G/LIC/N/3/RUS/5  
 
9 October 2019  
(19-6534) Page: 1/25 
Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
 
 
 REPLIES TO QUESTIONN AIRE ON IMPORT LICEN SING PROCEDURES1 
NOTIFICATION UNDER A RTICLE 7.3 OF THE AG REEMENT  
ON IMPORT LICENSING PRO CEDURES  (2018 AND 2019 ) 
RUSSIAN FEDERATION  
 
The following communication, dated  27 September  2019, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of  the Russian Federation . 
 
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Table of contents  Page 
 
1   OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES  ................................ ................................ ...............  2 
2   PLANT PROTECTION  CHEMICALS  ................................ ................................ ................  4 
3   HAZARDOUS WASTE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 6 
4   WILD LIVE ANIMAL S AN D CERTAIN WILD GROWI NG PLANTS  ................................ ... 8 
5   TOXIC SUBSTANCES  EXCEPT FOR PRECURSO RS OF THE NARCOTIC D RUGS AND 
SUBSTANCES WITH PSYCHOTROPIC EFFECTS  ................................ ...............................  10 
6   NARCOTIC DRUGS, SUBSTANCES WITH PSYC HOTROPIC EFFECTS AND  THEIR 
PRECURSORS  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  12 
7   MEDICINES AND PH ARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT S ................................ .......................  14 
8   HUMAN ORGANS AND  TISSUES, BLOOD AND ITS COMPONENTS  ...............................  15 
9   CIVIL RADIO -ELEC TRONIC AND/OR HIGH -FREQUENCY MEANS (REM AND HFM) 
INCLUDING BUILT -IN O R FORMING PART OF OT HER GOODS  ................................ ........  17 
10   SPECIAL DEVICES  INTENDED FOR UNAUTH ORISED OBTAINING OF  
INFORMATION  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  19 
11   ENCRYPTIONDEVIC ES ................................ ................................ ............................  21 
12   OFFIC E AND CIVIL WEAPON, ITS MAIN PARTS AND C ARTRIDGES  .........................  23 
 
  
                                                
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/5  
 
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 1  OZONE DEPLETING SUBS TANCES  
Outline of System  
1. The approval process for importation of ozone depleting substances consists of two steps:  
- Permits are issued by the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources ; 
- Licenses are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.  
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The List of Goods subject to import/export pr ohibitions or restrictions within the Eurasian Economic 
Union (the EAEU) in trade with third countries is approved by the Eurasian Economic Commission 
(the EEC) under the Decision of the Board No 30 of 21.04.2015 (as amended 
on 13.06.2018)  Annex  2.1. 
Purpo ses and coverage of licensing  
2.  The requirements of the licensing system are:  
 
- import or export of ozone depleting substances within import quotas are set in line with 
obligations under the Montreal Protocol ; 
- pre-charged equipment containing ozone depleting substances.  
 
Strict conditions and reporting requirements  are applied to al l issued licenses.  
 
3. The system is applied to goods originating in and coming from the Parties to the Montreal Protocol.  
 
4. The licensing system regulates commitments taken by the Russian Federation  under  the Montreal 
Protocol. As well as restrictions o n production and consumption of ozone depleting substances 
leading to eventual phase -out, the Protocol requires the establishment of licensing and quota 
system.  
 
5. The control on the importation of goods specified in this category is statutory requirement  under 
the legislation detailed below:  
 
- “Protocol on measures of non -tariff regulation in regard to third countries (Appendix № 7, 
Treaty on the EAEU) "; 
- “Instructions on registration of an application for issuance and registration of licenses for  
export and (or) import of certain types of goods ;- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade 
of the Russian Federation № 135 "On approval of the Administrative Regulations of the 
Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for public services d elivery of permits 
and other permit documents for export and (or) import of certain goods, as well as for 
establishment and maintenance of a federal record of issued licences" "; 
-  Decision of the Board of the EEC № 30; 
-   Federal Law № 164-FZ "On the Fun damentals of the State Regulation of Foreign Trade 
Activity";  
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 2132 "On approval 
of requirements for the formats of applications and other documents necessary for the public 
services delivery in the form of electronic documents and recognition of orders of the Ministry 
of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 1575 and № 52"; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation №. 2759 "On the 
implementation of paragraph 46.2 of the action plan (road map) "Improving Customs 
Administration";  
-   Resolution  of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1567 -p "On approval of the list 
of federal executive bodies authorized to approve applications for export and import of goods, 
to issue other permits for foreign trade activities in the cases provided for in appendices on 
the application of restrictions on goods su bject to bans or restrictions upon its importation or 
exportation by Member States of the Customs Union within the EAEU in trade with third 
countries";  
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Procedures  
6.  The quantity of ozone depleting substances permitted for importation into the Russian Fe deration 
is restricted in line with the Montreal Protocol.  
 
I. Information on quotas is published on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the 
Russian Federation ( http://minpromtorg.gov.ru/ ) and on the website "Support for foreign 
trade participants" ( http://www.non -tariff.gov.ru ). There are no quotas on amounts to be 
imported from specific countries, but imports and exports of ozone depleting substances m ust 
be conducted from and into the Parties to the Montreal Protocol and its relevant amendments. 
The legislation does not provide any exception or derogation from licensing requirements.  
 
II.  The size of the quotas is determined annually. Each license sp ecifies the amount and type of 
substance to be imported for the entire duration of the license. Quotas are based on the total 
annual consumption (i.e. production plus imports minus exports) restraints under the Montreal 
Protocol.  
 
III.  The size of quota and volume of production is based on total annual consumption restrictions 
under the Montreal Protocol. The names of import ers are publicly available on the website of 
the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation.  
 
IV.  License applications may be submitted at any time. The Government determines the quota 
allocations within 2 weeks from announcing the opening of quotas.  
 
V. The maximum processing period  for permits and licenses is 27 days .  
 
VI.  Not applicable.  
 
VII.  Where there is no quantitative restriction on imports from a particular country:  
 
(a)   Application should be fulfilled in advance of arrival of the goods. The processing time 
for permit and license is 10 days.  
(b)   No.  
(c)   Permits may be issued at  any period of the year.  
(d)   The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation is authorized for grant 
licenses.  
 
VIII. The number of licenses that can be issued is not restricted. The quantity of ozone depleting 
substances that can be impor ted is restricted under the Montreal Protocol. Quota allocation is 
based on  records of imports in the previous license period (3 years).  
 
IX. There are no bilateral quotas or export restraint arrangements.  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. Not applicable.  
  
7.  Not applicable.  
 
8.  A license may not be granted if the applicant does not meet ordinary criteria. If applications are 
not granted, applicants will be informed about the reasons for that in writing. An applicant may apply 
to the Ministry of Industry a nd Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision on the 
rejection to issue a license.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Application forms are available on the special website "Support for foreign trade participants" 
(http://www.non -tariff.gov.ru ). G/LIC/N/3/RUS/5  
 
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 An importer is required to submit tog ether with the application the following documents:  
 
-  Digital copy of an application form;  
-   Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of the document on registration with tax authority or on state registration;  
-   Permit from the Federal Service for Supervision  of Natural Resources or data on existence of 
licenses for the licensed type of activity .  
 
11.  Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along 
with a valid license.  
 
12. License application fees are charged. Fees are: for permit – 160,000 roubles, for license – 
7,500 roubles.  
 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14. Licenses are valid for certain duration and cannot be extended.  
 
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a license or a portion of a license.  
 
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. Licensees are not permitted to trade in ozone depleting substances with non -parties to the 
Montreal Protocol.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required for the 
importation.  
 
19.  Foreign exchange is automatically p rovided by the banking authorities for goods to be 
imported.  
 
2  PLANT PROTECTION CHE MICALS  
Outline of System  
1. The approval process for plant protection chemicals consists of two steps:  
 
- Permits are issued by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Fed eration;  
- Licenses are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.  
 
The List of Goods subject to import/export prohibitions or restrictions within the EAEU in trade with 
third countries is approved by the EEC under the Decisio n of the Board № 30, Annex 2.2.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  Imports of unregistered plant protection chemicals are subject to non -automatic licensing.  
 
3.  The system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries.  
 
4. The use of import licenses enables the Government to administer import restrictions for protection 
of human, animal or plant life and health.   
 
5. The control on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the l egislation detailed below:  
 
- “Protocol on measures of non -tariff regulation in respect of third countries (Appendix No. 7, 
Treaty on the EAEU "; G/LIC/N/3/RUS/5  
 
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- “Instructions on registration of an application for issuance and registration of licenses for 
export and (or ) import of certain types of goods "; 
-   Federal Law No 164 -FZ "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of Foreign Trade 
Activity";  
- Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No 1113 "On the formation and 
maintenance of the Federal Record  of licenses  (in conjunction with the "Rules for the formation 
and maintenance of a Federal Record of Issued Licenses")";  
- Resolution  of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1567 -p "On approval of the list 
of federal executive bodies authorized to  approve applications for export and import of goods, 
to issue other permits for foreign trade activities in the cases provided for in appendices on 
the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions upon its importation or 
exportatio n by Member States of the Customs Union within the EAEU in trade with third 
countries";  
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 2132 "On approval 
of requirements for the formats of applications and other documents necessar y for the public 
services delivery in the form of electronic documents and recognition of orders of the Ministry 
of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 1575 and № 52". 
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.  Where there is no quantitative restriction on importation of goods or on imports from a particular 
country:  
 
(a)   Application should be made prior to the arrival of goods. The processing time to issue permits 
and licenses is 45 days.  
 
(b)   No.  
 
(c)   Permits may be issued at any period of the year.  
 
(d)  The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation is authorized to approve applications and 
the Ministry of Industry and Trade grants licenses.  
 
8.  A license may not be granted if the appl icant fails to meet ordinary criteria. If applications are 
not granted, applicants will be informed about the reasons for that in writing. An applicant may apply 
to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision o n the 
rejection to issue a license.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  An importer is required  to submit the following documents together with the application:  
 
-   Digital copy of an application form;  
-   Copy of a contract;  
-   Copy of the document on registration with tax authority or state registration .  
 
11. Upon importation, an importer is  required to submit standard customs documentation along with 
a valid license.  
 
12. License application fees are charged. Fees are amount to 7 ,500 roubles.  
 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licenses are valid for certain duration and cannot be extended.  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/5  
 
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 15. There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of the license or a portion of a license.  
 
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. There are no conditions attached to the license issuance.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to 
importation.  
 
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
 
3  HAZARDOUS WASTE  
Outline of System  
1. The approval process for hazardous wastes consists of two steps:  
 
- Permits are issued by the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources;  
- Licenses are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.  
 
The List of Goods subject to imp ort/export prohibitions or restrictions within the EAEU in trade with 
third countries is approved by the EEC under the Decision of the Board № 30, Annex 2.3.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The licensing system is applied to hazardous waste listed i n the schedules of the Basel Convention.  
 
3.  The system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all the Parties to the Basel 
Convention.  
 
4. The licensing system secures the commitments undertaken by the Russian Federation as a Party 
to the Basel Convention. In this case, trans -boundary distribution of hazardous wastes and other 
wastes should be reduced to the minimum in consistence with the  environmentally sound and viable 
management of such waste and conducted in such manner which will protect human health and 
environment from the adverse effects as the result of that distribution.  
 
5. The control on the importation of goods specified in t his category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation detailed below:  
 
- “Protocol on measures of non -tariff regulation in respect of third countries (Appendix № 7, 
Treaty on the EAEU (ratified by the Federal Law № 279 -FZ)"; 
- “Instructions on reg istration of an application for issuance and registration of licenses for 
export and (or) import of certain types of goods  (approved by the EEC under the Decision of 
the Board № 30 )"; 
-  Decision of the Board of the EEC № 30;  
-   Federal Law No 164 -FZ "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of Foreign Trade 
Activity";  
-  Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1113 "On the formation and 
maintenance of the Federal Bank of licenses (in conjunction with the "Rules for the 
establishment an d maintenance of a Federal Record of Issues Licences" )"; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia № 2132 "On approval of requirements 
for the formats of applications and other documents necessary for the public services delivery, 
in the form  of electronic documents and recognition of orders of the Ministry of Industry and 
Trade of Russia № 1575 and № 52" ; 
-   Resolution  of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1567 -p "On approval of the list 
of federal executive bodies authorized to app rove applications for export and import of goods, 
to issue other permits for foreign trade activities in the cases provided for in appendices on 
the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions upon its importation or 
exportation by  Member States of the Customs Union within the EAEU in trade with third 
countries";  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/5  
 
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- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 "On approval of 
the Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Ru ssian Federation 
for public services delivery of permits and other permit documents for export and (or) import 
of certain goods, as well as for establishment and maintenance of a federal record of issued 
licences" ; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and T rade of Russia № 2759 "On the implementation of 
paragraph 46.2 of the action plan (road map) "Improving Customs Administration" . 
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
 
7.(a)  The licensing system requires that permits should be obtained prior to exportation/importation 
of hazardous waste from and into or transited through the Russian Federation. The maximum 
processing time to issue permit and license is 45 day.  
 
(b)   No. Licenses are issued only after authorisation by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the 
Russian Federation.  
 
(c)   Permits and licenses may be issued at any period of the year.  
 
(d)   The authorized body responsible for granting or rejecting applications for licenses is the 
Department of the State Regulation for Fore ign Trade of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of 
the Russian Federation. The application must be approved by the Federal Service for 
Supervision of Natural Resources.  
 
8. A license may not be granted if the applicant does not meet ordinary criteria. If a pplications are 
not granted, applicants will be informed about the reasons in writing. An applicant may apply to the 
Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision not to issue a 
license.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for license  
9.  All persons, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for license  
10.  Application forms are available on the special website "Support for foreign trade partic ipants" 
(http://www.non -tariff.gov.ru ). 
 
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:  
 
-   Digital copy of an application form;  
-   Copy of a contract;  
-   Copy of the docum ent on registration on tax authority or state registration;  
-   Permit from Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources  or data on existence of the 
license for implementation of the licensed type of activity ( http://rpn.gov.ru ).  
 
11. Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along with 
a valid license.  
 
12. License application fees are charged. Fees are amount  to: for permit – 325,000 roubles, for 
license – 7,500 roubles.  
 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licenses are valid for certain duration and cannot be extended.  
 
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a license or a portion of a license.  
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 16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. There are no conditions attached to the license issuance.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  In some case s the approval/certification of other agencies is required prior to the issue of a 
permit. The permit applicant is responsible to obtain all relevant approvals and licenses.  
 
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for go ods to be imported.  
 
4  WILD LIVE ANIMALS AN D CERTAIN WILD GROWI NG PLANTS  
Outline of System  
1. In accordance with the legislation of the EAEU, The List of Goods subject to import/export 
prohibitions or restrictions within the EAEU in trade with third countri es is approved by the EEC 
under the Decision of the Board No 30, Annex 2.7, regulates international trade in species, live 
wildlife, and species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of 
Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The R esolution of the Government of the Russian Federation №  337 
ensures fulfilment of obligations under CITES (except sturgeon fishes).  
 
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation  is responsible for 
permit issuance on importati on of wild live animals and certain wild growing plants.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  Resolution № 337 regulates:  
 
-  Importation of all live animals and plants listed under CITES;  
-  Importation of non -live animals and plant specimens, including parts and derivatives, of 
species listed under CITES.  
 
The whole list is described in G/MA/QR/N/RUS/4.  
 
3. The system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries.  
 
4. Reso lution  of the Government of the Russian Federation № 337 seeks to implement the 
commitments made by the Russian Federation under CITES, regulating international trade in wildlife 
and wildlife products, to contribute to the protection and conservation of sp ecies that are 
endangered, or could become endangered.  
 
5. The control on the importation of goods specified in this category is statutory requirement under 
the legislation detailed below:  
 
- "Protocol on measures of non -tariff regulation in respect of third countries (Appendix No. 7, 
Treaty on the EAEU (ratified by Federal Law № 279 -FZ)"; 
- "Instructions on registration of an application for issuance and registration of licenses for 
export and (or) import of certain types of goods (approved by the EEC under the Decision of 
the Board No 30 "; 
-  Decision of the Board of the EEC № 30;  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of Foreign Trade 
Activity";  
-  Federal Law № 52-FZ;  
-  Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 "On approval of 
the Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation 
for public services delivery of permits and other permit d ocuments for export and (or) import 
of certain goods, as well as for establishment and maintenance of a federal record of issued 
licences";  
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia № 2132 "On approval of requirements 
for the formats of appli cations and other documents necessary for the public services delivery, G/LIC/N/3/RUS/5  
 
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in the form of electronic documents and recognition of orders of the Ministry of Industry and 
Trade of Russia № 1575 and № 52" ; 
- Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation  №337 "On measures to ensure 
fulfilment of the obligations of the Russian Federation under the Convention on International 
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, CITES, on March 1973, in respect of 
species of wild fauna and flora, endangered,  except sturgeon "; 
-  Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1113 "On the formation and 
maintenance of the Federal Record of licenses (in conjunction with the "Rules for the 
establishment and maintenance of a Federal Record of Issued Lice nses")";  
-   Resolution  of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1567 -p "On approval of the list 
of federal executive bodies authorized to approve applications for export and import of goods, 
to issue other permits for foreign trade activities in th e cases provided for in appendices on 
the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions upon its importation or 
exportation by Member States of the Customs Union within the EAEU in trade with third 
countries".  
 
The Federal Service fo r Supervision of Natural Resources is responsible for administration of the 
legislation in this sphere. The legislation bans administrative discretion regarding goods/items 
subject to import surveillance. It is not possible for the Government or executive bodies to abolish 
the system without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6. Not applicable.  
  
7. (a) Application should be submitted within appropriate time prior to importation of the goods for 
its assessment in context of legislation and the relevant import policy. Permits under CITES 
will not be issued retrospectively. The maximum processing time for permits and licenses is 
30 day.  
 
(b)  In case of this category of goods, immediate permit issuance is not possible.  
 
(c)  Permits may be issued at any period of the year.  
 
(d)  The authorized body for permit issuance is the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural 
Resources.   
 
8.  A license may not be granted if the applicant does not meet ordinary criteria. If applications are 
not granted, appl icants will be informed about the reasons for that in writing. An applicant may apply 
to the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources for a review of the decision not to issue 
a license.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for license  
9.  All p ersons, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for license  
10.  Application forms are available on the special website of Federal Service for Supervision of 
Natural Resources ( http://www.rpn.gov.ru ). 
 
11.  Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along 
with a valid license.  
 
12. License application fees are charged. Fees are amount to 3 ,500 roubles.  
 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licenses are valid for certain duration and cannot be extended.  
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 15. There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a license or a portion of a license.  
  
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a license.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  The applicant for permit is obliged to obtain all relevant approvals and li censes.  
 
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
 
5  TOXIC SUBSTANCES EXC EPT FOR PRECURSORS O F THE NARCOTIC DRUGS  AND 
SUBSTANCES WITH PSYC HOTROPIC EFFECTS  
Outline of System  
1. The approval process f or the importation of toxic substances except for precursors of the narcotic 
drugs and substances with psychotropic effects consists of two steps:  
 
- Permits are issued by the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources;  
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade is responsible for license issuance.  
 
The List of Goods subject to import/export prohibitions or restrictions within the EAEU in trade with 
third countries is approved by the EEC under the Decision of the Board № 30, Annex 2.13.  
 
Purpose s and coverage of licensing  
2.  The licensing system regulates turnover of toxic substances of different origins for protection of 
human, animal and plant life or health.  
 
3.  The system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries.  
 
4.  The use of import licenses enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quantities of 
controlled means imported.  
 
5. The control on the importation of goods specified in this category is statutory requirement under 
the legislation de tailed below:  
 
- "Protocol on measures of non -tariff regulation in respect of third countries (Appendix № 7, 
Treaty on the EAEU (ratified by Federal Law № 279 -FZ)"; 
- "Instructions on registration of an application for issuance and registration of licenses  for 
export and (or) import of certain types of goods (approved by the EEC under the Decision of 
the Board No 30 "; 
-  Decision of the Board of the EEC No 30;  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of Foreign Trade 
Activity";  
-  Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1113 "On the establishment and 
maintenance of the Federal Record of licenses (in conjunction with the "Rules for the 
establishment and maintenance of the Federal Record of Issued Licenses")";  
-  Resolution  of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1567 -p "On approval of the list 
of federal executive bodies authorized to approve applications for export and import of goods, 
to issue other permits for foreign trade activities in the cases provid ed for in appendices on 
the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions upon its importation or 
exportation by Member States of the Customs Union within the EAEU in trade with third 
countries";  
- Order of the Ministry of Industry a nd Trade of Russia № 2132 "On approval of requirements 
for the formats of applications and other documents necessary for the public services delivery, 
in the form of electronic documents and recognition of orders of the Ministry of Industry and 
Trade of Ru ssia № 1575 and № 52". 
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/5  
 
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Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7. (a)  There is no minimum advance notice required for a license. Goods arriving at the port without 
a license cannot be imported and ret rospective permits cannot be issued. The maximum 
processing time for permit and license is 45 day.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No.  
 
(d) Import licenses are issued by the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of 
the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. The application should be 
approved by the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources.  
 
8.  A license may not be granted if the applicant fails to meet ordinary criteria. If applications are 
not granted, applicants will be informed about the reasons for that in writing. An applicant may apply 
to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision on the 
rejection to issue a license.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for license  
9.  All persons, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application  for license  
10.  Application forms are available on the special website "Support for foreign trade participants" 
(http://www.non -tariff.gov.ru ). 
 
An importer is required to submit the following documents with t he application:  
 
-  Digital copy of an application form;  
-  Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of the document on registration with tax authority or on state registration;  
-  Permit approved by the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources or data on 
existence of the license for licensed type of activity (http://www.rpn.gov.ru ); 
-  The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative . 
 
11. Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along with 
a valid license.  
 
12. License application fees are charged. Fees for permit and license are amount to 325 ,000 and 
7,500 roubles, respectively.  
 
13. There is  no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licenses are valid for certain duration and cannot be extended.  
 
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a license or a portion of a license.  
 
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. There are no conditions attached to the license issuance.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to 
importation.  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/5  
 
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 19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities in respect of the goods 
to be imported.  
 
6  NARCOTIC DRUGS, SUBS TANCES WITH PSYCHOTR OPIC EFF ECTS AND THEIR 
PRECURSORS  
Outline of System  
1. The approval process for narcotic drugs, substances with psychotropic effects and their precursors 
contains two steps:  
 
- Permits are issued by the Ministry for Internal Affairs the Russian Federation;  
- Licenses are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.  
 
The List of Goods subject to import/export prohibitions or restrictions within the EAEU in trade with 
third countries is approved by the EEC under the Decision of the Board № 30, Annex 2.12.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The system regulates obligations taken by the Russian Federation under the Single Convention 
on Narcotic Drugs, 1961, the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971, and Table I and Table  II 
of the C onvention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988.  
 
3. The system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries.  
 
4. The use of import licenses enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quant ities of 
controlled substances imported. It is intended to prevent the over -supply and diversion of supervised 
substances and aimed at the strategy adopted in regard with drug misuse. The system is based on 
the requirements under the international treaties .  
 
5. The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation detailed below:  
 
- "Protocol on measures of non -tariff regulation in respect of third countries (Appendix № 7, 
Treaty on the EAEU ( ratified by Federal Law № 279 -FZ)"; 
- "Instructions on registration of an application for issuance and registration of licenses for 
export and (or) import of certain types of goods (approved by the EEC under the Decision of 
the Board No 30) "; 
-  Decision o f the Board of the EEC № 30;  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of Foreign Trade 
Activity";  
-  Federal Law № 52 -FZ "On Wildlife";  
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 "On approval  of 
the Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation 
for public services delivery of permits and other permit documents for export and (or) import 
of certain goods, as well as for establishment and maintenance of a federal record of issued 
licences" ; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia № 2132 "On approval of requirements 
for the formats of applications and other documents necessary for public services delivery, in 
the form of electronic docum ents and recognition of orders of the Ministry of Industry and 
Trade of the Russian Federation № 1575 and № 52" ; 
-  Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1113 "On the establishment and 
maintenance of the Federal Record of licenses (in co njunction with the "Rules for the 
establishment and maintenance of a Federal Record of Issued Licenses ")";  
-  Resolution  of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1567 -p "On approval of the list 
of federal executive bodies authorized to approve appl ications for export and import of goods, 
to issue other permits for foreign trade activities in the cases provided for in appendices on 
the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions upon its importation or 
exportation by Member S tates of the Customs Union within the EAEU in trade with third 
countries".  
 
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Procedures  
6.  Temporary quantitative restrictions may be used, but are not applied now.   
  
7. (a)  There is no minimum advance notice required for a license. Goods arriving at the port without 
a license cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued. The maximum 
processing time for permit and license is 20 days . 
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Import licenses  are issued by the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of 
the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. The application must be 
approved by the main department for the control on drug trafficking of the Ministry  of Inter nal 
Affairs of the Russian Federation.  
 
8.  A license may not be granted if the applicant fails to meet ordinary criteria. If applications are 
not granted, applicants will be informed about the reasons for that in writing. An applicant may apply 
to the Min istry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision on 
rejection to issue a license.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for license  
9.  All persons, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
 
Documentation  and other requirements for application for license  
10.  Application forms are available on the special website "Support for foreign trade participants" 
(http://www.non -tariff.gov.ru ). 
 
An importer is required t o submit the following documents with the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of an application form;  
-   Copy of a contract;  
-   Copy of the document on registration with tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-   Permit from the Ge neral Administration for Drug Control of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of 
the Russian Federation or data on existence of the license for implementation of the licensed 
type of activity ( https://en.mvd.ru );  
-   The appl icant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative .  
 
11. Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along with 
a valid license.  
 
12. License application fees are charged. Fees are amount to 7 ,500 roubles.  
 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licenses.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14. Licenses are valid for certain duration and cannot be extended.  
 
15. There is no penalty  for the non -utilisation of a license or a portion of a license.  
 
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a license.  
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 Other procedural requirements  
18.  There are no other administrativ e procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to 
importation.  
 
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
 
7  MEDICINES AND PHARMA CEUTICAL PRODUCTS  
Outline of System  
1. The approval process  for medicines and pharmaceutical products consists of two steps:  
 
-  Permits are issued by the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare;  
-  Licenses are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trad e of the Russian Federation.  
 
The List of Goods subject to import/export prohibitions or restrictions within the EAEU in trade with 
third countries is approved by the EEC under the Decision of the Board № 30, Annex 2.14.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The licensing system regulates the turnover  of specified medicines and pharmaceutical products 
for protection of human, animal and plant life or health.  
 
3.  The system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries.  
 
4. The use of import licenses enables the Government to monitor  the quantities of controlled and 
imported means. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of imports.  
 
5. The control on the importation of goods specified in this category is statutory requirement under 
the legislation detailed belo w:  
 
- "Protocol on measures of non -tariff regulation in respect of third countries (Appendix No. 7, 
Treaty on the EAEU (ratified by Federal Law № 279 -FZ)"; 
- "Instructions on registration of an application for issuance and registration of licenses for 
export and (or) import of certain types of goods (approved by the EEC under the Decision of 
the Board No 30) "; 
-  Decision of the Board of the EEC № 30;  
-   Federal Law № 164 -FZ "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of Foreign Trade 
Activity";  
-  Resol ution  of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1567 -p "On approval of the list 
of federal executive bodies authorized to approve applications for export and import of goods, 
to issue other permits for foreign trade activities in the cases provided fo r in appendices on 
the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions upon its importation or 
exportation by Member States of the Customs Union within the EAEU in trade with third 
countries".  
 
This system cannot be abolished without l egislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) There is no minimum advance notice required for a license. Goods arriving at the port without 
a license cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued. The maximum 
processing time for permit and license is 20 days.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
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(d) Import licenses are issued by the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of 
the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. The application must be 
approved the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare.  
 
8.  A license may not be granted if the applicant fails to meet ordinary criteria. If applications are 
not granted, applicants will be informed about the reasons for that in writing. An applicant may apply 
to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision on 
rejection to issue a license.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for license  
9.  All persons, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
 
Docu mentation and other requirements for application for license  
10.  Application forms are available on the special website "Support for foreign trade participants" 
(http://www.non -tariff.gov.ru ). 
 
An importer is r equired to submit the following documents with the application:  
 
- Digital copy of an application form;  
-   Copy of a contract;  
-   Copy of the document on registration with tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-   Permit fro m the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare of the Russian Federation or 
data on existence of the license for implementation of the licensed type of activity 
(https://www.rosminzdrav.ru );  
-   The applica nt has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11. Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along with 
a valid license.  
 
12. License application fees are charg ed. Fees are amount to 7 ,500 roubles.  
 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licenses.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licenses are valid for certain duration and cannot be extended.  
 
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a license or a portion of a license.  
 
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a license.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  There are no other adminis trative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to 
importation.  
 
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
 
8  HUMAN ORGANS AND TIS SUES, BLOOD AND ITS COMPONENTS  
Outline of System  
1.  The approval process for importation of human organs and tissues, blood and its components 
contains two steps:  
 
-  Permits are issued by the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare;  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/5  
 
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 -  Licenses are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.  
 
The List of Goods subject to import/export prohibitions or restrictions within the EAEU in trade with 
third countries is approved by the EEC under the Decision of the Board № 30, Annex 2.21.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The licensing system permits to control the turnover of human organs and tissues, blood and its 
components for protection of human life and health.  
 
3.  The system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries.  
 
4.  The use  of import licenses enables the Government to monitor the quantities of controlled and 
imported means. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of imports.  
 
5. The control on the importation of goods specified in this category is statu tory requirement under 
the legislation detailed below:  
 
- "Protocol on measures of non -tariff regulation in respect of third countries (Appendix № 7, 
Treaty on the EAEU (ratified by Federal Law № 279 -FZ)"; 
- "Instructions on registration of an application  for issuance and registration of licenses for 
export and (or) import of certain types of goods (approved by the EEC under the Decision of 
the Board No 30) "; 
-  Decision of the Board of the EEC № 30;  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ "On the Fundamentals of the Stat e Regulation of Foreign Trade 
Activity";  
-  Federal Law № 52 -FZ "On Wildlife";  
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 "On approval of 
the Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russi an Federation 
for public services delivery of permits and other permit documents for export and (or) import 
of certain goods, as well as for establishment and maintenance of a federal record of issued 
licences "; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trad e of the Russian Federation № 2132 "On approval 
of requirements for the formats of applications and other documents necessary for the public 
services delivery, in the form of electronic documents and recognition of orders of the Ministry 
of Industry and Tr ade of Russia № 1575 and № 52" ; 
-  Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1113 "On the establishment and 
maintenance of the Federal Record of licenses (in conjunction with the "Rules for the 
establishment and maintenance of a Federal Reco rd of Issued Licenses")";  
-  Resolution  of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1567 -p "On approval of the list 
of federal executive bodies authorized to approve applications for export and import of goods, 
to issue other permits for foreign trade activities in the cases provided for in appendices on 
the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions upon its importation or 
exportation by Member States of the Customs Union within the EAEU in trade with third 
countries".  
 
This s ystem cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) There is no minimum advance notice required for a license. Goods arriving at the port without 
a license cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued. The maximum 
processing time for permit and license is 20 days.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
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(d) Import licenses are issued by the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of 
the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. The application must be 
approved the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare.  
 
8.  A license m ay not be granted if the applicant fails to meet ordinary criteria. If applications are 
not granted, applicants will be informed about the reasons for that in writing. An applicant may apply 
to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation f or a review of the decision on 
rejection to issue a license.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for license  
9.  All persons, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for license  
10.  Application forms are available on the special website "Support for foreign trade participants" 
(http://www.non -tariff.gov.ru ). 
 
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of an application form;  
-   Copy of a contract;  
-   Copy of the document on registration with tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-   Permit from the Federal Service for Surveillance in Healthcare or data on  existence of the 
license for implementation of the licensed type of activity ( https://www.rosminzdrav.ru );  
-   The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own i nitiative.  
 
11. Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along with 
a valid license.  
 
12. License application fees are charged. Fees are amount to 7 ,500 roubles.  
 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14. Licenses are valid for certain duration and cannot be extended.  
 
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a license or a p ortion of a license.  
 
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a license.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to 
importation.  
 
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
 
9  CIVIL RADIO -ELECTRON IC AND/OR HIGH -FREQU ENCY MEANS (REM AND HFM) 
INCLUDING BUILT -IN O R FORMING PART OF OT HER GOODS  
Outlin e of System  
1. The approval process for importation of civil radio -electronic and/or high -frequency means (REM 
and HFM), including built -in or forming part of other goods, consists of two steps:  
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 -  Permits are issued by the Ministry of Digital Developmen t, Communications and Mass Media 
of the Russian Federation;  
-  Licenses are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.  
 
The List of Goods subject to import/export prohibitions or restrictions within the EAEU in trade with 
third countries is approved by the EEC under the Decision of the Board № 30, Annex 2.16.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The licensing system permits to regulate the turnover of civil radio -electronic and/or 
high frequency means (REM and HFM) includ ing built -in or forming part of other goods.  
 
3.  The system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries.  
 
4.  The use of import licenses enables the Government to monitor the quantities of controlled and 
imported means. The system is  not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of imports.  
 
5. The control on the importation of goods specified in this category is statutory requirements under 
the legislation detailed below:  
 
- "Protocol on measures of non -tariff regulation in respect of third countries (Appendix № 7, 
Treaty on the EAEU (ratified by Federal Law № 279 -FZ)"; 
- "Instructions on registration of an application for issuance and registration of licenses for 
export and (o r) import of certain types of goods (approved by the EEC under the Decision of 
the Board No 30) "; 
-  Decision of the Board of the EEC № 30;  
-  Federal Law No 164 -FZ "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of Foreign Trade 
Activity";  
-  Resolution  of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1567 -p "On approval of the list 
of federal executive bodies authorized to approve applications for export and import of goods, 
to issue other permits for foreign trade activities in the cases provided for in appen dices on 
the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions upon its importation or 
exportation by Member States of the Customs Union within the EAEU in trade with third 
countries";  
-  Order of the Ministry of Digital Development, Com munications and Mass Media of the Russian 
Federation  № 189 "On approval of administrative regulations provisions of the of the Federal 
Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology  and Mass Media  to deliver 
state service on issuance of permissions upon importation  to the territory of The Russian 
Federation under conditions different from import of  civil -radio electronic and high -frequency 
devices for civilian designation, including built -in or included in the composition of other goods , 
and upon importation of radioelectronic and high -frequency devices for civil designation by 
individuals for the personal use ". 
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) There is no minimum advance notice required for a license. Goods arriving at the port without 
a license cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued. The maximum 
processing time for permit and license is 45 days.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Import licenses are issued by the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of 
the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. The application must be 
approved by the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology, 
and Mass Media ( Roskomnadzor ). 
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8.  A license may not be granted if the applicant fails to meet ordinary criteria. If applications are 
not granted, applicants will be informed about the reasons for that in writing. An applicant may apply 
to the  Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision on 
rejection to issue a license.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for license  
9.  All persons, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
 
Documenta tion and other requirements for application for license  
10.  Application forms are available on the special website "Support for foreign trade participants" 
(http://www.non -tariff.gov.ru ). 
 
An importer is requir ed to submit the following documents with the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of an application form;  
-   Copy of a contract;  
-   Copy of the document on registration with tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-   Permit from Ro skomnadzor or data on existence of the license for implementation of the 
licensed type of activity ( https://rkn.gov.ru );  
-   The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11. Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along with 
a valid license.  
 
12. License application fee s are charged. Fees are amount to 7 ,500 roubles.  
 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licenses.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licenses are valid for certain duration and cannot be extended.  
 
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a license or a portion of a license.  
 
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a license.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  There a re no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to 
importation.  
 
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
 
10  SPECIAL DEVICES INTE NDED FOR UNAUTHORISE D OBTAINING OF INFORMATION  
Outline of System  
1.  The approval process for special devices intended for unauthorised obtaining of information 
consists of two steps:  
-  Permits are issued by the Centre for Licencing, Certification and Protection of State Secret of 
the Fed eral Security Service of Russia;  
-  Licenses are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.  
 
The List of Goods subject to import/export prohibitions or restrictions within the EAEU in trade with 
third countries is approved by t he EEC under the Decision of the Board № 30, Annex 2.17.  
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 Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The licensing system is set to supervise the turnover of special devices intended for unauthorised 
obtaining of information including built -in or forming part of other goods.  
 
3.  The system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countr ies. 
 
4.  The use of import licenses enables the Government to monitor the quantities of controlled and 
imported means. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of imports.  
 
5. The controls on the importation of goods specified in thi s category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation detailed below:  
 
- "Protocol on measures of non -tariff regulation in respect of third countries (Appendix No. 7, 
Treaty on the EAEU (ratified by Federal Law № 279 -FZ)"; 
- "Instructions on registr ation of an application for issuance and registration of licenses for 
export and (or) import of certain types of goods (approved by the EEC under the Decision of 
the Board No 30) "; 
-  Decision of the Board of the EEC № 30;  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ "On the F undamentals of the State Regulation of Foreign Trade 
Activity";  
-   Resolution  of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1567 -p "On approval of the list 
of federal executive bodies authorized to approve applications for export and import of goods, 
to issue other permits for foreign trade activities in the cases provided for in appendices on 
the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions upon its importation or 
exportation by Member States of the Customs Union within the EAEU i n trade with third 
countries";  
-  Order of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation № 549 "On approval of the 
Administrative Regulations of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation for the 
provision of public services to make de cisions about the possibility of entry into the customs 
territory and the exportation from the customs territory of the EAEU of special devices 
intended for unauthorised obtaining of information".  
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approv al. 
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) There is no minimum advance notice required for a license. Goods arriving at the port without 
a license cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued. The maximum 
processing time for permit and li cense is 25 days.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Import licenses are issued by the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of 
the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. The application must be 
approved by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB).  
 
8.  A license may not be granted if the applicant fails to meet ordinary criteria. If applications are 
not granted, applicants will be informed about the reasons for that in writing. An applicant may apply  
to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision on 
rejection to issue a license.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for license  
9.  All persons, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
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Documentation and other requirements for application for license  
10.  Application forms are available on the special website "Support for foreign trade participants" 
(http://www.non -tariff.gov.ru ). 
 
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:  
 
- Digital copy of an application form;  
-   Copy of a contract;  
-   Copy of the document on registration with tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-   Permit from FSB or data on existence of the license for implementation of the licensed type of 
activity  (http://clsz.fsb.ru ); 
-  The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs o n 
his own initiative.  
 
11. Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along with 
a valid license.  
 
12. License application fees are charged. Fees are amount to 7 ,500 roubles.  
 
13. There is no deposit or advance paym ent requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licenses are valid for certain duration and cannot be extended.  
 
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a license or a portion of a license.  
  
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. There are no conditions attached to the license issuance.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to 
importatio n.  
 
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
 
11  ENCRYPTIONDEVICES  
Outline of System  
1.  The approval procedure for importation of encryption devices consists of two steps:  
 
-  Permits are issued by  the Centre for Licencing, Certification and Protection of State Secret of 
the Federal Security Service of Russia;  
- Licenses are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.  
 
The List of Goods subject to import/export prohibitio ns or restrictions within the EAEU in trade with 
third countries is approved by the EEC under the Decision of the Board № 30, Annex 2.19.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2. The licensing system is set supervise the turnover of encryption devices including built -in or 
forming part of other goods.  
 
3. The system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries.  
 
4. The use of import licenses enables the Government to monitor the quantities of controlled and 
imported means. The system  is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of imports.  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/5  
 
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 5. The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation detailed below:  
 
- "Protocol on measures of non -tariff regulation in re spect of third countries (Appendix № 7, 
Treaty on the EAEU (ratified by Federal Law № 279 -FZ)"; 
- "Instructions on registration of an application for issuance and registration of licenses for 
export and (or) import of certain types of goods (approved by the EEC under the Decision of 
the Board No 30) "; 
-  Decision of the Board of the EEC № 30;  
-  Federal  Law № 164 -FZ "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of Foreign Trade 
Activity";  
-   Resolution  of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1567 -p "On approval of the list 
of federal executive bodies authorized to approve applications for export a nd import of goods, 
to issue other permits for foreign trade activities in the cases provided for in appendices on 
the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions upon its importation or 
exportation by Member States of the Customs Union within the EAEU in trade with third 
countries".  
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7. (a)  There is no minimum advance notice required for a license. Goods arriving at the port without 
a license cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued. The maximum 
processing time for permit and license is 45 days.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Import licenses are issued by the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of 
the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. The application must be 
approved by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB).  
 
8.  A license may not be granted if the applicant fails to meet ordinary criteria. If applications are 
not granted, applicants will be informed about the reasons for that in writing. An applicant may apply 
to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision on 
rejection to issue a license.  
 
Eligibility of importe rs to apply for license  
9.  All persons, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for license  
10.  Application forms are available on the special website "Support for foreign trade participants" 
(http://www.non -tariff.gov.ru ). 
 
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of an application form;  
-   Copy of a contract;  
-   Copy of the do cument on registration with tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-   Permit from FSB or data on existence of the license for implementation of the licensed type of 
activity ( http://clsz.fsb.ru );  
-   The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
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11. Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along with 
a valid license.  
 
12. License applica tion fees are charged. Fees are amount to 7 ,500 roubles.  
 
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licenses.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14 Licenses are valid for certain duration and cannot be extended.  
 
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a license or a portion of a license.  
 
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. There are no conditions attached to the license issuance.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  There are no  other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to 
importation.  
 
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
 
12  OFFICE AND CIVIL WEA PON, ITS MAIN PARTS AND CARTRIDGES  
Outline of System  
1.  The approval process for importation of office and civil weapon, its main parts and cartridges 
consists of two steps:  
 
-  Permits are issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation;  
-  Licenses are issued by the Mini stry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.  
 
The List of Goods subject to import/export prohibitions or restrictions within the EAEU in trade with 
third countries is approved by the EEC under the Decision of the Board № 30, Annex 2.22.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The licensing system is set to regulate the turnover of office and civil weapon including its main 
parts and cartridges.  
 
3.  The system is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries.  
 
4.  The use of import licenses enables the Government to monitor the quantities of controlled means 
imported. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of imports.  
 
5. The control on the importation of goods specified in this category is statut ory requirement under 
the legislation detailed below:  
 
- "Protocol on measures of non -tariff regulation in respect of third countries (Appendix No. 7, 
Treaty on the EAEU (ratified by Federal Law № 279 -FZ)"; 
- "Instructions on registration of an application  for issuance and registration of licenses for 
export and (or) import of certain types of goods (approved by the EEC under the Decision of 
the Board No 30) "; 
- Decision of the Board of the EEC № 30;  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ "On the Fundamentals of the State  Regulation of Foreign Trade 
Activity";  
-    Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation No 1113 "On the formation and 
maintenance of the Federal Record of licenses (in conjunction with the "Rules for the formation 
and maintenance of a Federal Record of Issued Licenses ")";  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/5  
 
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 -   Resolution  of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1567 -p "On approval of the list 
of federal executive bodies authorized to approve applications for export and import of goods, 
to issue other permits for foreign trade activities in the cases provided for in appendices on 
the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions upon its importation or 
exportation by Member States of the Customs Union within the EAEU in trade with third 
countries";  
-  Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 3850 of 28.10.2016 
"On the arrangements of work of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation 
to issue licenses and other permit documents for export and (or) impor t of certain types of 
goods";  
-  Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation № 639 "On approval of the 
Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation to 
provide a public service to issue ent ity permissions for imports into the Russian Federation 
and export from the Russian Federation of civil service weapons and ammunition".  
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) There is no mini mum advance notice required for a license. Goods arriving at the port without 
a license cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued. The maximum 
processing time for permit and license is 29 days.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Import licenses are issued by the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of 
the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation. The application must be 
approved by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.  
 
8.  A licen se may not be granted if the applicant fails meet ordinary criteria. If applications are not 
granted, applicants will be informed about the reasons for that in writing. An applicant may apply to 
the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision on rejection 
to issue a license.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for license  
9.  All persons, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for license  
10.  Application forms are available on the special website "Support for foreign trade participants" 
(http://www.non -tariff.gov.ru ). 
 
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of an application form;  
-  Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of the document on registration with tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-  Permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or d ata on existence of 
the license for implementation of the licensed type of activity ( https://en.mvd.ru );  
-  The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11. Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along with 
a valid license.  
 
12. License application fees are charged. Fees are amount to 7 ,500 roubles.  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/5  
 
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13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associate d with the issue of licenses.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licenses are valid for certain duration and cannot be extended.  
 
15. There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a license or a portion of a license.  
 
16. Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17. There are no conditions attached to the license issuance.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to 
importation.  
 
19. Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.  
 
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