G/LIC/N/3/UKR/16  
 
4 September 2023  
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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 (2023)  
UKRAINE  
The following communication, dated 31 August 2023, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Ukraine.  
 
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Table of contents  
1   OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES, 
GOODS AND EQUIPMENT THAT MAY CONTAIN OZONE -DEPLETIN G SUBSTANCES 
AND FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES  ................................ ................................ ........  2 
2   RAW CANE SUGAR  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 5 
3   PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES THAT ARE SUBJECT TO THE REGULATION BY 
CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE OF ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD 
FAUNA AND FLORA (CITES)  ................................ ................................ .............................  7 
4   HAZARDOUS WASTE  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 9 
5   NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES  ................................ ..............  11 
6   RADIO -ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND RADIATING –EMITTING DEVICES OF 
SPECIAL PURPOSE  ................................ ................................ ................................ .........  13 
7   RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS: SOURCES OF IONIZING RADIATION, 
RADIONUCLIDE, NUCLEAR MATERIALS, RADIOACTIVE RESIDUES  ................................ . 15 
8   AQUATIC BIORESOURCES AND PRODUCTS THEREOF (TOOTHFISH)  ..........................  18 
9   CIGARETTE TISSUE AND FILTERS FOR INDUSTRIAL CIGARETTE PRODUCTION  .........  19 
10   UNREGISTERED PESTICIDES AND AGROCHEMICALS USED FOR STATE 
TESTING AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH  ................................ ................................ ............  21 
11   UNREGISTERED GMOS USED FOR STATE APPROBATION (TESTS)  ............................  22 
12   TRANSIT OF UNREGISTERED GMOS  ................................ ................................ .........  24 
13   SULFURIC ACID AND OLEUM  ................................ ................................ ...................  26 
 
 
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.  G/LIC/N/3/UKR/16  
 
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  1  OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES, GOODS AND 
EQUIPMENT THAT MAY CONTAIN OZONE -DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND FLUORINATED 
GREENHOUSE GASES  
Outline of System  
1. Imports of ozone -depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases, goods and equipment 
that may contain ozone -depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases  is subject to 
licensing. This  system for import licensing aims at protecting the env ironment from ozone -depleting 
substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases to comply with the requirements of the Montreal 
Protocol  on the Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer . 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The goal of licensing is to protect th e environment from ozone -depleting substances and 
fluorinated greenhouse gases. The following imports are subject to licensing:  
 
- ozone -depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases (within the determined annual 
national quota); and  
- goods and eq uipment that may contain ozone -depleting substances and fluorinated 
greenhouse gases.  
 
Ozone -depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases, goods and equipment that may 
contain ozone -depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases are listed in the Resolution of 
the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1466 of 27 December 2022 "On approval of the lists of goods export 
and import of which are subject to licensing, and quotas for 2023".  
 
3. The system applies to goods from countries that are Parties to the Montreal Protocol.  
 
4. The purpose of licensing is to protect the environment from ozone -depleting substances and 
fluorinated greenhouse gases. Licensing of imports of ozone -depleting s ubstances and fluorinated 
greenhouse gases,  goods and equipment that may contain ozone -depleting substances and 
fluorinated greenhouse gases is carried out in conformity with the requirements of the Montreal 
Protocol on the Substances that Deplete the Ozon e Layer.  
 
5. The legislation under which licences are maintained includes:  
 
-  Law of Ukraine "On Foreign Economic Activity" No. 959 of 16 April 1991;  
-  Law of Ukraine "On Regulation of Economic Activity Related to Ozone -Depleting Substances 
and Fluorinat ed Greenhouse Gases" No. 376 of 12 December 2019;  
-  Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No.  1466 of 27 December 2022 "On approval 
of the lists of goods export and import of which are subject to licensing and quotas for 2023";  
- Resolution o f the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 992 of 23 September 2020 "Some 
regulatory issues in the sphere of ozone layer protection";  
-  Order of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Ukraine No. 459 of 2  December  2015 
"On adoption of the Procedu re for issuing approval to import/export of controlled substances, 
goods and equipment";  
-  Order of the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine No. 302 of 14 September 2007 "On approval of 
the regulatory acts relating to licensing of imports of goods and amendment s to the Procedure 
for consideration of applications for issuance of licences related to non -tariff regulation of 
foreign economic activities in the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine". 
The Order sets forth a procedure for consideration of applications for issuance of licences, a 
procedure for preparation and issuance of licences for imports of goods subject to licensing, 
licence form and procedure for its completion, an application form for obtaining a licence and 
its completion.  
 
The Ca binet of Ministers of Ukraine may abolish a system of import licensing of goods during the 
year in question, provided that the goals of the policy have been achieved.  
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  Procedures  
6. Annual national quota (annual consumption) of ozone -depleting substances a nd fluorinated 
greenhouse gases is defined and limited by the Montreal Protocol. Pursuant to the Montreal Protocol, 
the decisions of the 24th meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol and the 49th meeting of the 
Committee on the Implementation of the  Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone 
Layer, the estimated level for consumption of ozone -depleting substances for Ukraine in 2023 
amounts to 0.821 tons.  
 
I. Information on quota is provided in the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 
No. 1466 of 27 December 2022 "On approval of the lists of goods export and import of which 
are subject to licensing, and quotas for 2023".  The Resolution of the Government is published 
in official publications "Uriadovyi Courier", "Ofitsiynyj Vi snyk Ukrainy" and available on the 
Internet sites of government agencies, in particular, the Verkhovna Rada 
(https://rada.gov.ua ), the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine ( https://www.kmu.gov.ua ) and the 
Ministry of Economy of Ukraine ( http://www.me.gov.ua ). There is no country specific quota. 
The legislation does not provide for any exception or derogation from licensing requirements.  
 
II. The volume of quota is determined on a yearly basis without any six -month or quarterly break -
down.  
 
III. Quota not used in the previous period is not added to  the volume of quota for the next period. 
To date the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine has never received requests from governments 
and export promotion bodies of exporting countries regarding the list of importers to whom 
licences have been allocated.  
 
IV. There are no restrictions regarding a period of the time during which it is allowed to submit 
an application for a licence.  
 
V. The period for consideration of applications may not exceed 30 days following the date of 
receipt of the application. A licence may be issued in a shorter time frame and depends only 
on technical capacity of the relevant authority.  
 
VI. A licence shall be effective for imports of goods from the date it is granted.  
 
VII. The authority to grant licences lies with the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine. To issue a licence 
the Ministry of Economy obtains prior approval for the import of these goods from the Ministr y 
of Environmental Protection  and Natural Resources of Ukraine in the order of interagency 
exchange of information.  
 
VIII. Applications to obtain licences are reviewed in order of their receipt. The volume of quota per 
applicant is determined by the results of the electronic auction for the purchase of the share 
of annual national quota for import of ozone -depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse 
gases. The maximum volume of quota that may be allocated per applicant is 25%. 
The Procedure for al location of shares of annual national quota for imports of controlled 
substances (ozone -depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases) is approved by 
the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 992 of 23 September 2020 "Some 
regulator y issues in the sphere of ozone layer protection". Such provisions are also set for 
new entities engaged in foreign economic activities.  
 
IX. Yes, import licences are required, they are not issued automatically.  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. No. 
 
7. Not applica ble. 
 
8. An application for an import licence may be refused if any of the requirements set forth in the 
legislation is not met. The reason to refuse to issue a licence also includes receiving by the Ministry 
of Economy information from the Ministry of Env ironmental Protection  and Natural Resources on 
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  fluorinated greenhouse gases or goods/equipment that contain them. A decision to refuse to issue 
a licence shall be provided to the applicant in writing. A decision to refuse to issue a licence may be 
appealed to the district administrative court in accordance with the provisions of the Code of 
Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply f or licence  
 
9. Legal entity or individual entrepreneur with the status of operator of controlled substances is 
eligible to apply for licences.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. An application for a licence  shall contain  the following information: full name of a legal entity or 
individual entrepreneur, full name of its manager, description and code of the good (goods) under 
Ukrainian Classification of Goods of Foreign Economic Activity (UKT ZED), name of the producer, 
consumer of the good (goods), code and name of the state (states) of origin and 
destination/departure, term of validity of the licence, quantity and value of the goods, code and 
name of the customs point, full names and addresses of the seller and customer, n ature of the 
contract, currency of payment, principal and additional unit of measurement for the good (goods), 
approval of executive bodies (if required), basis for request for a licence, special terms of the licence.  
 
To obtain a licence for imports of goods the following documents accompanying the application shall 
be submitted:  
 
- a letter requesting a licence and guaranteeing payment of the state fee for the issuance of the 
licence;  
- a copy of a foreign economic activity contract, all anne xes and specifications to it, certified by 
the manager of a legal entity or individual entrepreneur and seal;  
- a copy of the state registration certificate as a legal entity or individual entrepreneur certified 
by the manager and seal.  
 
11. At the time of  actual importation the following documents are required: foreign economic 
agreement (contract); shipment customs declaration; certificate of origin; import licence.  
 
12. A fee for licence is 780 UAH2.  
 
13. No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. A licences is  valid for the licence period.  
 
15. No.  
 
16. No.  
 
17. Other conditions accompanying issuance of licences are:  
 
-  submission of a document verifying payment of the fee for a licence;  
-  submission of a power of attorney, or of a copy of a power of attorne y authorizing receipt of 
a licence, and submission of a document identifying the person receiving the licence if the 
licence is issued to the authorized representative of a legal entity or individual entrepreneur.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. No.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
2 According to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 241 of 10 March 2022 "On 
amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 362 of 18 May 2005 "On setting th e 
fee for issuing export (import) licenses" the fee for issuing a license for export (import) of goods is not charged 
until termination or cancellation of the martial law in Ukraine.  G/LIC/N/3/UKR/16  
 
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  2  RAW CANE SUGAR  
Outline of System  
 
1. Imports of raw cane sugar within the tariff quota  is subject to licensing. This  system for import 
licensing aims at ensuring the implementation of international agreements.  
 
Purposes and coverage of  licensing  
 
2. The goal of licensing is to fulfil Ukraine's WTO obligations regarding the administration of tariff 
quota for raw cane sugar. Import of raw cane sugar is subject to licensing.  
 
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from al l countries.  
 
4. Import licensing is used for the purpose of administering imports under the established tariff 
quota.  
 
5. The legislation under which licences are maintained includes:  
 
- Law of Ukraine "On Establishing a Tariff Quota for Imports of Raw Ca ne Sugar into Ukraine" 
No. 404 of 30 November 2006;  
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1002 of 12 November 2008 "On approval 
of the Procedure for allocating the tariff quota on imported raw cane sugar into Ukraine";  
- Order of the Min istry of Economy of Ukraine No. 15 of 20 January 2009 "On Procedure for 
issuing licences to import raw cane sugar into Ukraine within the tariff quota".  
 
Procedures  
 
6.I. The specified legislative and regulatory acts are published in official publications "Ofitsiynyj 
Visnyk Ukrainy" and "Uriadovyi Courier" and available on the Internet sites of government 
agencies, in particular, the Verkhovna Rada ( https://rada.gov.ua ), the Cabinet of Ministers of 
Ukraine ( https://www.kmu.gov.ua ) and the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine 
(http://www.me.gov.ua ). Information relating to administration of tariff quota for imported 
raw cane sugar, including licensing procedure, was notified to the WTO by document 
G/AG/N/UKR/48 of 22 March 2023. There is no country specific quota.  There is no maximum 
volume of quota that can be allocated to each importer. The legislation does not provide for 
any exception or derogation from licensing requirements.  
 
II.  A tariff quota for import of raw cane sugar is the annual one and is set once a year, without 
any six -month or quarterly break -down.  
 
III. The volume of tariff quota not used in the current year is not added to the quota set for the 
following year.  
 
IV. An application for a licence may be submitted on any day after the date of the  beginning of 
acceptance of applications for import licences.  
 
V. A decision on granting a licence for import of raw cane sugar shall be made within a period 
not longer than 30 days from the date of the registration of the application. A licence may be 
issued in a shorter time frame and depends only on technical capacity of the relevant 
authority.  
 
VI. A licence shall be effective for imports of goods from the date it is granted.  
 
VII. The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine considers licence application for im port of raw cane sugar 
to Ukraine. Licence  is issued on the approval of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of 
Ukraine. The approval should be received by the applicant before applying for licence.  
 
VIII. The decision on granting the licence is made o n a first -come, first -served basis. There is no 
maximum volume of quota that may be allocated per applicant or for quota that is set for new 
business entities. Examination of applications for import licences is carried out in the order of 
their receipt.  G/LIC/N/3/UKR/16  
 
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  IX. – XI. Not applicable.  
 
7. Not applicable.  
 
8. An application for a licence may be refused if the applicant does not meet ordinary criteria. 
The reason to refuse to issue a licence also includes exhaustion of quota. A decision to refuse to 
issue a licence  shall be provided to the applicant in writing. A decision to refuse to issue a licence 
may be appealed to the district administrative court in accordance with the provisions of the Code 
of Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers t o apply for licence  
 
9. Legal entity or individual entrepreneur is eligible to apply for a licence . 
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. An application for a licence shall contain the following information: full name of a legal entity or 
individual entrepreneur, its location, phone number, fax number, EDPNOU code (National State 
Registry of Ukrainian Enterprises and Organizations), numb er of the current account in national 
currency, bank name, MFO, bank location, number of the current account in foreign currency, bank 
name, MFO, bank location, consumer/seller of the product, commodity code under UKT ZED, unit of 
measurement, quantity and  value of the goods, value (in the contract currency), additional name of 
the commodity, country of destination/seller, country of origin, basic conditions for delivery of the 
commodity imported by Incoterms, contract  currency code, special terms.  
To obtai n a licence for imports of goods the following documents accompanying the application shall 
be submitted:  
 
- a letter requesting a licence and guaranteeing payment of the state fee for the issuance of the 
licence;  
- a copy of a foreign economic activity co ntract, all annexes and specifications to it;  
- a copy of the state registration certificate as legal entity or individual entrepreneur;  
-  an approval of the relevant state authority.  
 
11. At the time of actual importation the following documents are req uired: foreign economic 
agreement (contract); shipment customs declaration; certificate of origin; import licence.  
 
12. A fee for licence is 780 UAH3. 
 
13. No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. The term of the validity of the import licence is 90 days from t he date of its signing, but it shall 
be valid only until 31 December of the year for which it has been issued, within the volume of tariff 
quota. Imports under the licence may be carried out during the term of validity of the licence.  
 
15. No. 
 
16. No. 
 
17. Other conditions accompanying issuance of licences are:  
 
-  submission of a document verifying payment of the fee for a licence; and  
-  submission of a power of attorney, or of a copy of a power of attorney authorizing receipt of 
a licence, and submiss ion of a document identifying the person receiving the licence if the 
licence is issued to the authorized representative of a legal entity or individual entrepreneur.  
 
3 According to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 241 of 10 March 2022 "On 
amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 362 of 18 May 2005 "On setting the 
fee for issuing export (import) licenses" the fee for issuing a license for export (import) of goods is not charged 
until termination or cancellation of the martial law in Ukraine.  G/LIC/N/3/UKR/16  
 
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  Other procedural requirements  
 
18. In the period not later than 15 days after the date of  import licence validity expiring, legal entity 
or individual entrepreneur should submit to the Ministry of Economy information on factual import 
of goods under the licence (indicating amounts).  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
3  PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES THAT ARE SUBJE CT TO THE REGULATION BY CONVENTION 
ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE OF ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA 
(CITES)  
Outline of system  
 
1. Imports of species of wild fauna and flora that are subject to the regulation by the Convention on 
International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) requires a permission. 
The Ministry of Environmental Protection  and Natural Resources of Ukraine is responsible for issue 
of permissions on imports of wild live animals and certain wild growing plants . Permissions on 
imports of sturgeon species and products thereof only are issued by the State Agency of Melioration 
and Fisheries of Ukraine . 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. Import permissions are issued for wild fauna and flora species list ed in Appendix I to the CITES. 
Import permissions are issued separately for each sample or batch of samples.  
 
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.  
 
4. The system is based on the requirements of the international treaty and Ukraine's obligations 
under CITES. The purpose of the permission system is to control imports of species, listed in 
Appendix I to the CITES under internationally agreed circumstances. The permissions are not 
intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports of g oods.  
 
5. The legislation under which the permission is maintained includes:  
 
- Law of Ukraine "On Flora" No. 591 of 9 April 1999;  
- Law of Ukraine "On Fauna" No. 2894 of 13 December 2001;  
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 953 of 25 July 2007 "On Approval of the 
Procedure for issuing permissions for import and export of samples of wild fauna and flora, 
certificates for mobile exhibitions, re -export and introduction of the se samples from the sea, 
which are subject to the regulation of the Convention on International Trade of Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, with respect to sturgeon species and products thereof"; and  
- Order of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Re sources No. 107 of 29 February 2012 
"On approval of forms of permission for import and export of samples of wild fauna and flora, 
certificate for mobile exhibitions, re -export and introduction from the sea of these samples, 
which are subject to regulation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, and a sample application for their receipt".  
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a)  The decision on issu ing a permission or on its refusal shall be made within 30 working days 
from the date of receipt of the application. If it is necessary to obtain the conclusion of the 
scientific authority on the existence of a potential threat to the survival of the speci es as a 
result of international trade of its samples, the term of consideration of the submitted 
documents is extended for 30 days.  
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  (b)  No. In order to reduce the possible negative impact on living samples, the Ministry of 
Environmental Protection and Na tural Resources  takes measures to reduce the time of 
consideration of documents submitted by the applicant for permission.  
 
(c)  No. Applications can be submitted at any period of the year.  
 
(d)  The consideration of the applications for permissions on im ports of wild fauna and flora species 
is effected by the Ministry of Environmental Protection  and Natural Resources. The applications 
for permissions on imports of sturgeon species and products thereof only are considered by 
the State Agency of Melioration  and Fisheries . 
 
If there is a potential threat to survival as a result of international trade of its samples, a permission 
is issued if there is a positive conclusion of the relevant scientific authority of Ukraine on the issues 
of the Convention implemen tation. The conclusion is prepared after receiving the request from the 
Ministry of Environmental Protection  and Natural Resources  or the applicant.  
 
8. A permission may not be granted if the applicant fails to meet ordinary criteria. If an application 
for the permission remains without consideration , the applicant shall be informed on the reasons for 
that in writing  within a week from the date of registra tion of the application . A decision to refuse to 
issue a permission may be appealed to the district administrative court in accordance with the 
provisions of the Code of Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Legal entity or individual entrepreneur is eligible to apply for a permission.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. The requirements for application are contained in the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of 
Ukraine No. 953 of 25 July 2007 "On Approval of the Procedure for issuing permissions for import 
and export of samples of wild fauna and flora, certificates for mobile exhibitions, re -export and 
introduction of  these samples from the sea, which are subject to the regulation of the Convention 
on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, with respect to sturgeon 
species and products thereof”, available at https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/953 -2007-
%D0%BF#Text . 
 
Sample form of the application is specified by the O rder of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural 
Resources No. 107 of 29 Fe bruary 2012 "On approval of forms of permission for import and export 
of samples of wild fauna and flora, certificate for mobile exhibitions, re -export and introduction from 
the sea of these samples, which are subject to regulation of the Convention on Int ernational Trade 
in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, and a sample application for their receipt", available 
at https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/z0990 -12#Text .  
 
Documents confirming the origin of the sample and the legality of acquisition to the right of 
ownership or possession and use of the sample shall also be attached to the application. Depending 
on the method of acquisition of ownership or possession and use of the sample, the following 
documents shall be submitted:  
 
- extract from the state book of breeding animals or the register of artificial breeding of animals, 
cultivation of plants indicating the date and place of breeding or rearing,  breeding numbers 
and proper nicknames of animals (if any), and if the sample belongs to the species included 
to Appendix I to the CITES , - data on its paternal individuals up to the second generation;  
- duly certified copies of civil law contracts, other tr ansactions under which the sample was 
acquired in the ownership or possession and use.   
 
11. At the time of actual importation  the permission on imports of species of wild fauna and flora 
from the Ministry of Environmental Protection  and Natural Resources and the permission on imports 
of sturgeon species and products thereof from the State Agency of Melioration and Fisheries is 
required along with other necessary customs documents.  
 
12. The issue of permission  is free of charge.  
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  13. No deposit or advance  payment is required to obtain a permission.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. The validity period of import permission is 12 months. For sturgeon species and products thereof 
the period of validity of the import permission is up to the end of the year in which it was issued.  
 
15. There is no penalty for non -utilization of a permission. Unused permission shall be returned by 
the applicant  to the administrative body that issued it, not later than 30 days from the date of 
expiration of its validity with an ex planation of the reasons for non -use. If necessary, instead of the 
returned unused permission, the applicant shall be issued a new permission based on the relevant 
application.  
 
16. Permissions are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. There are no oth er conditions accompanying issuance of permission.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. There are no other administrative procedures required prior to imports.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
4  HAZARDOUS WASTE  
Outline of system  
 
1. Imports of hazardous waste is regulated by the Law of Ukraine "On Waste Management"  
No. 2320 of 20 June 2022 in order to ensure prevention of negative impact of waste on the 
environment and human health on the territory of Ukraine. The regulatory framewor k implements 
Ukraine's obligations under the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans -boundary Movements of 
Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention).  
 
Imports of hazardous waste requires the consent from the Ministry of Environmental Protecti on and 
Natural Resources of Ukraine. The consent is obtained through meeting the requirements of the 
Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1120 of 13 July 2000 "On Approval of the 
Regulation on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Haza rdous Waste and their 
Utilization/Disposal and "Yellow Waste List" and "Green Waste List".  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. As above. The consent system is applied to hazardous waste listed in the schedules of the Basel 
Convention. "Yellow Waste Lis t" and "Green Waste List" are determined by the Resolution of the 
Cabinet  of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1120 of 13 July 2000.  
 
3. The consent system applies to all transboundary movements of hazardous and other wastes 
between countries that Parties to the Basel Convention.  
 
4. The system is based on the requirements of the international treaty. The system is not intended 
to restrict the quantity or value of imports. The consent system aims to ensure that hazardous waste 
is managed in an environmentally  sound and efficient manner and that transboundary movements 
are conducted in a manner that protects human health and the environment against possible adverse 
effects. The system is not intended to limit the quantity or value of imports of goods.  
 
5. The le gislation under which the consent is maintained includes:  
 
-  Law of Ukraine "On Waste Management” of No. 2320 of 20 June 2022;  
-  Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1120 of 13 July 2000 "On Approval of 
the Regulation on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their 
Utilization/Disposal and "Yellow Waste List" and "Green Waste List".  
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  G/LIC/N/3/UKR/16  
 
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  Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a)  The system requires that the con sent shall be obtained prior to imports of hazardous waste 
to Ukraine. The consent is issued within 60 days before the planned date of first transboundary 
movement of hazardous waste.  
 
(b)  The consent may be issued in a shorter time frame if the movement of hazardous waste is 
carried out between the country of import and the country of export without transit through 
third countries.  
 
(c)  No. 
 
(d)  A consent is granted by the Ministry of Environmental Protection  and Natural Resources.  
 
8. A consent may not be granted if the applicant fails to meet ordinary criteria. If consent is not 
granted, the applicant shall be informed on the reasons for that in writing. A decision to refuse to 
issue a consent may be appealed to the district adminis trative court in accordance with the provisions 
of the Code of Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Legal entity or individual entrepreneur having a licence to carry out the relevant operations with 
hazardous waste to be imported may apply for a consent.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. The list of required documents is set out in the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine 
No. 1120 of 13 July 2000 "On Ap proval of the Regulation on the Control of Transboundary 
Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Utilization/Disposal and "Yellow Waste List" and "Green 
Waste List", available at https://zak on.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1120 -2000-%D0%BF . 
 
The original consent of the country of export shall also be provided (if transboundary movement of 
imported waste is not a subject to such control in the country of export, the  obligation to obtain 
consent is assumed by the person responsible for utilization/disposal).  
 
11. At the time of actual importation the consent from the Ministry of Environmental Protection  and 
Natural Resources is required along with other necessary cust oms documents.   
 
12. The issue of consent is free of charge.  
 
13. No deposit or advance payment is required in connection with the issue of consent.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. The consent to multiple import of hazardous waste may be given to the same person responsible 
for utilization/disposal for a maximum period of one year.  
 
15. No . 
 
16. No.  
 
17. There are no other  conditions accompanying issuance of consent.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. The person responsible for utilization/disposal sh all, upon receipt of each delivery, inform the 
Ministry of Environmental Protection  and Natural Resources, the competent authority of the country 
of export and the exporter on the fact of receipt and compliance of the delivered waste with the 
information c ontained in the consent (within three  working days after receipt of waste, the 
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  addressees), as well as on the completion of its utilization/disposal (within 18 0 days after receipt of 
waste, the responsible person shall send copies of the document on transboundary movements to 
the specified addressees).  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
5  NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES  
Outline of system  
 
1. Imports of narcotic drug s and psychotropic substances is subject to a permission on the right to 
import of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Such permissions are issued by the State 
Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control. The permissions are issued to control  the imports 
of specified narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (controlled substances).  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. This system fulfils part of Ukraine's obligation under UN Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic 
Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988 . 
 
The list of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, the circulation of which is restricted, is 
approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 770 on 6 May 2000 
"On Approval of the List of narcoti c drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors".  
 
3. The system applies to importers of controlled substances from all countries.  
 
4. The system is based on the requirements of the international treaty. The permission system aims 
at monitoring trade and a uthorization of imports of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. 
The permission system is intended to restrict the quantity of imports to quotas determined by the 
Ministry of Health of Ukraine on information provided by the State Service of Ukraine o n Medicines 
and Drugs Control and approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. Proposals on the required 
quota for imports of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances for respective year are submitted 
by entities to the State Service of Ukraine on Me dicines and Drugs Control . Based on information 
received from entities, the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control  prepares and 
submits to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine proposals on determining quotas for imports of narcotic 
drugs and psychotropic substances for corresponding year. The quota is approved annually by the 
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.  
 
5. The legislation under which the permission is maintained includes:  
 
- Law of Ukraine "On Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and  Precursors" No. 60/95 -ВР of 
15 February 1995;  
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 770 of 6 May 2000 "On Approval of the 
List of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors";  
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukrain e No. 146 of 03 February 1997 "On approval 
of the Procedure for issuing permissions for the right to import into the territory of Ukraine, 
export from the territory of Ukraine of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and 
precursors".  
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
 
6.І.  Volume of quota for imports of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances for the respective 
year is approved by the Cabinet of Ministries of Ukraine. Information on quotas and required 
document s for obtaining a permission can be viewed at the official website of the State Service 
of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control: https://www.dls.gov.ua . Quotas are set for 
specific  importers, not for  the country. The legislation does not provide for any exception or 
derogation from the permission requirements.  
 
II.  Quota is established on an annual basis. The volume of the import quota is determined based 
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  psychotropic substances into Ukraine in an amount exceeding the quota de termined by the 
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine is prohibited. Additional quota can be requested from the 
Ministry of Health, if required, during the year. The permission is issued per consignment. 
Importers are required to apply for a permission each time  they intend to import.  
 
III.  Unused allocations cannot be extended to the next year.  
 
IV. Applications are demand driven. Applications can be submitted at any time.  
 
V. The decision on issuing a permission or on its refusal shall be made within 30 work ing days 
from the date of receipt of the application.  A permission may be issued in a shorter time frame 
and depends only on technical capacity of the relevant authority.  
 
VI. A permission is effective for imports from the date it is granted.  
 
VII. The Sta te Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control considers applications for 
permission to import of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances into Ukraine. Such 
permissions  are issued under the approvals from the Security Service of Ukraine. 
The permission is issued per consignment. Importers are required to apply for a permission 
each time they intend to import.  
 
VIIІ. Applications are examined and processed in order of their receipt. There is maximum volume 
of quota that can be allocated per ap plicant.  
 
IX.  An import permission is required for all consignments regardless of whether an export 
permission is also needed.  
 
X.  Not applicable.  
 
XI.  Not applicable.  
 
7. Not applicable.  
 
8. A permission may not be granted if the applicant fails to m eet ordinary criteria, including not 
being the holder of the import licence. If the permission is not granted, the applicant shall be 
informed on the reasons for that in writing. A decision to refuse to issue a permission may be 
appealed to the district ad ministrative court in accordance with the provisions of the Code of 
Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Legal entity that has a valid import licence (import activity licence) may apply for a permission. 
A permission is issued only to the licence holder.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. The requirements for the application and the necessary documents, as well as their list, are set 
out in the Resolution o f the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 146 of 3 February 1997 "On approval 
of the Procedure for issuing permissions for the right to import into the territory of Ukraine, export 
from the territory of Ukraine of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances an d precursors", available 
at https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/146 -97-%D0%BF#Text .  
 
The mentioned Resolution also provides for the Procedure for issuing permissions for imports of 
narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors  into the territory of Ukraine under the 
martial law.  The Procedure became effective on 11 May 2022 and is valid until the termination or 
cancellation of martial law i n Ukraine.  
 
Information on business entity, which is a seller or a buyer under the contract, can be specified on 
the reverse side of the permission at the request of the applicant.  
 
11. At the time of actual importation the permission on the right to impor t of narcotic drugs and 
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  of the permission is attached to and accompanies each consignment of narcotic drugs and 
psychotropic substances. Imports of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances into Ukraine is 
carried out only through customs points, determined by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.  
 
12. A fee for issuing the permission is charged in amount of one percent of the value of the import 
contract. 
 
13. No deposit or advance payment requirement  associated with the issue of permission.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. The permission specifies the period within which narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances 
shall be imported.  The permission validi ty can be extended once by the State Service of Ukraine on 
Medicines and Drugs Control up to 31 December of the year in which it was issued, if the declared 
consignment has not crossed the customs border of Ukraine during the mentioned in the permission 
period due to justifiable reasons. To extend the term of validity of the permission it is necessary to 
submit such permission to the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control not later 
than the term of its validity expires.  
 
15. There is no pen alty for non -utilization of a permission or a portion of a permission.  
 
16. Permissions are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. A permission in case of its loss cannot be restored. The State Service of Ukraine on Medicines 
and Drugs Control shall be immediately reported on the loss of the permission.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. Yes, the importer should have a valid import licence (import activity licence for).  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
6  RADIO -ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND RADIATING –EMITTING DEVICES OF SPECIAL 
PURPOSE  
Outline of system  
 
1. Imports of radio -electronic equipment and radiating -emitting devices  of special purpose is сarried 
out under a permission. Such a permission is issued by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of 
Ukraine, if the type o f radio-electronic equipment and radiating -emitting devices  of special purpose 
is included in the register of radio-electronic equipment and radiating -emitting devices  that can be 
used on the territory of Ukraine in special use radio frequency bands . 
 
Purp oses and coverage of licensing  
 
2. Radio -electronic equipment and radiating -emitting devices  of special purpose listed in Annex 2 to 
the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1087 of 27 September  2022 "On the 
approval of the Procedures for issuing permission for import of radio -electronic means and radiating -
emitting devices of special purpose from abroad and  import from abroad, acquisition, installation 
and operation of radio -electronic means and radiating -emitting devices of special purpos e" are 
subject to the permission for imports, issued by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.  
 
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries, except if such goods originate from a 
country recognized by law as an occupying state and /or an aggressor state against Ukraine or  
imported from the territory of the occupying state (aggressor) and/or from the occupied territory of 
Ukraine, defined as such in accordance with the law.  
 
4. The permission is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports of goods. The  purpose 
is an efficient and rational use of radio frequency resource of Ukraine to ensure state security.  
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  5. The legislation under which the permission is maintained includes:  
 
-  Law of Ukraine "On Electronic Communicati ons" No.1089 of 16 December 2020;  
-  Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1087 of 27 September  2022 "On the 
approval of the Procedures for issuing permission for import of radio -electronic means and 
radiating -emitting devices of special p urpose from abroad and  import from abroad, 
acquisition, installation and operation of radio -electronic means and radiating -emitting devices 
of special purpose".  
 
The system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable.  
 
7. The decision on issuing a permission or on its refusal shall be made within ten working days from 
the date of receipt of the application.  A permission is not issued immediately. There are no 
restrictions regarding a period of the year during which it is allowed to file an application for the 
permission and/or imports. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine considers the 
applicatio n for a permission .  
 
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine issues the permission in the form set out in Annex  1 
and in accordance with the list given in Annex 2 to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of 
Ukraine No. 1087 of 27 September  2022 "On the approval of the Procedures for issuing permission 
for import of radio -electronic means and radiating -emitting devices of special purpose from abroad 
and import from abroad, acquisition, installation and operation of radio -electronic means and 
radiating -emitting devices of special purpose" . 
 
8. The grounds for refusal to issue a permission are set out in the Law of Ukraine No. 2806 of 
06 September  2005 "On the Permit System in the Sphere of Economic Activity" and include:  
 
-  submission of an inc omplete package of documents required to obtain a permission;  
-  identification of inaccurate information in the documents submitted;  
-  negative conclusion on the results of examinations and surveys or other scientific and technical 
assessments required for the issuance of a permission.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Special users of radio frequency resource of Ukraine ( radio frequency authority) which plans or 
for which it is planned to import radio electronic means and radiating devi ces of special purpose into 
Ukraine are applied for a permission.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. The form of the application for a permission is set out  in Annex 3 to the Resolution of the Cabinet 
of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1087 of 27 September  2022 "On the approval of the Procedures for 
issuing permission for import of radio -electronic means and radiating -emitting devices of special 
purpose from abroad and  import from abroad, acquisition, installation and operati on of radio -
electronic means and radiating -emitting devices of special purpose" , available at  
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1087 -2022-%D0%BF#Text . 
 
The application shall be submitted in paper or electronic form using a qualified electronic signature.  
 
The application shall be submitted with the following do cuments:  
 
- a copy of the business entity's state registration certificate;  
- technical characteristics of the equipment (radio technology, operating frequency range, 
transmitter power, radiation class, etc.;)  
- a copy of the equipment conformity document.  
 
If necessary, the application may be attached with information and reference materials (copies of 
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  quantity, purpose and term of imports, the name of the manufacturer,  the name of the country of 
production and the country from which the equipment is imported).  
 
11. At the time of actual importation the original of the permission to import of radio -electronic 
equipment and radiating -emitting devices  of special purpose  is required along with other necessary 
customs documents.  The requisites of the permission for imports of radio-electronic equipment and 
radiating -emitting devices  of special purpose shall also be indicated in the preliminary customs 
declaration.  
 
Along wit h this the importer need to present the document on conformity issued by the General Staff 
of the Armed Forces on whether the radio-electronic equipment and radiating -emitting devices  of 
special purpose belong to those that are allowed for use on the terri tory of Ukraine.  
 
12. No fee is charged for issuing the permission.  
 
13. No deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of permission.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. The permission is valid for specified period of time.  
 
15. There is no penalty for non -utilization of a permission or a portion of a permission.  
 
16. Permissions are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. No.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. No.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
7  RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS: SOURCES OF IONIZING RADIATI ON, RADIONUCLIDE, 
NUCLEAR MATERIALS, RADIOACTIVE RESIDUES  
Outline of system  
 
1. Imports of radioactive materials is carried out on the basis of the permission to conduct 
international transportation of radioactive materials issued by the State Nuclear Regu latory 
Inspectorate of Ukraine.  
 
The import of ionizing radiation sources is permitted under the condition that the consignee has a 
licence to use such sources. The permission to import of ionizing radiation sources is issued on 
condition that these source s are returned to the consignor (manufacturer) after their use, as 
provided for in the contract under which the import is carried out.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. The permission to conduct international transportation of radioactive materials are issued by the 
State Nuclear Regulatory Inspection for the goods under UKT ZED codes 2844, 2845, 9022, 9026, 
9027, 9030, 9031, 9033001000, 9033009000, ex9620001090.  
 
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries. In case of international transportation 
of radioactive materials, the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate pre -approves such transportation 
with the competent authorities of all countries through whose territory the transportation will be 
carried out.  
 
4. The permis sion of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate is not intended to restrict the 
quantity or the value of imports of goods and applies to ensure the safety and security of radioactive 
sources, protect national security and pursue obligations under interna tional treaties.  
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  5. The legislation under which the permission is maintained includes:  
 
-  Law of Ukraine "On the Use of Nuclear Energy and Radiation Safety" No. 39 of 
8 February  1995;  
-  Law of Ukraine "On Permitting Activity in the Sphere of the Use of Nuclear Energy and 
Radiation Safety" No. 1370 of 11 January 2000;  
-  Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1196 of 3 October 2007 "Some issues 
related to the transportation of radioactive materials";  
-  Order of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine No. 153 of 6 August 2012 
"On approval of the Regulation on the list and requirements for the form and content of 
documents submitted for obtaining a licence for ce rtain types of activities in the sphere of 
nuclear energy use".  
 
The procedure for issuing permission for transportation of radioactive materials, including approval 
of the relevant documents for applying for a permission, issuing a permission, confirming the receipt 
of such a permission, is established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.  
 
The system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) The decision on issuing a permission or on its refusal shall be ma de within 30 working days 
from the date of receipt of the application. If it is necessary to obtain information from the 
central executive authority on the possible impact on the state of nuclear and radiation safety, 
physical protection of radioactive mat erials during their transportation, the term of 
consideration of submitted documents is extended by 30 days. If the application for issuing a 
permission for transportation of radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel is approved by the 
competent authorities,  the decision on issuing the permission or its refusal shall be made 
within four months from the date of receipt of the application.  
 
(b)  A permission is not granted immediately.  
 
(c)  Permissions may be issued at any period of the year.  
 
(d)  The consideration of the application for permission is carried out by the State Nuclear 
Regulatory Inspectorate.  
 
8. The grounds for  refusal to issue a permission are set out in the Resolution of the Cabinet of 
Ministers of Ukraine No. 1196 of 03 October 2007 "Some issues related to the transportation of 
radioactive materials"  and include:  
 
-  submission of an incomplete package of documents required to obtain a permission;  
-  identification of inaccurate information in the documents submitted;  
-  determinatio n, based on the results of the review of the submitted documents of failure to 
ensure compliance with nuclear and radiation safety norms, rules and standards in the 
performance of the declared types of work.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Legal  entity or individual entrepreneur carrying out activities in the sphere of nuclear energy use 
for which the Law of Ukraine "On Permitting Activity in the Sphere of the Use of Nuclear Energy and 
Radiation Safety" establishes requirements for mandat ory licensing, certification or registration are 
allowed to apply for a permission. A permission is issued to the holder of the licence to carry out the 
relevant type of activity in the sphere of nuclear energy use.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. To obtain a permission to conduct international transportation of radioactive materials the 
following documents shall be submitted:  
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  - an application for a permission to conduct international transportation of radioactive mate rials; 
- a copy of the contract between the consignor or consignee and the carrier, which has a licence 
to carry out activity for the transportation of radioactive materials;  
- copy of the agreement on compulsory civil liability insurance for nuclear damage, s igned  in 
accordance with the legislation, and insurance policy (insurance certificate, insurance 
certificate);  
- a copy of the agreement on insurance of the liability of entities transporting dangerous goods 
in case of the negative consequences during  their transportation, signed in accordance with 
the legislation, and a document confirming the payment of the insurance payment;  
- a copy of the document confirming the consent of the competent authority of the country of 
destination to import of ionizing radiatio n sources;  
- a copy of a document confirming the consent of the country of destination to import of nuclear 
materials or radioactive waste;  
- a copy of the document, regulating initial operational actions in case of an accident during 
transportation of radioac tive materials (emergency card);  
- a copy of the contract under which radioactive materials are exported, imported or transited;  
- a copy of the licence to carry out the relevant type of activity in the sphere of nuclear energy 
use;  
- a сopy of the certificate required by the IAEA Regulations on the Safe Transport of Radioactive 
Material.  
 
11. All of the above documents, including the permission issued by the State Nuclear Regulatory 
Inspection, are required along with other necessary customs documents.  
 
12. Yes, there is a fee for obtaining a permission.  The amount of fee is approved by the Resolution 
of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukr aine No. 591 of 1 June 2011 "On approval of the list of fee -based 
administrative services provided by the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate and the amount of 
fee for their provision and repealing the amount of the fee for carrying out licensing procedu res in 
the sphere of the use of nuclear energy", available at https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/591 -
2011-%D0%BF#Text . 
 
13. No deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of permissions . 
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. The validity of the permission  is determined in accordance with the date specified in the 
application, but no longer than one year . Extens ion of the term of validity of the permission  is carried 
out on the basis of application specifying the reasons for refusal of  transportation, changes in the 
information on transportation, on the basis of which the permission was issued, the period for whi ch 
the permission is extended. Consideration of the application for extension of the validity period and 
adoption of the relevant decision is carried out in accordance with the procedure and within the time 
limits provided for the issuance of the permissio n. Extension of the validity period of the permission  
shall be formalized by amending the permission.  
 
15. There is no penalty for non -utilization of a permission or a portion of a permission.  
 
16. Permissions are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. O ther condition accompanying issuance of permission is submission of a document confirming 
the payment of the fee for a permission.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. No.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
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  8  AQUATIC BIORESOURCES AND PRODUCTS THEREOF (TOOTHFISH)  
Outline of system  
 
1. Imports/exports of aquatic bioresources and products thereof requires obtaining a catch (re -
export) registration form for Antarctic and Patagonian Toothfish, which is issued by the State Agency 
of Melioration and Fisheries  of Ukraine, the authorized body for implementing the requirements of 
the Conservation Measure "Catch Documentation Scheme for Dissostichus spp.".  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. The system applies according to Catch Documentation Scheme for Disso stichus spp.  
 
3. All countries.  
 
4. The system is based on Ukraine's obligations to prevent illegal, unregulated and unreported 
fisheries  for toothfish and intended to control fish landed or transhipped to Ukraine. The system is 
not intended to restrict th e quantity or value of imports of goods.   
 
5. The corresponding legislation includes:  
 
-  Law of Ukraine "On Fishery, Industrial Fishery and Protection of Aquatic Bioresources" 
No. 3677 of 8 July 2011;  
-  Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine N o. 760 of 15 August 2012 "On approval of 
the Procedure for issuing catch (re -export) registration forms for Antarctic and Patagonian 
Toothfish ". 
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a)  The consideration of the request for obtaining a catch (re -export) registration form  shall be 
made within ten calendar days from the date of receipt of the request.  
 
(b) A catch (re -export) registration form  may be obtained in a shorter time frame and depends 
only on technical capacity of the relevant authority.  
 
(c)  The request shall be submitted to the State Agency of Melioration and Fisheries  before the 
vessel with the toothfish catch enters the landing p ort in Ukraine or before the date when the 
Antarctic and Patagonian toothfish are exported from the territory of Ukraine.  
 
(d)  The request to obtain a catch (re -export) registration form  is considered by the State Agency 
of Melioration and Fisheries .  
 
8. The grounds for refusal to issue a catch (re -export) registration form  include:  
 
-  inaccurate information specified in the request;  
-  negative conclusion on the results of examinations and surveys or other scientific and 
technical assessments required for the issuance of a catch (re -export) registration form . 
 
In case of refusal to issue a catch (re -export) registration form, the applicant shall be informed about 
the reasons for that in writing within ten calendar days from the date of receipt of the request. 
The decision on refusal may be appealed to the distri ct administrative court in accordance with the 
provisions of the Code of Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Legal entity or individual entrepreneur (shipowner) whose vessel has caught the specified fis h 
species or importer of Antarctic and Patagonian Toothfish to Ukraine has the right to apply for a 
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  Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. The request to obtain a catch (re -export) regi stration form  shall be completed as described in 
Annex to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 760 of 15 August 2012 "On 
approval of the Procedure for issuing catch (re -export) registration forms for Antarctic and 
Patagonian Toothfish ", available at https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/760 -2012-
%D0%BF#Text .  
 
11. At the time of actual importation/exportation  the catch  (re-export) registration form  is required 
along with other necessary customs documents.  
 
12. The issue of a catch (re -export) registration form is free of charge.  
 
13. No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. T he catch (re -export) registration form  is valid unti l the foreign trade transactions with the 
shipment of Antarctic and Patagonian Toothfish are completed.  
 
15. No . 
 
16. No.  
 
17. No.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. No.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
9  CIGARETTE TISSUE  AND FILTERS FOR INDUSTRIAL CIGARETTE PRODUCTION  
Outline of system  
1. The Law of Ukraine "On State Regulation of Production  and Circulation of Ethyl, Cognac and Fruit 
Alcohol, Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco Products and Fuel" contains requirements for obtaining a 
licence for manufacture of tobacco products and imports of certain products used for cigarette 
manufacturing.  
 
Purpos es and coverage of licensing  
 
2. Imports of cigarette tissue and filters for industrial cigarette production can be conducted only by 
holders of a tobacco production licence. The system is intended to prevent illegal supply of 
counterfeit products for ciga rette manufacture and further protection of public health.  
 
3. All countries.  
 
4. The system does not restrict the quantity or value of imports of goods for cigarette production.  
 
5. The system of licensing is established by the Law of Ukraine "On State Regulation of Production 
and Circulation of Ethyl, Cognac and Fruit Alcohol, Alcoholic Beverages, Tobacco Products and Fuel" 
No. 481/95 -BP of 19 December 1995.  
 
This system cannot b e abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable.  
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  7.(a) The period for consideration of application for obtaining a tobacco production licence may not 
exceed 30 calendar days following the date of receipt of required documents.  
  
(b) A licence may be issued in a shorter time frame and depends only on technical capacity of the 
relevant authority.  
 
(c)  Applications can be submitted at any period of the year.  
 
(d)  The consideration of the applications for a licence is effected by the  State Tax Service of 
Ukraine.  
 
8. An application for a licence may be refused if an incomplete package of documents is submitted, 
inaccurate information is provided in the documents, the annual licence fee is not paid. A decision 
to refuse to issue a licence shall be provided to the applicant in writing. A decision to refuse to issue 
a licence may be appealed to the district administrative court in accordance with the provisions of 
the Code of Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Legal entities (including foreign entities operating through registered permanent establishments), 
which have a full technological cycle of tobacco production, including the production of tobacco 
mixture, c igarette production facilities.  
 
The licence is issued after the certification of the factory (production facilities, areas, laboratories 
and other units used in the manufacturing and control over the manufacture of tobacco products) to 
meet the requiremen ts established by the current legislation of Ukraine for ensuring human life and 
health, environmental protection, the full technological cycle of tobacco production, as well as 
compliance with sanitary, fire, environmental standards and regulations.  
 
Docu mentational and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. To obtain a licence for the production of tobacco products the following documents shall be 
submitted:  
 
-  an application (optional form);  
-  copies of foundation documents;  
-  a producti on certificate issued by authorized central executive body;  
-  a contract with an accredited laboratory (in case if there is no own accredited laboratory);  
-  a document confirming payment of the licence fee.  
 
If these documents are issued to a person othe r than the applicant, such person shall additionally 
submit documents confirming his/her right to use the relevant facility.  
 
Documents shall be submitted in one sample in copies, notarized or certified by the body that issued 
the original document, or by an official of the licensing authority.  
 
11. At the time of actual importation a valid licence for the production of  tobacco products is required 
along with other necessary customs documents.  
 
12. The annual licence fee is 780 UAH.  
 
13. No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. A licence is issued for an unlimited period.  
 
15. No . 
 
16. No.  
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  17. Other conditions accompanying is suance of licences are:  
 
-  submission of a document confirming payment of the licence fee ;  
-  submission of a document identifying the person receiving the licence.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. No.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
10  UNREGISTERED PESTICIDES AND AGROCHEMICALS USED FOR STATE TESTING AND 
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH  
Outline of system  
 
1. Imports of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals used for state testing and scientific research 
requires a permission. The Ministry of Environmental Prote ction and Natural Recourses of Ukraine is 
responsible for issuing permissions to import and use of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals 
for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby.  
 
Purposes and cov erage of licensing  
 
2. The system is aimed at the safe use of pesticides and agrochemicals for human health and the 
environment. Permission to imports of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals, as well as seed 
(planting) material processed thereby, is g ranted if such a product is included in the state testing 
plan approved by Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Recourses or to the research 
plans of scientific institutions and organizations. Permission is not required for imports of standard 
analytical samples of preparations intended for control and analytical measurements, development 
of techniques for determining residual quantities of preparations, preparation of calibration or 
reference solutions.  
 
3. All countries.  
 
4. The system does no t restrict the quantity or value of imports of goods.  
5. The legislation under which the permission is maintained includes:  
 
- Law of Ukraine "On Pesticides and Agrochemicals" No. 86/95 -ВР of 2 March 1995;  
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 288 of 4 March 1996 "On approval of the 
Procedure for issuing permission to imports of unregistered pesticides and agrochem icals used 
for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed 
thereby";  
- Order of the Ministry of Environment No. 491 of 8 November 2006 "On approval of the sample 
permission to imports and use of unregistered pesticide s and agrochemicals for state testing 
and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby";  
- Order of the Ministry of Environment No. 234 of 18 May 2009 "On approval of the application 
form submitted by an entity to obtain a permi ssion to imports of unregistered pesticides and 
agrochemicals used for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material 
processed thereby".  
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applic able. 
 
7.(a)  The period for consideration of application is ten working days following the date of receipt of 
required documents.  
  
(b) A permission may be issued in a shorter time frame and depends only on technical capacity 
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  (c)  Applications can be submitted at any period of the year.  
(d)  Consideration of the applications for a permission is effected by the Ministry of Environmental 
Protection  and Natural Recourses.  
8. An application for a permission may be refused if an incomplete package of documents is 
submitted, inaccurate information is provided in the documents. A decision to refuse to issue a 
permission  shall be provided to the applicant in writing. A decision to  refuse to issue a permission 
may be appealed to the district administrative court in accordance with the provisions of the Code 
of Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9. Legal entity or individual entrepreneur is eligible to apply for a permission.  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. To obtain a permission the following documents shall be submitted:  
-  an application in the form approved by the Order of the Minist ry of Environment No. 234 of 
18 May 2009 "On approval of the application form submitted by an entity to obtain a 
permission to imports of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals used for state testing and 
scientific research, as well as seed (planting) m aterial processed thereby", available at 
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/z0520 -09#Text ;  
-  copies of quality and conformity certificates of unregi stered products, safety data sheet of 
unregistered products (Hazard Data Card);  
-  a copy of the mandatory liability insurance agreement for the transportation of dangerous 
goods.  
Legal entities that have granted the permission shall submit a report on the  use of imported 
unregistered products to the  Ministry of Environmental Protection  and Natural Recourses and the 
Ministry of Health  by 31 December of the current year .  
11. At the time of actual importation a permission  from the Ministry of Environmental P rotection  and 
Natural Recourses  is required along with other necessary customs documents.  
12. The issue of a permission is free of charge.  
13. No.  
Conditions of licensing  
14. The permission is valid until December 31 of the year in which it was issued.   
15. No . 
16. No.  
17. Submission of a document identifying the person receiving the permission.  
Other procedural requirements  
18. No.  
19. Not applicable.  
11  UNREGISTERED GMOS USED FOR STATE APPROBATION (TESTS)  
Outline of system  
1. Prior to state registration, G MOs may be released into the environment only for the purpose of 
state approbation (testing). State approbation (testing) of GMOs in the open system is carried out 
exclusively on the basis of a permission issued by the Ministry of Environmental Protection  and 
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  (testing) of a particular GMO and only after an assessment of the safety of GMO for human health 
and the environment being conducted.  
 
Purposes and coverag e of licensing  
 
2. The system is aimed to ensure biological and genetic safety, an appropriate level of protection for 
the safe transfer, handling and use of GMOs derived from the latest biotechnology, which may have 
adverse effects on the conservation and  sustainable use of biological diversity.  
 
GMOs used in an open system shall meet the requirements of biological and genetic safety, provided 
that the intended technology of use is followed. A prerequisite for the use of GMOs in an open system 
is the avai lability of methods and techniques for their identification. It is prohibited to release GMOs 
into the environment without an environmental impact assessment and prior to their state 
registration.  
 
3. All countries.  
 
4. The system does not restrict the qua ntity or value of imports of goods.  
 
5. The legislation under which the permission is maintained includes:  
 
- Law of Ukraine "On the State Biosafety System for the Establishment, Testing, Transport and 
Use of Genetically Modified Organisms" No. 1103 of 31 May 2007;  
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 308 of 2 April 2009 "On approval of the 
Proced ure for issuing permission for state approbation (testing) of genetically modified 
organisms in the open system".  
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a)  The permission for state approbation (testing) of GMOs in the open system is issued within 45 
calendar days following the date of receipt of application. Information on the decision to issue 
a permission is provided to the applicant in writing within ten working days.  
 
(b) A permission may be issued in a shorter time frame and depends only on technical capacity 
of the relevant authority.  
 
(c)  Applications can be submitted at any period of the year.  
 
(d)  Consideration  of applications for a permission is ef fected by the Ministry of Environmental 
Protection  and Natural Recourses. A working group consisting of representatives of state 
authorities and relevant scientific institutions may be established to verify the information on 
the safety of GMOs contained i n the submitted documents.  
 
8. An application for a permission may be refused if:  
 
- scientifically based information on the risk of GMOs to human health or the environment in 
their intended use is obtained;  
- there is no positive conclusion of the state environmental and state sanitary and 
epidemiological expertise, protocols of public hear ings regarding the state approbation 
(testing);  
- there are no methods and techniques for identification of GMOs, developed in accordance with 
international standards and duly approved in Ukraine;  
- an incomplete package of documents is submitted,  
- requirement s regarding the form and content of the application have been violated;  
- the documents contain inaccurate information.  
 
A decision to refuse to issue a permission shall be provided to the applicant in writing within 10 
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  administrative court in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Administrative Proceedings of 
Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Legal entity or individual entrepreneur, whos e activities are related to the handling of GMOs, is 
eligible to apply for a permission.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. To obtain a permission it is required to submit an application in the form set out in Annex 2 to 
the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 308 of 2 April 2009 "On approval of the 
Procedure for issuing permission for state approbation (testing) of genetically modified organisms in 
the open system", and relevant documents listed in th e Annex 2 to this Resolution, available at 
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/308 -2009-%D0%BF#Text .  
 
11. At the time of actual importation a permission  from the Ministry of Environmental Protection  and 
Natural Recourses  is required along with other necessary customs documents.  
 
12. The issue of a permission is free of charge.  
 
13. No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. The permission is valid for the period of conducting of state approbation (testing), but not longer 
than five years.  
 
15. No.  
 
16. No.  
 
17. Submission of a document identifying the person receiving the permission.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. N o. 
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
12  TRANSIT OF UNREGISTERED GMOS  
Outline of system  
 
1. Transit of GMOs not registered in Ukraine is carried out on the basis of  a permission issued by the 
Ministry of Environmental Protection  and Natural Recourses.  
 
The permission for transit of GMOs not registered in Ukraine is issued for each consignment 
containing one or more genetically modified organisms and intended for sim ultaneous transit by the 
same vehicle.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. The system aims to ensure biological and genetic safety, an appropriate level of protection for 
the safe transfer, handling and use of GMOs derived from the latest biotechnology , which may have 
adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, taking into account 
risks to human health and the environment with particular attention to cross -border movement.  
 
3. All countries.  
 
4. The system does not restrict the quantity or value of imports of goods.  
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  5. The legislation under which the permission is maintained includes:  
 
- Law of Ukraine "On the State Biosafety System for the Establishment, Testing, Transport and 
Use of Genetically Modified Organisms" No. 1103 of 31 May 2007;  
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 423 of 28 April 2009 "On approval of the 
Proce dure for issuing permissions for transit of genetically modified organisms not registered 
in Ukraine".  
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a)  The permission for transit of GMOs not registered in Ukraine is issued within 45 calendar days 
following the date of receipt of application. Information on the decision to issue a permission 
shall be provided to the applicant in writing within ten working days.  
  
(b) A permission may be issued in a shorte r time frame and depends only on technical capacity 
of the relevant authority.  
 
(c)  Applications can be submitted at any period of the year.  
 
(d)  Consideration  of applications for a permission is effected  by the Ministry of Environmental 
Protection  and Natural Recourses. A working group consisting of representatives of state 
authorities and relevant scientific institutions may be established to verify the information on 
the safety of GMOs contained in the submitted documents.  
 
8. An application for a permission may be refused if:  
 
- scientifically based information on the risk of GMOs to human health or the environment in 
their intended use is obtained;  
- an incomplete package of documents is submitted,  
- requir ements regarding the form and content of the application have been violated;  
- the documents contain inaccurate information.  
 
A decision to refuse to issue a permission shall be provided to the applicant in writing within ten 
working days. A decision to refu se to issue a permission may be appealed to the district 
administrative court in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Administrative Proceedings of 
Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Legal entity or individual entrepreneur , whose activities are related to the transit of GMOs through 
the territory of Ukraine, is eligible to apply for a permission.   
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. To obtain a permission it is required to submit an application in the form set out in Annex 2 to 
the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 423 of 28 April 2009, along with documents 
listed in the Annex 2 to this Resolution.  
 
In order to obtain a permission to transit consignments containing several GMOs, information 
materials on each of such organisms shall be submitted along with the application.  
 
11. At the time of actual importation a permission  from the Ministry of Environmen tal Protection  and 
Natural Recourses  is required along with other necessary customs documents.  
 
12. The issue of a permission is free of charge.  
 
13. No.  
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  Conditions of licensing  
 
14. The period of validity of the permission shall not exceed the period of validity of the permission 
for import of GMOs not registered in Ukraine, issued in the state of import, or the permission for 
transit of GMOs issued in another state (in case of transit not only through the territory of Ukraine).  
 
15. No.  
 
16. No.  
 
17. Sub mission of a document identifying the person receiving the permission.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. No.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
13  SULFURIC ACID AND OLEUM  
Outline of System  
 
1. Special licensing system using quotas for imported goods is established by the Law of Ukraine 
"On Application of Special Measures on Imports to Ukraine" No. 332 of 22  December  1998 and the 
Law of Ukraine "On Foreign Economic Activity" No. 959 of 16 Apri l 1991. Quantitative restrictions on 
imports are applied to goods with respect to which Interdepartmental Commission for International 
Trade (further – Commission) has adopted a decision to apply safeguard measures. Imports of goods 
specified by a decision  of the Commission is carried out on the basis of special licence.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. Special licensing system using quotas for imported goods (established under separate decisions 
of the Commission) covers the licensing of imports of sulfuric acid and oleum (UKT ZED code  
2807 00 00 00).  
 
Information on Decision of the Commission No.  SP-391/2018/4411 -05 on application of safeguard 
measures on imports into Ukraine of sulfuric acid and oleum regardless of country of origin and 
export ha s also been notified to the WTO by documents  
G/SG/N/8/UKR/6; G/SG/N/10/UKR/6; G/SG/N/11/UKR/4; G/SG/N/8/UKR/6/Suppl.1;  
G/SG/N/10/UKR/6/Suppl.1; G/SG/N/11/UKR/4/Supp.1; G/SG/N/8/UKR/6/Suppl.2; 
G/SG/N/10/UKR/6/Suppl.2; G/SG/N/8/UKR/6/Suppl.3; and G/SG/N/10 /UKR/6/Suppl.3.  
 
3. Special licensing system applies on imports of the sulfuric acid and oleum regardless of country 
of origin and export.  
 
4. The special licensing system is intended to restrict the quantity of imports of the determined 
goods. The purpose  of licensing is to protect the interests of domestic goods producers from growing 
imports of such goods.  
 
5. The system of special licensing is established by the Law of Ukraine "On Application of Special 
Measures on Imports to Ukraine" No. 332 of 22 Dece mber 1998, the Law of Ukraine "On Foreign 
Economic Activity" No. 959 of 16 April 1991 and the Order of the Ministry of Economy and European 
Integration of Ukraine No.  232 of 1 August 2002 "On Procedures of licensing of imports to Ukraine 
of goods subject t o special measures".   
 
The Order establishes the procedure for reviewing applications for a special licence, the procedure 
for issuing a special licence, the form of a special licence and the procedure for filling it out, the form 
of an application for a s pecial licence and the procedure for filling it out.  
 
Quantitative restrictions of imports under special licensing system are established according to the 
decisions of the Commission, in particular No.  SP-391/2018/4411 -05 of 2 July 2018 "On application 
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  origin and export", No.  SP-500/2021/4411 -03 of 27 August 2021 "On extension of safeguard 
measures on imports into Ukraine of sulfuric acid and oleum regardless o f country of origin and 
export".  
 
The decision of the Commission determines the goods subject to licensing. The special licensing 
system cannot be abolished without a legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
 
6.I. According to the special import licensing system, which envisages quota allocation, the lists 
of goods are determined by the decisions of the Commission. The Commission's decisions 
regarding the application of special measures on imports of certain goods with allocation of 
aggregate leve l of quotas and allocation of quotas by countries of origin/export are published 
in the official publication "Uriadovyi Courier" and are available on the Internet sites of the 
Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine https://www .kmu.gov.ua  and of the Ministry of Economy of 
Ukraine http://www.me.gov.ua .  
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine notifies governmental bodies  of exporting countries.  
 
In case of allocation of quotas among the exporting countries, such allocation may be agreed 
with such countries. If no such agreement is reached, the quotas are allocated among the 
exporting countries depending on their shares of  imports of goods to Ukraine subject to special 
investigation during the previous representative period.  
 
In order to prevent market monopolization, the total number of applications from one importer 
for special licences within the established quotas may not exceed 35 % of the volume of the 
quota period or another period, if it is provided for by the relevant decision of the Commission.  
 
Any exceptions or deviations from the special licensing requirements are not allowed without 
amendments of legislative a cts. 
 
II. The volume of the special quota is determined for a quota period and may not exceed the 
amount specified by the relevant decision of the Commission. The quota period and allocation 
of quotas during the quota period shall be established by the relevant deci sion of the 
Commission. The total volume of imports under special licences may not exceed the 
established quota.  
 
III. Licensing procedures apply to all importers of goods subject to special measures under the 
decisions of the Commission. In case the spec ial quota is not used fully in the quota period, it 
is allowed to carry over the remaining quota for the next quota period within 6 per cent of the 
quota volume set for the quota period, unless otherwise provided by the relevant decision of 
the Commission.  Information on holders of the special licence may be provided upon request.  
IV. The applications for import licences are accepted 14 days prior to the first day of the relevant 
quota period.  
 
V. The term during which the licence application may be consid ered is 15 working days. 
Applications are reviewed in order of their receipt.  
 
VI. A special licence shall be effective for imports of goods as of the date of its issuance.  
 
VII. The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine considers licence applications. Applicatio ns shall not be 
submitted to other bodies for approval, commenting or endorsement. An importer does not 
have to apply to any other administrative bodies for approval of the application.  
 
VIII. If the demand for a licence cannot be fully satisfied, a licence is issued for a part of the 
demand, i.e., for volume of quota left. To prevent market monopolization the total number of 
applications from one importer to obtain special licences within the e stablished quotas may 
not exceed 35% of the volume of the quota period or another period if it is provided for by 
the relevant decision of the Commission. All importers differ only by date of the submission of 
the application. Applications are considered i n the order of their receipt. If at the time of 
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  application shall not be accepted for consideration. The applicant shall be informed in writing 
of the fact that the spe cial quota has been exhausted.  
 
IX. Issue of special licences does not depend on availability of bilateral quotas or arrangements.  
Special licences are not issued automatically.  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. Not applicable.  
 
7. Not applicable.  
 
8. A special lic ence application is accepted in all cases, unless the application is inconsistent with the 
terms of the contract and/or is submitted incorrectly  and/or an incomplete package of required 
documents is submitted.  
 
Exhaustion of the quota is also a ground for  refusal to issue a special licence. The decision to refuse 
to issue a licence shall be provided to the applicant in writing. A decision to refuse to issue a licence 
may be appealed to a district administrative court in accordance with the provisions of th e Code of 
Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Legal entities or individual entrepreneurs are eligible to apply for special import licence.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licen ce 
 
10. An application for a special licence shall contain the following information: full name of the 
importer, its location, phone number, fax number, EDPNOU code (National State Registry of 
Ukrainian Enterprises and Organizations), number of the current  account in national currency, bank 
name, MFO, bank location, number of the current account in foreign currency, bank name, MFO, 
bank location, consumer/seller of the product and its location, commodity code under UKT ZED, unit 
of measurement, quantity and  value of the good, value (in the contract currency), additional name 
of the commodity, country of destination/seller, country of origin, basic conditions for delivery of the 
commodity imported by Incoterms, contract currency code, customs code, nature of the agreement, 
basis for requesting a special licence, special conditions.  
 
To obtain a special licence the following documents accompanying the application shall be submitted:  
 
- a request letter on issue of a licence, with a guarantee of the payment of t he official licence 
fee; 
- a copy of the contract, all annexes and specification thereto, verified by the manager of the 
legal entity;  
 a copy of the state registration certificate verified by the manager of the legal entity;  
- a copy of the certificate of assignment of the taxpayer identification number;  
- the original certificate of origin of the foreign goods issued by the authorized bo dy of foreign 
country of export and its copy;  
- a certificate of goods examination issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of 
Ukraine or its regional branch, with the definition of the commodity code.  
 
After submitting the documents, the applicant shall be informed that it may be granted an import 
quota in the volume specified in the application for a special licence.  
 
11. At the time of actual importation the following documents are required:  
 
- original of the special licence;  
- certificate of ori gin of goods;  
- cargo (shipment) customs declaration.  
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  12. A fee for licence is 780 UAH .4 
 
13. No deposit or an advance payment is required to obtain a special import licence.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. The period of validity of a special licence is 90 days, except for cases of expiry of relevant quota 
period. If the legal entity under the granted special licence fails to import the specified volume of 
goods within the period specified in the licence, based on the customs authority's verification of t he 
actual volume of imports of these goods and their remaining quantity under the special licence, the 
Ministry of Economy of Ukraine shall issue a new licence for the remaining quantity of goods. In such 
case, the importer is required to fill in an applic ation for a new licence for the remaining quantity of 
goods.  
 
15. No penalties are imposed for a failure to use a licence or part of a licence.  
 
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. Other conditions accompanying issuance of licences are:  
 
-  submission of a document verifying payment of the licence fee;  
-  submission of a power of attorney, or of a copy of a power of attorney authorizing receipt of 
a licence, and submission of a document identifying the person receiving the licence if the 
licence is issued to the authorized representative of the legal entity.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. No.   
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
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4 According to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 241 of 10 March 2022 "On 
amendments to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 362 of 18 May 2005 "On se tting the 
fee for issuing export (import) licenses" the fee for issuing a license for export (import) of goods is not charged 
until termination or cancellation of the martial law in Ukraine .