G/LIC/N/3/UKR/15  
 
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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 (2022)  
UKRAINE  
The following communication, dated 18 July 2022, 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)  .........................  17 
9   CIGARETTE TISSUE AND FILTERS FOR INDUSTRIAL CIGARETTE PRODUCTION  ........  19 
10   UNREGISTERED PESTICIDES AND AGROCHEMICALS USED FOR STATE TESTING 
AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH  ................................ ................................ .........................  20 
11   UNREGISTERED GMOS USED FOR STATE APPROBATION (TESTS)  ...........................  22 
12   TRANSIT OF UNREGISTERED GMOS  ................................ ................................ ........  24 
13   SULFURIC ACID AND OLEUM  ................................ ................................ ..................  25 
14   GOODS IMPORTED  FROM NORTH MACEDONIA  ................................ .......................  29 
 
 
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.  G/LIC/N/3/UKR/15  
 
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  1  OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND FLUORINATED GREENHOUSE GASES, GOODS AND 
EQUIPMENT THAT MAY CONTAIN OZONE -DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND FLUORINATED 
GREENHOUSE GAS ES 
Outline of System  
1. The import 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 ai ms at protecting the environment 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 the 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 equipment 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 gr eenhouse gases are listed in the Resolution of 
the Cabinet of Ministers No. 1424 of 29 December 2021 "On approval of the lists of goods export 
and import of which are subject to licensing, and quotas for 2022".  
 
3. The system applies to goods from countrie s 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 import of ozone -depleting substances 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 Ozone Layer.  
 
5. The legislati on under which licences are maintained includes:  
 
-  Law of Ukraine "On foreign economic activities" No. 959 -ХІІ of 16 April 1991 as amended;  
-  Law of Ukraine "On regulation of economic activity related to ozone -depleting substances and 
fluorinated greenh ouse gases" No. 376 of 12 December 2019;  
-  Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No  1424 of 29 December 2021 "On approval 
of the lists of goods export and import of which are subject to licensing and quotas for 2022";  
- Resolution of the Cabi net 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 Procedure for iss uing approval to import/export of controlled substances, 
goods and equipment" as amended;  
-  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 amendmen ts to the Procedure 
for consideration of applications for issuance of licenses related to non -tariff regulation of 
foreign economic activities in the Ministry of Economіс Development and Trade of Ukraine" 
(as amended). The Order sets forth a procedure for consideration of applications for issuance 
of licenses, a procedure for preparation and issuance of licenses for importation of goods 
subject to licensing, license form and procedure for its completion, an application form for 
obtaining a license and its c ompletion.  
 
The Cabinet 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 -deple ting substances and 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 Impl ementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone 
Layer, the estimated level for consumption of ozone -depleting substances for Ukraine in 2022 
amounts to 0.821 tons.  
I. Information on quota is provided in the Resolution of the Cabin et of Ministers of Ukraine 
No. 1424 of 29 December 2021 "On approval of the lists of goods export and import of which 
are subject to licensing, and quotas for 2022".  The Resolution of the Government is published 
in official publications "Uriadovyi Courier" , "Ofitsiynyj Visnyk 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/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 o r 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 th e time during which it is allowed to submit 
an application for a license.  
 
V. The period for consideration of applications may not exceed 30 days following the date of 
receipt of the application. A license may be issued in a shorter time frame and depends only 
on technical capacity of the relevant authority.  
 
VI. A license shall be effective for importation 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 license 
the Ministry of Economy obtains prior approval for the import of these goods from the Ministry 
for Protection of Environment and Natural Resources in the order of interagency exchange of 
information.  
 
VIII. Applications to obtain licenses are reviewed in order  of their receipt. The amount 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 amount  of quota that may be allocated per applicant is 25%. 
The Procedure for allocation 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 Ca binet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 992 of 23 September 2020 "Some 
regulatory issues in the sphere of ozone layer protection". Such provisions are also set for 
new entities engaged in foreign economic activities.  
 
IX. Yes, import licenses are required, they are not issued automatically.  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. No. 
 
7. Not applicable.  
 
8. An application for an import license may be refused if any of the requirements set forth in the 
legislation is not met. Reasons to refuse to issue a license are also include  receiving by the Ministry 
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  existence of grounds to refuse the approval for the import of ozone -depleting substances and 
fluorinated greenhouse gases or goods/eq uipment that contain them. A decision to refuse to issue 
a license must be provided to the applicant in writing. A decision to refuse the issue of a license may 
be appealed to the district administrative court in conformity with provisions of the Code of 
Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Legal entity or individual entrepreneur with the status of operator of controlled substances is 
eligible to apply for licenses.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. An application for a license must 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 activities (UKTZED), 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 license, quantity and value of the good (goods), code 
and name of the customs point, full names and addresses of the seller and customer, nature 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 f or a license, special terms of the license.  
 
To obtain a license for importation of goods it is necessary to submit the following documents 
accompanying the application:  
 
- a letter requesting a license and guaranteeing payment of the state fee for the issuance of the 
license;  
- a copy of a foreign economic activity contract, all annexes 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 entit y 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 license.  
 
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 licenses are:  
 
-  submission of a document verifying payment of the fee for a  license;  
-  submission of a power of attorney, or of a copy of a power of attorney authorizing receipt of 
a license, and submission of a document identifying the person receiving the license if the 
license is issued to the authorized representative of a legal entity or individual entrepreneur.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. No.  
 
 
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 the 
fee for issuing export (import) licences' " the fee for issuing a license for export (import) of goods is not 
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  19. Not applicable.  
 
2  RAW CANE SUGAR  
Outline of System  
 
1. The import 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 obligations under the WTO regarding the administration 
of tariff quota for r aw cane sugar. Import of raw cane sugar is subject to licensing.  
 
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all 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 No. 404 -V of 30 November 2006 "On establishment of a tariff quota for import 
of raw cane sugar in Ukraine";  
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1002 of 12 Nove mber 2008 "On approval 
of the procedure for allocating the tariff rate quota on imported raw cane sugar into Ukraine" 
(as amended); and  
- Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 15 of 20 January 2009 "On procedure for issuing licences 
to import raw cane sugar  to Ukraine within the set tariff rate quota" (as amended).  
 
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/ua ) and the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine 
(http://www.me.gov.ua ). Information relating to administration of tariff quota for raw cane 
sugar, including lic ensing procedure on a first -come first -served basis, was notified to the 
WTO by document G/AG/N/UKR/34 of 23 August 2019. There is no country specific quota. 
There is no maximum amount set for quotas that may 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 amount of the tariff quota n ot used in the current year is not to be added to the quota 
set for the following year.  
 
IV. An application for a license may be submitted on any day after the date of the beginning of 
acceptance of applications for import licenses.  
 
V. A decision on gran ting a license for import of raw cane sugar must be passed within a period 
not longer than 30 days from the date of the registration of the application. A license may be 
issued in a shorter time frame and depends only on technical capacity of the relevant 
authority.  
 
VI. A license shall be effective for importation of goods from the date it is granted.  
 
VII. The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine considers license applications for import of raw cane sugar 
to Ukraine. Licenses  are issued on the approvals of the  State Reserve Agency and the Ministry 
of Agrarian Policy and Food. The approvals of both the authorities should be received by the 
applicants before applying for licences.  
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  VIII. The decision on granting the licenses is made on first -come, first -served ba sis. There are no 
maximum amounts set for quotas that may be allocated per applicant or for quotas set for 
new business entities. Examination of applications for import licenses is carried out on their 
receipt.  
 
IX. – XI. Not applicable.  
 
7. Not applicable . 
 
8. An application for a license may be refused if the applicant does not meet ordinary criteria. 
The reason to refuse to issue a license also includes exhaustion of quota. A decision to refuse to 
issue a license must be provided to the applicant in writ ing. A decision to refuse the issue of a license 
may be appealed to the district administrative court in conformity with provisions of the Code of 
Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Legal entity or ind ividual entrepreneur is eligible to apply for a licence . 
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. An application for a license must contain the following information: full name of a legal entity or 
individual entrepreneur, its location, phone, fax, EDRPOU Code (DRFO number), number of the 
current account in national currency, bank name, MFO, bank l ocation, number of the current account 
in foreign currency, bank name, MFO, bank location, consumer/seller of the product, commodity 
code under UKTZED, unit of measurement, quantity and value of the good, value (in the contract 
currency), additional name o f 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 obtain a license for importation of goods it is necessary to submit the follo wing documents 
accompanying the application:  
 
- a letter requesting a license and guaranteeing payment of the state fee for the issuance of the 
license;  
- a copy of a foreign economic activity contract, all annexes and specifications to it;  
- a copy of the  state registration certificate as legal entity or individual entrepreneur;  
-  approvals of the relevant authorized agencies.  
 
11. At the time of actual importation the following documents are required: foreign economic 
agreement (contract); shipment cust oms declaration; certificate of origin; import license.  
 
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 the date of its signing, but shall be 
valid only until 31 De cember of the year for which it has been issued, within the amount of tariff 
rate quota. Imports under the license may be carried out during the term of validity of the license.  
 
15. No. 
 
16. No. 
 
17. Other conditions accompanying issuance of licenses are:  
 
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) licences' " the fee for issuing a license for export (import) of goods is not 
charged until termination or cancella tion of the martial law in Ukraine.  G/LIC/N/3/UKR/15  
 
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-  submission of a document verifying payment of the fee for a license; and  
-  submission of a power of attorney, or of a copy of a power of attorney authorizing receipt of 
a license, and submission of a document identifying the person recei ving the license if the 
license is issued to the authorized representative of a legal entity or individual entrepreneur.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. In the period not later than 15 days after the date of import licence validity expiring, legal enti ty 
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 SUBJECT TO THE REGULATION BY CONVENTION 
ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE OF ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA 
(CITES)  
Outline of system  
 
1. Import of species of wild fauna and flora that are subject to the regulation by the Convention on 
Internati onal Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) requires a permission. 
The Ministry for Protection of Environment and Natural Resources is responsible for permission 
issuance on importation of wild live animals and certain wild growing pla nts. For sturgeon species 
and products thereof only permissions for import are issued by the State Fisheries Agency.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. Import permissions are issued for wild fauna and flora species listed 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 pur pose of the permission system is to control importation 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 importation of goods.  
 
5. The legislati on under which the permission is maintained includes:  
 
- Law of Ukraine "On Flora" of 1999;  
- Law of Ukraine "On Fauna" of 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 business days 
from the date of receipt of the application. If it is necessary to obtain the conclusion of the 
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  result of international trade of its samples, the term of consideration of the submitted 
documents is extended for 30 days.  
 
(b)  No. In order to reduce the possible negative impact on living samples, the Ministry for 
Protection of Environment and  Natural 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 importation of wild fauna and flora 
species  is effected by the Ministry for Protection of Environment and Natural Resources.  
 
Applications for permissions for import of sturgeon species and products thereof only are considered 
by the State Fisheries Agenc y. 
 
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 implementation. The concl usion is prepared after receiving the request of the 
Ministry for Protection of Environment 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 r emains without consideration , applicant will be informed about the reasons for 
that in writing  within a week from the date of registration of the application . A decision to refuse the 
issue of a permission may be appealed to the district administrative cou rt in conformity with 
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 
No. 953 of 25 July 2007 "On Approval of the Procedure for issuing permissions for import and export 
of samples of wil d 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 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", available 
at https://zakon.ra da.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 acquisiti on 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 bree ding 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 con tracts, other transactions under which the sample was 
acquired in the ownership or possession and use.   
 
11. At the time of actual importation  the permission on import of species of wild fauna and flora 
from the Ministry for Protection of Environment and N atural Resources and the permission on import 
of sturgeon species and products thereof from the State Fisheries Agency is required along with 
other necessary customs documents.  
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  12. The issue of permission  is free of charge.  
 
13. No deposit or advance  paym ent is required in connection with the issue of 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 vali dity with an explanation of the reasons for non -use. In case of necessity 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 other conditions accompanying issuance of permission.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. There are no other administrative procedures required prior to importation.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
4  HAZARDOUS WASTE  
 
Outline of system  
 
1. Import of hazardous waste is regulated by the Law of Ukraine "On Waste" of 1998 and associated 
regulation in order to ensure prevention of negative impact of waste on the environment and human 
health on the territory of Ukraine. The regulatory framework im plements Ukraine's obligations under 
the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans -boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their 
Disposal (Basel Convention).  
 
Import of hazardous waste requires consent from the Ministry for Protection of Environment and 
Natural Resources. 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 Hazardous Waste and their Utilization/Disposal and "Yellow 
Waste List" and "Green Waste List" (as amended).  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. As above. The consent system is applied to hazardous waste listed in the schedules of the Basel 
Convention. Accordingly, "Yellow Waste List" and "Green Waste List" is also 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 rest rict 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 environm ent against possible adverse 
effects. The system is not intended to limit the quantity or value of imports.  
 
5. The legislation under which the permission is maintained includes:  
 
-  Law of Ukraine "On Waste" of 1998 ; and  
-  Resolution of the Cabinet of Mi nisters 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"  (as amended).  G/LIC/N/3/UKR/15  
 
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  This system cannot be abolis hed without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) The system requires that consent should be obtained prior to importation 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 wastes is 
carried out between the country of import and the country of export without transit through 
third countries.  
 
(c)  No. 
 
(d)  Yes, one single administrative body ( the Ministry for Protection of Environment and Natural 
Resources).  
 
8. A consent may not be granted if the applicant fails to meet ordinary criteria. If consent is not 
granted, applicant will be informed about th e reasons for that in writing. A decision to refuse the 
issue of a consent may be appealed to the district administrative court in conformity with provisions 
of the Code of Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for lice nce 
 
9. Legal entity or individual entrepreneur having licenses for relevant operations with hazardous 
waste to be imported may apply for consent.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. The list of required documents is sp ecified by 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 Hazardous Waste and their Utilization/Disposal and "Yellow Waste List" and "Green 
Waste Li st", available at https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/1120 -2000-%D0%BF . 
 
The original consent of the country of export should 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 for Protection o f Environment 
and Natural Resources is required along with other necessary customs 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 shall inform the Ministry for Protection of 
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  after receipt of each delivery abo ut the fact of receipt and compliance of delivered waste with the 
information contained in the consent (within three business days after receipt of waste, the 
responsible person shall send copies of the document on transboundary movements to the said 
addre ssees), as well as about the completion of their utilization/disposal (within 180 days after 
receipt of waste, the responsible person shall send copies of the document on transboundary 
movements to the said addressees).  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
5  NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES  
 
Outline of system  
 
1. Import of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances is subject to a permission on the right to 
import of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. The relevant permissions are issued by t he 
State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control. Permissions are issued to control the 
import of specified narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (controlled substances).  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. This system fulfils part of Uk raine'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 Cabi net of Ministers of Ukraine No. 770 on 6 May 2000 
"On Approval of the List of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors" (as amended).  
 
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 authorization of imports of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. 
The permission system is intended to restrict the quantity of imports to quotas determi ned by the 
Ministry of Health of Ukraine on information provided by the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines 
and Drugs Control and approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine. Proposals on the required 
quota for import of narcotic drugs and psychotrop ic substances for respective year are submitted by 
entities to the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines 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 import of narcotic 
drugs and psychotropic substances for corresponding year. The quota is approved 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" of 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" (as amended);  
- Resolution of 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 o f Ukraine of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors" 
(as amended).  
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
 
6.І.  Amount of quota for import of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances for the respective  
year is approved by the Cabinet of Ministries of Licence. Information on quotas and required 
documents for obtaining a permission can be viewed at the official website of the State Service 
of Licence 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 permission requirements.  
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  II.  Quota is established on a yearly basis. The amount of the import quota is determined based 
on the demand for narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Import of narcotic drugs and 
psychotropic substances to Licence in an amount exceeding the quota determined by the 
Cabinet of Ministers of Licence is prohibited. Supplementary quota can be applied for from the 
Ministry of Health, if required, d uring the year. Permission is issued per consignment. 
Importers are required to apply for a permission every time they wish to import.  
 
III.  Unused allocations cannot be rolled over into the next year.  
 
IV. Applications are demand driven. Applications ca n be made at any time.  
 
V. The decision on issuing a permission or on its refusal shall be made within 30 business days 
from the date of receipt of the application.  A permission may be issued in a shorter licence 
and depends only on technical capacity of t he relevant authority.  
 
VI. A permission is effective for importation from the date it is granted.  
 
VII. The State Service of Licence on Medicines and Drugs Control  considers permission applications 
for import of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances to Licence. Such permissions  are 
issued under the approvals from the Security Service of Licence. Permission is issued per 
consignment. Importers are required to apply for a permission every time they are going to 
import.  
 
VIIІ. Applications are examined and processed on receipt. There are maximum amounts set for 
quotas that may be allocated per applicant.  
 
IX.  Import permissions are required for all consignments of controlled substances regardless of 
whether an export permit is also required.  
 
X.  Not applicable.  
 
XI.  Not applicable.  
 
7. Not applicable.  
 
8. A permission may not be granted if the applicant fail s to meet ordinary criteria, including being 
the holder of the import licence. If applications are not granted, applicants will be informed about 
the reasons for that in writing. A decision to refuse the issue of a permission may be appealed to 
the distric t administrative court in conformity with provisions of the Code of Administrative 
Proceedings of Licence.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Entity that has a valid import licence (licence for import activity) may apply for a permission. 
A permission is only issued to licence holder.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. The requirements for application and required documents, as well as their list are specified by 
the Resolution of the Cabinet of Minister s 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 and precursors" 
(as amended ), available at https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/146 -97-%D0%BF#Text .  
 
The Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers 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 effective 11 May 2022 and is valid until the termination or cancellation 
of the martial law in Ukraine.  
 
Information about bus iness 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.  
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  11. At the time of actual importation the permission on the right to import of narcotic drugs and 
psycho tropic substances  is required along with other necessary customs documents.  The certified 
copy of the permission is attached to each consignment of narcotic drugs and psychotropic 
substances and are moved with it. Import of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances to the 
territory of 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 va lidity 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 permissio n 
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  penalty 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 loss of the permission must be 
immediately informed to the State Service of Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control . 
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. Yes, the importer must have a valid import license (license for import activity).  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
6  RADIO -ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND RADIATING –EMITTING DEVICES OF S PECIAL 
PURPOSE  
 
Outline of system  
 
1. Import of radio -electronic equipment and radiating -emitting devices  of special purpose is carried  
out on a permission basis. The relevant permission is issued by the General Staff of the Armed 
Forces of Ukraine, if such type of radio-electronic equipment and radiating -emitting devices  of special 
purpose is in the register of radio-electronic equipment  and radiating -emitting devices  that can be 
used on the territory of Ukraine in the radio frequency bands of special use . 
 
Purposes 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. 184 of 8 April 2015 "On the approval of the 
procedures for issuing permission for import of radio -electronic equipment and radiating -emitting 
devices  of special purpose and  import from abroad, a cquisition, installation and operation of 
radio-electronic equipment and radiating -emitting devices  of special purpose"  are subject to the 
permission for import, issued by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine . 
 
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries, except if they originate from a country 
that is recognized by law as an occupant state and/or recognized as an aggressor state in Ukraine 
according to the legislation or are imported from the territory of the occupant sta te (aggressor) 
and/or from the occupied territory of Ukraine determined as such by law.  
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  4. The permission is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of importation of goods. 
The purpose is an  efficient and rational use of the radio frequency resour ce of Ukraine to ensure 
state security.  
 
5. The legislation under which the permission is maintained includes:  
 
-  Law of Ukraine "On Radio Frequency Resource of Ukraine";  
-  Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 184 of 8 April  2015 "On th e approval of 
the procedures for issuing permission for import of radio -electronic means and 
radiating -emitting devices of special purpose 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 business days from 
the date of receipt of the applic ation.  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 importation.  The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine considers the 
application for a permit.  
 
8. The grounds for refusal to issue a permission are set out by the Law of Ukraine No. 2806-IV of 
6 September  2005 "On the permit system in the sphere of economic activity" and include:  
 
-  submission of an incomplete package of documents required to obtain a permission;  
-  identification of inaccurate information in the documents submitted; and  
-  negative conclusion on the results of examinations and surveys or other scientific and technical 
assessments required for t he issuance of a permission.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Special users of the radio frequency resource of Ukraine and entities importing radio-electronic 
means and radiating -emitting devices of special purpose to the territory of Ukr aine in the interests 
of special users are allowed to apply for a permission.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. The requirements for documents, as well as their list, are specified by the Order of the Chief of 
the Ge neral Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine No. 02 – Commander -in-Chief of the Armed Forces 
of Ukraine of 19 May 2010.  
 
11. At the time of actual importation the origin of the permission to import of radio-electronic 
equipment and radiating -emitting devices  of special purpose , is required along with other necessary 
customs documents.  Requisites of the permission for import of radio-electronic equipment and 
radiating -emitting devices  of special purpose are also specified in the preli minary customs 
declaration.  
 
Along with this the importer need to present the document on conformity assessment issued by the 
General Staff of the Armed Forces on whether the radio-electronic equipment and radiating -emitting 
devices  of special purpose bel ong to those that are allowed for use on the territory 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.  
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  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 RADIATION, RADIONUCLIDE, 
NUCLEAR MATERIALS, RADIOACTIVE RESIDUES  
 
Outline of system  
 
1. Import of radioactive materials is carried out on the basis of the permission on conduction of 
internation al transportation of radioactive materials issued by the State Nuclear Regulatory 
Inspectorate.  
 
Import of sources of ionizing radiation to Ukraine are permitted under the condition that the 
consignee has a license to use such sources. Permission to import  of sources of ionizing radiation is 
issued under the condition that these sources are returned after their use to consignor 
(manufacturer) that is stipulated in the contract according to which the import is carried out.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. The permission on conduction of international transportation of radioactive materials are issued 
by the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspection for the goods under UKTZED codes 2844, 2845, 9022, 
9026, 9027, 9030, 9031, 9033001000, 9033009000, ex9 620001090.  
 
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries. During the international transportation 
of radioactive materials, the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate preliminarily approves such 
transportation with the competent authorities o f all countries on whose territory the transportation 
will be carried out.  
 
4. The permission of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate is not intended to restrict the 
quantity or the value of importation of the goods and applies to ensure the safety an d security of 
radioactive sources, protect national security and pursue obligations under international treaties.  
 
5. The legislation under which the permission is maintained includes:  
 
-  Law of Ukraine No. 39 "On the Use of Nuclear Energy and Radiation Safety" of 
8 February  1995;  
-   Law of Ukraine No. 1370 "On permitting activity in the sphere of the Use of Nuclear Energy 
and Radiation Safety" 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"; and  
-  Order of the State Nuclear Regulatory Inspectorate of Ukraine No. 153 of 6 August 2012 
"On approval of the Regulations on the list and requirements for the form and content of 
documents  to be submitted for obtaining a license to conduct certain types of activities in the 
sphere of nuclear energy use".  
 
The procedure for issuing permits for transportation of radioactive materials, including the approval 
of the relevant documents for apply ing for a permit, issuing a permit, confirming the receipt of such 
permit, is established by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.  
 
The system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
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  Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) The decision on issuing a permission or on its refusal shall be made within 30 business 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 n uclear and radiation safety, 
physical protection of radioactive materials during their transportation, the term of 
consideration of submitted documents is extended by 30 days. If the application for issuing a 
permit for transportation of radioactive waste or spent nuclear fuel is approved by the 
competent authorities, the decision on issuing the permit 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)  Permission s 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 by the Resolution of the Cabinet  of 
Ministers of Ukraine No. 1196 of 3 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 info rmation in the documents submitted; and  
-  determination, based on the results of the review of submitted documents of failure to ensure 
compliance with nuclear and radiation safety norms, rules and standards in the performance 
of the declared types of wor k operations.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Legal  entity or individual entrepreneur carrying out activities in the field of nuclear energy use, in 
relation to which requirements of obligatory licensing, certification or registration ar e established by 
the Law of Ukraine "On permitting activity in the sphere of the Use of Nuclear Energy and Radiation 
Safety" are allowed to apply for a permission. A permission is issued to the holder of the license for 
carrying out relevant activities in the field of nuclear energy use.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
10. To obtain a permission on conduction of international transportation of radioactive materials it 
is necessary to submit the following documents:  
 
- application for a permission on conduction of international transportation of radioactive 
materials;  
- copy of the contract between the consignor or consignee and the carrier, which has a license 
to carry out activities for the transportation of radioactive materials;  
- copy of the agreement on compulsory civil liability insurance for nuclear damage, concluded 
in compliance with legislation, and insurance policy (insurance certificate, insurance 
certificate);  
- copy of the agreement on insurance of the liability of the subjects of dangerous goods 
transportation in case of the negative consequences of their transportation, signed in 
compliance with the legislation, and a document confirming the payment of the insurance 
payment;  
- copy of the document confirming the c onsent of the competent body of the country of 
destination for the importation of sources of ionizing radiation;  
- copy of a document confirming the consent of the country of destination for the importation 
of nuclear materials or radioactive waste;  
- copy of the document, regulating initial operational actions in case of an accident during 
transportation of radioactive materials (emergency card);  
- copy of contract, according to which radioactive materials are exported, imported or transited;  
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  - сopy of the certificate stipulated in the IAEA Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive 
Material.  
 
11. All of the above documents, including the permission issued by th e 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 Ukraine 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 fee for their 
providing and repealing of the fee for carrying out licensing procedures in the field of the use of 
nuclear energ y".  
 
13. No deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of permissions . 
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. The validity of the permit is determined in accordance with the date specified in the application, 
but no longer than one year . Exte nsion of the term of validity of the permit is carried out on the 
basis of application, which specifies the reasons for the failure to transportation, changes in the 
information about the transportation under which the permission was issued, the period for  which 
the permission is being extended. Consideration of the application for extension of the validity period 
and taking of the corresponding decision are performed in the order and within the terms stipulated 
for the issuance of the permit. Extension of the term of validity of the permit shall be formalized by 
amending the permit.  
 
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. Other condition accompan ying 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.  
 
8  AQUATIC BIORESOURCES  AND PRODUCTS THEREOF (TOOTHFISH)  
 
Outline of system  
 
1. For import/export of aquatic bioresources and products thereof it is necessary to obtain a catch 
(re-export) registration form for Antarctic and Patagonian Toothfish, which is issued by the State 
Fisheries Agency, the authorized body for implementing th e 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 Dissostichus spp.  
 
3. All countries.  
 
4. The system is ba sed 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 the quantity or value of importation of goods.   
 
5. The corresponding legislation includes:  
 
-  Law of Ukraine "On Fishery, Industrial Fishery and Protection of Aquatic Bioresources" of 2011;  G/LIC/N/3/UKR/15  
 
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  -  Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 760 of 15 August 2012 "On approval of 
the procedure for iss uing 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) reg istration 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 r equest shall be submitted to the State Fisheries Agency before the vessel with the 
toothfish catch enters the landing port in Ukraine or before the date when the Antarctic and 
Patagonian toothfish are exported from the territory of Ukraine.  
 
(d)  The reque st to obtain a catch (re -export) registration form  is considered by the State Fisheries 
Agency.  
 
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 iss ue a catch (re -export) registration form, the applicant will 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 district administrative court in  conformity with 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 fish 
species or importer of Antarctic and Patagonian Toothfish to Ukraine has the right to apply for a 
catch (re -export) registration form .  
 
Documentational and othe r requirements for application for licence  
 
10. The request to obtain a catch (re -export) registration form  must 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 proce dure for issuing catch (re -export) registration forms for Antarctic and 
Patagonian Toothfish ".  
 
11. At the time of actual importation/exportation  the catch (re -export) registration form  is required 
along with other necessary customs documents.  
 
12. The is sue 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 until the foreign trade transactions with the 
shipment of Antarctic and Patagonian Toothfish are completed.  
 
15. No . 
 
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  17. No.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. No.  
 
19. No.  
 
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 goods and fuel" contains requirements for obtaining a licence 
for production of tobacco products and imports of certai n products used for cigarette manufacturing.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. Imports of cigarette tissue and filters for industrial cigarette production can be conducted only by 
holders of a tobacco manufacture license. The system is intended to prevent illegal supply of 
counterfeit products for cigarette production and further protection of public health.  
 
3. All countries.  
 
4. The system does not restrict the quantity or value of imported products 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 goods and fuel" of 
1995.  
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislati ve approval.  
 
Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) The period for consideration of application for obtaining a tobacco manufacture license may 
not exceed 30 calendar days following the date of receipt of required documents.  
  
(b) A license 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.  
 
8. An application for a license may be rejected if an incomplete package of documents is submitted, 
inaccurate information is provided in the documents, the annual license fee is not paid. A decision 
to refuse to issue a license must be provided to the a pplicant in writing. A decision to refuse the 
issue of a license may be appealed to the district administrative court in conformity with provisions 
of the Code of Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Ent ities (including foreign entities operating through registered permanent establishments), which 
have a full technological cycle of tobacco production, including the manufacture of tobacco mixture, 
cigarette production facilities.  
 
The license is issued aft er the certification of the factory (production facilities, areas, laboratories 
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  life and health, environmental protection, full technological cycle of tobacco manufacture, as well as 
compliance with sanitary, fire, environmental standards and regulations.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. To obtain a license for the manufacture of tobacco products it is necessary to submit the following 
documents:  
 
-  application (optional form);  
-  copies of constating documents;  
-  a production certificate issued by authorized central executive body;  
-  a contract with an accredited laboratory (in case if there is no own accredited laboratory);  
-  a document verifying payment of the fee for a license.  
 
If these documents are issued to a person other than the applicant, such pers on 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 an official of the licensing autho rity. 
 
11. At the time of actual importation a valid license for the manufacture 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. Licenses are issued for a period of five years . 
 
15. No . 
 
16. No.  
 
17. Other conditions  accompanying issuance of licenses are:  
 
-  submission of a document verifying payment of the fee for a license;  
-  submission of a document identifying the person receiving the lic ense.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. No.  
 
19. No.  
 
10  UNREGISTERED PESTICIDES AND AGROCHEMICALS USED FOR STATE TESTING AND 
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH  
 
Outline of system  
 
1. Import of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals used for state testing and scientific research 
requires a permission. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Recourses  is responsible for permission 
issuance on importation and use of unregistered pestici des and agrochemicals for state testing and 
scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. The system is aimed at the safe use of pesticides and agrochemicals for human health and the 
environment. Permission to import of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals, as well as seed 
(planting) material processed thereby is granted if such a product is included in the plan of state 
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  institutions and organizations. Permission is not required for the importation 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 not restrict the quantity or value of imported products.  
5. The legislation under which the permission is maintained includes:  
 
- Law of Ukraine "On Pesticides and Agrochemicals" of 1995;  
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of No. 288 of 4 March 1996 "On approval of 
the procedure for issuing permission to import of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals 
used for sta te 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 import and use of unregistered pesticides 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 to be submitted by an entity to obtain permission to import  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 applicable.  
 
7.(a)  The period for consideration of application is ten business 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 
of the relevant authority.  
 
(c)  Applications can be submitted at any period of the year.  
 
(d)  The consideration of the applications for a permission is effected by the Ministry of Ecology 
and Natural Recourses.  
 
8. An application for a permission may be rejected if an incomplete package of documents is 
submitted, inaccurate information is provided in the documents. A decision to refuse to issue a 
permission  must be provided to the applicant in writing. A decision to  refuse the issue of a license 
may be appealed to the district administrative court in conformity with provisions of the Code of 
Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
 
9. Legal entity or individual entreprene ur is eligible to apply for a permission.  
 
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. To obtain a permission it is necessary to submit the following documents:  
 
-  application in the form approved by the Order of the Ministry of Environment No. 234 of 
18 May 2009;  
-  copies of quality and conformity certificates of unregistered products, safety data sheet of 
unregistered products (Hazard Data Card);  
-  a copy of the mandatory liability insurance agreement for the transportation  of dangerous 
goods.  
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  Entities that have been granted the permission shall submit a report on the use of imported 
unregistered products to the  Ministry of Ecology and Natural Recourses and Ministry of Health  by 
31 December of the current year .  
 
11. At the time of actual importation a permission  from the Ministry of Ecology 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. No.  
 
11  UNREGISTERED GMOs USED FOR STATE APPROBATION (TESTS)  
 
Outline of system  
 
1. Prior to state registration, GMOs 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 
solely on the basis  of a permission issued by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Recourses.  The 
permission is issued on a one -off basis for state approbation (testing) of particular GMO and only 
after an assessment of the safety of GMO for human health and the environment b eing conducted.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2. The system is aimed to ensure biological and genetic safety, an appropriate level of protection in 
safe transfer, handling and use of GMOs derived from modern biotechnology, which may have 
adverse eff ects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.  
 
GMOs used in an open system must 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 availability of methods and methodologies 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 sy stem does not restrict the quantity or value of imported products.  
 
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" of 2007;  
- 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".  
 
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  Procedures  
 
6. Not applicable.  
 
7.(a)  The permission for state approbation (testing) of genetically modified organisms 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 author ity. 
 
(c)  Applications can be submitted at any period of the year.  
 
(d)  The consideration of the applications for a permission is effected by the Ministry of Ecology 
and Natural Recourses. To verify the information on the safety of GMOs contained in subm itted 
documents a working group consisting of representatives of the state authorities and relevant 
scientific institutions may be established.  
 
8. An application for a permission may be rejected if:  
 
- scientifically substantiated information about 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 hearings regarding the state approbation 
(testing);  
- there are no methods and methodologies for identification of GMOs, developed in accordance 
with international standards and duly approved in Ukraine;  
- an incomplete package of documents is submitted,  
- requirements regarding the form a nd content of the application have been violated;  
- the documents contain inaccurate information.  
 
A decision to refuse to issue a permission must be provided to the applicant in writing within ten 
working days. A decision to refuse the issue of a permission  may be appealed to the district 
administrative court in conformity with 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 relat ed 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 necessary 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, and relevant documents 
listed in the Annex 2.  
 
11. At the time of actual importation a permission  from the Ministry of Ecology 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.  
 
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  17. Submission of a document identifying the person receiving the permission.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. No . 
 
19. No.  
 
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 Ecology 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 simultaneous 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 in safe 
transfer, handling  and use of GMOs derived from modern 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 movemen t.  
 
3. All countries.  
 
4. The system does not restrict the quantity or value of imported products.  
 
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" of 2007;  
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 423 of 28 April 2009 "On approval of the 
procedure for issuing permissions for transit of genetically modified organisms not regist ered 
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 applica tion. 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)  Applic ations can be submitted at any period of the year.  
 
(d)  The consideration of the applications for a permission is effected by the Ministry of Ecology 
and Natural Recourses. To verify the information on the safety of GMOs contained in submitted 
documents a working group consisting of representatives of the state  authorities and relevant 
scientific institutions may be established.  
 
8. An application for a permission may be rejected if:  
 
- scientifically substantiated information about the risk of GMOs to human health or the 
environment in their intended use is obtai ned; 
- an incomplete package of documents is submitted,  
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  - the documents contain inaccurate  information.  
 
A decision to refuse to issue a permission must be provided to the appl icant in writing within ten 
working days. A decision to refuse the issue of a permission may be appealed to the district 
administrative court in conformity with provisions of the Code of Administrative Proceedings of 
Ukraine.  
 
Eligibility of importers to a pply for licence  
 
9. Legal entity or individual entrepreneur, whose activities are related to the transit movement 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 necessary 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.  
 
In order to obtain a transit permission for the movement of consignment containing several GMOs, 
information materials on each of such organisms must be submitted along with the application.  
 
11. At the time of actual importation a permission  from the Mini stry of Ecology 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 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 movement of GMOs issued in another state (in case of transit movement not only through 
the territory of Ukraine).  
 
15. No . 
 
16. No.  
 
17. Submission of a document identifying the person receiving the permission.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. No.  
 
19. No.  
 
13  SULFURIC ACID  AND OLEUM  
 
Outline of System  
 
1. Special licensing system using quotas for imported goods is established by the Law of Ukraine 
No. 332 -XIV "On the application of special measures regarding imports to Ukraine" of 
22 December  1998 (as amended) and the Law of Ukraine No. 959 -XII "On foreign economic activity" 
of 16 April 1991 (as amended). Quantitati ve restrictions on imports are applied to goods with respect 
to which Interdepartmental Commission on International Trade (further – Commission) has adopted 
a decision to apply safeguard measures. Importation of goods specified by a decision of the 
Commiss ion is carried out on the basis of special licenses.  
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  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 (UKTZED 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 has also been not ified 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 import 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 national producers of goods from 
growing imports of such goods.  
 
5. The system of special licensing is established by the Law of Ukraine No. 332 -XIV "On the 
application of special measures regarding Imports to Ukraine" of 22 December 1998 and the Law of 
Ukraine No. 959 -XII "On foreign economic activity" of 16 April 1991 with relevant changes and 
amendments as well as Order of the Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine 
No. 232 of 1 August 2002 "On procedures of  licensing of import to Ukraine of goods subject to special 
measures"(as amended). The Order sets forth a procedure for consideration of applications for 
issuance of special licenses, a procedure for issuance of special licenses, special license form and 
procedure its completion, an application form for obtaining a special license and its completion. 
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 
of safeguard measures on imports into Ukraine of sulfuric acid and oleum regardless of country of 
origin and export", No.  SP-500/2021/4411 -03 of 27 August 2021" On extension of safeguard 
measures on imports into Ukra ine of sulfuric acid and oleum regardless of country of origin and 
export".  
 
The Decision of the Commission determines the products 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 products 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 level 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/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 between the exporting countries, such allocation may be agreed 
with such countries. If no such agreement has been reached, the quotas will be allocated 
between the exporting countries depending on their shares of imports to Ukr aine subject to 
special investigation during the previous representative period.  
 
To prevent monopolization of the market the total number of applications from the same 
importer to obtain special licenses within the established quotas may not exceed 35  per cent 
of the volume of the quota period or such other period if envisaged by the relevant decision 
of the Commission.  
 
Any exceptions or deviations from the requirements of special licensing are not allowed 
without amendments of legislative acts.  
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  II. The size 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 set by the relevant decision of th e Commission. The total 
amount of import under special licenses 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 if the special quot a is not used fully in the quota period, 
it is allowed to carry over the remaining quota for the next quota period within 6 % of the 
quota size set for the quota period, unless otherwise is provided by applicable decision of the 
Commission. Information rega rding holders of a special license may be provided upon request.  
 
IV. The applications for import licenses are accepted starting from 14 days prior to the first day 
of the relevant quota period.  
 
V. The term during which the license application may be cons idered is 15 business days. 
Applications are reviewed in order of their receipt.  
 
VI. A special license shall be effective for importation of goods as of the date of its issuance.  
 
VII. The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine considers license applications. Applications 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 license cannot be f ully satisfied, a license is issued for a part of the 
demand, i.e., for amount of quota left. To prevent monopolization of the market the total 
number of applications from the same importer to obtain special licenses within the established 
quotas may not e xceed 35% of the volume of the quota period or such other period if 
envisaged by the relevant decision of the Commission. All importers differ only by date of the 
submission of the application. Applications are considered in the order of their receipt. If at 
the time of submission of an application the set volumes for special quotas have been used 
up, such application shall not be accepted for consideration. The fact that special quota has 
been exhausted is notified in writing to the entity that has submitt ed the application  
 
IX. Issue of special licenses does not depend on availability of bilateral quotas or arrangements.  
Special licenses are not issued automatically.  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. Not applicable.  
 
7. Not applicable.  
  
8. A special license appli cation is accepted in all cases, unless the application is inconsistent with the 
terms of the contract and/or an improperly submitted application and/or an incomplete set of 
required documents is submitted.  
 
The reason to refuse to issue a special license is also include exhaustion of quota. A decision to 
refuse to issue a license is be provided to the applicant in writing. A decision to refuse the issue of 
a license may be appealed to the district administrative court in conformity with provisions of the 
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 licences.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. An application for a special license must contain the following information: full name of the 
importer, its location, phone, fax, EDRPOU Code (DRFO number), 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 UKTZED, unit of measurement, quantity and value of the good, value (in the G/LIC/N/3/UKR/15  
 
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  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 license, special 
conditions . 
 
The following documents, along with the application, are submitted in order to obtain a special 
license:  
 
- a request letter regarding the issue of a license, with guarantee of the payment of the official 
fee for the issue of such license;  
- a copy of the contract, all annexes and specification thereto certified by the manager of the 
entity;  
- a copy of state registration certificate certified by the manager of the entity;  
- a copy of the certificate for attributing an identification number of a taxpaye r; 
- the original a certificate of origin of foreign goods issued by the authorized body of foreign 
country of export and its copy; and  
- a certificate of goods examination issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of 
Ukraine or its regional departmen t, with determination of the code of goods.  
 
The applicant, upon submission of the documents, is notified that it may be granted an import quota 
in the amount specified in application for the special license.  
 
11. At the time of actual importation the foll owing documents are required:  
 
- special license original;  
- certificate of origin of goods; and  
- cargo (shipment) customs declaration.  
 
12. A fee for licence is 780 UAH4. 
 
13. No deposit or an advance payment to be issued a special import license.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. The period of validity of a special license is 90 days, except for cases of expiry of relevant quota 
period. If an entity under the granted special license fails to import the specified quantity of goods 
within the period specifie d in the license, based on the verification by the customs body of the actual 
volume of the import of these goods and their remaining quantity under the special license, the 
Ministry of Economy of Ukraine will issue a new license for the remaining goods. I n such case the 
importer is required to complete an application for the new license for the remaining goods.  
 
15. No penalties are imposed for a failure to use a license or part of a license.  
 
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. Other conditions accompanying issuance of licenses are:  
 
-  submission of a document verifying payment of the fee for a license; and  
-  submission of a power of attorney, or of a copy of a power of attorney authorizing receipt of 
a license, and submission of a document identifying the person receiving the license if the 
license is issued to the authorized representative of the entity.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. Importers are to obtain the permission for the right to import (export) or for the righ t to transit 
of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their precursors issued by the State Service of 
Ukraine on Medicines and Drugs Control.   
 
 
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 setting the 
fee for issuing  export (import) licences' " the fee for issuing a license for export (import) of goods is not 
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  19. Not applicable.  
 
14  GOODS IMPORTED FROM NORTH MACEDONIA  
 
Outline of System  
 
1. Import of particular goods from the Republic of North Macedonia is subject to licensing within the 
framework of tariff quota in accordance with the provisions of Agreement on Free Trade between 
Ukraine and Republic of Macedonia of 18 January 2001, ratified by Law of  Ukraine as of 5  July 2001 
No. 259-III. 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
 
2.- 4. List of goods imported from North Macedonia, which are subject to licensing within the tariff 
quota, is listed in the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1424 of 29 December  2021 
"On approval of the lists of goods export and import  of which are subject to and quotas for 2022".  
 
5. The legislation under which licence is maintained includes:  
 
-  Law of Ukraine "On foreign economic activities" No. 959 -ХІІ of 16 April 1991 as amended;  
-  Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine  No. 1424 of 29 December 2021 "On approval 
of the lists of goods export and import of which are subject to licensing and quotas for 2022";  
- Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 302 of 14 September 2007 "On approval of the legal 
acts relating to licensing o f imports of goods and amendments to the Procedure for 
consideration of applications for issuance of licenses related to non -tariff regulation of foreign 
economic activities in the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine" 
(as amended).  
 
Proce dures  
 
6.I.  Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of Ukraine No . 1424 of 29 December 2021 
"On approval of the lists of goods export and import of which are subject to licensing, and 
quotas for 2022" establishes the volumes of tariff quotas for  goods importation of which from 
Republic of North Macedonia is subject to licensing within the established tariff quotas.  
 
The Resolution of the Government is published in official publications "Uriadovyi Courier", 
"Ofitsiynyj Visnyk Ukrainy" and availab le 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/ua ) and th e Ministry of Economy of Ukraine  
(http://www.me.gov.ua ). 
 
Order of the Ministry of Economy No. 302 of 14 September 2007 "On approval of the legal 
acts relating to licensing of imports of goods and amendments to the Pr ocedure for 
consideration of applications for issuance of licenses related to non -tariff regulation of foreign 
economic activities in the Ministry of Economіс Development and Trade of Ukraine" (as 
amended) sets forth a procedure for consideration of applic ations for issuance of licenses, a 
procedure for preparation and issuance of licenses for importation of goods subject to 
licensing, license form and procedure for its completion, an application form for obtaining a 
license and its completion.  
 
There is no  maximum amount set for quotas that may be allocated to each importer. 
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 quarterl y 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 r egarding the list of importers to whom 
licences have been allocated.  
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  IV.  There are no restrictions regarding a period of the time during which it is allowed to submit 
an application for a license.  
 
V.  The period for consideration of applications may not exceed 30 days following the date of 
receipt of the application. A license may be issued in a shorter time frame and depends only 
on technical capacity of the relevant authority.  
 
VI.  A license shall be effective for importation of go ods from the date it is granted.  
 
VII.  The Ministry of Economy of Ukraine considers license applications. Applications shall not be 
submitted to other bodies for approval, commenting or endorsement. An importer does not 
have to apply to any other administ rative bodies for approval of one's application.  
 
VIII. If the demand for licenses cannot be fully satisfied, the decision on granting the licenses is 
made on the basis of the "first come, first served". There are no maximum amounts set for 
quotas that may  be allocated per applicant or for quotas set for new business entities. 
Examination of applications for import licenses is carried out on their receipt  
 
IX.  Yes, import licenses are required, they are not issued automatically.  
 
X.  Not applicable.  
 
XI.  No. 
 
7. Not applicable.  
 
8. An application for a license may be refused if the applicant does not meet ordinary criteria. 
The reason to refuse to issue a license is also includes exhaustion of quota. A decision to refuse to 
issue a licens e must be provided to the applicant in writing. A decision to refuse the issue of a license 
may be appealed to the district administrative court in conformity with 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 licenses.   
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
 
10. An application for a license must contain the following information: full name of a l egal entity or 
individual entrepreneur, full name of its manager, description and code of the good (goods) under 
Ukrainian classification of goods of foreign economic activities (UKTZED), 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 license, quantity and value of the good (goods), code 
and name of the customs point, full names and addresses of the seller and customer, nature of the 
contract, currency of p ayment, principal and additional unit of measurement for the good (goods), 
approval of executive bodies (if required), basis for request for a license, special terms of the license.  
 
To obtain a license for importation of goods it is necessary to submit the following documents 
accompanying the application:  
 
- a letter requesting a license and guaranteeing payment of the state fee for the issuance of the 
license;  
- a copy of a foreign economic activity contract, all annexes and specifications for th is contract, 
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 importati on the following documents are required: foreign economic 
agreement (contract); shipment customs declaration; certificate of origin; import license.  
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  12. A fee for licence is 780 UAH5. 
 
13. No.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
 
14. A licences is valid for the lic ence period.  
  
15. No.  
 
16. No.  
 
17. Other conditions accompanying issuance of licenses are:  
 
-  submission of a document verifying payment of the fee for a license;  
-  submission of a power of attorney, or of a copy of a power of attorney authorizing re ceipt of 
a license, and submission of a document identifying the person receiving the license if the 
license is issued to the authorized representative of a legal entity or individual entrepreneur.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
 
18. No.  
 
19. Not applicable.  
 
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5 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) licences' " the fee for issuing a license for export (import) of goods is not 
charged until termination or ca ncellation of the martial law in Ukraine .