G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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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  (2016)  
RUSSIAN FEDERATION  
The following communication, dated  30 September 2016 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of  the Russian Federation . 
 
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1   OZONE DEPLETING SUBS TANCES  ................................ ................................ ................  2 
2   PLANT PROTECTION CHE MICALS  ................................ ................................ .................  5 
3   HAZARDOUS WASTE  ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 7 
4   WILD LIVE ANIMALS AN D CERTAIN WILD GROWI NG PLANTS  ................................ .. 13 
5   TOXIC SUBSTANCES EXC EPT FOR PRECURSORS O F THE NARCOTIC DRUGS  
AND SUBSTANCES WITH PSYCHOTROPIC EFFECTS  ................................ ........................  15 
6   NARCOTIC DR UGS, SUBSTANCES WITH  PSYCHOTROPIC EFFECTS  AND THEIR 
PRECURSORS  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  18 
7   MEDICINES AND PHARMA CEUTICAL PRODUCTS  ................................ ........................  20 
8   HUMAN ORGANS AND TIS SUES, BLOOD AND ITS COMPONENTS  ................................  23 
9   CIVIL RADIO -ELECTRONIC AND/OR HI GH-FREQUENCY MEANS (REM  AND 
HFM) INCLUDING BUILT -IN OR FORMING PART O F OTHER GOODS  ...............................  25 
10   SPECIAL DEVICES INTE NDED FOR UNAUTHORISE D OBTAINING OF 
INFORMATION  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  30 
11   ENCRYPTION DEVICES  ................................ ................................ ............................  34 
12   OFFICE AND CIVIL WEA PON, ITS MAIN PARTS AND CARTRIDGES  ..........................  38 
13   COMBINE HARVESTERS  ................................ ................................ ...........................  41 
 
                                               
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  1  OZONE DEPLETING SUBS TANCES  
Outline of Syst em 
1.  The Russian Federation manages its obligations for ozone depleting substances controlled by 
the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer through the Common List of 
Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restricti ons from the part of CU members 
within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade wit h third countries ( Decision of 
the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission № 134 of 16.08.201 2, as last amended on 
18.08.2015, Annex  2.1). The import, export and manufacture of the ozone depleting substances is 
prohibited under the Montreal Protocol except where an essential or critical use exemption has 
been granted by the parti es to the Montreal Protocol. The Russian Federation’s Montreal Protocol 
obligations are implemented through a system of licensing and quota restrictions on ozone 
depleting substances.  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The requirements of the licensin g system are:  
 
- import or export of ozone depleting substances, with import quotas set in line with Montreal 
Protocol obligations;  
- Pre-charged equipment containing ozone depleting substances.  
 
Strict conditions and reporting requirements apply in relati on to all licenses issued.  
 
Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  CHFCl2 (HCFC -21) Fluorodichloromethane  
Ex 2903 71 000 0  CHF2Cl (HCFC -22) Difluorochloromethane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  CH2FCl (HCFC -31) F luorochloromethane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C2HFCl4 (HCFC -121) Tetrachlorofluoroethane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C2HF2Cl3 (HCFC -122) Trichlorodifluoroethane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C2HF3Cl2 (HCFC -123a) Dichlorotrifluoroethane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  CHCl2CF3 (HCFC -123) Dichlorotrifl uoroethane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C2HF4Cl (HCFC -124a) Chlorotetrafluoroethane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  CHFClCF3 (HCFC -124) Chlorotetrafluoroethane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C2H2FCl3 (HCFC -131) Trichlorofluoroethane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C2H2F2Cl2 (HCFC -132) Dichlorodifluoroethane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C2H2F3Cl (HCFC -133) Chlorotrifluoroethane  
Ex 2903 73 000 0  C2H3FCl2 (HCFC -141) 1 -fluoro -2,2-dichloroethane  
Ex 2903 73 000 0  CH3CFCl2 (HCFC -141b) 1-fluoro -1,1-dichloroethane  
Ex 2903 74 000 0  C2H3F2Cl (HCFC -142) 1 -Chloro -2,2-difluoroeth ane 
Ex 2903 74 000 0  CH3CF2Cl (HCFC -142b) 1-Chloro -1,1-difluoroethane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C2H4FCl (HCFC -151) Chlorofluoroethane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3HFCl6 (HCFC -221) Hexachlorofluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3HF2Cl5 (HCFC -222) Pentachlorodifluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3HF3Cl4 (HCFC -223) Tetrachlorotrifluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3HF4Cl3 (HCFC -224) Trichlorotetrafluoropropane  
Ex 2903 75 000 0  C3HF5Cl2 (HCFC -225) Dichloropentafluoropropane  
Ex 2903 75 000 0  CF3CF2CHCl2 (HCFC -225ca) 1-trifluoro , 2-difluoro, 3-
dichloropropane  
Ex 2903 75 000 0  CF2ClCF2CHClF  (HCFC -225cb) 1,1-chlorodiflouro , 2-difluoro , 3-
dichlorpropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3HF6Cl (HCFC -226) Chlorohexafluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3H2FCl5 (HCFC -231) Pentachlorofluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 11 0 0 C3H2F2Cl4 (HCFC -232) Tetrachlorodifluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3H2F3Cl3 (HCFC -233) Trichlorotrifluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3H2F4Cl2 (HCFC -234) Dichlorotetrafluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3H2F5Cl (HCFC -235) Chloropentafluoropropane  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 2903 7 9 110 0  C3H3FCl4 (HCFC -241) Tetrachlorofluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3H3F2Cl3 (HCFC -242) Trichlorodifluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3H3F3Cl2 (HCFC -243) Dichlorotrifluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3H3F4Cl (HCFC -244) Chlorotetrafluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3H4FCl3 (HCFC -251) Trichlorofluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3H4F2Cl2 (HCFC -252) Dichlorodifluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3H4F3Cl (HCFC -253) Chlorotrifluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3H5FCl2 (HCFC -261) Dichlorofluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3H5F 2Cl (HCFC -262) Chlorodifluoropropane  
Ex 2903 79 110 0  C3H6FCl (HCFC -271) Chlorofluoropropane  
 
3.  The system applies to goods from all countries -parties of the Montreal Protocol.  
 
4.  The licensing system implements Russian Federation’s legal obligations  under the Montreal 
Protocol.  As well as limits on production and consumption of ozone depleting substances leading 
to eventual phase -out, the Protocol requires the establishment of a licensing and quota system.  
 
5.  The legislation under which licences a re maintained includes:  
 
-  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 (2012),  Annex 2.1 (Decision of the  Board of EEC № 134 of 
16.08.2012, as last amended on 18.08.2015) ; 
- Regulations "On the order of suspension or termination of the licence " (CU Commission 
Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010);  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ of 08.12.2003 "On the Fundamentals of the State  Regulation of 
Foreign Trade Activity " (as last amended on 13.07.2015);  
-  Federal Law "On Protection of Environment " № 7-FZ of 10.01.2002 (as last amended on 
13.07.2015);  
- RF Government Resolution № 364 of 09.06.2005 (as amended on 05.08.2014) "On 
approv al 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 appr oval 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 e xportation of Member States  of the Customs 
Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries "; 
- RF Resolution "On measures of state regulation of consumption and turnover of ozone 
depleting substances " № 228 of 24.03.2014 (as last amended on 03.10.2015 ); 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 of 
17.02.2012 (as last amended on 30.07.2015) "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 federal bank of licences "; 
- Order of the Ministry of N atural Resource and Environm ent of the Russian Federation 
№ 907 of 22.11.2011 (as last amended on 15.07.2013) "On approval of the Administrative 
Regulations of the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources to provide a public 
service permitting the transboundary movement o f ozone depleting substances and 
products containing them ". 
 
Licensing is a legislative requirement. It is an offence to import, export or manufacture a 
scheduled substance without a licence.  It is not possible to abolish this system without legislative 
approval.  
 
The legislation does not leave designation of products to administrative discretion.  All substances 
that require licenses are specified in a schedule to the legislation. No other substances require 
licensing under this legislation.  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Procedures  
6.  The quantity of controlled ozone depleting substances that can be imported into the Russian 
Federation is limited through the Montreal Protocol.  
 
I. Information on quotas is published on website of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the 
Russian Federa tion ( http://minpromtorg.gov.ru/ ) and on special website "Support for 
foreign trade participants " (http://www.non -tariff.gov.ru ). There are no quotas on 
amounts to be i mported from specific countries, but imports and exports of ozone 
depleting substances must be from countries that are Parties to the Montreal Protocol and 
its relevant amendments. The legislation does not provide for any exception or derogation 
from licen sing requirements.  
 
II. The size of the quotas determined annually. Each licence specifies the amount and type of 
substance to be imported for the entire duration of the licence.  
 
Quotas are based on the total annual consumption (i.e. production plus impor ts) limit 
under the Montreal Protocol.  
 
III. The size of quota and volume of production based on total annual consumption limit under 
the Montreal Protocol.  
 
Unused quotas are not added to those of the succeeding period as limits under the 
Montreal Protoco l and domestic legislation are not cumulative.  The names of importers are 
available to the public on the website of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology.  
 
IV. Licence applications may be made at any time. The Government determined the quota 
allocations during 2 weeks from the time announcing the opening of quotas.  
 
V. The maximum processing time for permit is 20 days.   The maximum processing time for 
licence is 15 days.  
 
VI. The minimum period between the granting of licences and the date of openi ng of the 
period of importation is 15 days. Licences can be granted at any time before or during a 
licence period.  
 
VII. The authority to grant or refuse licences lies on the Department of the State Regulation of 
the Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Indust ry and Trade of the Russian Federation. The 
application must be approved by the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources.  
 
VIII. There is no limit to the number of licences that can be issued. The quantity of ozone 
depleting substances that can  be imported is limited under the Montreal Protocol. Quota 
allocation based on relative imports in the previous licence period (3 years).  
 
IX. There are no bilateral quotas or export restraint arrangements.  
 
X. Not applicable.  
 
XI. Not applicable.  
  
7.  Not applicable.  
 
8.  A licence may be refused if the applicant does not meet ordinary criteria.  Where applications 
are refused, applicants will be given the reasons for such refusal 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 licence.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
 G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Documentation and other requirements for application f or licence  
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 application form;  
-  Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of document on registration on tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-  Permit from the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources or da ta on existence of 
the license for implementation of the licensed type of activity;  
-  The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11.  Upon importation , an importer must present standard customs documentation along with a 
valid licence.  
 
12.  Licence application fees are charged. Fees are: for permit – 100 000 Rubles, for licence – 
7 500 Rubles.  
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licences are valid for the licence period and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.  
 
16.  Licences are not transferable between importers . 
 
17.  Licensee s are not permitted to trade in ozone depleting substances with non -parties to the 
Montreal Protocol.  
 
Conditions may also apply to the purpose to which the imported substance is to be applied if its 
consumption has been approved for a specific purpose thr ough the Montreal Protocol.  
 
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 t o be 
imported.  
 
2  PLANT PROTECTION CHE MICALS  
Outline of System  
1.  Import of unregistered plant protection means samples for the registration and production tests 
and researches, as well as limited number of unregistered plant protection means for eliminatio n 
of newly detected quarantine pest hotbeds is carried out without a license by presentation of the 
conclusion of the Russian Federation executive authority, exercising state registration of plant 
protection means, about the appropriateness of import with indication of plant protection means 
names, quantity, preparation form, rate of application, concentration, packaging, factory name 
and country of origin (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 - Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission № 134 
of 16.08.2012, as last amended on 18.08.2015 , Annex 2.2).  
 G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  Imports of unregistered plant protection means are subject to non -automatic licensing.  
 
Tariff line code(s) affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 3808  Plant protection chemicals  
 
3.  The system applies to goods originating in a nd coming from all countries.  
 
4.  Non-automatic import licensing is for the purpose of administering import restrictions 
maintained to protect human, animal or plant life or health.  
 
5.  The legislation under which licences are maintained includes:  
 
-  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 (2012),  Annex 2.2 (Decision of the Board of EEC № 134 of 16.08.2 012, as 
last amended on 18.08.2015);  
- Regulations "On the order of suspension or termination of the licence " (CU Commission 
Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010);  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ of 08.12.2003 "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of 
Foreign Trade Activity " (as last amended on 13.07.2015);  
- Federal Law "On Protection of Environment " № 7-FZ of 10.01.2002 (as last amended on 
13.07.2015);  
- RF Government Resolution № 364 of 09.06.2005 (as amended on 05.08.2014) "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 Member States of  the Customs 
Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries "; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 (as last 
amended on 30.07.2015) 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 s ervice 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 ". 
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.  Where there is no quantitative limit on impo rtation of a product or on imports from a particular 
country:  
 
(a) Application should be made in advance of arrival of the goods.  The maximum processing 
time for permit is 30 days.  The maximum processing time for licence is 15 days.  
 
(b) Applications for p ermission to import can be processed immediately provided all 
information is available and the application is considered to be urgent.  
 
(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.  
 
(d) The authority to grant or refuse licences lies on the Departme nt 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 Agriculture of the Russian Federation.  
 
8.  A licence may be refused if the applicant does not meet ordinary criteria.  Where applications 
are refused, applicants will be given the reasons for such refusal in writing. An applicant may apply G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision not to 
issue a licence.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Application forms are available on the special webs ite "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 application form;  
-  Copy of a co ntract;  
-  Copy of document on registration on tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-  Permit from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation or data on existence of the 
license for implementation of the licensed type  of activity;  
-  The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11.  Upon importation , an importer must present standard customs documentation along with a 
valid licence.  
 
12.  Licence applic ation fees are charged. Fees are – 7 500 Rubles.  
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licences are valid for the licence period and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.  
 
16.  Licences are not transferable between importers.  
 
17.  There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  There are no other ad ministrative 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 Russian Federation manages its obligations for hazardous waste controlled by the Basel 
Convention for the Control of Trans -boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal 
(Basel Convention)  through the Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export 
prohibitions or r estrictions in trade with third countries (Decision of the Board of the Eurasian 
Economic Commission № 30 "About measures of non -tariff regulation " of 21.04.2015, Annex  2.3). 
 G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  In accordance with the Russian Federation’s obligations under the Basel the licensing system 
applies to hazardous wastes as listed in the sche dules of the Basel Convention.  
 
Tariff line code(s) affected, 
based on HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
2618 00 000 0  Granulated slag (slag sand) from the manufacture of ferrous 
metals  
2619 00  Slag, dross (other than granulated slag), scalings and o ther 
waste from the manufacture of ferrous metals  
Ex 2620 30 000 0  Scalings containing copper oxide  
2620 
  Slag, ash and residues (other than from the manufacture of 
ferrous metals) containing metals, arsenic or their compounds, 
including:  
2620 11 000 0  hard zinc  
Ex 2620 21 000 0  lead output, lead dross  
Ex 2620 29 000 0  lead sludge, containing 30% of lead or more  
Ex 2620 40 000 0  alumin ium slag  
Ex 2620 99 950 9  salt slag, containing magnesium  
Ex 2620 99 950 9  light metal outputs, containing magnesiu m  
Ex 2620  spent catalysts, suitable only for metal recovery or for the 
production of chemical reactants  
Ex 3825  
Ex 2620  Wastes, w hich composition includes as a component or 
contaminant any of the following substances:  
  metal carbonyls  
Ex 2620 91 000  0 hexavalent chromium compounds  
Ex 3825   
Ex 2620 30 000 0  Dust and residues from gas cleaning systems of copper 
smelteries  
Ex 2620 30 000 0  Wastes in the form of sludge, excep t for the anode sludge, from 
operations of electrolytic separation and purifi cation of copper  
Ex 3825  Wastes containing copper chloride or copper cyanide  
Ex 2620 30 000 0   
Ex 2619 00 900 0  Slag, formed during the manufacture of iron and steel, used as 
raw material for titanium sponge and vanadium obtainment  
Ex 7112 30 000 0  Ashes from the printed circuit boards incineration, containing 
precious metal(s) or compounds of precious metal(s)  
Ex 7112 30 000 0  Ash from the film incineration, containing precious metal(s) or 
compounds of precious metal(s)  
Ex 7112 99 000 0  Film wastes,  containing silver haloids and metallic silver  
Ex 7112 99 000 0  Photographic paper wastes, containing silver haloids and metallic 
silver  
Ex 2520 10 000 0  Gypsum wastes formed during the industrial chemical processes  
Ex 3825   
Ex 3912 20  Nitrocellulose w astes 
Ex 2907  Wastes of phenols and phenol compounds including chlorophenol 
in the form of liquids or sludges  
Ex 2908   
Ex 3825 41 000 0  Whether or not halogenated non -aqueous distillation residues 
formed during the operations of recovery (regeneration) of 
organic solvents  
Ex 3825 49 000 0   
Ex 3825 61 000 0  Wastes formed during the production of aliphatic halogenated 
hydrocarbons (chloromethane, dichloroethane, allyl chloride, 
epichlorohydrin), consisting of a mixture of polychlorinated 
hydrocarbons by 80-90% 
  Wastes containing or contaminated with the follo wing 
compounds:  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Tariff line code(s) affected, 
based on HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 2837  inorganic cyanides, except for waste containing precious 
metal(s) or compounds of precious metal(s) in solid form with 
traces of inorganic cyanides  
Ex 3825   
Ex 2926  organi c cyanides  
Ex 2929    
Ex 3825    
  Wastes of acid and alkaline solutions, the main compound of 
which is the following substances:  
Ex 2806 10 000 0  hydrochloric acid, pH <= 2  
Ex 2807 00  sulfuric acid, oleum  
Ex 2808 00 000 0  nitric acid, pH <= 2  
Ex 2811  11 000 0  hydrofluoric acid  
Ex 2811 19 100 0  hydrobromic acid  
Ex 2814 20 000 0  ammonia in aqueous solution  
Ex 2815 12 000 0  sodium hydroxide, pH> = 11.5  
Ex 2815 20 000 0  potassium hydroxide pH> = 11.5  
Ex 2620 30 000 0  Slag from copper production, exc luding chemically stabilized, 
with a high iron content (above 20%) and processed in 
accordance with industry standards  
Ex 2620 99 950 9   
Ex 2620 11 000 0  Slag from zinc production, excluding chemically stabilized, with a 
high iron content (above 20%) and  processed in accordance with 
industry standards  
Ex 2620 19 000 0   
Ex 2620 99 950 9   
Ex 2620  The slag and ash, including seaweed ash (kelp), including:  
Ex 2621   
Ex 3825    
  boiler slags  
  solid residues, salt -containing residues and residues from sm oke 
filters of furnace aggregate with a conventional fuel (without 
reactive gypsum)  
  volatile ash and dust from firing installation plants (excluding the 
volatile ash and dust from waste incineration plants and 
pyrolysis plants)  
  neutralized red clay f rom alumina production  
  ash from coal -fired power plants, (including volatile)  
Ex 3802  Spent activated carbon, except for those formed during the 
processing of drinking water, in the food industry and vitamin 
production  
Ex chapter 28  Wastes containing inorganic fluorine compounds in the form of 
liquids or sludges, excluding calcium fluoride sludge  
Ex 3824   
Ex 3825   
Ex 4004 00 000 0  Wastes, cuttings and scrap of rubber (excluding hard rubber)  
Ex 4012 20 000  Used pneumatic tires  
2307 00  Wine lees; ar gol 
Ex 3504 00  Wastes of leather industry in the form of dust, ash, sludge, 
powder, containing hexavalent chromium compounds and 
biocides  
Ex 4115 10 000 0  Cuttings and other wastes of leather or composition leather, not 
suitable for the production of lea ther articles, containing 
hexavalent chromium compounds and biocides  
Ex 4115 20 000 0   
Ex 0511 99 100 0  Wastes of skins and raw fur materials, containing hexavalent 
chromium compounds or biocides  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Tariff line code(s) affected, 
based on HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex (4101 -4103)   
Ex 4301   
Ex 5003 00 000 0  Wastes in the  form of spinning down  
Ex 5103 20 000 0   
Ex 5202 10 000 0    
Ex 5505    
Ex 5601 30 000 0    
Ex 3206  Wastes of pigments, dyes, paints and varnishes containing heavy 
metals and/or organic solvents  
Ex 3208   
Ex 3212   
Ex 3825   
Ex 2805 40  Wastes of metals and alloys (except for scrap and alloys in the 
form of finished products: sheets, plates, girders, rods, tubes, 
etc.) containing any of the following substances:  
Ex 7204   
Ex 7404 00   
Ex 7503 00   
Ex 7602 00   
Ex 7802 00 000 0  antimony  
Ex 7902 00 000 0  cadmium  
Ex 8002 00 000 0  selenium  
Ex 8101 97 000 0  tellurium  
Ex 8102 97 000 0  thallium  
Ex 8103 30 000 0    
Ex 8104 20 000 0    
Ex 8105 30 000 0    
Ex 8106 00 100 0    
Ex 8107 30 000 0    
Ex 8108 30 000 0    
Ex 8109 30 000 0    
Ex 8110 20 000 0    
Ex 81 11 00 190 0    
Ex 8112 13 000 0    
Ex 8112 22 000 0    
Ex 8112 52 000 0    
Ex 8112 92 210 9    
Ex 8113 00 400 0    
Ex 2620 29 000 0  Wastes (except for metal waste in solid form) including as a 
component or contaminant any of the following substances:  
Ex 2620 91 000 0   
Ex 2620 99 950 9   
Ex 2620 60 000 0   
  antimony and antimony compounds  
  beryllium, beryllium compounds  
  cadmium, cadmium compounds  
  lead and lead compounds  
  selenium and selenium compounds  
  tellurium, tellurium compounds  
  thallium, thallium compounds  
Ex 2620 19 000 0  Leaching residues after zinc processing, in the form of dust, 
sludge (jarosite, hematite, etc.)  
Ex 2530 90 000 9   
Ex 7802 00 000 0  Waste lead -acid batteries, not assembled  
Ex 8548 10 910 0   
Ex 8548 10 100 0  Unsorted used batteries  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Tariff line code(s) affected, 
based on HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 8548 10 210 0    
Ex 8548 10 290 0    
Ex 85  Electrical equipment scrap or electrical junctions including 
galvanic piles, batteries, mercury switches, glass from cathode -
ray tubes and other glass with an active coat, or contaminated 
with cadmium, mercury, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls at a 
concentration level of 50 mg/]kg and above  
Ex 2710  Waste oils, including:  
 oil products in the form of water emulsions or mixes with water  
oil products in the form of slime from tanks storages  
the oil products unsuitable for further use as primary products  
2710 91 000 0  the waste oils containing polychloride biphenyls, polychlorinated 
terphenyls or polybrominated biphenyls  
Ex  2710 91 000 0  the waste of substances and products containing or poll uted: the 
polychlorinated diphenyl (PHD) polychlorinated by the terphenyl 
(PHT) polychlorinated by naphthalene (PHN) or polybrominated 
by a diphenyl (PBD) including any other polybrominated analogs 
of these connections at concentration level from 50 mg/kg and 
above  
 
3.  The system applies to hazardous wastes originating in and coming from all countries that are a 
party to the Basel Convention.  
 
4.  The licensing system ensures that Russian Federation’s commitments as a party to the Basel 
Convention are uph eld.  To that effect, trans -boundary movements of hazardous wastes and other 
wastes is to be reduced to the minimum consistent with the environmentally sound and efficient 
management of such wastes and to be conducted in such a manner which will protect hu man 
health and the environment against the adverse effects which may result from such movement. 
The licensing system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.  
 
5.  Licensing is a statutory requirement for the import of any hazardous was te listed in schedules 
to the Basel Convention. It is not possible to abolish the system without legislative approval. The 
legislation under which licences are maintained includes:  
 
-  Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions in trade 
with third countries,  Annex 2.3 (Decision of the Board of the E urasian Economic Commission 
№ 30 "About measures of non -tariff regulation " of 21.04.2015, as last amended on 
01.09.2015 ); 
- Regulations "On the order of suspension or term ination of the licence " (CU Commission 
Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010);  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ of 08.12.2003 "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of 
Foreign Trade Activity " (as last amended on 13.07.2015) ; 
- RF Government Resolution № 364 of 09.06.2 005 (as amended on 05.08.2014) "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 fed eral 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 Member States of the Customs 
Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries "; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federa tion № 135 (as last 
amended on 30.07.2015) 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) im port of certain types of goods, as 
well as the formation and maintenance of the federal bank of licences "; 
-  Order of the Ministry of Natural Resource an Environment of the Russian Federation № 179 
of 29.06.2012 (as last amended on 16.01.2015) "On approva l of the Administrative G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Regulations of the Federal Service for  Supervision of Natural Resources to provide a public 
service to issue permits for transboundary movement of wastes ". 
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.  Where there is no quantitative limit o n importation of a product or on imports from a particular 
country.  The maximum processing time for permit is 30 days.  The maximum processing time for 
licence is 15 days.  
 
(a) The licensing system requires that a permit be obtained before hazardous waste i s 
exported from the Russian Federation, imported into or transited through the Russian 
Federation.  
 
(b) No. Permits are issued only after authorisation by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the 
Russian Federation.  
 
(c) Permits may be issued at any perio d of the year.  
 
(d) The authority to grant or refuse licences lies on 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 S upervision of Natural Resources.  
 
8.  A licence may be refused if the applicant does not meet ordinary criteria.  Where applications 
are refused, applicants will be given the reasons for such refusal in writing. An applicant may apply 
to the Ministry of In dustry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision not to 
issue a licence.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
 
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 ). 
 
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of application form;  
-  Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of document on registration on tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-  Permit from the Federal Service for Supervision of Natur al Resources or data on existence of 
the license for implementation of the licensed type of activity;  
-  The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11.  Upon importation , an importer must  present standard customs documentation along with a 
valid licence.  
 
12. Licence application fees are charged. Fees are: for permit – 200 000 Rubles, for licence – 
7 500 Rubles.   
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licences are valid for the licence period and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  16.  Licences are not transferable between importer s. 
 
17.  There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  In some cases the approval/certification of other agencies is required prior to the issue of a 
permit.  The permit applicant is responsible to obtai n all relevant approvals and licenses.  
 
19.  Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be 
imported.  
 
4  WILD LIVE ANIMALS AN D CERTAIN WILD GROWI NG PLANTS  
Outline of System  
1.  Common List of Goods that are subject of i mport/export prohibitions or restrictions in trade 
with third countries (Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission № 30 "About 
measures of non -tariff regulation " of 21.04.2015, Annex 2.7) regulates international trade of 
species, live wildlife, and species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered 
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The Reso lution of the Government of the Russian 
Federation № 337 of 04.05.2008 (as last amended on 28.01.2012) ensures fulfilment of 
obligations under CITES (except sturgeon fishes).  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  Resolution № 337 regulates:  
 
- the import  of all live animals and plants listed under CITES;  
- the import of non -live animal and plant specimens, including parts and derivatives, of 
species listed under CITES.  
 
The whole list is represented in G/MA/QR/N/RUS/2.  
 
3. The legislation applies to the i mportati on of goods from all countries.  
 
4.  The Resolution № 337 seeks to implement the Russian Federation’s obligations under CITES, 
by regulating international trade in wildlife and wildlife products, to contribute to the protection 
and conservation of species that are endangered, or could become endangered.   
 
5.  The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation detailed below:  
 
- Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions in trade 
with thi rd countries,  Annex 2.7 (Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission  
№ 30 "About measures of non -tariff regulation " of 21.04.2015, as last amended on 
01.09.2015 ); 
- Regulations "On the order of suspension or termination of the licence " (CU Commission 
Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010);  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ of 08.12.2003 "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of 
Foreign Trade Activity " (as last amended on 13.07.2015) ; 
- Federal Law № 52 -FZ of 24.04.1995 "On Wildlife " (as last amended on 13.07.2015);  
- RF Government Resolution № 364 of 09.06.2005 (as amended on 05.08.2014)  "On approval 
of the licensing in foreign trade and on the formation and maintenance of the Federal Bank 
of licences "; 
- RF Government Resolution № 337 of 04.05.2008 (as amended on 28.01.2012) "On 
measures to ensure fulfilment of the obligations of the Rus sian Federation 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 "; 
-  RF Government Resolution № 1567 -p of 23.09.20 10 (as amended on 18.03.2014) "On 
approving the list of federal executive bodies authorized for approval of applications for G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  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 Member States of the Customs 
Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries "; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Rus sian Federation № 135 (as last 
amended on 30.07.2015) 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 federal bank of licences ". 
 
The Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources is responsible for administration 
legislation in this sphere. The legislation do es not allow for administrative discretion regarding 
goods/items subject to import controls.  It is not possible for the Government or executive branch 
to abolish the systems without legislative approval.  
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) Application  should be made well in advance of arrival of the goods to allow time for the 
application to be assessed against the legislation and the relevant import policy.  For 
commodities that require an import permit, permits cannot be issued retrospectively.  
Howe ver, not all goods require an import permit and clearance to import can be given at 
the point of entry provided the import conditions have been met. However, CITES permits 
will not be issued retrospectively.  
 
(b) In the case of most importations in this ca tegory it will not be possible for permission to be 
issued immediately on request.  
 
(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.  
 
(d) Applications for permission to import most animals, animal products, plants and plant 
products involve an approach  to a single agency – The Federal Service for Supervision of 
Natural Resources  
 
8.  An application to The Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources for an import permit 
may only be refused under the ordinary criteria for such applications. Reaso ns for refusal will be 
advised in writing.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Application forms a re available on the website of The Federal Service for Supervision of 
Natural Resources ( http://www.rpn.gov.ru ). 
 
11.  Upon importation , an importer must present standard customs documentation along with a 
valid licenc e. 
 
12.  Licence application fees are charged. Fees are – 3 500 Rubles.  
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licences are valid for the licence period and cannot be ex tended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.  
 
16.  Licences are not transferable between importers.  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  17.  There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  In some cases 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 auth orities 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.  Licences are issued to control the import of toxic substances except for precursors of the drugs 
and substances with psychotropic effects (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 ( Decision of the Boa rd of the Eurasian Economic 
Commission № 134 of 16.08.2012, as last amended on 18.08.2015 , Annex 2.13).  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The licensing system permits to control the turnover of toxic substances of different origins for 
protection of human, animal or plant life or health.  
 
Tariff line code(s) affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 1211 90 850 9  Aconite  
Ex 2939 99 000 0  Aconitine  
Ex 2922 19 850 0  Amizylum  
Ex 2933 39 990 0  Aceclidine  
Ex 2837 19 000 0  Barium cyanide  
Ex 2939 99 000 0  Brucine  
Ex 2939 99 000 0  Hyoscyamine base  
Ex 2939 99 000 0  Hyoscyamine camforate  
Ex 2939 99 000 0  Hyoscyamine sulfate  
Ex 2905 59  Gliftor  
Ex 2837 19 000 0  Cadmium cyanide  
Ex 2837 19 000 0  Calcium cyanide  
Ex 2924 19 00 0 0  Carbacholinum  
Ex 2930 90 990 0  Merkaptofos  
2905 11 000 0  Methyl alcohol (methanol)  
2804 80 000 0  Arsenic  
Ex 2811 29 900 0  Arsenious anhydride  
Ex 2811 29 900 0  Arsenic anhydride  
Ex 2842 90 800 0  Sodium arsenate  
Ex 2939 99 000 0  Nicotine  
Ex 2931 90 900 9  Novarsenolum  
Ex 2852 00 000 7  Promeran  
Ex 2805 40  Metallic mercury  
Ex 2852 10 000 8  Mercury diiodid  
Ex 2852 10 000 8  Mercury dichloride  
Ex 2852 10 000 8  Mercury oxicyanid  
Ex 2852 10 000 8  Mercury salicylate  
Ex 2852 10 000 8  Mercury cyanide  
Ex 2843 29 000 0  Silver cyanide  
Ex 2939 99 000 0  Scopolamine hydrobromide  
Ex 2939 99 000 0  Strychnine nitrate  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Tariff line code(s) affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 2939 99 000 0  Belladonna alkaloids  
Ex 8112 51 000 0  Thallium  
Ex 2931 90 900 9  Nickel tetracarbonyl  
Ex 2931 10 000  0  Tetraethyl lead  
Ex 1211 90 850 9  Herb of Djungarian aconite, fresh  
Ex 2907 11 000 0  Phenol  
Ex 2848 00 000 0  Zinc phosphide  
2804 70 001 0  Yellow phosphorus  
Ex 2843 29 000 0  Silver fluoride  
Ex 2926 90 950 0   O-chloro benzylidenmalonodinitril * * 
Ex 2837 19 000 0  Zinc cyanide  
Ex 2939 20 000 0  Cinchonine  
Ex 1302 19 800 0  Glume grass extract  
Ex 2852 10 000 8  Ethyl mercury phosphate  
Ex 2852 10 000 8  Ethyl mercury chloride  
Ex 3001 90 980 0  Snake venom  
Ex 3001 90 980 0  Bee venom, purifie d 
Ex 2837 11 000 0  Sodium Cyanides  
Ex 2837 19 000 0  Potassium Cyanides  
Ex 2837 19 000 0  Copper cyanides  
 
3.  The system applies to importers of controlled substances from all countries.  
 
4.  The use of import licences enables the Government to restr ict and monitor the quantities of 
controlled substances imported. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of 
imports.  
 
5.  The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legisl ation detailed below:  
 
-  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 (2012),  Annex 2.13 (Decision of the Board of EEC № 134 of 16.08.2012, as 
last amended on 18.08.2015);  
- Regulations "On the order of suspension or termination of the licence " (CU Commission 
Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010);  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ of 08.12.2003 "On the Fundamentals of the State  Regulation of 
Foreign Trade Activity " (as last amended on 13.07.2015) ; 
- RF Government Resolution № 364 of 09.06.2005 (as amended on 05.08.2014) "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 Member States of the Customs 
Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries "; 
- RF Government Resolution № 278 of 16.03.1996 (as last amended on 04.09.2012 ) "On 
procedures of importation and exportation of toxic substances except for precursors of the 
drugs and substances with psychotropic effects "; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industr y and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 (as last 
amended on 30.07.2015) 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 oth er permits for export and (or) import of certain types of goods, as 
well as the formation and maintenance of the federal bank of licences ". 
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval . 
 G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) There is no m inimum advance notice required for a licence. Goods arriving at the port 
without a licence cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No.  
 
(d) Import licences are issued by the Department of the State Regulation of the Fo reign 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.  An application to the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of  the Ministry of 
Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for an import licence may only be refused under the 
ordinary criteria for such applications. Reasons for refusal will be advised in writing.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
 
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 ). 
 
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of application form;  
-  Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of document on registration on tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-  Permit from the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources or data on existence of 
the license for implementation of the licensed type of activity;  
-  The applicant has the right to submit the do cuments specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11.  Upon importation , an importer must present standard customs documentation along with a 
valid licence.  
 
12.  Licence application fees are charged. Fees are for licence – 7 500 Rubles.  
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licences are valid for the licence period and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licence o r a portion of a licence.  
 
16.  Licences are not transferable between importers.  
 
17.  There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licens ing required prior to 
importation.  
 G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  19.  Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be 
imported.  
 
6  NARCOTIC DRUGS, SUBS TANCES WITH PSYCHOTR OPIC EFFECTS AND THE IR 
PRECURSORS  
Outline of System  
1.  Licences are issued to  control the import of specified narcotic drugs, substances with 
psychotropic effects and their precursors (Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export 
prohibitions or restrictions in trade with third countries (Decision of the Board of the Eura sian 
Economic Commission № 30 "About measures of non -tariff regulation " of 21.04.2015 , 
Annex  2.12).  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  This system fulfils part of the Russian Federation’s obligation under the Single Convention on 
Narcotic Drugs, 1961,  the Convention on Psychotropic Substances, 1971, and Table I and Table II 
of the Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, 1988.  
 
3.  The system applies to importers of controlled substances from all countries.  
 
4.  The use of import licences enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quantities of 
controlled substances imported. This is intended to prevent the over -supply and diversion of 
controlled substances and is one strategy adopted to address drug mis suse. The system is based 
on the requirements of the international treaties. The system is not intended to restrict the  
quantity or volume of imports.  
 
5.  The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation detailed below:  
 
-  Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions in trade 
with third countries,  Annex 2.12 (Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic 
Commission № 30 "About measures of non -tariff regulation " of 21.04.2015, as last amended 
on 01.09.2015 ); 
- Regulations "On the order of suspension or termination of the licence " (CU Commission 
Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010);  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ of 08.12.2003 "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of 
Foreign Trade Activity " (as last amended on 13.07.2015);  
- Federal Law № 3 -FZ of 08.01.1998 (as last amended on 03.02.2015)  "On Narcotic Drugs 
and Psychotropic substances "; 
- RF Government Resolution № 364 of 09.0 6.2005 (as amended on 05.08.2014) "On approval 
of the licensing in foreign trade and on the formation and maintenance of the Federal Bank 
of licences "; 
- RF Government Resolution № 681 of 30.06.1998 (as last amended on 12.10.2015 ) "On list 
of narcotic drug s, substances with psychotropic effects and their precursors "; 
-  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 a nd (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 Member States of the Customs 
Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries "; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 (as last 
amended on 30.07.2015) 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 per mits for export and (or) import of certain types of goods, as 
well as the formation and maintenance of the federal bank of licences "; 
- Order of the Federal Drug Control Service of the Russian Federation №  470 of 02.11.2011 
(as last amended on 01.07.2013) "On approving the administrative regulation of the Federal 
Service of the Russian Federation under the control of drug trafficking for public service 
permitting the Federal Drug Control Service to provide a public service issuing permission 
for export and import of drugs, psychotropic substances or their precursors ". G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval . 
 
Procedures  
6.  Temporary quantitative restrictions may be used, but do not act now.   
  
7.(a) There is no minimum advance notice re quired for a licence. Goods arriving at the port 
without a licence cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued.  The 
maximum processing time for permit is 20 days.  The maximum processing time for licence 
is 15 days.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Import licences 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 Drug Control Service of the Russian Federation or by the Federal 
Service on Surveillance in Healthcare.  
 
8.  An application to the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of the Ministry of 
Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for an import licence may only be refused under the 
ordina ry criteria for such applications. Reasons for refusal will be advised in writing.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for applicat ion for licence  
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 wit h the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of application form;  
-  Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of document on registration on tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-  Permit from the Federal Drug Control Service of the Russian Federatio n or data on existence 
of the license for implementation of the licensed type of activity;  
-  The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11.  Upon importation , an importer must present st andard customs documentation along with a 
valid licence.  
 
12.  Licence application fees are charged. Fees are – 7 500 Rubles.  
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licences are valid for the licence period and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.  
 
16.  Licences are not transferable between importers.  
 
17.  There are no conditions attached to the iss uance of a licence.  
 G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  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.  
 
7  MEDICINES AND PHARMA CEUTICAL PRODUCTS  
Outline of System  
1.  Licences are issued to control the import of specified medicines and pharmaceutical products 
(Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions from the p art 
of CU members within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with third 
countries ( Decision of the  Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission № 134 of 16.08.2012, as 
last amended on 18.08.2015 , Annex 2.14).  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The licensing system permits to control the turnover of specified medicines and pharmaceutical 
products for protection of human, animal or plant life or health.  
 
Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 2904 - 2909  Organic chemical compounds used as pharmaceutical substances  
Ex 2912   
Ex 2942 00 000 0   
Ex 3001  Glands  and other organs for organo -therapeutic uses, dried, 
whether or not powdered; extracts of glands or other organs or of 
their secretions for organo - therapeutic uses; heparin and its 
salts; other substances of human or animal original prepared for 
therapeu tic or prophylactic uses  
Ex 3002  Human blood; animal blood prepared for therapeutic, prophylactic 
or diagnostic uses; antisera and other blood fractions, other and 
modified immunological products, including those  obtained by 
means of biotechnological pro cesses; vaccines, toxins, cultures of 
micro -organisms (excluding yeasts) and similar products used for 
medical purposes  
Ex 3003  Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) 
consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed 
together for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in 
measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale (other than 
those used in veterinary)  
Ex 3004  Medicaments (excluding goods of heading 3002, 3005 or 3006) 
consisting of mixed or unmixed produc ts for therapeutic or 
prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or in forms or 
packings for retail sale (other than those used in veterinary)  
3006 30 000 0  Opacifying preparations for X -ray examinations; diagnostic 
reagents designed to be administered to the patients  
3006 60  Chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones, on other 
products of heading 2937 or on spermicides  
Ex 2106 90 980 3  Preparations containing vitamins and mineral substances, used for 
medical purposes  
Ex 2106 90 980 9   
Ex 2936  Pro-vitamins and vitamins, natural or reproduced by synthesis 
(including natural concentrates), derivatives thereof used 
primarily as vitamins, and intermixtures of the foregoing, including 
those in any solvent, used for medical purposes  
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  Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
 
Ex 3913  Natural polymers (for example, alginic acid) and modified natural 
polymers (for example, hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of 
natural rubber), in primary forms, not elsewhere specified or 
included, used for medical purposes  
 
3.  The system applies to importers of controlled substances from all countries.  
 
4.  The use of import licences enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quantities of 
controlled substances imported. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of 
imports. 
 
Conclusion of the authorized body is not required at the placement under the following customs 
procedures: production for domestic consumption, processing for domestic consumption, reimport 
or abandonment to the State of unregistered medicines for cl inical researches, medicines 
examinations, state registration of medicines, delivery of health care according to vital indicators 
of individual patient or delivery of health care to a limited contingent of patients with rare and (or) 
a particularly severe pathology, and of registered medicines intended for clinical researches, as 
well as registered or unregistered medicines intended for humanitarian aid (assistance), aid in 
emergency situations.  
 
5.  The controls on the importation of goods specified in thi s category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation detailed below:  
 
-  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 wit h 
third countries (2012),  Annex 2.14 (Decision of the Board of EEC № 134 of 16.08.2012, as 
last amended on 18.08.2015);  
- Regulations "On the order of suspension or termination of the licence " (CU Commission 
Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010);  
-  Federal Law № 164-FZ of 08.12.2003 "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of 
Foreign Trade Activity " (as last amended on 13.07.2015);  
- RF Government Resolution № 364 of 09.06.2005 (as amended on 05.08.2014) "On approval 
of the licensing in foreign trade and on th e 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 an d (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 Member States of the Customs 
Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries "; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 (as last 
amended on 30.07.2015) 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 s ervice 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 "; 
- Order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation № 58n of 02.08.2012 (a s last 
amended on 07.10.2013) "On approval of the administrative regulation of the Ministry of 
Health of the Russian Federation to provide public services for issuing permits for the 
importation into the territory of the Russian Federation for the particul ar 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 co nsignment of unregistered 
medicines for medical care for health of the particular patient ". 
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval.  
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  Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
 
7.(a) There is no minimum advance notice required for a licence. Goo ds arriving at the custom 
without a licence cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued.  The 
maximum processing time for permit is 5 days.  The maximum processing time for licence 
is 15 days.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Import licences are issu ed 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 on Surveillance in Healthcare.  
 
8.  An application to the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of the Ministry of 
Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for an import licence may only be refused under the 
ordinary criteria for such applications. Reasons for refusal will be advised in writing.  
 
Eligibil ity of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Application forms are available on the special website "Support for for eign trade participants " 
(http://www.non -tariff.gov.ru ). 
 
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of application form;  
-  Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of d ocument on registration on tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-  Permit from the Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthcare of the Russian Federation or 
data on existence of the license for implementation of the licensed ty pe of activity;  
-  The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11.  Upon importation , an importer must present standard customs documentation along with a 
valid licence.  
 
12.  Licence appl ication fees are charged. Fees are 7 500 Rubles.  
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licences are valid for the licence period and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.  
 
16.  Licences are not transferable between importers.  
 
17.  There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  There are no other ad ministrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to 
importation.  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  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.  Licences are issued to control the import of human organs and tissues, blood and its 
components (Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions in 
trade with third countries (Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Eco nomic Commission № 30 
"About measures of non -tariff regulation " of 21.04.2015 , 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 or health.  
 
Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Allogeneic tissues (pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid, hypophysis and 
other endocrine tissues)  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Hematopoietic stem cells  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Phacocyst  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Skin 
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Complex heart - lungs  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Conjunctiva  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Bone marrow  
Ex 3002 10 910 0  Human blood and its components  
Ex 3002 10 950   
Ex 3002 90 100 0    
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Multivisceral complexes (liver - kidney; liver - kidney - epinephros - 
part of the gastrointestinal tract; kidney - pancreas)  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Liver and its parts  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  The pancreas separately or in complex with other organs  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Kidneys 
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Cornea  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Heart  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Sclera  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Bowels fragments  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Bones, bones fragments from the cortical bone  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Cartilaginous tissue  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Upper extremity and i ts fragments  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Cardiac valves  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Calvaria bones  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Lung 
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Lower extremity and its fragments  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Vessels and parts of the vascular bed  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Tendons  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Dura mater  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Trachea  
Ex 3001 90 200 0  Gametes and embryos  
Ex 0511 99 853 9  Samples of biological materials of the person (samples of cells, 
fabrics, biological liquids, secrets, products of person's vital activity, 
physiological and patholo gical secretion, smears, washouts, scraping)  Ex 0511 99 859 9  
Ex 3002 10 950 9  
Ex 3002 90 100 0  
 
3.  The system applies to importers of controlled substances from all countries.  
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  4.  The use of import licences enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quantities of 
controlled substances imported. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of 
imports.  
 
5.  The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation de tailed below:  
 
-  Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restriction s in trade 
with third countries , Annex 2.14 (Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic 
Commission № 30 "About measures of non -tariff regulation " of 21. 04.2015, as last amended 
on 01.09.2015 ); 
- Regulations "On the order of suspension or termination of the licence " (CU Commission 
Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010);  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ of 08.12.2003 "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of 
Foreign Tr ade Activity " (as last amended on 13.07.2015);  
- RF Government Resolution № 364 of 09.06.2005 (as amended on 05.08.2014) "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 Member States of the Customs 
Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries "; 
- Order of the Ministry o f Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 (as last 
amended on 30.07.2015) 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 federal bank of licences "; 
- Order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation № 1471n of 05.12.2011 "On 
approval of the Administrative 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 ". 
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval . 
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) There is no minimum advance notice required for a licence. Goods arriving at the custom 
without a licence cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued.  The 
maximum processing time for permit is 5 day s. The maximum processing time for licence 
is 15 days.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Import licences 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 on Surveillance in Healthcare.  
 
8.  An application to the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of the Ministry of 
Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for an import licence may only be refused under the 
ordinary criteria for such applications. Reasons for refusal will be advised in writing.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
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  Documentation and other requirements fo r application for licence  
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 doc uments with the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of application form;  
-  Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of document on registration on tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-  Permit from the Federal Service on Surveillance in Healthca re or data on existence of the 
license for implementation of the licensed type of activity;  
-  The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11.  Upon importation , an importer must present s tandard customs documentation along with a 
valid licence.  
 
12.  Licence application fees are charged. Fees are 7 500 Rubles.  
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licences are valid for the licence period and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.  
 
16.  Licences are not transferable between importers.  
 
17.  There are no conditions attached to the issu ance of a licence.  
 
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 -ELECTRONIC AND/OR HI GH-FREQUENCY MEANS (REM  AND HFM) 
INCLUDING BUILT -IN OR FORMING PART O F OTHER GOODS  
Outline of System  
1.  Licences are issued to regulate the import of civil radio -electronic and/or high -frequency means 
(REM and HFM) including built -in or forming part of other goods (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 ( Decision o f the Board of 
the Eurasian Economic Commission № 134 of 16.08.2012, as last amended on 18.08.2015 , 
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 me ans (REM and HFM) including built -in or forming part of other goods . 
 
 
 
 
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Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 8419  High-frequency devices, appliances and equipment for industrial, 
scientific and medical purpose s, which include high -frequency 
generators, except for:  
Ex 8514   
Ex 8540   
Ex 9018   
Ex 9027   
8516 50 000 0  household microwave ovens;  
Ex 8419  high-frequency devices that use radio frequencies bands or radio 
frequencies in accordance with Annex 1  
Ex 8514  
Ex 8540   
Ex 9018   
Ex 9027   
  2. Radio electronic means of various utilization for the transmission 
or reception of voice, images, data and / or other types of 
information, including built -in or forming part of other goods, except 
for: 
Ex 8517 12 000 0  terminal (subscriber) transmitting equipment, w hich includes a 
receiver for cellular networks (mobile phones, as well as modems 
used in cellular networks), including built -in or forming part of other 
goods;  
Ex 8517 62 000 9   
Ex 8517 69 900 0   
Ex 8517 62 000 9  wireless stations operating at the radio frequencies bands of  433.075 
- 434.775 MHz with the transmitter power -output no more than 10 
microwatt;  
Ex 8517 69 900 0  wireless stations operating at the radio frequencies bands of 446,0 - 
446,1 MHz  with the transmitter power -output no more than 0,5 W;  
Ex 8517 62 000 9  wireless stations of frequency range of 27 MHz, operating at the radio 
frequencies bands of 26,965 - 27,860 MHz with the transmitter 
power -output no more than 5 W;  
Ex 8517 69 900 0   
Ex 8471  transmission equipment, which includes a receiver of short -range of 
the standard IEEE 802.15 (Bluetooth), operating at the radio 
frequencies bands of 2400 - 2483,5 MHz with the transmitter power -
output no more than 100 microwatt, including built -in or forming part 
of other goods;  
Ex 8517   
Ex 8518   
Ex 8519   
Ex 8521   
Ex 8525   
Ex 8526   
Ex 8527   
Ex 8528   
Ex chapter 90   
Ex 8471  terminal (subscriber) transmitting equipment, w hich includes a 
receiver of short -range of the standard IEEE 802.11, I EEE 802.11.b, 
IEEE 802.11.g, IEEE 802.11.n (Wi -Fi), operating at the radio 
frequencies bands of 2400 - 2483,5 MHz with the transmitter power -
output no more than 100 microwatt, including built -in or forming part 
of other goods;  
Ex 8517   
Ex 8518   
Ex 8519   G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 8521   
Ex 8525   
Ex 8526   
Ex 8527   
Ex 8528   
Ex chapter 90   
Ex 8471  terminal (subscriber) transmitting equipment, w hich includes a 
receiver of short -range of the standard IEEE 802.11.a, IEEE 802.11.n 
(Wi-Fi), operating at the radio frequencies band s of 5150 - 5350 MHz 
and 5650 - 5725 MHz with the transmitter power -output no more 
than 100 microwatt, including built -in or forming part of other goods;  
Ex 8517   
Ex 8518   
Ex 8519   
Ex 8521   
Ex 8525   
Ex 8526   
Ex 8527   
Ex 8528   
Ex chapter 90   
Ex 84 71 terminal (subscriber) transmitting equipment, w hich includes a 
receiver of short -range of the standard IEEE 802.16, IEEE 802.16e 
(WiMAX), operating at the radio frequencies bands of 2500 - 2690 
MHz with the transmitter power -output no more than 1 W, inc luding 
built-in or forming part of other goods;  
Ex 8517   
Ex 8471  radio-receivers, not containing radio -radiating devices, intended for 
receiving television and radio programs, including satellite 
broadcasts, hearing aids and radiosimulators for people wi th hearing 
disorder (handicap), paging devices, navigation satellite systems 
(GLONASS, GPS), including the built -in or forming part of other 
goods;  
Ex 8517   
Ex 8526   
Ex 8527   
Ex 8528   
Ex 8517 12 000 0  base and subscriber units of cordless telephones o f "DECT" 
technology, operating at the radio frequencies of 1880 - 1900 MHz 
with the tra nsmitter power -output no more than 10 microwatt;  
Ex 8517  devices intended for finding and rescue of natural disasters victims, 
operating at the radio frequency of 457 k Hz; 
Ex 8525   
Ex 8526   
Ex 8527   
Ex 8526  radio frequency identification (RFID) devices operating at the radio 
frequencies bands of 13.553 - 13.567 MHz;  
Ex 8470  radio electronic means for barcode labels processing and transmi tion 
of the information obtai ned from these labels, at the radio 
frequencies bands of 433.05 - 434.79 (433.92 + - 0.2%) MHz with 
the tra nsmitter power -output no more than 10 microwatt;  
Ex 8471   
Ex 8517   
Ex 8526   
  equipment (devices) of a short -range remote control and telemetry 
transmission, telecommand, alarm, data transmission and other 
similar transmissions, operating at the radio frequencies bands of 
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  Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
than 10 microwatt;  
Ex 8525  radio alarm devices, automatic radio transmitters for distress signal 
injection: operating at the radio frequencies of 26.945 MHz and 
26.960 MHz, with the tra nsmitter power -output no more than 2 W;  
Ex 8526   
Ex 8531   
  operating at the radio frequencies bands of 433.05 - 434.79 (433.92 
+ - 0.2%) MHz with the tra nsmitter power -output no more than 5 
microwatt;  
  operating at the radio frequencies bands of  868 - 868.2 MHz with the 
transmitter power -output no more than 10 microwatt;  
Ex 8518  wireless systems of devices and accessories for peo ple with hearing 
disorder (handicap) (hearing aids and radiosimulators) operating with 
the transmitter power -output no more than 10 microwatt at the radio 
frequencies bands up to 230 MHz and using radio frequencies bands 
of 108 - 144 MHz, 148 - 151 MHz 162 .7 - 163.2 and 168.5 - 174 
MHz; 
Ex 9021   
Ex 8526  radio control equipment for models of airplanes, boats, etc., 
operating at the radio frequencies bands of 28.0 - 28.2 MHz and 
40.66 - 40.70 MHz, with the tra nsmitter power -output no more than 
1 W; 
  children's walkie -talkies and radio -controlled toys operating at the 
radio frequencies bands of 26 957 - 27 283 kHz, with the tra nsmitter 
power -output no more than 10 microwatt;  
Ex 8517  children's radio signal devices and walkie -talkies, as well as radio 
control devices for a child operating at the radio frequencies bands of 
38.7 - 39.23 MHz and 40.66 - 40.7 MHz with the tra nsmitter power -
output no more than 10 microwatt, as well as at the radio 
frequencies bands of 863.933 - 864.045 MHz with the tra nsmitter 
power-output no more than 2 microwatt;  
Ex 8518 10  wireless microphones at the radio frequencies bands of 66 - 74 MHz, 
87.5 - 92 MHz with the permissible power of the transmitter radiation 
up to 10 microwatt inclusive (such as "Karaoke")  
Ex 8526  3. Hardware  and software systems of technical radio control, 
reception apparatus, intended to detect radio -electronic means, 
which are a source of electromagnetic radiation  
Ex 8527   
 
3.  The system applies to importers of controlled means from all countries.  
 
4.  The use of import licences enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quantities of 
controlled means imported. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of 
imports.  
 
5.  The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation detailed below:  
 
-  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 (2012),  Annex 2.16 (Decision of the Board of EEC № 134 of 16.08.2012, as 
last amended on 18.08.2015) ; 
- Regulations "On the order of suspension or termination of the licence " (CU Commission 
Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010);  
-  Federal Law № 16 4-FZ of 08.12.2003 "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of 
Foreign Trade Activity " (as last amended on 13.07.2015) ; G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  - RF Government Resolution № 364 of 09.06.2005 (as amended on 05.08.2014) "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 Member States of the Customs 
Union  within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries "; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 (as last 
amended on 30.07.2015) 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 s ervice 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 ". 
  
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval . 
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) There is no minimum advance notice required for a licence. Goods arriving at the custom 
without a licence cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued.  The 
maximum processing time for permit is 30 days.  The maximum pr ocessing time for licence 
is 15 days.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Import licences 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 
agreed with the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information 
Technology, and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor).  
 
8.  An application to the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of the Ministry of 
Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for  an import licence may only be refused under the 
ordinary criteria for such applications. Reasons for refusal will be advised in writing.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licen ces. 
 
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 ). 
 
An imp orter is required to submit the following documents with the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of application form;  
-  Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of document on registration on 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;  
-  The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11.  Upon importation , an importer must p resent standard customs documentation along with a 
valid licence.  
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  12.  Licence application fe es are charged. Fees are 7 500 Rubles.  
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licences are valid for the licence period and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.  
 
16.  Licences are not transferable between importers.  
 
17.  There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.  
 
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.  
 
10  SPECIAL DEVICES INTE NDED FOR UNAUTHORISE D OBTAINING OF INFOR MATION  
Outline of System  
1.  Licences are issued to regulate the import of special devices intended for unauthorised 
obtaining of information (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 ( Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission № 134 
of 16.08.2012, as last amended on 1 8.08.2015 , Annex 2.17).  
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The licensing system permits to regulate the turnover of special devices intended for 
unauthorised obtaining of information including built -in or forming part of other goods . 
 
Tariff line code (s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
  1. Special hardware for unauthorised obtaining and recording of audio 
information:  
Ex 8517 61 000  a) wire communication systems for unauthorised obtaining and (or) 
the recording of audio info rmation;  
Ex 8517 62 000   
Ex 8517 69 390 0   
Ex 8517 69 900 0   
Ex 8517 70 900 1  b) radio -electronic devices for unauthorised obtaining and (or) the 
recording of audio information;  
Ex 8518 30 950 0   
Ex 8518 40   
Ex 8523 49 450 0   
Ex 8525 50 000 0    
Ex 8525 60 000 0    
Ex 8527    
Ex 8529 10 390 0    
Ex 8519 81 510 0  c) electronic devices for unauthorised recording of audio information;  
Ex 8519 81 550   
Ex 8519 81 610   
Ex 8519 81 650    G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Tariff line code (s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 8519 81 750    
Ex 8519 81 850    
Ex 8519 89 900 0    
Ex 8523 51    
  2. Special hardware for unauthorised visual surveillance and video 
recording:  
Ex 9002  a) pin -hole lenses;  
Ex 9006 51 000 0  b) photocameras possessing at least one of the following features: 
camouflaged under items of other functionality, having pin -hole 
lenses;  
Ex 9006 52 000 9   
Ex 9006 53 100 0   
Ex 8525 80  c) television and video cameras, possessing at least one of the 
following features: camouflaged under items of other functionality, 
having pin -hole lenses; unauthorised obtaining and (or)  rec ording of 
video information;  
Ex 8517 61 000  d) wire communication systems for unauthorised obtaining and (or) 
the recording of video information;  
Ex 8517 62 000   
Ex 8517 69 390 0  e) radio -electronic devices for unauthorised obtaining and (or) the 
record ing of video information;  
Ex 8517 69 900 0   
Ex 8523 49 450 0   
Ex 8525 50 000 0   
Ex 8525 60 000 0    
Ex 8527    
Ex 8529 10 390 0    
Ex 8521  f) electronic devices for unauthorised recording of video information;  
Ex 8523 51   
  3. Special hardware for un authorised wiretapping:  
Ex 8517 61 000  a) wire communication systems for unauthorised wiretapping;  
Ex 8517 62 000   
Ex 8517 69 390 0  b) radio -electronic devices for unauthorised wiretapping;  
Ex 8517 69 900 0   
Ex 8525 50 000 0    
Ex 8525 60 000 0    
Ex 8527   
Ex 8529 10 390 0    
Ex 8519 81 510 0  c) electronic devices for unauthorised recording of information about 
telephone conversations  
Ex 8519 81 550   
Ex 8519 81 610   
Ex 8519 81 650   
Ex 8519 81 750    
Ex 8519 81 850    
Ex 8523 51    
Ex 8471  4. Spec ial hardware for unauthorised interception and recording of 
information from technical communication channels  
Ex 8517 61 000   
Ex 8517 62 000   
Ex 8517 69 390 0   
Ex 8517 69 900 0   
Ex 8523 29 310 1    
Ex 8523 29 310 2    
Ex 8523 49 250 0    
Ex 8523 49 91 0 1   G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Tariff line code (s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 8523 51 910 1    
Ex 8523 59 910 1    
Ex 8523 80 910 1    
Ex 8527  
   
Ex 9022 19 000 0  5. Special hardware for unauthorised monitoring of post mails and 
parcels  
Ex 9022 19 000 0  6. Special hardware for unauthorised examination of articles and 
documents, including small -sized portable fluoroscopic, tv 
radiographic and X -ray equipment  
  7. Special hardware for unauthorised break -in and inspection of 
premises, vehicles and other objects:  
Ex 8301 70 000 0  a) means for opening the closure device;  
Ex 9022 19 000 0  b) small -sized portable fluoroscopic, tv radiographic and X -ray 
equipment  
Ex 8526 10 000 9  8. Special hardware for unauthorised monitoring of the movement of 
vehicles and other objects  
Ex 8526 91   
Ex 8471  9. Special hardware for unauthori sed receiving (changing, 
destruction) of the information from the hardware of its storage, 
processing and transmission  
Ex 8505 90 200 0   
Ex 8517 61 000   
Ex 8517 62 000   
Ex 8517 69 390 0   
Ex 8517 69 900 0   
Ex 8523 29 310 1    
Ex 8523 29 310 2    
Ex 85 23 49 250 0    
Ex 8523 49 910 1    
Ex 8523 51 910 1    
Ex 8523 59 910 1    
Ex 8523 80 910 1    
Ex 8527    
Ex 9019 10 900 9  10. Special hardware for unauthorised personal identification. Special 
hardware for unauthorised recording of human psychophysiologic al 
reactions  
 
3.  The system applies to importers of controlled means from all countries.  
 
4.  The use of import licences enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quantities of 
controlled means imported. The system is not intended to restrict th e quantity or volume of 
imports.  
 
5.  The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation detailed below:  
 
-  Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictio ns from the 
part of CU members within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with 
third countries (2012),  Annex 2.17 (Decision of the Board of EEC № 134 of 16.08.2012, as 
last amended on 18.08.2015) ; 
- Regulations "On the order of suspension  or termination of the licence " (CU Commission 
Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010);  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ of 08.12.2003 "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of 
Foreign Trade Activity " (as last amended on 13.07.2015) ; G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  - RF Government Resolution № 364 of  09.06.2005 (as amended on 05.08.2014) "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 lis t 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 subjec t to 
bans or restrictions on the importation or exportation of Member States of the Customs 
Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries "; 
- Order of the Ministry  of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 (as last 
amended on 30.07.2015) 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 licen ses 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 "; 
 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 about 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 ". 
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval . 
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) There is no minimum advance notice required for a licence. Goods arriving at the custom 
without a licence cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued.  The 
maximum processing time for permit is 10 days.  The maximum processing time for licence 
is 15 days.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Import lice nces 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 
agreed with the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB).  
 
8.  An applic ation to the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of the Ministry of 
Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for an import licence may only be refused under the 
ordinary criteria for such applications. Reasons for refusal will be ad vised in writing.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence  
10.  Application forms are available on the speci al 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 application form;  
-  Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of document on registration on 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;  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  -  The applicant has the righ t to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11.  Upon importation , an importer must present standard customs documentation along with a 
valid licence.  
 
12.  Licence application fees are charged. Fees are 7 500 Rubl es. 
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licences are valid for the licence period and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licen ce or a portion of a licence.  
 
16.  Licences are not transferable between importers.  
 
17.  There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import li censing required prior to 
importation.  
 
19.  Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be 
imported.  
 
11  ENCRYPTION DEVICES  
Outline of System  
1.  Licences are issued to regulate the import of encryption devices (Common List of Goods that 
are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions in trade with third countries (Decision of 
the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission № 30 "About measures of non -tariff regulation " of 
21.04.2015 , Annex 2.19).  
 
Purposes and c overage of licensing  
2.  The licensing system permits to regulate the turnover of encryption devices including built -in or 
forming part of other goods . 
 
Tariff line code(s) affected, 
based on HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 8443 31  1. Printers, c opiers and fax machines and their electronic 
modules with encryption (cryptography) functions  
Ex 8443 32 100 9   
Ex 8443 32 300 0   
Ex 8443 99 100 0   
Ex 8470 10 000 0  2. Pocket devices with calculating functions for recording, 
playback and displaying of data, with encryption 
(cryptography) functions  
Ex 8471 30 000 0  3. Pocket computer with encryption (cryptography) functions  
Ex 8471 30 000 0  4. Computing machinery and parts thereof, with encryption 
(cryptography) functions  
Ex 8471 41 000 0   
Ex 8471 49  000 0   
Ex 8471 50 000 0    
Ex 8471 90 000 0    
Ex 8473 30 200 8    G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Tariff line code(s) affected, 
based on HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 8471 70 500 0  5. Computing machinery devices of computers with encryption 
(cryptography) functions  
Ex 8471 70 980 0   
Ex 8471 80 000 0   
Ex 8473 21 100 0  6. Electronic modules and par ts of pocket devices with 
encryption (cryptography) functions  
Ex 8473 21 900 0   
Ex 8473 30 200 8   
Ex 8473 30 800 0   
Ex 8517 11 000 0  7. Subscriber communication devices with encryption 
(cryptography) functions  
Ex 8517 12 000 0   
Ex 8517 18 000 0   
Ex 8517 61 000 1  8. Base stations with encryption (cryptography) functions  
Ex 8517 61 000 2   
Ex 8517 61 000 8    
Ex 8517 62 000  9. Telecommunications equipment and parts thereof, with 
encryption (cryptography) functions  
Ex 8517 69 390 0   
Ex 8517 69 900 0    
Ex 8517 70 900    
Ex 8523 29 310 1  10. Encryption (cryptographic) software regardless of 
information medium  
Ex 8523 29 310 2   
Ex 8523 29 330   
Ex  8523 29 390   
Ex 8523 49 250 0    
Ex  8523 49 310 0   
Ex  8523 49 390 0   
Ex 8523 49 450 0    
Ex 8523 49 910 1    
Ex 8523 49 930 0    
Ex 8523 51 910 1    
Ex 8523 51 930 0    
Ex 8523 52    
Ex 8523 59 910 1    
Ex 8523 59 930 0    
Ex 8523 80 910 1    
Ex 8523 80 930 0    
Ex 3704 00  11. Key documents  
Ex 3705  
Ex 3706  
Ex 4821 10   
Ex 4901 10 000 0   
Ex 4901 99 000 0   
Ex 4911 99 000 0   
Ex 8523 21 000 0   
Ex 8523 29 310 1   
Ex 8523 29 310 2   
Ex 8523 29 330   
Ex 8523 29 390   
Ex 8523 49 250 0   
Ex 8523 29 310 1   
Ex 8523 29 310 2   
Ex 8523 29 330   
Ex 8523 29 390   G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Tariff line code(s) affected, 
based on HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 8523 49 250 0   
Ex 8523 49 310 0   
Ex 8523 49 390 0   
Ex 8523 49 450 0    
Ex 8523 49 930 0   
Ex 8523 49 930 0   
Ex 8523 51 910 1   
Ex 8523 51 930 0   
Ex 8523 52   
Ex 8523 59 910 1   
Ex 8523 59 930 0   
Ex 8523 80 910 1   
Ex 8523 80 930 0   
Ex 8525 50 000 0  12. Apparatus for broadcasting and TV bro adcasting and parts 
thereof, with encryption (cryptography) functions  
Ex 8525 60 000   
Ex 8529 90 200 1   
Ex 8529 90 650 0    
Ex 8529 90 970 0    
Ex 8526 91 200 0  13. Radio navigation receivers, remote control equipment and 
parts thereof, with encryption (cryptography) functions  
Ex 8526 91 800 0   
Ex 8526 92 000   
Ex 8529 90 650 0   
Ex 8529 90 970 0   
Ex 8517 62 000  14. Apparatus for access to the "Internet" network and 
television receivers with communication function, and parts 
with encryption (cryptogra phy) functions  
Ex 8528 71 130 0   
Ex 8529 90 650 0   
Ex 8529 90 970 0   
Ex 8542 31 901 0  15. Electronic integrated chips, memory devices with 
encryption (cryptography) functions or containing encryption 
(cryptographic) means  
Ex 8542 3 1 909 0   
Ex 8542 32  900 0   
Ex 8543 70 900 0  16. Other electrical machinery and apparatus with specific 
functions, containing encryption (cryptographic) means  
Ex 8543 90 000 0   
Ex 3704 00  17. Normative and technical, design and operational 
documentation to the cryptography  (cryptographic) tools 
specified in points 1 - 16 present sections (on any carriers)  
Ex 3705   
Ex 3706   
Ex 4821 10   
Ex 4901 10 000 0   
Ex 4901 99 000 0   
Ex 4911 99 000 0   
Ex 8523 29 310   
Ex 8523 29 330   
Ex 8523 29 390   
Ex 8523 29 900 0   
Ex 8523 49  450 0   
Ex 8523 49 510 0   
Ex 8523 49 590 0   
Ex 8523 49 930 0   
Ex 8523 49 990 0   G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Tariff line code(s) affected, 
based on HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 8523 51 930 0   
Ex 8523 51 990 0   
Ex 8523 51 930 0   
Ex 8523 59 930 0   
Ex 8523 80 930 0   
Ex 8523 80 990 0   
 
3.  The system applies to importers of controlled means from all countries.  
 
4.  The use of import licences enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quantities of 
controlled means imported. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of 
imports.  
 
5.  The controls on the importation o f goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation detailed below:  
 
-  Common List of Goods that are subject of import/export prohibitions or restrictions in trade 
with third countries,  Annex 2.1 9 (Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic 
Commission № 30 "About measures of non -tariff regulation " of 21.04.2015, as last amended 
on 01.09.2015 ); 
- Regulations "On the order of suspension or termination of the licence " (CU Commission 
Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010);  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ of 08.12.2003 "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of 
Foreign Trade Activity " (as last amended on 13.07.2015) ; 
- RF Government Resolution № 364 of 09.06.2005 (as amended on 05.08.2014) "On approval 
of the licensing in foreign t rade 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 
license s 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 Member States of t he Customs 
Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries "; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 (as last 
amended on 30.07.2015) of 17.02.2012 "On approval of the Administrative Regulations of 
the Ministry o f 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 federal bank of licences ". 
 
This system c annot be abolished without legislative approval . 
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) There is no minimum advance notice required for a licence. Goods arriving at the custom 
without a licence cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued . The 
maximum processing time for permit and licence is 90 days.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 
(d) Import licences 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 applicati on must be 
agreed with the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB).  
 G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  8.  An application to the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of the Ministry of 
Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for an import licence ma y only be refused under the 
ordinary criteria for such applications. Reasons for refusal will be advised in writing.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
 
Documentation a nd 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 ). 
 
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of application form;  
-  Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of document on registration on tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration;  
-  Permit from FSB or data on existenc e of the license for implementation of the licensed type 
of activity;  
-  The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11.  Upon importation , an importer must present standard customs docume ntation along with a 
valid licence.  
 
12.  Licence application fees are charged. Fees are 7 500 Rubles.  
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licences are valid for the licence period and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.  
 
16.  Licences are not transferable between importers.  
 
17.  There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.  
 
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 CIVI L WEAPON, ITS MAIN P ARTS AND CARTRIDGES  
Outline of System  
1.  Licences are issued to regulate the import of office and civil weapon (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 ( Decision of the 
Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission № 134 of 16.08.2012, as last amended on 
18.08.2015 , Annex 2.22).  
 G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The licensing system permits to regulate the turnover of office and civil weapon including its 
main parts and cartridges . 
 
Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 9302 00 000 0  Gas pistols and revolvers, including those with the possibi lity of firing 
by rubber bullets  
Ex 9302 00 000 0  Sports pistols and revolvers with a rifled barrel  
Ex 9302 00 000 0  Office  pistols and revolvers with a rifled barrel  
Ex 9302 00 000 0  Tubeless firearms of self -defence revolvers and pistols, including 
traumatic cartridges  
Ex 9303 20  Sports smoothbore shotguns  
Ex 9303 30 000 0  Sporting rifle with a rifled barrel  
Ex 9303 20 100 0  Hunting single -smoothbore long -boled guns  
Ex 9303 20 950 0  Hunting double -barrelled and combined arms  
Ex 9303 30 000 0   
Ex 9303 20 950 0  Hunting double -barrelled smoothbore arms, including with the barrels 
of various calibres  
Ex 9303 30 000 0  Hunting arms with a rifled barrel  
Ex 9303 20 950 0   
Ex 9304 00 000 0  Pneumatic and hunting weapon with muzzle energy up to 25 J  
Ex 9304 00 000 0  Sports pneumatic rifles and shotguns with a muzzle energy more 
than 3 J  
Ex 9304 00 000 0  Sports pneumatic pistols and revolvers with a muzzle energy more 
than 3 J  
Ex 9305 10 000 0  The main parts of sports pistols and revolvers  
Ex 9305 10  000 0  The main (composite) parts of office pistols and revolvers  
Ex 9305 20 000 1  Barrels of hunting and sporting shotguns and carabines  
Ex 9305 20 000 1  Barrels of riffled hunting and sporting riffles and carabines  
Ex 9305 20 000 9  Other main (compo site) parts of hunting and sporting shotguns 
(shutter, drum, frame, receiver (block), forearm, trigger mechanism 
and parts and accessories thereto)  
Ex 9305 20 000  Other main (composite) parts of hunting and sporting riffled shotguns 
(shutter, drum, frame , receiver (block), forearm, trigger mechanism 
and parts and accessories thereto)  
Ex 9306 21 000 0  Cartridges for sporting and hunting shotguns, including test  
Ex 9306 30 100 0  Cartridges for sports, office, tubeless firearms of self -defence pistols 
and revolvers  
Ex 9306 30 900 0  Cartridges for sporting and hunting arms with a rifled barrel (other 
than pistols and revolvers), for gas arms of self -defence, including  
test 
Ex 9306 29 000 0  Cartridge cases for smooth -bore hunting and sporting arms, includ ing 
capsuled  
Ex 9306 30 900 0  Cartridge cases for hunting and sporting weapons with a rifled barrel 
(other than pistols and revolvers), including capsuled  
Ex 9306 30 900 0  Cartridge cases for gas weapon of self -defence, including capsuled  
Ex 9306 30 100  0 Cartridge cases for sports and office pistols and revolvers, including 
capsuled  
Ex 9306 30 100 0  Capsules for cartriges of office and civil arms  
Ex 9307 00 000 0  Cold bladed hunting weapons (knives and hunting knives)  
Ex 8211   
Ex 9307 00 000 0  Cold bladed sporting arms  
Ex 9307 00 000 0  Other cold bladed arms (cold bladed arms designed to be worn with a 
Cossack uniform, as well as with national costumes of the peoples of 
the customs union, intended for collectors)  
Ex 9506 99 900 0  Sports bows and c rossbows  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  Tariff line code(s) 
affected, based on 
HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
Ex 9304 00 000 0  Electric arms: electric shock devices and spark -gaps with output 
parameters corresponding to the norms established by the authorized 
body in the field of health  
Ex 9303  Arms, structurally designed for the delivery of luminous, smoke and 
sounds signals of more than 6 mm caliber  
 
3.  The system applies to importers of controlled means from all countries.  
 
4.  The use of import licences enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quantities of 
controlled means imported. The  system is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of 
imports.  
 
5.  The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation detailed below:  
 
-  Common List of Goods that are subject of im port/export prohibitions or restrictions from the 
part of CU members within the framework of Eurasian Economic Community in trade with 
third countries (2012),  Annex 2.22 (Decision of the Board of EEC № 134 of 16.08.2012, as 
last amended on 18.08.2015) ; 
- Regulations "On the order of suspension or termination of the licence " (CU Commission 
Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010);  
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ of 08.12.2003 "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of 
Foreign Trade Activity " (as last amended on 13.07.2015 ); 
- RF Government Resolution № 364 of 09.06.2005 (as amended on 05.08.2014) "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 amende d 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 appli cation of restrictions on goods subject to 
bans or restrictions on the importation or exportation of Member States of the Customs 
Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries "; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federati on № 135 (as last 
amended on 30.07.2015) 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) impo rt of certain types of goods, as 
well as the formation and maintenance of the federal bank of licences ". 
 Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation № 639 of 27.06.2012 (as 
amended on 30.12.2014) "On approval of the Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of 
Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation to provide a public service by issuing entity 
permission to import into the Russian Federation and export from the Russian Federation 
civil service weapons and ammunition ". 
 
This sys tem cannot be abolished without legislative approval . 
 
Procedures  
6.  Not applicable.  
  
7.(a) There is no minimum advance notice required for a licence. Goods arriving at the custom 
without a licence cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be i ssued.  The 
maximum processing time for permit is 14 days.  The maximum processing time for licence 
is 15 days.  
 
(b) No. 
 
(c) No. 
 G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  (d) Import licences are issued by the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade 
of the Ministry of Industry and T rade of the Russian Federation. The application must be 
agreed with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.  
 
8.  An application to the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of the Ministry of 
Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for an import licence may only be refused under the 
ordinary criteria for such applications. Reasons for refusal will be advised in writing.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, firms and institutions are eligi ble to apply for licences.  
 
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 ). 
 
An impo rter is required to submit the following documents with the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of application form;  
-  Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of document on registration on tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registrat ion; 
-  Permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation or data on existence of 
the license for implementation of the licensed type of activity;  
-  The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagrap hs on 
his own initiative.  
 
11.  Upon importation , an importer must present standard customs documentation along with a 
valid licence.  
 
12.  Licence application fees are charged. Fees are 7 500 Rubles.  
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requiremen t associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licences are valid for the licence period and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.  
 
16.  Licences are not transf erable between importers.  
 
17.  There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.  
 
Other procedural requirements  
18.  There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to 
importation.  
 
19.  Foreign exchan ge is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be 
imported.  
 
13  COMBINE HARVESTERS  
Outline of System  
1.  The system of the import licensing applies to combine harvesters as a result of application of a 
safeguard measure. The  quota  set by the Decision  of Board  of the Eurasian  Economic  Commission  
№ 143 of 25.06.2013 "On the application of a safeguard measure by introducing import quotas for 
combine harvesters and modules of combine harvesters " (at last amended 30.06.2015). The 
measure is valid until 21.08.2016. With the introduction of measure necessary changes were made G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  in 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 tra de with third 
countries (2012), Annex 2.29 (Decision of the Board of EEC № 134 of 16.08.2012).   Methodology 
of Allocation of the volume of import quota among participants in foreign trade approved by the 
Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commi ssion № 12 of 05.02.2014. 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing  
2.  The licensing system permits to regulate the import of pipes of combine harvesters . 
 
Tariff line code(s) affected, 
based on HS(2012)  Detailed Product Description  
8433 51 000 1  Combine harve sters and modules of combine harvesters, 
consisting at least of threshing and separating device 
equipped or not equipped with the threshing drum, cleaning 
systems and engine mounted on a support base or frame 
chassis, providing installation of bridges, whe els or tracks  8433 51 000 9  
8433 90 000 0  
 
3.  The system applies to importers of controlled goods from all countries.  
 
4.  The use of import licences enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quantities of 
controlled goods imported.  
 
5.  The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutory requirements 
under the legislation detailed below:  
 
-  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 (2012), Annex 2.29 (Decision of the Board of EEC № 134 of 16.08.2012, as 
last amended on 18.08.2015) ; 
- Regulations "On the order of suspension or termination of the licence " (CU Commi ssion 
Decision № 488 of 08.12.2010);  
-  Decision of Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission № 143 of 25.06.2013 "On the 
application of a safeguard measure by introducing import quotas for combine harvesters and 
modules of combine harvesters " (at last ame nded 30.06.2015); 
-  Federal Law № 164 -FZ of 08.12.2003 "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of 
Foreign Trade Activity " (as last amended on 13.07.2015) ; 
- RF Government Resolution № 364 of 09.06.2005 (as amended on 05.08.2014) "On approval 
of the l icensing in foreign trade and on the formation and maintenance of the Federal Bank 
of licences "; 
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation № 135 of 17.02.2012 
(as amended on 30.07.2015) "On approval of the Administrative Regul ations 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 federal bank of l icences ". 
 
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval . 
 
Procedures  
6.I. Information about allocation of quotas and formalities of filing applications for licences 
published on website of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian F ederation.  
 
II. The size of the quota determined on a yearly basis. Licences are issued for imports on a 
yearly basis. Import quota set: in 2015 – 437, 2016 – 288. 
 
III. The list of importers to whom licences have been allocated is published in the officia l 
website of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation 
(http://old.minpromtorg.gov.ru/docs/mpt/letters/30 ). 
 
IV. From the time of announcing the opening of quotas, a period of at least 30 days is allowed 
for the submission of application s for licences.  G/LIC/N/3/RUS/3  
 
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  V. Applications for licences are processed within 1 5 days.  
 
VI. Not applicable.  
 
VII. Licence applications are considered by one administrative body - the Ministry of Industry 
and Trade of the Russian Federation.  
 
VIII. Licences are issued mainly on the basis of past performance.  A portion of the quota is 
allocated to new importers. Applications are examined on receipt.  
 
IX.-X Export permits from exporting countries are not required.  
 
XI. No licences are issued on condition that goods shoul d be exported and not sold in the 
domestic market.  
  
7.  Not applicable.  
 
8.  An application to the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of the Ministry of 
Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for an import licence may only be re fused under the 
ordinary criteria for such applications. Reasons for refusal will be advised in writing.  
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence  
9.  All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences.  
 
Documentation and other req uirements for application for licence  
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 f ollowing documents with the application:  
 
-  Digital copy of application form;  
-  Copy of a contract;  
-  Copy of document on registration on tax authority or the copy of the document on state 
registration.  
 
11.  Upon importation , an importer must present s tandard customs documentation along with a 
valid licence.  
 
12.  Licence application fees are charged. Fees are 7 500 Rubles.  
 
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences.  
 
Conditions of licensing  
14.  Licences are valid for the licence period and cannot be extended.  
 
15.  There is no penalty for the non -utilisation of a licence or a portion of a licence.  
 
16.  Licences are not transferable between importers.  
 
17.  There are no conditions attached to the issu ance of a licence.  
 
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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