G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2  
 
6 May 2014  
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
  AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES 
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 1.4(A)1 AND /OR 8.2(B)2 OF THE AGREEMENT 
RUSSIAN FEDERATION  
The following notification, dated 24 April 2014, is be ing circulated at the request of the delegation 
of the Russian Federation.  
1  DECISION OF THE BOARD OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC COMMISSION NO. 134 OF 
16.08.2012 (AS LAST AMENDED ON 25.02.2014) 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
Official Website of Eurasian Economic Commission: 
http://www.eurasiancommission.org/  
3. Date of publication1:  23.08.2012 
Effective date of requirement:  23.09.2012  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or [X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://www.eurasiancommission.o rg/ru/act/trade/catr/nonta riff/Pages/ediny_perechen.a
spx 
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
  The Decision No.134 approved the Common List of Goods that are subject of 
import/export prohibitions or restrictions from the part of CU members within the 
framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with third countries. The following product groups are subject to non-automatic licensing: 
 -  ozone depleting substances (Annex 2.1); 
 -  plant protection chemicals (Annex 2.2); G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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   -  hazardous waste (Annex 2.3); 
 -  wild live animals and certain wild growing plants (Annex 2.7); 
 -  narcotic drugs, substances with psychotropic effects and their precursors 
(Annex 2.12); 
 -  toxic substances except for precursors of the drugs and substances with 
psychotropic effects (Annex 2.13); 
 -  medicines and pharmaceutical products (Annex 2.14); 
 -  civil radio-electronic and/or high-frequ ency means (REM and HFM) including built-in 
or forming part of other goods (Annex 2.16); 
 -  special devices intended for unauthorized obtaining of information (Annex 2.17); 
 -  encryption devices (Annex 2.19);  -  human organs and tissues, blood and its components (Annex 2.21); 
 -  office and civil weapon (Annex 2.22); 
 -  pipes of stainless steel (Annex 2.29);  -  combine harvesters (Annex 2.29). 
For each product group Decision No.134 establis hes the list of goods that are subject to 
non-automatic licensing and Regulation on the procedure of import/export.  
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure): 
CU Commission Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010 "On approval of the procedure of 
suspension or termination of the licence"; 
Decision of the Board of EEC № 143 of 23.08.2012 (as last amended 26.11.2013) "On 
measures to protect the economic interests of  producers of stainless steel pipes in the 
Customs Union"; 
Decision of Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission № 143 of 25.06.2013  (as last 
amended on 15.10.2013) "On the application of a safeguard measure by introducing 
import quotas for combine harvesters and modules of combine harvesters"  
 2  DECISION OF THE CUSTOM UNION COMMISSION NO. 488 OF 08.12.2010 "ON 
APPROVAL OF THE PROCEDURE OF SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF THE LICENCE" 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
Official Website of Eurasian Economic Commission: http://www.eurasiancommission.org/  
3. Date of publication1:  15.12.2010 
Effective date of requirement:  15.01.2011  G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or 
[X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://www.eurasiancommission.o rg/ru/Lists/EECDocs/P_488.pdf  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
The Decision No.488 establishes the procedures  of suspension or termination of import 
licenses. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):  
 
3  DECISION OF THE BOARD OF EURASIAN ECONOMIC COMMISSION № 169 OF 
25.09.2012 "ON AMENDING THE LEGAL ACTS OF THE CUSTOMS UNION IN THE FIELD OF 
NON-TARIFF REGULATION" 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
Official Website of Eurasian Economic Commission: 
http://www.eurasiancommission.org/  
3. Date of publication1:  26.09.2012 
Effective date of requirement:  26.10.2012  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or [X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://eurasiancommission.org/_layouts/Lani t.EEC.Desicions/Download.aspx?IsDlg=0&I
D=449&print=1  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
 The Decision No.169 amends Decision 134 (C ommon List of Goods that are subject of 
import/export prohibitions or restrictions from the part of CU members within the G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with third countries). Import 
licensing procedures are applicable to goods in respect of which an import quota is set 
as a safeguard measure. 
After the establishment of import quotas  on stainless steel pipes and combine 
harvesters, Decision No.169 applies to the goods. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure): 
 Resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation № 1130 of 01.11.2012 "On 
distribution of import quota for stainless steel pipes in 2012–2014"; 
Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 1639 of 
06.11.2012 "Methodology of Allocation of  the volume of import quota among 
participants in foreign trade".  
 
4  FEDERAL LAW № 164-FZ OF 08.12.2003 "ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE STATE 
REGULATION OF FOREIGN TRADE ACTIVITY" (AS LAST AMENDED ON 30.11.2013) 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
"Rossiyskaya Gazeta" - newspaper of the Government of the Russian Federation 
http://www.rg.ru/  
3. Date of publication1:  18.12.2003 
Effective date of requirement:  18.05.2004  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or 
[X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://www.rg.ru/2003/12/18/vneshtorg-dok.html  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
The Federal Law № 164-FZ defines the basic principles of state regulation in the field of 
import licensing, sets out the duties of th e Government of the Russian Federation and 
the authorized federal executive body in this sphere. G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure): 
 RF Government Resolution № 364 of 09.06.2005 (as amended on 08.12.2010) "On 
approval of the licensing in foreign trade and on the formation and maintenance of the Federal Bank of licences"; 
RF Government Resolution № 1567-p of 23.09.2010 (as amended on 18.03.2014) "On 
approving the list of federal executive bodies authorized for approval of applications for 
licenses to export and (or ) import of goods and execution of other permits in foreign trade in the cases provided for applications on the application of restrictions on goods 
subject to bans or restrictions on the importation or exportation of states - members of 
the Customs Union within the EurAsE C in trade with third countries". 
 
5  FEDERAL LAW № 7-FZ OF 10.01.2002 "ON PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENT" (AS LAST 
AMENDED ON 12.03.2014) 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
"Rossiyskaya Gazeta" - newspaper of the Government of the Russian Federation 
http://www.rg.ru/  
3. Date of publication1:  12.01.2002 
Effective date of requirement:  12.01.2002  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or 
[X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://www.rg.ru/2002/01/12/oxranasredy-dok.html  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
Federal Law № 7-FZ set the basic principles of protection of the ozone layer. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
6  FEDERAL LAW № 52-FZ OF 24.04.1995 "ON WILDLIFE" (AS LAST AMENDED ON 
07.05.2013) 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X) 
 G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
"Rossiyskaya Gazeta" - newspaper of the Government of the Russian Federation 
http://www.rg.ru/  
3. Date of publication1:  12.01.2002 
Effective date of requirement:  12.01.2002  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or 
[X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://pravo.gov.ru/proxy/ips/?docbody=&nd=102034999&intelsearch=%CE+%E6%E8
%E2%EE%F2%ED%EE%EC+%EC%E8%F0%E5  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
Federal Law № 52-FZ set the basic principles of protection of wildlife. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
7  FEDERAL LAW № 3-FZ OF 08.01.1998 "ON NARCOTIC DRUGS AND PSYCHOTROPIC 
SUBSTANCES" (AS LAST AMENDED ON 25.11.2013) 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
"Rossiyskaya Gazeta" - newspaper of the Government of the Russian Federation 
http://www.rg.ru/  
3. Date of publication1:  15.01.1998 
Effective date of requirement:  15.01.1998  G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or 
[X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
"Rossiyskaya Gazeta" N 7, 15.01.1998 
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
Federal Law № 7-FZ set the basic principles of turnover of narcotic drugs and 
psychotropic substances. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
8  RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 364 OF 
09.06.2005 (AS AMENDED ON 08.12.2010) "ON APPROVAL OF THE LICENSING IN 
FOREIGN TRADE AND ON THE FORMATION AN D MAINTENANCE OF THE FEDERAL BANK 
OF LICENCES"  
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
"Rossiyskaya Gazeta" - newspaper of the Government of the Russian Federation 
http://www.rg.ru/  
3. Date of publication1:  15.06.2005 
Effective date of requirement:  15.07.2005  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or [X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://www.rg.ru/2005/06/15/licenzii-dok.html  G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
Resolution № 364 set rights and duties of the Mini stry of Industry and Trade of the 
Russian Federation in the field of import licensing. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure): 
 Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 of 
17.02.2012 "On approval of the Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of Industry 
and Trade of the Russian Federation to provid e a public service by issuing licenses and 
other permits for export and (or) import of certain types of goods, as well as the 
formation and maintenance of the federal bank of licences" 
 
9  ORDER OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 1567-P OF 
23.09.2010 (AS AMENDED ON 18.03.2014) "ON APPROVING THE LIST OF FEDERAL EXECUTIVE BODIES AUTHORIZED FOR APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES TO 
EXPORT AND (OR ) IMPORT OF GOODS AND EXECUTION OF OTHER PERMITS IN 
FOREIGN TRADE IN THE CASES PROVIDED FO R APPLICATIONS ON THE APPLICATION OF 
RESTRICTIONS ON GOODS SUBJECT TO BANS OR RESTRICTIONS ON THE IMPORTATION 
OR EXPORTATION OF STATES - MEMBERS OF THE CUSTOMS UNION WITHIN THE 
EURASEC IN TRADE WITH THIRD COUNTRIES"  
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
"Rossiyskaya Gazeta" - newspaper of the Government of the Russian Federation 
http://www.rg.ru/  
3. Date of publication1:  01.10.2010 
Effective date of requirement:  09.01.2011  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or [X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://www.rg.ru/2010/10/01/licenz-dok.html  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
Order № 1567-p set the list of federal executive bodies authorized for approval of 
applications for licences to import of goods and execution of other permits in foreign 
trade in the cases provided for applications on the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions on the importation or exportation of states - members of the Customs Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries. G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
10  RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 228 OF 
24.03.2014 "ON MEASURES OF STATE REGULATION OF CONSUMPTION AND TURNOVER 
OF OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES" 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
The official internet-portal of legal information 
http://www.pravo.gov.ru/  
3. Date of publication1:  26.03.2014 
Effective date of requirement:  26.04.2014  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or [X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://www.rg.ru/2014/03/26/antiozon-site-dok.html  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
Resolution № 228 clarifies turnover of ozone de pleting substances in the Russian 
Federation. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
11  RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 337 OF 
04.05.2008 (AS AMENDED ON 28.01.2012) "ON MEASURES TO ENSURE FULFILMENT OF THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDE RATION UNDER THE CONVENTION ON 
INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA, CITES, 
ON 3 MARCH 1973, IN RESPECT OF SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA, ENDANGERED, EXCEPT STURGEON" 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
"Rossiyskaya Gazeta" - newspaper of the Government of the Russian Federation 
http://www.rg.ru/  G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  3. Date of publication1:  11.05.2008 
Effective date of requirement:  11.06.2008  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or 
[X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://pravo.gov.ru/  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
Resolution № 337 determines the order of interaction between federal executive bodies 
in the process of fulfilling obligations of the Russian Federation under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
12  RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 681 OF 
30.06.1998 (AS AMENDED ON 22.03.2014) "ON LIST OF NARCOTIC DRUGS, SUBSTANCES 
WITH PSYCHOTROPIC EFFECTS AND THEIR PRECURSORS" 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
"Rossiyskaya Gazeta" - newspaper of the Government of the Russian Federation 
http://www.rg.ru/  
3. Date of publication1:  17.07.1998 
Effective date of requirement:  17.08.1998  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or 
[X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://www.fskn.gov.ru/pages/main/info/legal_foundation/4043/5589/index.shtml  
 G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
Resolution № 681 approves the list of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and their 
precursors subject to control in the Russian Federation 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
13  RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 1130 OF 
01.11.2012 "ON DISTRIBUTION OF IMPORT QUOTA FOR STAINLESS STEEL PIPES IN 
2012–2014" 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
"Rossiyskaya Gazeta" - newspaper of the Government of the Russian Federation 
http://www.rg.ru/  
3. Date of publication1:  06.11.2012 
Effective date of requirement:  06.11.2012  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or [X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://www.rg.ru/2012/11/06/postanovlenie-dok.html  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
Resolution № 1130 determines the allocation of import quota periods, establishes the 
duties of the Ministry of Indu stry and Trade of the Russian Federation on the distribution 
of import quota and issuing of import licences. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  14  ORDER OF THE MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY  AND TRADE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION 
№ 135 OF 17.02.2012 "ON APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS OF THE 
MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY AND TRADE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC SERVICE BY ISSUING LICENSES AND OTHER PERMITS FOR EXPORT AND (OR) 
IMPORT OF CERTAIN TYPES OF GOODS, AS WELL AS THE FORMATION AND 
MAINTENANCE OF THE FEDE RAL BANK OF LICENCES" 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
Special website "Support for foreign trade participants" 
http://www.non-tariff.gov.ru  
3. Date of publication1:  24.02.2012 
Effective date of requirement:  07.03.2012  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or [X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://www.non-
tariff.gov.ru/?mode=C_LegalDocument&ac tion=view&oid=105&returnurl=%2fWeb.aspx
%3fnode%3d220  
 
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
 Order № 135 establishes the procedure for issuing the import licence: 
 -  list of documents required to obtain a licence; 
 -  information about import licensing procedures and application forms are available 
on the special website "Support for fo reign trade particip ants" (http://www.non-
tariff.gov.ru); 
 -  maximum processing time for issuing licence is 15 working days; 
 -  possibility of applying for a licence in electronic form, also applicants may submit an 
application form and the required document s to the Ministry of Industry and Trade 
of the Russian Federation or to its regional offices in all regions of Russia; 
 -  in case of refusal to grant a li cence - obligation of written response. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  15  ORDER OF THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE 
RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 907 OF 22.11.2011 "ON APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE 
REGULATIONS OF THE FEDERAL SERVICE FOR SUPERVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC SERV ICE PERMITTING THE TRANS- BOUNDARY MOVEMENT OF 
OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND PRODUCTS CONTAINING THEM"  
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
Website of the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources http://rpn.gov.ru/  
3. Date of publication1:  21.12.2011 
Effective date of requirement:  21.12.2011  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or [X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://rpn.gov.ru/node/5872  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
 Order № 907 establishes the procedure for issuing permits on the trans-boundary 
movement of ozone depleting substances and products containing them. 
 The maximum processing time for issuing permit is 20 days. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
16  ORDER OF THE MINISTRY OF NATURAL RESOURCE AN ENVIRONMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 179 OF 29.06.2012 "ON APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE 
REGULATIONS OF THE FEDERAL SERVICE FOR SUPERVISION OF NATURAL RESOURCES 
TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC SERVICE TO ISSUE PERMITS FOR TRANS-BOUNDARY MOVEMENT OF WASTES" 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
Website of the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources 
http://rpn.gov.ru/  G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  3. Date of publication1:  05.07.2012 
Effective date of requirement:  05.07.2012  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or 
[X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://rpn.gov.ru/node/5874  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
 Order № 907 establishes the procedure for issuing permits on the trans-boundary 
movement of wastes. 
 The maximum processing time for issuing permit is 30 days. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
17  ORDER OF THE FEDERAL DRUG CONTROL SERVICE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION 
№ 470 OF 02.11.2011 "ON APPROVING THE ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION OF THE 
FEDERAL DRUG CONTROL SERVICE FOR PUBLIC SERVICE PERMITTING THE FEDERAL 
DRUG CONTROL SERVICE TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC SERVICE ISSUING PERMISSION FOR 
EXPORT AND IMPORT OF DRUGS, PSYCHOTROP IC SUBSTANCES OR THEIR PRECURSORS"  
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
Website of the Federal Drug Control Service 
http://www.fskn.gov.ru  
3. Date of publication1:  09.11.2011 
Effective date of requirement:  09.12.2011  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or [X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://www.fskn.gov.ru/pages/main/prevent/3938/8693/index.shtml  G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
 Order № 470 establishes the procedure for issuing permits on import of narcotic drugs, 
psychotropic substances or their precursors. 
 The maximum processing time for issuing permit is 20 days. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
18  ORDER OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 58N OF 
02.08.2012 "ON APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION TO  PROVIDE PUBLIC SE RVICES FOR ISSUING 
PERMITS FOR THE IMPORTATION INTO THE TERRITORY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION 
FOR THE PARTICULAR BATCH AND (OR) UNREGISTERED MEDICINAL PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR CLINICAL TRIALS OF DRUGS, SPECIFIC CONSIGNMENT OF 
UNREGISTERED MEDICINAL PRODUCTS INTENDED FOR THE EXAMINATION MEDICINES 
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE REGISTRATION OF MEDICINES , SPECIFIC 
CONSIGNMENT OF UNREGISTERED MEDICINES FOR MEDICAL CARE FOR HEALTH OF THE PARTICULAR PATIENT" 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
Website of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation http://www.rosminzdrav.ru  
3. Date of publication1:  02.09.2012 
Effective date of requirement:  02.09.2012  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or 
[X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://www.rosminzdrav.ru/documents/5470- prikaz-minzdrava-rossii-ot-2-avgusta-
2012-goda-n-58n  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
 Order № 58n establishes the procedure for issuing permits on import of unregistered 
medicinal products. 
 The maximum processing time for issuing permit is 5 days. G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
19  ORDER OF THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 1471N OF 
05.12.2011 "ON APPROVAL OF THE ADMINIST RATIVE REGULATIONS OF THE FEDERAL 
SERVICE ON SURVEILLANCE IN HEALTHCARE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC SERVICE BY AGREEMENT OF LICENSING FOR EXPORT AND (OR) IMPORT OF 
BODIES AND (OR) HUMAN TISSUES, BLOOD AND ITS COMPONENTS" 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
Website of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation http://www.rosminzdrav.ru  
3. Date of publication1:  05.01.2012 
Effective date of requirement:  05.01.2012  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or 
[X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://www.roszdravnadzor.ru/i/up load/files/1338884399. 57231-14586.docx  
 
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
 Order № 1471n establishes the procedure for issuing permits on import of human 
tissues, blood and its components. 
 The maximum processing time for issuing permit is 5 days. 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
20  DECISION OF STATE COMMISSION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES OF THE MINISTRY OF 
COMMUNICATIONS AND MASS MEDIA OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 10-08-01 OF 
23.08.2010 "ON APPROVAL OF THE REGULATIONS ON THE PROCEDURE FOR REVIEW OF MATERIALS, EXAMINATION AND DECISION ON ASSIGNMENT (ASSIGNMENT) OR RADIO 
FREQUENCY CHANNELS FOR RADIO-ELECTRONIC MEANS WITHIN THE ALLOCATED 
RADIO FREQUENCY BANDS" 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X) 
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  2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
Website of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation 
http://minsvyaz.ru  
3. Date of publication1:  23.09.2010 
Effective date of requirement:  23.09.2010  
4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or 
[X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://minsvyaz.ru/common/upload/publication/10-08-1.doc  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
Decision № 10-08-01 establishes the procedure for issuing permits on import of civil 
radio-electronic and/or high-frequency means (REM and HFM). 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
21  ORDER OF THE FEDERAL SECURITY SERVICE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION № 549 
OF 01.11.2012 "ON APPROVAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS OF THE 
FEDERAL SECURITY SERVICE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION FOR THE PROVISION OF 
PUBLIC SERVICES TO MAKE DECISIONS AB OUT THE POSSIBILITY OF ENTRY INTO THE 
CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF THE CUSTOMS UNION AND THE EXPORTATION FROM THE 
CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF THE CUSTOMS UNION OF SPECIAL DEVICES INTENDED FOR 
UNAUTHORISED OBTAINING OF INFORMATION" 
1. Notification under Article 1. 4(a) [X];  Article 8.2(b) [X] (If the notification is made 
under both Articles please mark both with an X)  
2. Source(s) where the Import Licensin g Procedure(s) has(ve) been published 
(Official Gazette, publication, website, etc.):  
Website of the Centre for Licensing, Certification and Protection of State Secrets of the 
Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation 
http://clsz.fsb.ru/  
3. Date of publication1:  01.12.2012 
Effective date of requirement:  01.12.2012  G/LIC/N/1/RUS/2 
 
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  4. Copy(ies) of publication (in case of Art. 1.4(a))3 and/or legislation (in case of 
Art. 8.2(b))4 is(are) available for consultation by Members: 
[   ] at the WTO Secretariat (Market Access Division)  (In this case please attach 
copies of the publication and or legislation, if possible in electronic format:  Microsoft 
Word or compatible software)  
and/or 
[X] by request at the following addr ess and fax numbers, and/or e-mail and 
website: 
http://clsz.fsb.ru/files/download/prikaz_N_549.doc  
5. In the case that they are not in one of the three WTO official languages, 
(English, French or Spanish)  a SUMMARY of the publication (in case of Art. 
1.4(a)) and/or the legislatio n (in case of Art. 8.2(b))4: 
 Order № 549 establishes the procedure for issuing permits on import of special devices 
intended for unauthorised obtaining of information. 
The maximum processing time for permit is 10 days 
6. Other pertinent data or information (i.e. title of the proposed or adopted 
law/regulation establishing th e Import Licensing Procedure):   
 
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1 "[...] Publication shall take place, whenever prac ticable, 21 days prior to the effective date of the 
requirement but in all events not later than such effect ive date.  Any exception, de rogations or changes in or 
from the rules concerning licensing procedures or the list of products subject to import licensing shall also be 
published in the same manner and with in the same time periods as specifie d above."  See Art. 1.4(a) of the 
Agreement. 
2 "Each Member shall inform the Committee of any chan ges in its laws and regulations relevant to this 
Agreement and in the administration  of such laws and regulations." 
3 "The rules and all information concerning procedures  for the submission of applications, including the 
eligibility of persons, firms and institutions to make such applications, the admini strative body(ies) to be 
approached, and the lists of products subject to the li censing requirement shall be published, in the sources 
notified to the Committee on Import Li censing [...] Copies of th ese publications shall also  be made available to 
the Secretariat."  See Art. 1.4(a) of the Agreement and document G/LIC/3 "Proce dures for Notification and 
Review under the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures". 
4 See document G/LIC/3 "Procedures for Notificati on and Review under th e Agreement on Import 
Licensing Procedures".