial) ethyl alcohol;
• 1000 LTL (290 EUR) for issuance of the import licence for raw materials containing ethyl
alcohol;
• 500 LTL (145 EUR) for issuance of the import licence for alimentary (non-alimentary)
alcohol solutions with flavouring substances.
13. There is no advance payment requirement associated with issuance of a licence.
Conditions of licensing
14. Import licences for alcohol products shall be issued for an unrestricted time period. The
validity can be extended if the applicant so request.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of a licence or its portion.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. No other conditions for issuance of a licence shall be applicable.
Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures applied for importation of alcohol products,
apart from import licence required to be presented prior to importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for products to be
imported.
XII. WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION, PYROTECHNICAL DEVICES, EXPLOSIVES,
EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES AND OTHER AMMUNITION
Outline of system
1. The import, export and transit of civil weapons (rifled-, combined- and smooth-bore guns,
pneumatic and gas weapons for the purposes of hunting, sport or self-defence), except pistols
(revolvers) for self-defence, are regulated by the Government Resolution No. 436 “On the Approvalof the Rules on Export, Import and Transit of Weapons and Ammunition” of 10 April 1998. Under
this Government Resolution a single permit to  import, export and transit weapons and (or)
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Combat and service weapons, explosives and explosive substances, as well as pistols
(revolvers) for self-defence, are imported, exported and carried by transit pursuant to the Law
concerning Control of Import, Transit and Export of Strategic Goods and Technologies of 5 July
1995, according to which, a single licence to import, export and transit must be obtained from the
Ministry of Economy. However, the Ministry  of Defence and Weapons Foundation under the
Government may import the above weapons and ammunition without having been granted a licence
by the Ministry of Economy.
Pyrotechnical devices, police ammunition, special devices of control and security and
equipment for criminalists are imported accordin g to the Government Resolution No. 718 “On the
Restrictions on the Import, Export and Transit of Some of the Items (Goods)” of 19 May 1995. When
importing pyrotechnical devices, a single permit must be obtained from the Ministry of Defence. Incase of importing police ammunition, special devices of control and security, equipment for
criminalists, a single permit must be obtained from the Police Department under the Ministry of
Interior.
Other legal acts, which regulate the licencing of imports of weapons and ammunition,
pyrotechnical devices, explosives, explosive substances and other ammunition are the Chapter 22 of
the Law on Basics of National Security of 19 December 1996, the Law on the Control of Arms and
Ammunition of 15 January 2002 and the Order of Minister of Interior No. 183 “On Prohibiting the
Import, Export or Transit of Items (Goods) to, from or throught Lithuania provided the Permits were
not Issued by the Police Department under the Ministry of Interior” of 23 March 1999.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2-3. Licensing procedure is applied to imports of weapons and ammunition, pyrotechnical devices,
explosives, explosive substances and other ammunition originating from all countries. Imports ofthese goods are subject to non-automatic licensing.
4. The purpose of licensing is to observe the routes of weapons and ammunition, as well as to
prevent their entrance to the countries for which the United Nations Organisation has imposed an
embargo. The licencing of imports of pyrotechnics and explosives is intended to protect national
security and public safety.
5. The legal acts indicated in the paragraph 1 cover an exceptional area of regulation, i.e. import,
export and transit of weapons and ammunition, pyrotechnical devices, explosives, explosive
substances and other ammunition.
Procedures
7. No quantitative or value restrictions.
7.1. Regarding a permit to transport civil weapons, except pistols (revolvers) for self-defense:
(a) The Police Department under the Ministry of Interior issues a permit not later than within 30
days from the date of the submission of a request.
(b) Permits are not granted immediately, but in most cases they are granted within a shorter
period than 30 days.
(c) There are no other limitations.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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(d) The importer files an application only with th e Police Department but the issuance of a permit
is co-ordinated with the Weapons Foundation under the Government.
7.2. Regarding a permit to import (export) police ammunition, special devices of control and
security, equipment for criminalists, pyrotechnical devises, explosives and explosive substances:
(a) The Police Department issues a permit not later than within 10 working days from the date of
the submission of an application.
(b) Permits are not granted immediately.(c) There are no other limitations.(d) The issuance of a permit is not coordinated with other administrative institutions and an
importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application, namely the
Police Department under the Ministry of Interior.
8. An application for a permit to transport civil weapons, except pistols (revolvers) for self-
defence, and for a permit to import (export) police ammunition, special devices of control and
security, equipment for criminalists, pyrotechnical devises, explosives and explosive substances may
be rejected if:
• not all necessary documents are submitted or they are not correctly formalised;
• they contradict national security interests, international agreements and obligations;
• the importer cannot ensure appropriate conditions of storage for the number of weapons and
ammunition to be imported;
• a licence of an enterprise is no longer valid or is not valid for a certain period of time (import
of weapons and/or ammunition).
In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the ap plicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the
procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Only those enterprises are eligible to apply for a permit to import civil weapons and their
ammunition, except pistols (revolvers) for self-defence, which have a right for the acquisition.
Enterprises that have a right for the acquisition of civil weapons and their ammunition, except pistols
(revolvers) for self-defence are registered by the Police Department. Such list of the enterprises is
published in the Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios”.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. An application form for a permit to import, export and transit weapons and ammunition,
pyrotechnical devices, explosives and explosive substances contains the name, the number of
commercial registered card, address and telephone, fax number of importer, the list, quantities and HS
codes of the goods to be imported and exporting country.
The following documents must be submitted together with an application:
• a document proving the fact that state fee has been paid;
• for receiving a permit to import weapons and ammunition, pyrotechnical devises, explosives
and explosive substances:
- contract;G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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- requirements established by the exporter or producer;
• for receiving a permit to transit weapons and ammunition, pyrotechnical devises, explosives
and explosive substances:
- contract;
  - final consumer certificate issued by the Policy Department.
Applications for permits to import police ammunition, special devices of control and security,
equipment for criminalists, pyrotechnical devises, explosives and explosive substances must contain:
• name, code number, address of a legal entity, or name, surname, citizenship, personal code
number and/or passport number and address, telephone and fax numbers of a natural entity;
• names, surnames, citizenship, personal code numbers and/or numbers of passports of persons,
authorised to take the permit and responsible for transporting items (goods) (when the permit
is being issued to a legal entity);
• names, quantities, models, other characteristics of imported (exported) items (goods); date of
arrival and departure and state border control posts, through which items (goods) will be
imported (exported).
The application must be submitted together with a copy of a permit to export issued by a
foreign country from which items (goods) are to be exported and/or a copy of a permit to import
issued by a foreign country into which items (goods) are to be imported or documents, proving that
items (goods) are imported into a foreign country (exported from a foreign country) without permits.
11. Upon actual importation an importer is required to submit the permission to import along with
the general document while conducting customs procedures.
12. The state fee shall be collected for licence issuance in accordance with the Government
Resolution No. 1458 “On Approval of the List of Entities Subject to Imposition of the State Fee, theFee Rate and the Procedure for its Payment and Repayment” (Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No.
108-3463, 2000).
The following state fees are set:
• 50 LTU (15 EUR) for a permit to import, export or transit civil fire-arms –  per fire-arm;
• 50 LTU (15 EUR) for a permit to import police ammunition, special devices of control and
security, equipment for criminalists;
• 500 LTU (145 EUR) for a permit to import, export or transit ammunition of civil weapons;
• 50 LTU (15 EUR) for a permit to import, export or transit a substitute barrel of a civil
weapons or a shell of a barrel or any other main part of a gun - per part;
• 50 LTU (15 EUR) for a permit to import, export or transit pyrotechnical devices, explosives
and explosives substances.
13. There is no advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of a licence.
Conditions of licensing
14. A permit to import, export or transit civil weapons is valid for six months. The Police
Department, having received a motivated application, may extend the term of validity. A permit toimport (export) police ammunition, special devices of control and security, equipment for criminalists,
pyrotechnical devices, explosives, and explosive substances is also valid for six months. This permit
to import, export or transit is onetime and valid for six months.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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15. Unused permits for import, export or transit of weapons and ammunition, pyrotechnical
devices, explosives and explosive substances must be handed over to the Police Department under the
Ministry of Interior or to the Ministry of Interior.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. No other conditions for issuance of a licence shall be applicable.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures applied for the importation of weapons and
ammunition, pyrotechnical devices, explosives and explosive substances, apart from import licencerequired to be presented prior to importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be
imported.
XIII.  NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES
Outline of system
1. The licensing of imports of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is regulated by the Law
on the Control of Narcotic and Psychotropic Substa nces of 8 January 1998, the Government Resolution
No. 1630 “On the Approval of the Regulations of I ssuing Licences to Produce, Import into the Republic
of Lithuania and Export from the Republic of Li thuania Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances, to
Engage in their Wholesale and Retail Trade in the Republic of Lithuania” of 28 December 1995, the
Government Resolution No. 509 “Regarding the Impl ementation of the Republic of Lithuania on the
Control of Precursors of Narcotic Drugs a nd Psychotropic Substances” of 8 May 2000, and is
administered by the State Medicines Cont rol Agency under the Ministry of Health.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances are subject to non-automatic licensing.
In accordance with the Government Resolution No. 509 “Regarding the Implementation of the
Republic of Lithuania on the Control of Precursors of Narcotic Drugs and Ps ychotropic Substances” of
8 May 2000 import licencing covers:
Product HS Code
Alfentanil
Rapifen2933.39.95.9
Fentanyl
Durogesic, Phentanylum2933.39.95.9
Methadone
Methadoni hydrochloridum,Metadon Nycomed2922.30.00.0
Morphine
Doltard,  Kapanol, Morphin Biotika,  MorphinDAK, Morphine hydrochloride, Morphini sulfas,MSI, MS Contin, MST Continus, MXL, Slovalgin,Sevredol,  Vendal2939.10.00.0G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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Pethidin
Dolsin2933.39.95.9
Piritramide
Dipidolor2933.39.95.9
Remifentanil
Ultiva2934.90.96.9
Sufentanil
Sufenta2939.10.00.0
Tilidin
Valoron2922.49.70.0
Dihydrocodeine
DHC Continus2939.10.00.0
Codeine
Codeinsaft von st, Codeintropfen von ct, Tricodein
Solco2939.10.00.0
Buprenorphine
Bunondol2939.10.00.0
Flunitrazepam
Rohypnol2933.90.60.0
Pentazocine
Fortral, Fortwin2933.39.95.9
Alprazolam
Cassadan, Frontin, Xanax,  Zomiren2933.90.60.0
Bromazepam
Lexotanil2933.39.95.9
Brotizolam
Lendormin2934.90.96.9
Chlordiazepoxide
Elenium2933.90.40.0
Diazepam
Apaurin, Apo-Diazepam, Diazepam Desitin,Diazepam Nycomed, Diazepeks, Faustan,Relanium, Seduxen, Stesolid2933.90.60.0
Estazolam 2933.90.60.0
Phenobarbital
Luminal, Phenaemal, Phenaemaletten2933.51.20.0
Ketamin
Calypsol, Ketamidor2922.30.00.0
Clonazepam
Antelepsin, Rivotril2933.90.60.0
Clorazepate
Tranxene2933.90.60.0
Preparations of Codeine
Codipront,  Efferalgan c.   Ibucod forte, Prodeine 303004.40
2939.10.00.0
LorazepamLorafen, Loram, Merlit2933.90.60.0
Medazepam
Rudotel2933.90.60.0
Midazolam
Dormicum, Fulsed2933.90.60.0
Natrii oxybutyras 2918.19.99.9
Nitrazepam
Berlidorm, Eunoctin, Radedorm2933.90.60.0G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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Oxazepam
Nozepams, Tazepam2933.90.60.0
Temazepa m
Signopam2933.90.60.0
Tetrazepam
Myolastan2933.90.60.0
Triazolam
Halicon2933.90.60.0
3. The system applies to products originating in and coming from all countries
4 The licensing is intended to protect the consumers.
The licencing of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is based on Law on the Control
of Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances of 8 January 1998 and published in Official Gazette
“Valstybes zinios” No. 8-161, 1998, Government Resolution No. 1630 “On the Approval of the
Regulations of Issuing Licences to Produce, Import into the Republic of Lithuania and Export from the
Republic of Lithuania Narcotic and Psychotropic Subs tances, to Engage in their Wholesale and Retail
Trade in the Republic of Lithuania” of 28 December 1995 and published in Official Gazette “Valstybes
zinios” No. 1-26, 1996 and Government Resolution No. 509 “Regarding the Implementation of the
Republic of Lithuania on the Control of Precursors of Narcotic Drugs and Ps ychotropic Substances” of
8 May 2000, published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 38- 1068, 2000.
Procedures
6. No quantitative or value 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 ten days.
(c) There are no limitations as 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,
namely State Medicines Control Agency under the Ministry of Health.
8. Licence shall not be issued if:
• not all necessary documents are presented;
• the presented documents do not conform to the requirements and are officially incorrectly
registered;
• the presented data are misleading;
• the holder of the previously issued licence had violated the conditions of the activities under
licencing and did not eliminate the causes that predetermined the violation.
The applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided by the law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Only those companies which have a permit granted by the Ministry of Health to engage in
pharmaceutical activities, are eligible to apply for licensing of importation of narcotic drugs and
psychotropic substances.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. An application form to obtain a licence contains the code of enterprises, its name and address,
the list, quantities and HS codes of the products to be imported. An application and the following
supplementary documents shall be presented to the State Medicines Control Agency:
• a copy of the enterprise registration certificate (enterprises under incorporation submit
appropriate incorporation documents or their drafts according to the types of enterprises or
other legal acts: the incorporation agreement, the act of foundation, joint activities agreement,
the draft of articles of association);
• a copy of the permit granted by the Ministry of Health to the enterprise to engage in
pharmaceutical activities;
• a copy of the licence issued by the Ministry of Health to the executive pharmaceutical chemist
to engage in pharmaceutical activities;
• a copy of the decree of the enterprise authority concerning the appointment of the executive
pharmaceutical chemist;
• description of the premises and facilities assigned for the licenced activities (indicating their
address, plan, equipment, safety measures);
• certificate granted by the Ministry of Interior concerning the suitability of the equipment of
the premises assigned for the storage of narcotic drugs and medicinal substances as well as
the safety measures;
• certificate on the suitability of the equipment of the premises assigned for the storage of
psychotropic drugs and medicinal substances as well as the safety measures, granted by the
control institutions of the State Medicines Control Agency;
• nomenclature of narcotic or psychotropic drugs and medicinal substances and the data on their
projected annual turnover (if engaged in wholesale trade), the nature of the import and export
operations, the countries that will be traded with (if export or import is performed).
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is require d to submit the approved import licence along
with the general document while conducting customs procedure.
12. The state fee shall be collected for licence issuance in accordance with the Government
Resolution No. 1458 “On Approval of the List of Entities Subject to Imposition of the State Fee, the
Fee Rate and the Procedure for its Payment and Repayment” (Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios”No. 108-3463, 2000). The fee rate for the wholesale is 300 LTL (87 EUR) and for retail trade
100 LTL (29 EUR).
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 months from the date of issue and validity can be extended.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures , apart from import licensing required prior to
importation for narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided  by the banking authorities for products to be
imported.
XIV. PRECURSORS OF NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES
Outline of system
1. The licensing of imports of precursors of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is
regulated by Law on the Control of Precursors of Na rcotic Drugs and Psychotr opic Substances of 1 June
1999 and Government Resolution No. 509 “Regarding th e Implementation of the Republic of Lithuania
on the Control of Precursors of Narcotic Drug s and Psychotropic Substances” of 8 May 2000 and is
administered by the State Medicines Cont rol Agency under the Ministry of Health.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of precursors of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances are subject to non-
automatic licensing.
In accordance with the Government Resolution No. 509 “Regarding the Implementation of the
Republic of Lithuania on the Control of Precursors of Narcotic Drugs and Ps ychotropic Substances” of
8 May 2000 the licencing covers:
Product HS Code
Ephedrine 2939 41 00 0
Ergometrine 2939 61 00 0
Ergotamine 2939 62 00 0
1-Phenyl-2-propanone 2914 31 00 0
Isosafrole (cis+trans) 2932 91 00 0
Lysergic acid 2939 63 00 0
3,4-Methylenedioxyphenylpropanon- 2- one 2932 92 00 0
N-acetylanthranilic acid 2924 22  00 0
Norephedrine 2939 49 00 0
Piperonal 2932  93 00 0
Pseudoephedrine 2939 42 00 0
Safrole 2932 94 00 0
3. The system applies to products originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is intended to protect the consumers.
5. The licensing of trade in precursors is base d Law on the Control of Precursors of Narcotic
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1 June 1999 and published in Official Gazette “Valstybeszinios” No. 55-1764, 1999 and Government Resolution No. 509 “Regarding the Implementation of the
Republic of Lithuania on the Control of Precursors of Narcotic Drugs and Ps ychotropic Substances” of
8 May 2000 and published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 38- 1068, 2000.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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Procedures
6. For the products under restriction:
I. Information relating to quotas, formalities of fi ling applications for licences, exceptions and
derogations is publiched in the Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios”.
II. Quotas are determined on an annual basis accord ing to International Narcotics Control Board.
III. Unused allocations are not added to quotas for next year.
IV. Import licences are granted at least 30 days prior to date of opening of the period of importation.
V. Applications for licences are processed within ten days.
VI. NA.
VII. Licence applications are considered by one administrative body, namely State Medicines
Control Agency under the Ministry of Health.
VIII. Applications are examined on receipt.
IX. Export permits from exporting countries are not required
X. NA.
XI. For issuance of licence there is no precondition that products should be exported and not sold in
the domestic market.
7. NA.
8. The issue of a licence shall be refused if:
• not all the required documents have been presented or those presented have not been duly
executed;
• there is a written notice of the supervising state institution regarding violations in the
operator’s activities involving precursors and psychotropic substances;
• applying for a licence, the operator submitted fraudulent or incorrect information or the
precursors are intended for illegal manufacture of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances.
In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the ap plicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the
procedure provided by the law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Only those companies which have the licence to engage in the manufacture, processing of
precursors and the licence to engage in wholesale of precursors, including broking, issued by theMinistry of Health, are eligible to apply for licence to import of precursors narcotic drugs and
psychotropic substances.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. An importer is required to submit the fo llowing information with the application:G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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• the name of the operator, the enterprise registration number or the name, surname and personal
code (for natural persons);
• the number and date of issue of the licence to engage in activities involving precursors;
• name of the precursor, the package, its size, the number of packages, commercial name of the
mixture, the percentage of the precursor in the mixture, the international or chemical name of
the precursor, the weight of the precursor in the consignment;
• purpose of application of the im ported precursors, the consignee;
• manner and rout of transportation;
• name of the customs office at  the border crossing point.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is require d to submit the approved import licence along
with the general document while conducting customs procedure.
12. A state fee shall be collected for licence issuance in accordance with the Government
Resolution No. 1458 “On Approval of the List of Entities Subject to Imposition of the State Fee, the
Fee Rate and the Procedure for its Payment and Repayment” (Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No.
108-3463, 2000). The fee rate is 1000 LTL (290 EUR).
13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is valid for two months from the da te of issue and the validity can be extended.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization 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 of precursors.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided  by the banking authorities for products to be
imported.
XV. USED VEHICLES' TYRES
Outline of system
1. Import of used vehicles' tyres is regulated by the Order of the Minister of Environment No.
280 “On Issuing Permits for Import of Used Tyres into the Republic of Lithuania and Procedure of
Collection and Inventory of Improper Tyres” of 24 December 1998, and is administered by theMinistry of Environment.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing covers used tyres of vehicles, which are good for exploitation and restoration.
The importation of used tyres is subject to non-automatic import licensing.
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4. The licensing is intended to protect the environment and human health.
5. The licensing of trade in used vehicles' tyres is based and maintained on the Order of the
Minister of Environment No. 280 “On Issuing Permits for Import of Used Tyres into the Republic of
Lithuania and Procedure of Collection and Inventory of Improper Tyres” of 24 December 1998,
published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 1-35, 1999.
The licensing system is not a statutory requirement. Authority exists to suspend the system
whenever it is determined that such action is appropriate.
Procedures
6. No quantitative or value 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 maximum of 5 day of receipt of the application.
(c) There are no limitations as to 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,
namely the Ministry of Environment.
8. The issue of authorizations shall be refused if:
• not all the required documents have been presented;
• the presented documents have not been duly executed;
• the imported tyres do not satisfy the technical requirements.
In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the ap plicant 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. The application form contains:
• code, name, address of enterprise;
• data on enterprise of export (country of export, name, address);
• quantity of tyres intended to import (in units);
• intended period of import.
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application form:
• copy of enterprise’s registration certificate;
• copy of contract with enterprise exporting tyres;
• chart of storage site for tyres;
• chit stating collection of end-of-life tyres;
• copies of acts stating checking of the tyre quality (according to permits issued previously);
• other chits stating collection and recycling of tyres.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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11. Upon actual importation, an importer is require d to submit the approved import licence along
with the general document while conducting customs procedure.
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 and valid for one month from the date of issue. The validity can be
extended.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
17. There 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 automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be
imported.
XVI. ELECTRIC FISHING APPARATUS
Outline of system
1. Import licensing system of electric fishing apparatus is regulated by the Government
Resolution No. 718 “On the Restrictions on the Im port, Export and Transit of Some of the Items
(Goods)” of 19 May 1995 and the Order of the Mini ster of Environment No. 322 “Concerning the
Amendment of the Order of the Minister of Environment No. 97 “On the Procedure for the Use of
Electronic Fishing Apparatus for Fishery” of 27 May 1997” of 8 October 1999, and is administered by
the Environmental Protection Inspectorate under the Ministry of Environment.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of electric fishing apparatus 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 the environment.
5. The licensing of trade in electric fishing apparatus is based and maintained on Government
Resolution No. 718 “On the Restrictions on the Im port, Export and Transit of Some of the Items
(Goods)” of 19 May 1995 published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 44-1085, 1995 and the
Order of the Minister of Environment No. 322 “Concerning the Amendment of the Order of the
Minister of Environment No. 97 “On the Procedure for the Use of Electronic Fishing Apparatus for
Fishery” of 27 May 1997” of 8 October 1999 published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 86-
2573, 1999.G/LIC/N/3/LTU/1
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6. There is no quantitative or value 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 maximum of 5 day of receipt of the application.
(c) There are no limitations as to 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,
namely the Ministry of Environment.
8. The issue of a licence shall be refused if:
• not all the required documents have been presented;
• the presented documents have not been duly executed;
• the imported electric fishing apparatus do not satisfied with the technical requirements.
In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the ap plicant 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. The documents necessary for the issuance of permission are the application form with all the
technical characteristics of fishing apparatus. The electric fishing apparatus should meet theappropriate requirements of electronic equipments:
• Electrical voltage up to 600 V
• Electric power up to 3000w
• Frequency of electric impulse up to 120Hz
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is require d to submit the approved import licence along
with the general document while conducting customs procedure.
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 and valid for one month from the date of issue. The validity of
licence can be extended.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
17. There no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
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18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be
imported.
XVII.  STRATEGIC GOODS
Outline of system
 
1. The licensing of imports of strategic goods is regulated by the Law concerning Control of
Import, Transit, and Export of Strategic Goods and Technologies of 5 July 1995, Government
Resolution No. 1390 “On Amendment of Government  Resolution No. 1321 “On Approval of Lists of
Controlled Strategic Goods and Technologies” of 28 November 1997” of 22 November 2001,Government Resolution No. 573 “On Implementati on of Import, Transit and Export Control of
Strategic Goods and Technologies” of 6 June 1997, Government Resolution No. 743 “On the
Procedure of Implementation of Import, Transit and Export Licensing and Control of Strategic Goods
and Technologies” of 8 July 1997 and is administered by the Ministry of Economy. Decision on
export, import and transit licensing are made by the interministerial group of experts.
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
2. The imports of strategic goods are subject to  non-autonomous licensing. The lists of goods are
approved by the Government Resolution No. 1390 “On Amendment of Government Resolution No.
1321 “On Approval of Lists of Controlled Strategic Goods and Technologies” of 28 November 1997”
of 22 November 2001.
The approved lists of controlled strategic goods  consist of two lists:
• the list of dual-use goods and technologies.
• the list of military equipment .
 
 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 and maintained on the Law concerning
Control of Import, Transit, and Export of Strate gic Goods and Technologies of 5 July 1995 published
in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 61-1533, 1995, the Government Resolution No. 1390 “On
Amendment of Government Resolution No. 1321 “On Approval of Lists of Controlled Strategic
Goods and Technologies” of 28 November 1997” of 22 November 2001 published in Official Gazette
“Valstybes zinios” No. 100-3594, 2001, the Government Resolution No. 573 “On Implementation ofImport, Transit and Export Control of Strategic Goods and Technologies” of 6 June 1997 published in
Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 55-1272, 1997 and the Government Resolution No. 743 “On
the Procedure of Implementation of Import, Transit and Export Licensing and Control of Strategic
Goods and Technologies” of 8 July 1997 published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 67-
1690, 1997.
Procedures
 
 6. No quantitative or value restrictions.
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 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 40 days of receipt of the application.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/orimportation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer or an authorized person has to apply only one administrative body in connection
with an application, namely the Ministry of Economy.
 
8. Import licences shall not be issued, if an importer holds no relevant permits to import,
transport in transit and export of strategic goods, while laws of the Republic of Lithuania and foreign
states establish the receipt procedure of these permits. 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 are eligible to apply for import licence.
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
10. The following documents shall be submitted al ong with the application to obtain an import
licence:
• a certificate of enterprise registration;
• a permit (licence) to engage in a licensing activity;
• the authorized person shall submit a power of attorney;
• contract or a copy of it;
• the list of consumers currently using these goods (technologies);
• the list of requirements set by the exporter or producer.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence along with the
general document while conducting customs procedures.
 
12. The state fee shall be collected for licence issuance in accordance with the GovernmentResolution No. 1458 “On Approval of the List of Entities Subject to Imposition of the State Fee, the
Fee Rate and the Procedure for its Payment and Repayment” (Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No.
108-3463, 2000). The fee for import licensing is 120 LTU (35 EUR).
 13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
 
Conditions of licensing
 
 14. A single licence is valid for six months and a multiple licence one year from the date of issue.
The validity of a licence can be extended.
 
 15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization 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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 18. There are no other administrative procedures , apart from import licensing required prior to
importation of strategic good.
 
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to beimported.
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