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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
 
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1 
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 7.3 OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES (202 1 AND 2022 ) 
GEORGIA  
The following communication, dated 28 January 2022, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Georgia.  
 
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Table of contents  
 
1   MINISTRY OF DEFENSE  ................................ ................................ ..............................  1 
2   MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND AGRICULTURE  ............................  5 
3   LEPL REVENUE SERVICE – MINISTRY OF FINANCE (MOF)  ................................ ........  12 
 
1  MINISTRY OF DEFENSE  
Outline of System  
1. Georgian licensing system is applied to the military products, software and technology thereof 
that are defined by the Ordinance of Government of G eorgia No. 394 (13  June 2014) on "Approval 
of Lists of Military and Dual Use Items "; also, to the weapons and ammunition for the civilian usage.  
There are clearly identified authorities obliged for licensing, implementation and enforcement of the 
law. Responsible for licensing in military products transfers is the Ministry of Defense, which 
represents a leading agency in implementation of control o f military and civilian weaponry and also 
coordinates interagency cooperation and information sharing among designated ministries, that are 
involved in the decision -making  process as consultative bodies responsible to review each case from 
their respective  jurisdiction and through the spectrum of their competency:  
• Ministry of Finance/customs department;  
• State Security Service;  
• Ministry of Justice;  
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs;  
• LEPL Agency for Nuclear and Radioactive Safety;  
• LEPL Technical and Construction Su pervision Agency.  
The Ministry of Defense is responsible for granting permits on import, export, transit, brokering 
services and technical assistance of weapons and military products and activity licenses on trade, 
repair and manufacture of such goods.  
 
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.  G/LIC/N/3/GEO/9  
 
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  Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. N/A 
3. The system applies to abovementioned goods regardless their origin and countries they are 
coming from.  
4. The licensing (permit) requirements do not include any quantitative or value restrictions. The 
main objectiv e of licensing is prevention of the illicit spread of weapons and military products and 
reduce the risk of their diversion to the unauthorized end users and end uses thus maintaining the 
national and international security.  
5. Import licensing system for c ivilian weapons and military products is regulated by the following 
normative acts:  
− Law of Georgia on "Licenses and Permits " (24 June 2005);  
− Law of Georgia on "Licenses and permissions fees " (14 August 2003).  
− Law of Georgia "of Arms " (8 May 2003);  
− Law of Georgia "On Control of Military and Dual Use Items " (29 November 2013);  
− Ordinance of Government of Georgia No. 372 (9  June 2014) on "Determination of Control 
measures for Military and Dual Use Items "; 
− Ordinance of Government of Georgia No. 394 (13  June 2014) on "Approval of Lists of Military 
and Dual Use Items "; 
Order of Minister of Defense No. 68 (4  August 2020) on "Approval of the Statute of Standing 
Commission of Military -technical Issues of Ministry of Defense of Georgia ". 
Law of Georgia "On Arms " Article 22 defines that Import of Civilian Weapons and their main 
elements, ammunition and their main elements shall be carried out on the basis of permit issued by 
the Ministry of Defense of Georgia.  
Law of Georgia "On the Control  of Military and Dual Use Items " Article 5 and Art icle 9 defines that:  
Importation of items provided for in the control lists (Governmental Ordinance No. 394 on "Approval 
of Lists of Military and Dual Use Items " Attachment No. 1) shall be carried out on th e basis of the 
permit issued by the Ministry of Defense of Georgia.  
The licensing is a statutory requirement. Ministry of Defense cannot suspend or abolish the system 
without legislative approval. The legislation does not leave designation of products to b e subjected 
to licensing to administrative discretion.  
Procedures  
6.I. Licensing authority provides availability of public information on issued licenses (permits) for 
interested bodies.  
II. The size of quotas on weapons and military products may be determ ined by the Standing 
Commission of Military -technical Issues of Ministry of Defense of Georgia, which is authorized 
to issue the recommendations on import of weapons and military products. Granting 
recommendations is the first step and compulsory for issui ng than the import permits on 
weapons and military products by the Ministry of Defense of Georgia.  
III. Import permit shall be granted by the Ministry of Defense only to legal entities registered in 
Georgia that are possessed the license of activity on tra de of weapon and military products.  
IV. Georgian legislation regulating control of weapon and military items does not define any 
quotas for permits. Importers possessing appropriate activity license can apply to the Ministry 
of Defense whenever they need t o obtain the import permit.  
V. The time of processing applications and granting the recommendation on import of weapons 
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  of Ministry of Defense of Georgia but it could not exceed 9 months. Import permit that should 
be issued on the basis of recommendation is made within 20 days after receiving application 
if all the required documents are submitted.  
VI. Importers are able to import products as soon as they receive the permission. The validity of 
recommendation  is 12 months. Permits are valid during the validity period as indicated. If no 
validity period is indicated, than the validity is 12 months since its issuance.  
VII. For obtaining the import permission for weap ons and military products, importer approaches 
only one administrative body - Ministry of Defence.  
VIII. New importers first should obtain the activity license on trade of weapons or military items. 
Applications are examined on receipt.  
IX. The import perm ission of weapon and military products is required in any case.  
X. Military -technical issues department of the Ministry of Defence (provides the organizational -
technical support to Military -technical Issues Commission and drafting the activity licenses 
and permits on import, export and transit of weapon and military products) has very close 
cooperation with relevant authorities of EU member states and countries in region. It gives 
the opportunity for direct contact with representatives of such a uthorities in case of any 
questions regarding their exports to Georgia.  
XI. No permit is issued on condition that goods should be exported and not sold or used in the 
domestic market.  
7.(a) Importers should take into account that according to the relevant normative act, proceeding 
of granting of recommendations by the Standing Commission on Military -technical Issues of 
Ministry of Defense can be exceeded within the period of nine months. After obtaining the 
recommendation, within 12 months period, importers  can apply to the Ministry of Defense for 
import permit, which shall be issued by Ministry of Defense within 20 days after submission 
of required documents. There is no defined shorter time -limit. 
(b) The permits can be granted in approximately four-five days after request if all required 
documents and provisions defined by the relevant normative acts are submitted and fulfilled 
by the applicant.  
(c) There are no limitations for the period of the year during which applications for import 
permission may be m ade. 
(d) Application for recommendation can be considered by the interagency experts group of the 
Standing Commission on Military -technical Issues of Ministry of Defense composed of experts 
from various agencies designated by the Standing Commission. Thoug h importer approaches 
only one administrative body – Ministry of Defense.  
8. Standing Commission of Military -technical Issues of Ministry of Defense is authorized to terminate 
the proceeding of application or deny to grant it:  
− on Request of applicant;  
− if the applicant is an ineligible to conduct this activity;  
− if the applicant cannot submit all the documents that are prescribed by the relevant normative 
act and/or requested by the Military -technical Commission.  
The Ministry of Defense can deny to grant impo rt permission or terminate a granted permission:  
− in cases stipulated by the Georgian "Law on Licenses and Permits", or  
− in cases stipulated by Governmental ordinance No. 372 on "Determination of Control measures 
for Military and Dual Use Items "; 
− in consideration of national security interests of Georgia.  
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  Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9.(a) N/A 
(b)  Under non -restrictive licensing system - the eligibility to apply for permission on importation 
of weapon or military items have only legal entities registered in Georgian state registers and 
possessing activity license for trade of these products, granted by the Ministry of Defense. 
Fee for license on trade of civilian weapons is 100 Lari and 2 ,000 Lari for license on trade of 
Military products.  
Documentational or other Requirements for Application for License  
10. The application should be made in written form which includes the followin g: 
− Name of administrative organ, the applicant addresses to;  
− Name and address of applicant;  
− Request;  
− Date of submission and signature;  
− List of attached documents if any;  
− Note from the State Register for legal entities of Private Law and individual entrepre neurs;  
− The document on payment of permission fees;  
The following documentation should be submitted together with the application:  
− document certifying the transaction under consideration (agreement).  
− Technical specifications of the products;  
− positive recomm endation of the Commission;  
− Certificate of Origin;  
− Export permit issued by the exporting country.  
11. Import permit of Ministry of Defense is the main document on the basis of which the actual 
import can be conducted. Other documents that should be submitt ed are the prerogative of Customs 
department of Revenue Service of Ministry of Finance according to the relevant normative act.  
12. There is a one -time mandatory fee for obtaining the permissions aiming to cover the 
administrative expenses. The amount for the permission fees is determined in accordance to the 
Law of Georgia on "Licensing and Permission Fees". In case of weapons and military items import 
fee is 0.5 % of the weapons and military equipment with the total value between 500 GEL to 
10,000,000 GEL and 0.1 % for the products above 10 ,000,000 GEL, but the maximum amount of fee 
must not exceed 120 000 GEL. A bill on payment of the fee should be submitted to the Ministry of 
Defense along with other documents while applying for the permit.  
13. There is no  deposit or advance payment associated with the issue of recommendation of Military -
technical Issues Commission of Ministry of Defense. But for the obtaining of import permission of 
Ministry of Defense on the basis of abovementioned recommendation, togethe r with other required 
documents importer shall submit the bill of payment, stipulated by the Law of Georgia on "Licenses 
and permissions fees ". 
14. Permits are valid during the validity period as indicated. If no validity period is indicated, than 
the vali dity is 12 months since its issuance. The validity of a permit cannot be extended. Importer 
shall obtain the new one.  
15. There are no penalties for the non -use of permission.  
16. Permits are not transferable between importers.  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issue of a permit.  
Other Procedural Requirements  
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  19. The imported commodities are automatically provided with foreign exchange by banking 
authorities. The p ermit is not required as a condition of obtaining foreign exchange. Foreign 
exchange is always available to cover a permit. There are no formalities for obtaining foreign 
exchange.  
2  MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND AGRICULTURE  
Outline of Systems  
1. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit - The Georgian 
Law on the Georgian "Red List " and "Red Data Book ", based on the Convention on International 
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), requires the import permit issued by 
the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture for the import of the wild - taken specimens 
of the species included in the Appendix I of the Convention. The Ministry also issues the certificate 
for introduction from the sea  for the specimens harvested in the marine areas beyond the national 
jurisdictions.  
At the same time, CITES permit/certificate issued by the CITES Management Authority of the 
exporting/re - exporting country is required for all specimens of species listed i n the Appendices of 
the Convention.  
The Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) Permit – the Import permit system is regulated by 
Georgian Law on Ambient Air Protection and Government Decree No.  266 (21  June 2016) 
establishing the list of substances subject to i mport permit and relevant accounting form. 
On 29 May 2018, Government Decree No.  272 Amended  Decree No.  266. Amendment entered into 
force on 1 June 2018. The permit system is administered by the Ministry of Environmental Protection 
and Agriculture.  
The Phy tosanitary and veterinary import permit - The licensing system as a whole is governed 
by the Law of Georgia on Licenses and Permits, Resolution No. 426 of the Government of Georgia, 
of 31 December 2010, on the Approval of Rules and Conditions for Issuing P ermits and Forms Thereof 
by Legal Entity of Public Law – Revenue Service and Legal Entity of Public Law – National Food 
Agency and the Law of Georgia - Food/Feed Safety, Veterinary and Plant Protection Code. 
The licensing system ultimately aims to ensure p rotection of human, animal and health by 
preventing the spread of dangerous infectious diseases. The permits in this field are divided into two 
types: phytosanitary and veterinary permits;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - Under the Law of Ge orgia on Nuclear and 
Radiation Safety, it is forbidden to conduct nuclear and radiation activity without authorization 
granted by the Regulatory Body – LEPL Agency of Nuclear and Radiation Safety (ANRS) under the 
state supervision of the Ministry of Enviro nmental Protection and Agriculture of Georgia. The same 
Law determines the "authorization " to include license and permission. Under the Law of Georgia on 
Licenses and Permits "import of radioactive materials, raw materials,  from which nuclear materials 
can be obtained or produced, equipment containing radioactive substances, nuclear technologies 
and know -how, as well as export, import and transit of radioactive sources " is subject to permission, 
not a license.  
The permit is as the right to perform a one -time act within the license of nuclear and radiation 
activity and is valid for maximum of one year. The only exception is the act related to the 
radiopharmaceuticals for medical purposes – in this case, the permit may be granted for performing 
repeated/severa l acts, but the time limit of one year remains applicable.  
The permit on import may be granted to the licensees holding the license on the following activities:  
o production, possession, temporary retention, use and sale of radioactive materials;  
o using of a source of ionizing radiation for medical (therapeutic) purposes;  
o using of radioactive substances (radiopharmaceuticals) for medical diagnosis;  
o using of radioactive substances (radiopharmaceuticals) for medical treatment;  
o using of a generator of ionizing ra diation and/or radioactive substances for delivery of service;  
o using of a source of ionizing radiation for industrial purposes;  
o using of a source of ionizing radiation for research and education purposes.  G/LIC/N/3/GEO/9  
 
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  Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. Convention on  International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) - The permit/certificate 
issued by the CITES Management Authority;  
The Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) Permit - Import, export, re -export and transit of 
ozone depleting substances (ODSs) are subject to p ermitting;  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - The Phytosanitary import permit covers in 
general live plants and products of plant origin; Veterinary permits, on the other hand, applies to 
live animals and products of animal origin;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - Permit ANRS is statutorily determined to grant, 
covers:  
✓ Radioactive materials;  
✓ Raw materials, from which nuclear materials can be obtained or produced;  
✓ Equipment containing radioactive substances;  
✓ Nuclear tec hnologies and know -how; 
✓ Radioactive sources.  
The system is the same for each product enlisted above.  
3. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit - This system 
applies universally, to all countries;  
The Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) Permit - The system applies to goods originating in 
and coming from all countries.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - This system applies universally, to all 
countries;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiatio n Activity - There is no restriction regarding countries under 
the legislation under the Law of Georgia on Nuclear and Radiation Safety and the Law of Georgia on 
Licenses and Permits.  
4. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) - In case of the import 
permits for the wild -taken Appendix I species, the main purpose is to prove that the import is not 
undertaken for primarily commercial purposes. The quantities are defined by the CITES Management 
Authorities of the exporting/re -exporting  countries.  
For the certificate for the introduction from the sea, the quantities are defined, based on the scientific 
assessment, so that the quantities imported are not detrimental for the survival of the species 
concerned.  
The Ozone Depleting Substances  (ODSs) Permit - Permitting intended to restrict the quantity 
of imports of Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and limit purposes of import of Methyl Bromide 
(from 2015 import of Methyl Bromide is allowed only for quarantine and pre -shipment uses).  
The Phyto sanitary and veterinary import permit - The permits do not, in any shape or form, 
intend to restrict quantity or value of imports. For the purpose of licensing, please refer to answer 
to Question No. 1 above. The Agency deems the aforementioned method of b eing commensurate to 
the goals set out by the licensing system;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - Considering the type of goods, there is no 
interest in restricting the quantity and/or value. Georgian legislation complies with the Internation al 
Atomic Energy Agency standards, principles and guides and there are no such recommendations as 
to restrict for any reason. However, since every activity related to the nuclear and radiation field 
shall be justified before the commencement, the applicant s are obliged to give the reasons/grounds 
of the act they are intending to conduct. Justification means that the benefits outweigh the potential 
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  5. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit - The Georgian 
Law on the Georg ian "Red List " and "Red Data Book ", based on the Convention on International 
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Only the Parliament of Georgia is 
authorized to abolish the law.  
The Ozone Depleting Substances (ODSs) Permit – The Ge orgian Law on Ambient Air Protection 
and subordinated by - law on ODSs import and export permitting system are the legislative bases 
under which the permitting is maintained. Existing legislation does not leave designation of products 
to be subjected to lic ensing to administrative discretion. It is not possible for the government (or  the 
executive branch) to abolish the system without legislative approval.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit – The Permits and Licensing is chiefly 
administered on t he basis of Law of Georgia on Licenses and Permits, Resolution No. 426 of the 
Government of Georgia, of 31 December 2010, on the Approval of Rules and Conditions for Issuing 
Permits and Forms Thereof by Legal Entity of Public Law – Revenue Service and Lega l Entity of Public 
Law – National Food Agency and General Administrative Code of Georgia. The products to be 
subjected to licensing are stipulated in relevant legislation. The government (executive branch) may 
not arbitrarily abolish the system without the  proper legislative mandate;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - There are two main laws that regulate 
permission granting process:  
✓ Law of Georgia on Nuclear and Radiation Safety;  
✓ Law of Georgia on Licenses and Permits.  
However, for the purposes of following the administrative procedures, ANRS is also obliged to meet 
the requirements provided for by the General Administrative Code of Georgia. Since those laws are 
adopted by the Parliament of Georgia, the Government does not enjoy the righ t to abolish and/or 
amend them in any form. Additionally, there is no discretion upon ANRS and/or any member of the 
executive authorities in this process.  
Procedures  
6.I. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) - In case of imports 
from other countries, the limits are defined by those countries themselves. For the introduction 
from the sea, the limits are defined by the Scientific Authority. However, in practice we have 
never had an application for this permit.  
The Ozone Depleting Su bstances (ODSs) Permit – The Information relating to quotas, 
formalities of filing applications for permit, exceptions and derogations are published in the 
Government Gazette. In addition, information is disseminated by different media outlets. 
Quotas are determined and permits for import are issued on an annual basis. Permits are 
allotted to importers regardless of whether they are producers of like products. To ensure that 
quotas are allocated actually, an annual import quota parceling for HCFCs is define d by sub -
law. Unused allocations are not added to quotas for the next year. Names of importers to 
whom permits have been allocated can be made known to governments and export promotion 
bodies of exporting countries upon request. From the time of announcing  the opening of 
quotas, a period of at least 42 days is allowed for the submission of  applications for permits. 
Applications for permits are processed within 2 -3 weeks. There is no time gap between the 
granting of permit and the date of opening of the peri od of importation. There are no 
exceptions or derogations from the licensing requirement established by the legislation.  
II. The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit – No such restrictions on products exist 
for Georgia. No quotas and restrictions exi st; therefore, no restricted amounts are published. 
Publishing in general is undertaken through the Legislative Herald, corresponding websites of 
relevant responsible authorities and social media platforms;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - Not Applicable.  
III. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit - For the 
introduction from the sea (imports from beyond the national jurisdictions): quantities set for G/LIC/N/3/GEO/9  
 
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  each permit. For imports from the countries: defined by resp ective countries. Sometimes, the 
countries set annual export quotas, which is later indicated on the actual permits we are 
receiving.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - There are no quotas.  
IV. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit – CITES 
permits are issued for single export/import/re -export/introduction from the sea. It is not 
possible to use same permit twice. Also, where annual quotas are set, it is not possible to 
carry unused quota for the next year.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - Since we do not have import quotas, 
nothing is shared with other countries.  
V. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit – 
20 working days are allocated for issuing the CITES per mits in Georgia. This number varies in 
different countries.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - Depending on the fees paid, the period 
for processing application may range from 1 to 20 working days.  
VI. Convention on International Trade in End angered Species (CITES) Permit - The 
export/re -export permits are valid for 6 months. Permits for introduction from the Sea are 
valid for 12 months.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - The importation may commence 
immediately upon the issuance  of permit.  
VII. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) - The Ministry of 
Environmental Protection and Agriculture is the Management Authority in Georgia. At the same 
time, as mentioned, specimens of the CITES listed species are im ported based on the permits 
issued by the management authorities of respective countries. The list of Management 
Authorities is uploaded on the CITES web -site. However, we do not have information on the 
procedures how they are issuing the permits and certi ficates.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - A single administrative authority 
processes the application. In case of applications for phytosanitary and veterinary import 
permits, such authority may be the LEPL -National Food Agency or LEPL -Revenue Service.  
VIII. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) - In case of import 
permits for wild -taken specimens of Appendix I CITES species, all permits are issued if the 
trade is not commercial. The quotas and limits are set and sh ared by the exporting countries. 
For the introduction from the sea, all permits are judged on a case -by-case basis.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - There are exists no legislative or other 
basis for prioritizing one claim over the other. T here is also no differentiation between early 
and late applicants. Application shall be examined after the payment of fee has been cleared.  
IX. There are no Quotas . 
X. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) – MEPA has direct 
commun ication with the CITES management Authority of exporting country.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - N/A. 
XI. No such conditions exist.  
7.(a) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) - There is no limit 
how far in advance the permits should be obtained. In case of arriving without the CITES 
permit, the import is illegal. The importer may apply for the retrospective permit,  but the G/LIC/N/3/GEO/9  
 
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  decision on issuing such a permit lies with the CITES Management Authority of the exporting 
country, in consultation with us and if all relevant conditions are satisfied;  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - No such minimum timeframe e xists. 
The period for processing applications ranges from 1 to 20 working days;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - There is no such time range for applying, 
however, the applicant shall take into consideration that ANRS is allowed to make a de cision 
on granting or not the permit up to 20 days period of time. Apart from this general rule, under 
the Ordinance of the Government of Georgia, the applicant is allowed to apply for the shorter 
period of time amid paying additional fees. In particular, there are options of 3 or 10 calendar 
days.  
(b) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) - The import 
permits for the specimens of wild -taken Appendix I species cannot be granted immediately, 
since this process involves obtaining the  advice from the Scientific Authority. We do not have 
information about other countries, whether it is possible to get CITES permit immediately. 
However, we assume that this may only be possible only for re -exports, when the advice of 
the Scientific Author ity is not required.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit -Yes, granting within one working day 
is a possibility, provided the applicant pays the corresponding fee;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - There is no such statutory mechan ism as 
immediate decision on request. The shortest period of time is 3 calendar days.  
(c) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) - All CITES permits 
used for import of the specimens are checked by the Customs Department of Georgia.  
The department verifies that quantities imported fall within the amounts indicated on the 
permits.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit – No such limitations exist;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - No, there are no such limitation s. 
(d) Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit - All CITES 
permits used for import of the specimens are checked by the Customs Department of Georgia. 
The department verifies that quantities imported fall within the amounts in dicated on the 
permits.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - A single administrative authority 
processes the application. In case of applications for phytosanitary and veterinary import 
permits, such authority may be the LEPL -National Food Agen cy or LEPL -Revenue Service;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - Besides the permit from ANRS, in case of 
permit on import of dual -use goods, the importer has to approach Ministry of Defense for 
recommendation and to Revenue Service for the seco nd permit.  
8. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit - Generally, 
the CITES permits are refused, if the specimens are not legally obtained or such harvest is 
detrimental for the survival of the species concerned. The applica tion may also be refused if some 
of the necessary documents are missing.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - There are no other criteria, just ordinary 
stipulated conditions. Please refer to legislation above. Reason for refusal is given. Acco rding to the 
General Administrative Code, the decision may be first appealed to superior administrative body and 
then, if the appeal is not satisfied, to the court. Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activit y - The reasons of refusal are strictly provided for 
by the Law of Georgia on License and Permits which are binding for ANRS to obey. Those reasons 
are as follows (Article 27):  G/LIC/N/3/GEO/9  
 
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  A permit issuer shall not issue a permit if:  
(a) the application and attached d ocuments submitted by a permit applicant do not meet the 
requirements set by law, and the permit applicant fails to carry out corrective measures within 
the period defined by an administrative body;  
(b) a permit applicant does not meet the permit conditions defined by law or by a local self-
government  representative body under law;  
(c) a permit applicant has been deprived of the right to carry out an activity in the respective 
permitted area under a valid  court judgment of guilty. ' 
The same Law gives the right to the applicant to appeal the decision of the permit issuer on refusing 
the permit before higher administrative organ (Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture 
of Georgia, in case of ANRS decisions) or courts. ANRS is obliged to give the reasons of refusal.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit - All persons, 
firms and institutions are eligible;  
The Phyto sanitary and veterinary import permit - Yes. All person, legal or natural, firms and 
institutions are eligible. Persons or firms permitted to engage in importation must be registered as 
resident taxpayers in Georgia at Revenue Service of Georgia;  
The Licen se of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - Yes, they are, since those permits are granted 
within the license already held by the applicant.  
Documentation or other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Spec ies (CITES) Permit - For the 
import of the specimens of wild - taken Appendix I species or introduction from the sea there is no 
sample form for the application. The applicant should indicate the species, quantity, area of harvest, 
name and contact details of the importer, as well as information about the intended use. 
The applicant should also submit information on conditions how the live animals will be kept. The 
receipt of payment of the permitting fee.  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit – 
✓ The application for veterinary permit:  
Application;  
Service fee payment receipt;  
Copy of the veterinary certificate;  
Information in the Public Register.  
✓ The application for phytosanitary permit:  
Application;  
Service fee payment receipt;  
Information in the  Public Register.  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - 
(a) License of nuclear and radiation activity issued to the importer;  
(b) information on the specifications of the radioactive materials to be transported and of the 
protective containers;  
(c) ensuring the safety and physical protection of radioactive materials during transportation.  G/LIC/N/3/GEO/9  
 
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  In case of import of nuclear material additionally the following conditions must be considered:  
(a) fulfilment  of the international obligations under Nuclear Non -proliferation Safeguards for 
nuclear materials to be received;  
(b) transportation of nuclear materials in accordance with the international obligations under 
Nuclear Non-proliferation  Safeguards.  
11. Conv ention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit – The Original 
of the Permit, endorsed by the customs department of the exporting/re -exporting country;  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - During the importation, general info rmation 
concerning the origin, transportation of and financial data on goods are required;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - The importer shall present the permit from 
ANRS and invoice to the customs officer.  
12. Convention on International T rade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit - licensing 
fee: 50 GEL;  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - No specific licensing fees or administrative 
charges exists. Licensing is done free of charge;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity  - licensing fee: 40 GEL.  
13. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit – NO; 
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - No deposit or advance payment is required 
for the issuance of a permit;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - The documents submitted in order to get the 
permit from ANRS shall be accompanied with the proof of payment. It is refundable in cases strictly 
determined under the Law of Georgia on License and Permit Fees. If the applicant applies for the 
accelerated procedure described above, the Ordinance of the Government of Georgia also enshrines 
provisions on refund.  
Conditions for Licensing  
14. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit – 
The Export/re -export CITES permits are issued for six months, permits for import and introduction 
from the sea are issued for 12 months. New permits can be issued to replace unused permits;  
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - The permit shall be  valid from one to six 
months. Extension is not possible, so the applicant should apply for a new application. Procedure 
remains the same;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - The validity of a permit is one year. There is no 
such mechanism as e xtension. The applicant shall submit new request/application on granting 
another permit.  
15. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Permit – NO; 
The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - No such penalties for non -utilization  of a 
permit/licence or a portion of a permit/ licence exist;  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity – NO. 
16. The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - Transferring the import permit to other 
importers is not possible;  G/LIC/N/3/GEO/9  
 
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  The License of Nuclear  and Radiation Activity - Permit cannot be transferred between the 
importers, since it is granted to the specific importer with the indication of its credentials and other 
details.  
17. The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - No such conditions.  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - NO. 
Other Procedural Requirements  
18. The Phytosanitary and veterinary import permit - An on -site pre -import inspection applies 
to live animals and certain meat products, that have possible high risk of spreading infectious 
diseases and originate from countries, where, according to OIE, a contagious disease has been 
detected.  
The License of Nuclear and Radiation Activity - No. The permit -holder is obliged to give a notice 
in ten days after import has been  conducted.  
19. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) - The Permit fees are 
always paid in GEL; exchange is always available in the banks. Other fees associated to this permit 
are not applicable.  
The License of Nuclear and Radiati on Activity - The Permit fees shall be paid only in national 
currency.  
3  LEPL REVENUE SERVICE – MINISTRY OF FINANCE (MOF)  
Outline of System  
1. Types of licenses and permits and the rules applicable thereof are provided for in the law of 
Georgia on "Licenses  and Permits "; 
Service fees applicable for the processing of permit applications and the amounts therefore as well 
as timeframes for issuance are provided for in the law of Georgia on "License and Permit Fees " 
The basis for movement control and policy meas ures of the dual -use goods is prescribed under the 
law of Georgia on "the Control of Military and Dual -Use Goods " 
Rules governing the application procedures (including required documentation) and issuance of 
permits for dual -use goods is provided for in th e Governmental Decree N o. 372 (from 9 June 2014) 
"on the Definitions of Control Measures of Military and Dual Use Products " 
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing  
2. The list of dual -use goods subject to control is provided for in the Georgian Governmental Dec ree 
No. 394 (from 13 June 2014) on the Approval of Lists of Military and Dual Use Items. The list has 
been elaborated in accordance to the list provided for in the Council Regulation - (ЕС) No. 428/2009.  
Permit for provision of brokerage services with rega rds to import, export, transit and technical 
assistance on dual -use goods is issued by the Customs Department of the LEPL - Revenue Service of 
the Ministry of Finance of Georgia.  
Dual-use goods permits are issued via a unified electronic permit and licensin g system in electronic 
form. Application and accompanying documentation is lodged with the Customs department via GRS 
web-page ( https://www.rs.ge/ ). The service fee for issuance of dual -use goods permit amounts to 
30 Lari s (In accordance to the law of Georgia on "License and Permit Fees " 
Furthermore,  the law of Georgia on the "Prevention of Diseases Caused by a Deficiency of Iodine, 
other Micronutrients and Vitamins " aims to create a more favourable  conditions for the prev ention 
of diseases caused by a deficiency of iodine and of other micronutrients and vitamins. Accordingly,  G/LIC/N/3/GEO/9  
 
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  the rules and conditions for issuance of permits for issuance on non -iodized salt is approved by the 
Governmental Decree N 0. 185 from 14 October 2005  and the administrative body responsible for 
issuance of the permit is the LEPL – Revenue Service of the Ministry of Finance of Georgia.  
3. The licensing systems currently in use do not have provisions for goods specifying them by nature 
of their origin ex cept for cases when issuance of permits/licenses is pursuant to ensuring of adequate 
level of safety and security as applicable. Accordingly, import permits for dual -use goods is issued 
on the provision that the exporting country is not subject to sanction s by the UN Security Council.  
4. Licensing systems do not aim to restrict the quantity or value of imports but only to ensure the 
safety and security as well as public health on national level as well as overall security of the supply 
chain of products. Th e system for permits on dual - use goods aims to curb proliferation of WMDs 
while maintaining relevant security standards. While the non -iodized salt import permit aims to halt 
the use of non -iodized salt for food purposes.  
5. All relevant regulations are cited in the answer to the question N2. At the same time please note 
that control measures are regulated on the basis of law and Government/administrative agencies 
may not amend or revoke these without the involvement of the legislative aut hority.  
Procedures  
6.I. No restrictions are maintained for the quantity and/or value of imports moreover the existing 
licensing provisions do not provide for specific rules regarding the origin of goods subject to 
regulations thereof. All information regar ding the regulatory framework governing licenses 
and permits may be requested through an electronic request lodged with the Revenue Service. 
Additionally, all legislative acts are publicly available on the webpage of the Legislative Herald 
of Georgia (offi cial journal) at https://matsne.gov.ge/ ; 
Information  regarding  control  measures  applicable  to dual-use goods  may be found  at: 
https://www .rs.ge/LegalEntityNonTariffControl -en?cat=2&tab=1 ; 
Dedicated webpage of the Ministry of Defense of Georgia: 
https://exportcontrol.mod.gov.ge/pages/database   
Information  on receiving  licence for importation  of non-iodized  salt may be found  at: 
https://rs.ge/LegalEntityNonTariffControl?cat=14&tab=1  
II. No licensing quotas are maintained. For dual-use goods permits have the validity of 12 month 
period.  
III. No licensing quotas are maintained. Licensing is not subject to s origin of products. Depending 
on the nature of goods license might be required for sale of goods on the domestic market 
but these procedures fall outside the scope of the Revenue Service operational framework. 
The Revenue Service is responsible for ensuring the appropriate licenses are presented when 
importing goods, subject to licensing requirements, at the border. Registry of  the licenses is 
public in accordance with Article 36 of the law of Georgia on "Licenses and Permits " 
At the same time information may be exchanged on the basis of agreements aimed at 
exchange of information and cooperation, where such scheme might be nece ssary for the 
purposes of private information protection.  
IV. No licensing quotas are maintained.  
V. If the required information is provided fully the Customs department shall issue the permit for 
dual-use goods/non -iodized salt no later than 20 days after  the application has been lodged.  
VI. The importation may be carried out within the validity period of the permit (12) month, while 
for non -iodized salt the importation should be carried out at any time during the effective 
period of the contract on the ba sis of which the permit had been issued.  G/LIC/N/3/GEO/9  
 
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  VII. Depending on the nature of goods (firearms, dual -use goods) it is possible to need approval 
of more than one governmental agency. In these cases  the importer needs to apply with single 
administration with requi red approval procedures coordinated internally within the relevant 
structures:  
For dual -use goods, permit application is considered by Customs department on the basis of 
an approval issued by a Standing Committee on Military -Technical Matters of the Minist ry of 
Defense of Georgia.  
For nuclear materials, import permit is issued for – "import and export of radioactive materials, 
raw materials, from which a nuclear material can be obtained or produced, equipment 
containing radioactive substances, nuclear techn ologies or know -how, as well as export, 
import and transit of radioactive sources; " by the LEPL - Agency of Nuclear and Radiation 
Safety of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture.  
Applications for non -iodized salt are considered by the Cus toms department of the Revenue 
Service.  
VIII. No licensing quotas are maintained for dual -use goods and for non -iodized salt permits.  
IX. Export license issued by the exporting country does not waive the import permit/license 
requirements for dual -use good s or for non -iodized salt accordingly. The procedures are 
followed as is without any automatic component thereof.  
X. Currently no such system is maintained. All relevant formalities and information regarding the 
procedures are freely available both on the Revenue Service official website as well as on the 
websites of all relevant agencies and the Legislative Herald of Georgia.  
XI. No such regulation exists.  
7.(a)  Legislation does not provide for specific provisions governing the advance application for 
permits and/or license. The application should be lodged in reasonable timeframe considering 
the period required for issuance of permits/license as described above. If the license/permits 
are not presented at the time of importation the importer may be given a three day period to 
preset the required permit/license. This period may be expanded further if required.  
(b) These type of arrangement is currently not available in the relevant regulatory framework. 
However permit for dual - use goods is issued within ho urs of receiving a dully completed 
application with relevant accompanying documents. While for the non -iodized salt permit is 
issued within a 1 to 3 day period of application.  
(c) There are no such limitations applicable.  
(d) Depending on the nature of goo ds (firearms, dual -use goods) it is possible to need approval 
of more than one governmental agency. In this cases the importer needs to apply with single 
administration with required approval procedures coordinated internally within the relevant 
structures : 
For dual -use goods, permit application is considered by Customs department on the basis of an 
approval issued by a Standing Committee on Military -Technical Matters of the Ministry of Defense of 
Georgia.  
For nuclear materials, import permit is issued for – "import and export of radioactive materials, raw 
materials, from which a nuclear material can be obtained or produced, equipment containing 
radioactive substances, nuclear technologies or know -how, as well as export, import and transit of 
radioactive sou rces;" by the LEPL - Agency of Nuclear and Radiation Safety of the Ministry of 
Environmental Protection and Agriculture.  
Applications for non -iodized salt are considered by the Customs department of the Revenue Service.  G/LIC/N/3/GEO/9  
 
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  8. Application is granted on the comp liance with the requirements as set -out in the relevant 
regulatory framework. If the application does not meet the relevant requirements or importation of 
specified goods is in breach of relevant legislative framework, the license/permit will be denied wit h 
relevant information provided to the applicant. The applicant is always able to appeal any decision 
in upper administrative authority and/or in court.  
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for License  
9.(a) No licensing quotas are maintained.  
(b) All persons (Natural or legal). Firms and organizations are entitled to apply for 
licenses/permits.  
Documentation or other Requirements for Application for License  
10. Find below the link for the application for import of Dual -use items:  
https://eservices.rs.ge/ServiceRequestNew.aspx?p=559  
The application shall be accompanied by:  
− Proof of payment for permit fee;  
− The original transaction/document evidencing the permit action, or certified copy thereof;  
− Description of technical features of goods;  
− Positive recommendation of the permanent Commission of Military -Technical Issues of the 
Ministry of Defense of Georgia  
− Documents necessary to determine the circumstances relevant to the ca se, at the request of 
the permit issuer  
− Relevant license and/or permit, if any, required by the Law of Georgia on Licenses and permits 
to perform an action Import of the non -iodized salt is authorized based on the permit issued 
by the revenue service.  
The following items should be attached to the application:  
• Legal basis of import the non -iodized salt into Georgia (Contract, agreement, formal letter and 
etc.);  
• Confirming documents of goods quantity and level;  
• Confirming document (contract) of non -iodized sa lt for further usage as a non -nutrition 
purpose, if non -iodized salt importer at the same time is the customer – information about 
obligation, according to which the imported goods are not used in the nutrition purpose.  
11. It is mandatory to submit a cont ract and transport documents.  
12. Fee for obtaining Dual -use items import permit is 30 GEL. Obtaining the Import permit for non 
– iodized salt is free.  
13. No requirement for deposit or advanced payment.  
Conditions for Licensing  
14. The permit is valid for the period specified in it. If the permit does not specify a term, is assumed 
that the permit is valid for the 12 months after the issue. Extension of the permit is not defined by 
legislation.  
15. No penalty for non -utilization of a license.  
16. The transfer of a permit to another person is not defined by legislation.  
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  Other Procedural Requirements  
18. There are no other administrative procedures prior to import ation 
19. Foreign exchange licensing is outside of GRS competence and is regulated within the National 
Banks scope of operations.  
Goods subject to a licence or permit requirement to import and/or export, 2021  
Goods subject to permit (or licence)  Fees 
(GEL)  Permit/licence 
required to  Rationale  
National Communications Commission  
Electronic communications interception systems 
(licence)  200 Import and 
export  Security  
Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture  
Hazardous waste  200 Import and 
export  Environmental 
and health 
protection  
Non-hazardous waste for the purpose of its further 
recovery  200 Only import  Environmental 
and health 
protection  
Radioactive waste  40 Only export  Environmental 
and health 
protection  
Ozone -depleting substances  200 Import and 
export  Environmental 
protection  
Radioactive materials and sources, and raw materials 
from which nuclear materials can be obtained or 
produced, equipment containing radioactive substances, 
nuclear technologies and know -how 40 Import and 
export  Environmental 
and health 
protection  
Species listed in the appendices to the Convention on 
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild 
Fauna and Flora (CITES), their parts and derivatives  50 Import and 
export  Environmental 
protection  
Fir cones, snowdrop bulbs and cyclamen tubers that are 
listed in the Appendices to the CITES (licence)  100 Only export  Environmental 
protection  
Products of animal origin and veterinary drugs subject 
to veterinary controli Freeii Only import  Health  
Products of plant origin subject to phytosanitary control  Freeiii Only import  Health  
Ministry of Defence  
Non-military weapons (civil weapons), major elements 
of firearms, ammunition, and major elements of 
ammunition  Varies with 
transaction 
valued  Import and 
export  Security  
Military goods  Varies with 
transaction 
valueiv Import and 
export  Security  
Revenue Service  
Dual-use goods  30 Import and 
export  Security  
Non-iodized salt  Free Only import  Health  
Ministry of IDP from the Occupied Territories, Labour, Health and Social Affairs  
Pharmaceutical products (i.e., therapeutic agents) 
subject to special control  100 Import and 
export  Health 
protection  
Ministry of Internal Affairs  
Electronic means of surveillance (Licence)  1% of the 
transaction 
value  Import and 
export  Security  
Hunting and sports firearms and ammunition exported 
by foreign nationals  8 Import and 
export  Security and 
public order  
Non-military weapons, gas guns, their key components 
and ammunition exported by Georgian citizens  8 Import and 
export  Security and 
public order  
Sports and hunting firearms temporarily exported by a 
sports institution for participation in a sporting event  16 Import and 
export  Security and 
public order  G/LIC/N/3/GEO/9  
 
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  Goods subject to permit (or licence)  Fees 
(GEL)  Permit/licence 
required to  Rationale  
Ministry of Culture  
Georgian cultural valuables  14 Only export  Protection of 
national 
treasures of 
artistic, historic, 
or 
archaeological  
value  
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i Products subject to veterinary control fall mainly within HS Chapters 01 -43, while those subject to 
phytosanitary control are mainly in HS Chapters 6 -54. Permits for goods subject to veterinary con trol include 
all kind of animals, products of animal origin and raw materials, and animal feed, as well as any biological, 
medical, or chemical -pharmaceutical preparations used in veterinary medicine. The fees for these permits vary 
with delay for the requ est. Revenue Service, Permits . Viewed at: https://www.rs.ge/LegalEntitySafetyControl -
en?cat=7&tab=1 . 
ii Free if issued in 20 working days, GEL 20 if issued in ten working days, GEL 40 if issued in five 
working days, and GEL 50 if issued in one working day.  
iii Free if issued in 20 working days, GEL 10 if issued in ten working days, GEL 20 if issued in five 
working days, and 25 GEL if issued in one working day.  
iv 0.5% of the transaction  value for imports worth between GEL 500 to GEL 10 million  and 0.1% (but 
not more than GEL 120,000) of the transaction value for imports worth more than GEL 10 million.