WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/LIC/N/3/EST/3
15 January 2003
(03-0203)
Committee on Import Licensing Original:  English
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1
Notification under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures2
ESTONIA
The following notification, dated 7 January 2003, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Estonia.
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I. FOODSTUFFS................................................................................................................... .......2
II. SEEDS AND PROPAGAT ING MATE RIAL ........................................................................3
III. BREEDING MATERIAL ........................................................................................................5
IV. PLANT-PROTECTI ON PRODUCTS....................................................................................6
V. SPECIES AND HUNT ING TROP HIES ................................................................................8
VI. OZONE LAYER DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND THE PRODUCTS
THEREOF........................................................................................................................ .........9
VII. MEDICINAL PRODUCTS....................................................................................................10
VIII. PRECIOUS METALS, STONES AND GOODS PRODUCED OF PRECIOUS
METALS, PRECIO US STONES ..........................................................................................15
IX. RADIO-TRANSMISSION  EQUIPMENT ...........................................................................17
X. FUEL AND EN ERGY ............................................................................................................19
XI. TOBACCO AND TOB ACCO PRO DUCTS .........................................................................21
XII. ALCOHOL.................................................................................................................... ..........22
XIII. STRATEGIC GOODS........................................................................................................... .25
XIV. WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION........................................................................................26
XV. EXPLOSIVES AND PYRO TECHNIC G OODS .................................................................29
                                                     
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.
2 Copies of legislation referred to in this notification are available for consultation in the Secretariat
(Market Access Division).G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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I. FOODSTUFFS
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of imports of foodstuffs is re gulated by the Regulation of the Minister of
Agriculture No. 3 of 9 January 2002 and is admi nistered by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of foodstuffs are subject to automatic licensing.3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.4. The licensing is needed for the purposes of consumer protection.
5. The licensing of imports of foodstuffs is based on the Food Act and is maintained under the
Regulation, which has been published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  (Appendix to the State Gazette) 2002 No.13
Article 166.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document
will be issued within a maximum of ten working days of receipt of the application.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administ rative body in connection with an application.
8. None.  The reasons for any refusal are given to th e applicant in writing.  In the event of refusal
to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of a ppeal pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for the licence should contain the name, address and telephone, fax
number of the applicant, the number of commercial register or non-profit associations and foundations
register or identity code, the name and official title of the person responsible for the given activity.
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:
- A copy of commercial register card in the case of an operating company;
- a copy of memorandum of association and the articles of association in the case of a company
and non-profit association or foundation being founded;
- a copy of the articles of association and regi ster card in the case of non-profit association or
foundation;
- a certificate from the local tax board affirming registering in the case of a sole proprietor;G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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- a copy of a payment receipt of a state fee.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
  
12. There is a state fee of 25 000 EEK (Estonian kroons)3, in the case of the renewal of the licence
2000 EEK.
 
 13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
 
 Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is valid for two years.
 
 15. There is no penalty for the non-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.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
 
II. SEEDS AND PROPAGATING MATERIAL
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of imports of seeds and propagatin g material is regulated by the Seed and Plant
Propagating Material Act and the Regulations of the Minister of Agriculture Nos. 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17,
18 of 20 April 1999, No. 20 of 3 June 1999, the Regulati on of the Minister of Environment No. 68 of 7
July 1999 and is administered by the Plant Produc tion Inspectorate and the National Forestry Board.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. The licensing covers the seeds and propagating material of agricultural and horticultural plants,
the seed and plant material of forestry plants.  The imports of the goods are subject to non-automatic
licensing.
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to assure the minimum quality of the seed and propagating material
of species of agricultural and horticultural plants and the cultivating material of forestry plants.
 5. The licensing of trade in seeds and propagating material is based on Seed and Plant Propagating
Material Act and is maintained under the Regulati on of the Minister of Agriculture Nos. 11, 12, 14, 15,
of 20 April 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 93; the Regulation of the Minister of
                                                     
3 Estonian kroon is pegged to Euro:  1 EUR = 15.667 EEK.G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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Agriculture Nos. 16, 17, 18 of 20 April 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 100; the
Regulation of the Minister of Agricu lture No. 20 of 3 June 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999
No. 101;  and the Regulation of the Minister of  Environment No. 68 of 7 July 1999, published in Riigi
Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 114  and Riigi Teataja Lisa  2000 No. 30.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
  
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide 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 administrative organ in connection with an
 application.
  
8. None.  The reasons for any refusal are given to th e applicant in writing. In  the event of refusal to
issue a licence, the applicant has a right of app eal 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.
  
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence
  
10. Sample application forms are available for refere nce in the Secretariat.  An importer is required
to submit the following documents with the application:
- In the case of plant species subject to certification, the imported seed lots and lots of
propagating or cultivating material shall be supplied with a certificate of the International
Seed Testing Association (ISTA), an OECD certificate or a document attesting certification
issued by the authority exercising state supervision in the exporting country;
- in the case of other plant species, with a document attesting quality issued by the authority
exercising state supervision in the exporting country;
- the plant health certificate, plant passport or a copy thereof issued by the authority exercising
state supervision in the exporting country.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence.
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
Conditions of licensing
14. The administrative organ establishes the period of validity of a licence.15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between persons.G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures , apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
III. BREEDING MATERIAL
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of imports of breeding material is regulated by the Regulation of the Government
of Estonia No. 332 of 13 October 1995, and is administered by  the Estonian Animal Breeding
Inspection.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of breeding material are subject to non-automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The purpose of the licensing is to regulate the breeding of farm animals in order to improve
their genetic merit and performance ability, retain gene pools, increase the economic efficiency of
animal husbandry and obtain quality products.
5. The licensing of imports of breeding material is based on the Farm Animal Breeding Act and is
maintained under the Regulation No. 332 of 13 October 1995, published in Riigi Teataja I  1995 No. 81,
1998 No. 33, 1998 No. 2.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administ rative organ in connection with an application.
8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licen ce, 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.G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for licence should contain the name, address and telephone, fax
number of the importer, the list, ENC (Estonian Nomenclature of Commodities) codes and quantity of
imported breeding material, the border station of transportation.  Imported breeding material shall beaccompanied by pedigree certificates or certificates of parentage and veterinary certificates.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is a nonrecurring 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 import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
IV. PLANT-PROTECTION PRODUCTS
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of imports of plant-protection pr oducts is regulated by the Plant Protection Act
and is administered by the Plant Production Inspec torate.  According to the Plant Protection Act only
the plant protection products registered by the Plant Production Inspectorate can be imported.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of plant-protection products are subject to automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is intended to provide the consumers with quality plant-protection products
harmless to health and environment.
5. The licensing of imports of plant-protection pr oducts is based on the Plant-Protection Act, the
Customs Act and is maintained under the Regulation No. 258 of 1 August 2000, published in Riigi
Teataja I  2000 No. 65.G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
(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.
8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licen ce, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to
the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions importers are eligible to apply for import licences.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for the registration of the applicant and authorized seller to the Plant-
Protection Products Register should contain the name, address and telephone, fax number, fields of
activities, number of the commercial register of the importer and seller and the name, position andsignature of the person who made the application.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
Conditions of licensing
14. Application for a licence is a non-recurrent procedure.
15. There is no penalty for the non-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.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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V. SPECIES AND HUNTING TROPHIES
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of trade in species and hunting trophies is regulated by the Regulation of the
Minister of Environment No. 60 of 25 September 2000, and is admi nistered by the Ministry of
Environment.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing covers the species covered by annexes of the Convention on International Trade
in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and hunting trophies. They are subject to
non-automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to items originating in and coming from all countries.4. The licensing is intended to conserve the nature and the endangered species of fauna and flora
and to implement international agreements.
5. The licensing of trade in species and hunting trophies is based on Nature Conservation Objects
Act and is maintained under the Regulation of the Minister of Environment No. 60, which has been
published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  2000 No. 107 Article 1653.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administ rative organ in connection with an application.
8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licen ce, 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.
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for the licence should speci fy the name of the species of flora or fauna
or hunting trophies that are imported, the purpose of the importation, the owner of the good, the receiver
of the good, the deliverer, the point of origin and destination, the probable time of crossing border.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is non-recurrent permit.
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.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
VI. OZONE LAYER DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND THE PRODUCTS THEREOF
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of imports of substances, wh ich deplete the ozone layer and products, which
contain such substances is regulated by the Regulati on of the Minister of Envi ronment of Estonia No. 43
of 13 April 1999, and is administered by the Environm ent Department of the Ministry of Environment.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of substances, which deplete the ozone layer, and products, which contain such
substances, are subject to non-automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.4. The licensing is intended to protect the environment and the human health.
5. The licensing of trade in substances which de plete the ozone layer and products which contain
such substances is based on the Ambient Air Prot ection Act and is maintained under the Regulation of
the Minister of Environment of Est onia No. 43 of 13 April 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999
No. 71.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document
will be issued within a maximum of  60 days of receipt of the application.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administ rative organ in connection with an application.G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licen ce, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to
the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A sample application form is available for refe rence in the Secretariat. An importer is required
to submit a copy of commercial register card with the application.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
Conditions of licensing
14. The issuer establishes the period of validity of a licence .
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.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
VII. MEDICINAL PRODUCTS
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of imports of medicinal products is  regulated by the Regulation of the Minister of
Social Affairs Nos. 28 of 9 April 1998, 17 of 29 April 1996 and 50 of 16 May 2001, and is administered
by State Agency of Medicines.  The licensi ng does not cover goods under HS headings 3001, 3002,
3003, 3004 and 3006 which are used only in veterina ry medicine, and goods under HS heading 3002
which are used in controlling sterilisation.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. In accordance with the Regulation No. 50 of 16 May 2001 the licensing covers:G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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Product HS code
Leaves of coca; opium poppy straw, and home-made products thereof 1211 90 95
Hemp and products processed of it 1301 90 90
Opium 1302 11 00
Hemp and products processed of it 1302 19 91
Hemp and products processed of it 1302 19 98
Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) 2806 10
Sulphuric acid 2807 00 10
Potassium permanganate 2841 61
Toluene 2902 30 90
Etachlorvinyl 2905 50 20
Diethyl ether 2909 11
Acetone 2914 11
Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) 2914 12
Phenylacetone (phenylpropan-2-one) 2914 31
Acetic anhydride 2915 24
Phenylacetic acid and its salts 2916 34
Sodiumoxybutyrate 2918 19 99
Propylhexedrine 2921 30 99
Amphetamine, alfacetylmathadol, benzphetamine, dexamphetamine,
eticyclidine (PCE), etilamfetamine, fenfluramine, fencamfamin,
phentermine, lefetamine (SPA), levamphetamine, levomethamphetamine,
mefenorex2921 49 90
Alphamethadol, acetylmethadol, betacetylmethadol, betamethadol,
dextropropoxyphene, dimepheptanol, dimenoxadol, noracymethadol2922 19 90
Brolamfetamine 2922 29
Amfepramone, isomethadone, cathinone, cethamine, methadone,
methadone intermediate, normethadone2922 30
Anthranilic acid and its salts 2922 43
Tilidine 2922 49 70
Alphamethylaminoethylketone, STP (DOM), tramadol 2922 50
Meprobamate 2924 10
2-Acetamidobenzoic acid 2924 22
Ethinamate, diapromide,
Hexapropymate2924 29 90
Glutethimide 2925 19 80
Fenproporex 2926 90 99
Isosafrole 2932 91
1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)propan-2-one 2932 92
Piperonal 2932 93
Safrole 2932 94
Tenamfetamine 2932 99G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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Product HS code
DMHP, 1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-p ropanamine, N-ethyl-1-(3,4-
dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propana mine, N-ethyl-1-(3,4-
methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanamine (MDP-2-EB), N-ethyl-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-3-butanamine (MDP-3-EB), N-hydroxyl-1-(3,4-
methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanamine (MDP-2-OHB), N-hydroxyl-1-
(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-3-butanamine (MDP-3-OHB), N-methyl-1-
(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propa namine, N-methyl-1-(3,4-
methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanamine (MDP-2-MB, MBDB), N-methyl-1-(3,4- methylenedioxyphenyl)-3- butanamine (MDP-3-MB, MBDB),
N,N-dimethyl-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl) -2- propanamine, N,N-dimethyl-
1-(3,4- methylenedioxyphenyl)-2- butanamine (MDP-2-MMB), N,N-
dimethyl-1-(3,4- methylenedioxyphenyl)-3- butanamine (MDP-3-MMB),
parahexyl, tetrahydrocannabinol, its isomers and derivatives,1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanamine (MDP-2-B),1-(3,4-
methylenedioxyphenyl)-3-butanamine (MDP-3-B)2932 99 80
Piperidine and its salts 2933 32
Alphameprodine, alpha-methylfentanyl, alphaprodine, alfentanyl,
allylprodine, anileridine, acetyl-alpha-methylfentanyl, beta-
hydroxyfentanyl, beta-hydroxymethylfentanyl, betameprodine,betaprodine, benzethidine, bezitramide, bromazepam, difenoxin,
diphenoxylate, dipipanone, etoxeridine, phenampromide, phenazocine,
phenoperidine, fentanyl, fentcyclidine (PCP), hydroxypethidine,
ketobemidone, metazocine, methylfenidate, methylfentanyl, norpipanone,
para-fluorofentanyl, pentazocine, PEPAP, pethidine, pethidineintermediate A, B, C, piminodine, pipradrool, piritramide, proheptazine,
properidine, propiram, remifentanyl, trimeperidine2933 39 95
Drotebanol, phenomorphan, levophe nacylmorphan, levomethorphan,
levorphanol, norlevorphanol, racemethorphan, racemorphan2933 40 90
Barbital, phenobarbital 2933 51 20
Allobarbital, amobarbital, aprobarbital, butalbital, butobarbital,
hexobarbital, heptabarbital, methohexital, methylphenobarbital,
pentobarbital, secbutabarbital, secobarbital, thiopental, cyclobarbital,vinbarbital, vinylbital2933 51 90
Mecloqualone, methaqualone, loprazolam, zipeprol 2933 59 70
Clobazam, methyprylon 2933 79
Chlordiazepoxide 2933 90 40
Alprazolam, delorazepam, diazepam, dipotassiumclorazepate, estazolam,
ethyl loflazepate, fenazepam, fludiazepam, flunitrazepam, flurazepam,
halazepam, camazepam, clonazepam, clorazepate, lorazepam,
lormetazepam, medazepam, medazepam, midazolam, nimetazepam,
nitrazepam, nordazepam, oxazepam, pinazepam, prazepam, temazepam,
tetrazepam, triazolam2933 90 60
Etonitazene, etryptamine, clonitazene, mazindol, pyrovalerone,
rolicyclidine (PHP, PCPY)2933 90 95
Clometiazole 2934 10G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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Product HS code
Alpha-methylthiofentanyl, aminorex, brotizolam, dextromoramide,
diethylthiambutene, dimethylthiambutene, dioxaphetyl butyrate,
ethylmethylthiambutene, phenadoxone, phendimetrazine, phenmetrazine,flurethidine, haloxazolam, ketazolam, cloxazolam, clotiazepam,
levomoramide, mesocarb, methylthiofentanyl, moramide intermediate,
morpheridine, oxazolam, pemoline, racemoramide, sufentanil,
tenocyclidine (TCP)2934 90 96
Hormones, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives thereof, used
primarily as hormones; other steroids used primarily as hormones2937
Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters
and other derivatives2938
Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts,
ethers, esters and other derivatives2939
Antibiotics 2941
Glands and other organs for organo-th erapeutic uses, dried, whether or not
powdered; extracts of glands or othe r organs or of their secretions for
organo-therapeutic uses; heparin and its salts; other human or animal
substances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic us es, not elsewhere
specified or included3001
Human blood; animal blood prepared  for therapeutic, prophylactic or
diagnostic uses; antisera and other blood fractions and modified
immunological products, whether or not obtained by means of
biotechnological processes;  vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms
(excluding yeasts) and similar products3002
Medicaments (excluding goods of heading No  3002, 3005 or  3006)
consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed together fortherapeutic or prophylactic uses, not pu t up in measured doses or in forms
or packings for retail sale3003
Medicaments (excluding goods of heading No  3002, 3005 or  3006)
consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylacticuses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale3004
Opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations; diagnostic reagents
designed to be administered to the patient3006 30
Chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides 3006 60
Imports of medicinal products are subject to automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.4. The licensing is intended to protect the consumers who use the goods covered by the
Regulation of the Minister of Social Affairs No. 50 of 16 May 2001.
5. The licensing of trade in medicinal produc ts is based on Medicinal Products Act and is
maintained under the Regulation No. 50 of 16 May 2001, which has been published in Riigi Teataja
Lisa 2001 No. 61, 837, 1998 No. 153/154, 574, 1999 No. 109 and the Regulation of the Minister of
Social Affairs No. 17 of 29 April 1996, which has been published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1996 No. 56.G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  Application for a licence must be made at least five working days in advance of importation.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administ rative organ in connection with an application.
8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licen ce, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to
the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions, which have an activity licence issued by the Ministry of
Social Affairs of Estonia, are eligible to apply for import.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
An importer is required to submit the fo llowing information with the application:
- The brand name of medicinal product;
- the form of medicinal product;
- active substance(s) and its content;
- size of package;
- the manufacturer;
- ATC code of medicinal product;- the number of packages;
- the exporter and the importer;
- the border station and mode of transportation.
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
 
 12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
 
 13. There is no deposit or advance payment 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.
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 Other procedural requirements
 
 18. There are no other administrative procedures , apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
 
VIII.  PRECIOUS METALS, STONES AND GOODS PRODUCED OF PRECIOUS
METALS, PRECIOUS STONES
 Outline of systems
 
 1. An importer of precious metals, stones and the goods thereof shall have an activity licence in
accordance with the Regulation No. 40 of 29 January 2001.  Imports of precious metals, stones and the
goods thereof are regulated by the Regulation of th e Minister of Finance No. 56 of 15 July 1999, and are
administered by the Ministry of Finance.  The licensing does not cover non-commercial imports of a
single product and estate.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. The licensing covers precious metals, stones and goods produced of precious metals, stones.
Imports of precious metals, stones and the goods thereof are subject to non-automatic licensing.
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
  
4. The licensing is intended to serve the purposes of consumer protection and to maintain
control over technical characteristics of the materials.
 5. The licensing of trade in precious metals, st ones and the goods thereof is based on the Precious
Metal Products Assay Act and is maintained under th e Regulation of the Government of Estonia No. 40
of 29 January 2001, published in Riigi Teataja I 2001 No. 14 and the Regulation No. 56 of the Minister
of Finance of 15 July 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 115, 2000, No. 28.
 
 Procedures
 
 6. No quantitative restrictions.
  
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administ rative organ in connection with an application.
 
 8. None.  The reasons for any refusal are given to th e applicant in writing.  In the event of refusal
to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of a ppeal pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
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 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 9. All legal persons registered in accordance with Estonian law and having Estonian Assay Office
register certificate are eligible to apply for licences.
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
  
10. A free-form application for registration should contain the name, address and telephone, fax
number of the applicant, fields of activities, th e name, position and signature of the person who made
the application. An applicant is required to submit the following documents with the application:
- In the case of a company: a copy of the memorandum of association or partnership agreement
and the articles of association and the list of shareholders;
- in the case of a sole proprietor – the business name of undertaking, the identity code and
address;
- a copy of Estonian commercial register card;
- a copy of the Assay Office register certificate;
- a payment receipt of a state fee.
 An applicant is required to submit the following documents with the renewal application:
- A copy of commercial register card;
- a copy of the Assay Office renewed register certificate;
- a tax record from the local tax board;
- a payment receipt of a state fee.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence.
  
12. There is a state fee of 4000 EEK.
 
 13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
 
 Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is valid for one year from the date of  issue.  The validity can be extended if the
applicant so requests.
 
 15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.
  
16. Licences are not transferable between persons.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
 
 Other procedural requirements
 
 18. There are no other administrative procedures , apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
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IX. RADIO-TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of imports of radio-transmission equipment is regulated by the Regulation of the
Minister of Transport and Co mmunication No. 51 of 10 Septembe r 1999, and is administered by
National Board of Communication.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2.
 
 Product  ENC code
 Radio transmitting equipment for radiotelephony, teletext
services and broadcasting 8525 10
 Radio transmitting equipment with receiver for radiotelephony, teletextservices and broadcasting  8525 20
 Wire telephone sets with wireless handset  8517 11 00 00
 Radar equipment (radiolocation equipment), radio navigation equipment
and radio remote controls 8526
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
  
4. The licensing is intended to assure that the imported goods are suitable for the national
communication system.
 5. The licensing of imports in radio-transmissi on equipment is based on the Customs Act and is
maintained under the Regulation of the Minister  of Transport and Communication No. 51 of 10
September 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 130.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
  
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document
will be issued within a maximum of  1 day of receipt of the application.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/orimportation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administ rative organ in connection with an application.
 
 8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licen ce, 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.
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 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
10. Application for the issue of special license for the carriage of radio transmitting equipment
over the customs border of Estonia:
Name Personal identification code
or registry code
Address
Contact person Phone E-mail
Radio transmitting equipment
Intended use Quantity
Brand Type/model Manufacturer
Frequency band(s) or cha nnel(s) Maximum output power
Hereby I confirm, that the preceding information submitted to the Estonian National
Communications Board is correct and valid. I confirm, that preceding specified radio transmittingequipment is marked in accordance with the established requirements in the Republic of Estonia.
Name Date Signature
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
 
 12. There is licensing fee 100 EEK.
  
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 30 days from the date of issue.
  
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.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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X. FUEL AND ENERGY
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of trade in fuel and energy is re gulated by the Energy Act and is administered by
Energy Market Inspection.  The Energy Act does not  regulate import of turf and biological fuel.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. Imports of fuel and electric energy are subject to non-automatic licensing.
 
 3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
  
4. Licensing is intended to protect the consumers who use the goods covered by the Energy Act.
 5. The licensing of trade in fuel and energy is based on the Energy Act which has been published
in Riigi Teataja I  2001 No. 52 Article 303.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document
will be issued within a maximum of 30 days of receipt of the application in case of starting the
activities, and within a maximum of 60 days of receipt of the application in the case of the
continuation of the activities.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administ rative organ in connection with an application.
 
 8. None.  The reasons for any refusal are given to th e applicant in writing. In  the event of refusal to
issue a licence, the applicant has a right of app eal 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 except:
 
- market licence for the import of liquid fuel (except liquefied gas) may be applied for and held
by an undertaking whose share capital is at least EEK 10 million and who undertakes to store
minimum stocks of liquefied fuel if such obligation is prescribed by law.
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. In order to be issued a market licence, the a pplicant shall submit an application to the Energy
Market Inspectorate containing at  least the following information:
 
 - The business name of the undertaking;
 - the address of the seat and place of business;
 - the telecommunications numbers;G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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 - the commercial registry code;
 - areas of activity according to Energy Act subsection 9(2).
 
 The following shall be appended to an application:
 
 - A copy of the registry card from the commercial register;
 - a copy of the articles of association of the company;
 - a statement from the local Tax Board Offi ce certifying the absence of tax arrears;
 - the approved annual report for the previous year;
 - a list of goods and services which the applicant for a licence intends to sell, export or import
which the applicant sells, exports or imports, a nd turnover of the previous financial year;
 - a schematic plan and a description of the licensed territory of the network operator;
 - a certificate from the Customs Board confirming the absence of tax arrears if the activity licence
is applied for to engage in import;
 - written confirmation from the applicant that th e applicant has the technical capability and
personnel with the necessary skills to operate in the area of activity indicated in the application
and that the applicant's activities comply with  the environmental protection and occupational
safety requirements and other require ments prescribed by legislation.
 
 A company which is being founded shall be issued a market licence for up to two years and the
following shall be appended to the application:
 
 - A certified copy of the memorandum of asso ciation, foundation resolu tion or partnership
agreement;
 - a copy of the articles of association of the company;
 - a list of goods and services which the applicant for a licence intends to sell, export or import;
 - a schematic plan and a description of the licensed territory of the network operator;
 - written confirmation from the applicant that th e applicant has the technical capability and
personnel with the necessary skills to operate in the area of activity indicated in the application
and that the applicant's activities comply with  the environmental protection and occupational
safety requirements and other require ments prescribed by legislation.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.  Upon
importation of liquid fuel, the importer is required to  submit the certificate of conformity of liquid fuel
to the customs authorities.  Importation for free circ ulation, storage and sale of liquid fuel, which does
not comply with quality requirements is prohibited.
 
 12. Fees for licences are as follows:
 
 - Import and sale of fuel – 30,000 EEK per year
 - Import and sale of electric power – 30,000 EEK per year
 
 13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
 
 Conditions of licensing
  
14. A company shall be issued a market licence for up to two years.  Market licences are issued for
a term of up to five years for import and sale of fuel and for a term of up to 12 years for import and sale
of electric power.
 
 15. In case an importer has not engaged in the licensed activities during 12 months, the licence will
be revoked.
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 16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
 
 17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
 
 Other procedural requirements
 
 18. There are no other administrative procedures , apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
 
XI. TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of trade in tobacco and tobacco products is regulated by the Tobacco Act and is
administered by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. Imports of tobacco and tobacco products are subject to non-automatic licensing.
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
  
4. The purpose of an activity licence for handling tobacco products is to regulate the market of
tobacco products and to ensure fair competition and receipt of taxes.
 5. The licensing of trade in tobacco and tobacco  products is based on the Tobacco Act which is
published in Riigi Teataja I  2001 No. 43.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document
will be issued within a maximum of 30 days of receipt of the application.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/orimportation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administ rative organ in connection with an application.
 
 8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licen ce, 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, who have been entered in the commercial register, are
eligible to apply for import licences.
 
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 10. In order to obtain an activity licence, the following shall be submitted to the issuer:
- an application which sets out, among other things, the address of each place of business, and
the name, official title and details of the person responsible for the given activity;
- a copy of the commercial registry card;
- a certificate issued by a local Tax Board Office concerning the absence of tax arrears or its
consent for the issue of the activity licence if the undertaking owes taxes and pays the taxes
by instalments, and the undertaking meets the schedule for payment of tax arrears, and if the
undertaking does not operate but is registered in the state register of taxpayers and
withholding agents;
- a certificate issued by the Customs Board concerning the absence of tax arrears;- copies of agreements, authorization documents and other documents which prove the origin of
the tobacco products to be handled;
- a document certifying the payment of state fees.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
 
 12. There is a state fee of 20 000 EEK.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
 
 Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is valid for three years from the date of issue.
  
15. There is no penalty for the non-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.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
 
XII. ALCOHOL
 Outline of systems
 
1. The licensing of trade in alcohol is regulated by the Alcohol Act and is administered by the
Ministry of Economic Affairs a nd State Register of Alcohol.
The import of alcohol may be carried out by an undertaking:
- which is entered in the commercial register
- which holds a valid registration in the State Register of Undertakings Operating in Areas of
Activity Subject to Special Requirements.G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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Alcohol to be imported shall be entered in the State Register of Alcohol. The importer of the
alcohol shall apply for entry of the imported alcohol in the State Register of Alcohol.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
2. Imports of alcohol are subject to automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.4. Licensing is intended to maintain state control in the area covered by the Alcohol Act .
5. The licensing of trade in alcohol is based on the Alcohol Act published in Riigi Teataja I  2002
No. 3 Article 7 and Regulation of the Mini ster of Agriculture No. 69, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa
2002  No. 94 Article 1462; Regulation of the Governme nt No. 208 published in Riigi Teataja I 2002 No.
56 Article 353.
 Procedures
 
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
7.(a)-(b)It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach 2 administrati ve bodies in connection with 2 applications.
 
8. None.  The reasons for any refusal are given to th e applicant in writing. In  the event of refusal to
issue a licence, the applicant has a right of app eal pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
9. All persons, firms and institutions, who have been entered into commercial register are eligible
to apply for import licences.
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. An undertaking, which wishes to carry out the import of alcohol, shall submit to the Ministry
of Economic Affairs and Communications, as authorised processor of the State Register of
Undertakings Operating in Areas of Activity Subject to Special Requirements, a corresponding
application, which shall set out at least the following:
- the business name, commercial register code, address and ot her details of the
undertaking;
- the clearly worded content of the application;
- the name and details of the person responsible for the import of, wholesale trade in or export
of alcohol; if the application is submitted by a sole proprietor, the same person shall be
responsible for the import of, wholesale trade in or export of alcohol;
- the address of the place of business or addresses of places of businesses;
- the number of a decision of approval the ente rprise or a part thereof for food business,
the date of making the decision and the na me of the agency, which made the decision;
- the date of submission of the application, and signature;G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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- the name, official title and details of the person who signed the application.
 
11. Upon the import of alcohol, in addition to the requirements provided for in the customs rules,
a certificate of the State Register of Alcohol, indicating that the imported alcohol has been entered in
the State Register of Alcohol on the application of the importer, shall be submitted to the customsauthorities.
Formal requirements of the application for making a register entry into the National Alcohol
Register are listed below. The applicant shall submit an application, which includes the following
data:
• name of the applicant;
• number of activity licence of the excise warehouse;
• date and number of making the decision of recognition of the enterprise;
• registration number of state register of undertakings operating in areas of activity subject
to special requirements;
• location, address and contact information (telephone, fax, e-mail address) of the applicant;
• name of the product;
• country of origin of the product;
• type of product;
• name of the producer;
• producer country;
• address and contact information (telephone, fax, e-mail address) of the producer;
• capacity of the consumer packaging or in case of alcohol, which has not been packaged
into consumer packaging, the capacity of the packaging;
• ethanol content;
• numerical code of goods of Estonian Nomenclature of Commodities;
• material of consumer packaging or packaging;
• number of labels of consumer packaging or packaging;
• shape and colour of the bottle (thereby the use of Burgundy, Bordeaux, port, German wine,
sparkling wine or other bottle should be marked)
• material of the cork;
• colour of the cork;
• shape of the cork;
• note on the “stocking”, if present;
• colour of the stocking;
• a note on front label, if present;
• a note on back label, if present;
• a note on neck label, if present;
• a note on other labels, if present;
• list of documents and materials attached to the application;
• name, position and signature of the applicant.
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-recurring permit.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
 
 Other procedural requirements
 
 18. There are no other administrative procedures , apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
 
XIII.  STRATEGIC GOODS
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of imports of strategic goods is  regulated by the Strategic Goods Import, Export
and Transit Act and the Regulation No. 281 of 28 Sept ember 1999, and is administered by The Strategic
Goods Import, Export and Transit Control Commission.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 2. The licensing covers goods used for military purposes, i.e. substances, materials, devices,
equipment, systems and components thereof, know- how and technology, and goods used for both civil
and military purposes (dual-use goods). Imports of the goods are subject to non-automatic licensing.
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to assure the national security.
  
5. The licensing of trade in strategic goods is based on the Strategic Goods Import, Export and
Transit Act and is maintained under the Regulation No. 218 of 28 September 1999, which has beenpublished in Riigi Teataja I  1999 No. 72.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
  
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document
will be issued within a maximum of 30 days of receipt of the application.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/orimportation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
 application.
  
8. None.  The reasons for any refusal are given to th e applicant in writing. In  the event of refusal to
issue a licence, the applicant has a right of app eal pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
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 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
 
 9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licence.
  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. An importer is required to submit the followi ng documents with the free-form application:
- A legitimisation or a copy of commercial register card;
- an activity  licence in the case of licensed activity;
- documents which prove the origin of strategic goods;
- documents which describe the quality and technical characteristics (in case of chemicals – the
formula of composition and if applicable CAS register number) of strategic goods;
- an agreement between exporter and importer or a copy of it.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence.
  
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
 
 13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
 
 Conditions of licensing
 
 14. A licence is valid for a maximum of one year from the date of issue. The validity can be
extended if the applicant so requests.
 
 15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between persons.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
 
 Other procedural requirements
 
 18. There are no other administrative procedures , apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
XIV. WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of imports of weapons and ammunition is regulated by the Weapons’ Act and the
Regulation No. 44 of 26 February 2002 and is administered by the National Police Board.
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 Purposes and coverage of licensing
 
 2.
 Product  Commodity code
 Revolvers and pistols with 9 mm calibre and higher  9302 00 100
 Revolvers and pistols with smaller than 9 mm calibre  9302 00 900
 Muzzle-loading firearms  9303 10 000
 Single-barrelled sporting and hunting shotguns  9303 20 100
 Double-barrelled sporting and hunting shotguns, combined sporting and
hunting rifles 9303 20 950
 Single-barrelled sporting and hunting rifles with small calibre  9303 30 000
 Full-calibered single-barrelled sporting and hunting rifles  9303 30 000
 Cartridge firing gas guns and pistols  9304 00 000
 Truncheons  9304 00 000
 Air guns and pistols with 4,5 mm calibre and higher  9304 00 000
 Barrels of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Frames of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Adapters of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Trigger and firing mechanisms  of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Cylinders of revolvers  9305 10 000
 Magazine of pistols  9305 10 000
 Silencers of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Shotgun barrels  9305 21 000
 Barrels of rifles  9305 29 950
 Chambers of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Bolts of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Trigger and firing mechanis ms of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Frames of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Bolt chambers of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Magazines of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Adapters of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Silencers of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Nightsights  9013 10 000
 Optical sights  9013 10 000
 Laser sights  9013 20 000
 Shotgun cartridges  9306 21 000
 Air gun pellets with 4,5 mm calibre and higher  9306 29 700
 Tin shots  9306 29 700
 Cartridges of revolvers or pistols  9306 30 100
 Cartridges of full-calibered sporting and hunting rifles  9306 30 910
 Cartridges of sporting and hunting rifles with small calibre  9306 30 930
 Cartridges of gas guns and pistols  9306 30 930
 Shells of cartridges  9306 30 980
 Percussion caps  9306 30 980
 Bullets  9306 30 980
 Swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and similar arms and parts thereof and
scabbards and sheaths therefor 9307 00 000
 Handcuffs  8301 40 190
 Crossbows with a draw weight over 45 kg  9506 99 900
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 Imports of the goods are subject to non-automatic licensing.
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
  
4. The licensing is intended to assure the national security.
 5. The licensing in trade of weapons and ammunition is based on the Weapons’ Act, which is
published in Riigi Teataja I  2001 No. 65 Article 377, and is maintained under the Regulation No. 44 of
26 February 2002, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa 2002  No. 49 Article 691.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administ rative organ in connection with an application.
 
 8. None. The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In  the event of refusal to
issue a licence, the applicant has a right of app eal pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
 
 Eligibility of Importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions, which have an activity licence or acquisition licence issued
by the National Police Board, are eligible to apply for import licence.  Weapons and ammunition may
be imported as goods for release for free circulation on the basis of the special permit by personsholding an activity licence for the manufacture or sale of weapons, essential components of firearms,
ammunition or laser sights, or for the conversion or repair of weapons.
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. A free-form application for a licence should contain HS code and quantity of good, in the case
of firearms and ammunition – calibre, make and quantity, the number of units, the name and address
of the consignee and consignor, information about the person, who is responsible for the
transportation of the good, the required duration of the licence.
 An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:
- a payment receipt of a state fee
- a copy of the activity licence
A person who holds an activity licence for the manufacture, repair or conversion of weapons,
essential components of firearms, or accessories , or for the manufacture of ammunition may apply
solely for permission to import the particular type of weapon, essential components of firearms, laser
sights or ammunition for the manufacture, repair or conversion of which the person has been issued
the activity licence.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence.G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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12. The state fees – 500 EEK per weapon for the Estonian citizens, 1000 EEK per weapon for non-
citizens; 8000 EEK per first 10 weapons and ther eafter 10 000 EEK plus 500 EEK per 10 weapons for
legal persons, 50 EEK per 1000 cartridges.
13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is a nonrecurring 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 import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
XV. EXPLOSIVES AND PYROTECHNIC GOODS
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of explosives and pyrotechnic goods is regulated by the Regulation of the
Minister of Economic Affairs N o. 21 of 16 June 2000, and is admini stered by the National Board of
Technical Inspection.  The Regulation covers only the goods used in civil industry and households.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing covers propellant powders (HS heading 3601), prepared explosives, other than
propellant powders (HS heading 3602), safety fuses; detonating fuses; percussion or detonating caps;
igniters; electric detonators (HS heading 3603), firewo rks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals
and other pyrotechnic articles (HS heading 3604). Imports of explosives and pyrotechnic g oods are
subject to non-automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is intended to protect national security and public safety.
5. The licensing of explosives and pyrotechnic goods is based on the Explosive Substances Act
and is maintained under the Regulation which has been published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  2000 No. 73.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7.(a)-(b)  It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.G/LIC/N/3/EST/3
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(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or
importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
8. None.  In the event of refusal to issue a licen ce, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to
the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions that have been issued a procurement permit or activity
licence by National Police Board are eligible to apply for import licences.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for registration should contain the name, the number of commercial
register, address and telephone, fax number of the importer, the list, quantities and HS codes of the
imported goods and exporting country.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
12. There is a state fee of 500-1500 EEK, in the case of imports over 1000 t the fee of 1000 EEK
per every 1000 t is added.
13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issuance of licences.
Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is a nonrecurring permit.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.
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
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