G/LIC/N/3/TJK/1  
 
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
 REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES 
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 7.3 OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES 
TAJIKISTAN  
The following communication, dated 3 October 2013, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Tajikistan. 
 
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 1  TOBACCO PRODUCTS 
Outline of System 
1. 
 The import of tobacco products in the Republic of Tajikistan is regulated by the Law of the 
Republic of Tajikistan on Licensing of Se parate Types of Acti vities (No. 37 of 
17 May 2007); and  
 The Resolution of the Government of the Repu blic of Tajikistan on the Establishment of 
Provisions on Specificities of Licensing of  Separate Types of Activities (No. 172 of 
3 April 2007).  The licensing authority is the Ministry of Energy and Industry of the 
Republic of Tajikistan. 
Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  The import of tobacco products classified under HS nomenclature 2401, 2402 and 2403, is 
subject to import licensing requirements.  
3.  The import licensing system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries. 
 4.  The licensing of import of tobacco products does not intend to restrict the quantity or value of 
imports.  The purpose of import licensing measures is the protection of human health. 
 5.  Licensing system for imports of tobacco produc ts is maintained under the following legislative 
acts:  
 
- The Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Licens ing of Separate Types of Activities (No. 37 of 
17 May 2007); and  
- The Resolution of the Government of the Repu blic of Tajikistan on the Establishment of 
Provisions on Specificities of Licensing of Separate Types of Activities (No. 172 of 3 April 2007). 
 
The licensing of import of tobacco products is statutorily required in the Republic of Tajikistan.  The legislation governing the import licensing system, namely the Chapter 2, paragraph 3 of the 
Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on the Establishment of Provisions on 
Specificities of Licensing of Separate Types of Ac tivities (No. 172 of 3 April 2007), does not leave 
designation of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion. G/LIC/N/3/TJK/1 
 
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  It is impossible for the Government (or the execut ive branch) to abolish import licensing system 
without legislative approval.  Procedures 
6. There are no quantitative restrictions. 
 7. (a) An application for a license must be made one month prior to the importation.  Legislation 
governing import licensing procedure does not provide for obtaining licenses neither within a 
shorter time-limit nor in cases when goods arrive at the border without a license. 
 (b) A license cannot be granted immediately on request. 
 
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for license 
and/or importation may be made. 
 
(d) Consideration of license applications is effected by a single administrative authority. 
The application must not be passed on to other authorities for visa, note or approval.  An 
importer does not have to approach more than one administrative authority.   
 8.  Besides a failure by applicant to meet the ordinary criteria for obtaining a license, the application for a license can be refused in case of supply of incorrect and falsified data by the 
applicant.  The reasons for refusal of issuing a license are provided to the applicant.  The 
applicants have the right to appeal the administrative decisions on refusal to issue a license in the court of the Republic of Tajikistan. 
 
The procedure described below is equally applicable to the right of appeal to any administrative proceedings involving customs, licenses, TBT and SPS certification issues, TRIPS related issues, 
etc. 
 In accordance with the Law on Administrative Proceedings of 5 March 2007 any natural or legal person who is a party to an administrative proceeding has the right to appeal any act, action or 
lack of action of the administrative authority or its official.  An appeal may be lodged if the person 
is of the opinion that by such act, action or lack  of action his/her rights, freedoms or legal interests 
have been violated or exercising such rights has been hindered, or if he/she has been imposed an 
obligation in contravention of the law.  An appeal must be lodged in writing. 
 In the case of an act, action or lack of action of the customs authority or its official, an appeal may 
be lodged to the second instance authority within the customs administration.  The second 
instance authority is the head of the organizational unit of the customs administration (department) whose act, action or lack of action is subject to appeal.  Where the act, action or lack of action of the head of the department is subject to appeal, the second instance authority is a 
department of the immediate higher rank. In the latter case an appeal may be lodged through the 
first instance authority or directly to the second instance authority.  An appeal may be lodged within one month from the date the when the party to the proceedings became aware of the 
violation of rights, or from the date when the time limit for the administrative authority to act has 
expired, or from the date when the decision was communicated to the party, depending on the 
circumstances of the case. In the case of the administrative penalty, an appeal may be lodged 
within ten calendar days.  Within five calendar days of the filing date of an appeal, the first 
instance authority must convey all the case files to the second instance authority.  An appeal does not defer the enforcement of the first instance decision.  
The second instance authority must decide the case within one month from the filing date of an 
appeal.  Where there is no need for additional an alysis and verification the case must be decided 
not later than 15 calendar days from the filing da te of an appeal.  The second instance decision 
can be subject to the court review.   
 All administrative decisions may be also appealed to court or to the prosecutor's office.  The party 
to the administrative proceedings has a right to request the court review and/or an action of the 
prosecutor at any time – before, simultaneously or after lodging an appeal.  Lodging an appeal to the administrative authority does not preclude the appellant to request the court review and/or an action of the prosecutor.  The party to the proceedings may choose to request the court review G/LIC/N/3/TJK/1 
 
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  and/or an action of the prosecutor without the need to initially lodge an appeal to the 
administrative authority.  There are no specialized administrative courts in Tajikistan.  The court review is provided by the 
commercial court, if the party to proceedings is a legal person or by the court of general 
jurisdiction, if the party is a natural person.  Court decisions in administrative matters can be appealed.  The court of the last instance is the Superior Commercial Court or the Supreme Court of 
the Republic of Tajikistan, as the case may be. 
 Where the court finds that the rights of a party to the administrative proceedings have been violated by an act, action or lack of action of the administrative authority or its official, it will 
overrule the administrative decision, identify violations and return the case to the administrative 
authority instructing it how to decide the case.   
Under the legal system of Tajikistan, upon the request of an interested party, prosecutor's office 
also has the right to review an act, action or lack of action of the administrative authority or its official and to take appropriate measures for elimination of any violations of law.  Decisions and/or 
measures taken by the prosecutor do not preclude the right of a party to the administrative 
proceedings to request the court review.  Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.  All persons, firms and institutions regardless of their ownership structure are eligible to apply 
for licenses.  However, there are certain requirements established in the Republic of Tajikistan for foreign individuals and legal entities which have to be fulfilled by them before they apply for an 
import license.  Namely, foreign individuals or legal entities need to maintain a commercial 
presence in the Republic of Tajikistan in order to obtain an import license.   
According to the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan  "On the state registration of legal entities and 
individual entrepreneurs" (No. 508 of 19 May 2009) natural persons can pass the State registration as individual entrepreneurs.  The state registration of natural person as an individual entrepreneur is carried out by the body carrying out the state registration, within three working 
days from the date of submission of documents specified in the Article 22 of the above-mentioned 
Law.  
According to the Article 7(5) of the Law of the Re public of Tajikistan on Licensing of Separate 
Types of Activities (No. 37 of 17 May 2007) fore ign individuals and legal entities can obtain 
licenses based on the same conditions applicable to domestic individuals and legal entities.  
However, pursuant to the same Article, foreign legal entity must have its branch or representation 
set up in the Republic of Tajikistan before it applies for import license.  According to the legislation of the Republic of Taji kistan foreign individuals and legal entities have 
to pass the procedure of State registration before they engage in importation.  All individuals and 
legal entities are eligible to apply.  The Law of th e Republic of Tajikistan on State Duty (No. 19 of 
28 February 2004) provides for the rates of State du ties for State registration of individuals and 
legal entities. 
 The State duty for the State registration of foreig n legal entities (for es tablishing branches or 
representations) equals to 25 measurement units (the minimum monthly wage is meant under the 
measurement unit which equals to 60 Somoni (approximately US$14)).  The State duty for the State registration of foreig n individuals as individual entrepreneurs equals 
to two measurement units. 
 There is no published list of authorized importers.  However, licensing authorities maintain a 
register listing importers to whom import licenses have been allocated. 
 Documentation and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  The following information is required in applications:  
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  - For legal entities:  precise type(s) of activity (activities) for which a license is requested; 
indication of requested period; certificate of a state registration (number, issuing authority, 
date of issue); address; taxpayer's ID number (number, issuing authority, date of issue); institutional structure (organizational structure); type of ownership; bank details; and 
 
- For individuals:  precise type(s) of activity (activities) for which a license is requested; 
indication of requested period; certificate of a State registration (number, issuing authority, 
date of issue); address; taxpayer's ID number (number, issuing authority, date of issue); 
name; surname; place of residence; passport, its issuing authority and date. 
 The Article 9 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikist an on Licensing of Separate Types of Activities 
(No. 37 of 17 May 2007) identifies general list of documents to be supplied by applicant to obtain 
an import license.  Namely, the following documents have to be supplied by applicant for obtaining a license:  
 
- Application for granting a license with the indication of precise type of activity; - The copy of certificate of State registration co nferring the status of individual entrepreneur 
(in case of individuals); 
- Copy of statutory documents, certificate of State registration (in case of legal entities); - The copy of taxpayer's certificate issued by the taxation authorities; - Proof of payment of the fee for the exam ination of application for a license; and 
- Information on the qualification of employees hired by applicant (in case of production). 
 11.  Following documents are required upon actual importation: 
 
- Customs declaration of goods; - Contract; 
- Invoice; 
- Transport documentation (declaration); - Documents certifying the authorization of declarant for submitting documents; - Certificate or declaration of origin of goods (if the products originating form a specific -
country are subject to preferential treatment); and 
- Certificate of conformity or its recognition.  
The following information has to be supplied too: 
 - ID number of the taxpayer; 
- Receipt proving the payment of customs duties, taxes; and 
- Import licence.  12.  The fee for the examination of applications fo r licenses for import of tobacco products equals 
to four calculation indicators, while the fee for issuing import licenses is ten calculation indicators. 
The calculation indicator is a unit utilized for the calculation of taxes, duties and other charges, which is provided in the Law "On the State Budget" and is adjusted annually, taking into account 
the rate of anticipated inflation.  For 2012, the calculation indicator for taxes, duties and other 
charges is 40 Somoni, (approximately US$8.40).   
The amount for the permission fee is expressl y specified in the Nomenclature of Permits. 
 13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licenses.  
Conditions of licensing 
14.  According to the Article 8 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Licensing of Separate 
Types of Activities (No. 37 of 17 May 2007) the vali dity of import licenses for import of tobacco 
products is not less than five years.  
According to the Article 8 paragraph 3 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Licensing of 
Separate Types of Activities (No. 37 of 17 May 2007) the validity of a license can be extended 
prior to its expiry date for the same period if the license holder so requests.  The extension of the 
validity of a license is carried out through re-issuing of a license.   G/LIC/N/3/TJK/1 
 
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  15.  The legislation of the Republic of Tajikistan  governing the import licensing system does not 
provide for a penalty for non-utilization or partial utilization of a license.  16.  According to the Chapter 12 of the Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan 
on the Establishment of Provisions on Specificities of Licensing of Separate Types of Activities 
(No. 172 of 3 April 2007) Licenses are not transferable between importers.   
17.  There are no other conditions attached to the issue of a license. 
 Other procedural requirements 
18.  Not applicable.  
 
19.  Foreign exchange is automatically provided  by the banking authorities for goods to be 
imported.  A license is not required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange.  Foreign 
exchange is always available to cover licenses issued.  In order to obtain the foreign exchange the 
relevant request has to be made to banking authorities specifying an amount and foreign exchange needed and the desirable dates of getting foreign exchange. 
 
2  NARCOTIC AND PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCES AND PRECURSORS 
Outline of System 1.  The import of narcotic and psychotropic substa nces and precursors in the Republic of Tajikistan 
is regulated by the Law of the Republic of Tajikist an on Licensing of Separate Types of Activities 
(No. 37 of 17 May 2007) and the Resolution of the Go vernment of the Republic of Tajikistan on the 
Establishment of Provisions on Specificities of Lice nsing of Separate Types of Activities (No. 172 of 
3 April 2007) and the Law of the Republic of Tajiki stan on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances 
and Precursors (No. 873 of 10 December 1999).  The licensing authority for import of narcotic and psychotropic substances is the Ministry of Healthcare  of the Republic of Tajikistan and for import of 
precursors – the Agency for Narcotics' Control und er the President of the Republic of Tajikistan. 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  The import of narcotic and psychotropic substances and precursors referred to the list in 
accordance with international conventions (Conve ntion on Narcotic Substances of 1961, Vienna 
Convention on Psychotropic Substances of 1971 and the UN Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988) is subject to import licensing requirements. 
 
3.  The import licensing system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.  
4.  The licensing of import of narcotic and psychotropic substances and precursors does not intend 
to restrict the quantity or value of imports except for the quantity of imports of narcotic substances.  The purposes of import licensing measures are:  protection of human health; protection of State security and public safety. 
 
5.  Licensing system for imports of narcotic and psychotropic substances and precursors is maintained under the following legislative acts:  
 
- The Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Licens ing of Separate Types of Activities (No. 37 of 
17 May 2007);  
- The Resolution of the Government of the Repu blic of Tajikistan on the Establishment of 
Provisions on Specificities of Licensing of Separate Types of Activities (No. 172 of 3 April 2007); and 
- The Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and 
Precursors (No. 873 of 10 December 1999). 
 The licensing of import of narcotic and psychotropic substances and precursors is statutorily 
required in the Republic of Tajikistan. 
 The legislation does not leave designation of products to be subjected to licensing to 
administrative discretion. G/LIC/N/3/TJK/1 
 
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  It is impossible for the Government (or the execut ive branch) to abolish import licensing system 
without legislative approval.  Procedures 
6. There are State quotas set for import of narcotic drugs.  The State quotas are set by the 
Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on the Establishment of the State Quota for Narcotic Substances, No. 381 of 29 August 2003. 
 
According to the Article 4 of the Law of Republic  of Tajikistan on Narcotic and Psychotropic 
Substances and Precursors the State maintains a mono poly on import of narcotic substances in the 
Republic of Tajikistan.  Accordingly, the import of narcotic substances in the Republic of Tajikistan 
is carried out by State enterprises only on the basis of a license and within the limits of the State 
quota.  
7. (a) An application for a license must be made one month prior to the importation.  Legislation 
governing import licensing procedure does not provide for obtaining licenses neither within a shorter time-limit nor in cases when goods arrive at the border without a license. 
 
(b) A license cannot be granted immediately on request.  (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for license 
and/or importation may be made. 
 (d) Consideration of license applications is effected by a single administrative authority.  The 
application must not be passed on to other authorities for visa, note or approval.  An 
importer does not have to approach more than one administrative authority.   
 
8.  Besides a failure by applicant to meet the ordinary criteria for obtaining a license, the 
application for a license can be refused in case of supply of incorrect and falsified data by the applicant.  The reasons for refusal of issuing a license are provided to the applicant.  The 
applicants have the right to appeal the administrative decisions on refusal to issue a license in the 
court of the Republic of Tajikistan. 
 The procedure of appeal is given in paragraph 8 on page 2. 
 
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.  See answers in Point 1 "Tobacco Products" on first page. 
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  In addition to the information given in answer in paragraph 10 on page 3, the following 
additional documents have to be supplied by applicant for obtaining a license to import narcotic 
and psychotropic substances and precursors:  
- positive decision of relevant authorities of internal affairs on the possibility of storage of 
narcotic and psychotropic substances and precursors in the premises for conducting the 
proposed activity; 
- certificate issued by internal affairs authorities on the absence of conviction of persons 
having access to narcotic and psychotropic substances and precursors; 
- certificate issued by narcological service for persons having access to narcotic and 
psychotropic substances and precursors; 
- decree of the head of organization on assigning responsible persons having access to 
narcotic and psychotropic substances and precursors; 
- copies of diplomas of persons having access to narcotic and psychotropic substances and 
precursors; and 
- justification of necessity to use precursors in the production. 
 
11.  See answer in paragraph 9 on page 3. 
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  - ID number of the taxpayer; 
- Receipt proving the payment of customs duties, taxes; and - Import licence.  
12.  The fee for the examination of applications for licenses for import of narcotic and psychotropic 
substances and precursors equals to four calculation indicators, while the fee for issuing import licenses is ten calculation indicators. The calculation indicator is a unit utilized for the calculation of 
taxes, duties and other charges, which is provided in the Law "On the State Budget" and is 
adjusted annually, taking into account the rate of anticipated inflation. For 2012, the calculation indicator for taxes, duties and other charges is 40 Somoni, (approximately US$8.40).  
13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licenses. 
 Conditions of licensing 
14.  According to the Article 8 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Licensing of Separate 
Types of Activities (No. 37 of 17 May 2007) the vali dity of import licenses for import of narcotic 
and psychotropic substances and precursors is not less than five years.  
 
According to the Article 8 paragraph 3 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Licensing of 
Separate Types of Activities (No. 37 of 17 May 2007) the validity of a license can be extended prior to its expiry date for the same period if the license holder so requests.  The extension of the 
validity of a license is carried out through re-issuing of a license.  
 15.  The legislation does not provide for a penalty for non-utilization or partial utilization of a 
license.  
 16.  Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
 
17.  There are no other conditions attached to the issue of a license.  Other procedural requirements 
18.  For carrying out each import operation a licensed importer of narcotic and psychotropic 
substances and precursors must obtain a permission through getting the certificate based on international sample form (according to the provisions of the United Nations Convention against 
Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988). 
 The permission for imports of narcotic and psychotr opic substances is granted by the Ministry of 
Healthcare of the Republic of Tajikistan, while the permission for imports of precursors are granted 
by the Agency for Narcotics' Control under th e President of the Republic of Tajikistan. 
 19.  See answer in paragraph 19 on page 5. 
 
3  PHARMACEUTICALS AND MEDICAL GOODS 
Outline of System 
1.  The import of pharmaceuticals and medical good s in the Republic of Tajikistan is regulated by 
the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Licens ing of Separate Types of Activities (No. 37 of 
17 May 2007), the Resolution of the Governme nt of the Republic of Tajikistan on the 
Establishment of Provisions on Specificities of Lice nsing of Separate Types of Activities (No. 172 of 
3 April 2007) and the Law of the Republic of Taji kistan on Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical 
Activities (No. 39 of 6 August 2001).  The licensi ng authority for import of pharmaceuticals and 
medical goods is the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Tajikistan. 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  The import of pharmaceuticals and medical g oods classified under HS nomenclature 28, 29, 30, 
33, 34, 35, 37, 38, 40, 48, 70, 90 and 94, is subject to import licensing requirements. 
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  4.  The licensing of import of pharmaceuticals an d medical goods does not intend to restrict the 
quantity or value of imports.  Th e purpose of import licensing measures is the protection of human 
health.  
5.  Licensing system for imports of pharmaceuticals and medical goods is maintained under the 
following legislative acts:   
- The Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Licens ing of Separate Types of Activities (No. 37 of 
17 May 2007);  
- The Resolution of the Government of the Repu blic of Tajikistan on the Establishment of 
Provisions on Specificities of Licensing of Separate Types of Activities (No. 172 of 
3 April 2007); 
- The Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Activities 
(No. 39 of 6 August 2001); and 
- The licensing of import of pharmaceuticals and medical goods is statutorily required in the 
Republic of Tajikistan. 
 
The legislation does not leave designation of products to be subjected to licensing to 
administrative discretion.  It is impossible for the Government (or the execut ive branch) to abolish import licensing system 
without legislative approval. 
 Procedures 
6. There are no quantitative restrictions. 
 7. (a) An application for a license must be made one month prior to the importation.  Legislation 
governing import licensing procedure does not provide for obtaining licenses neither within a 
shorter time-limit nor in cases when goods arrive at the border without a license. 
(b) A license cannot be granted immediately on request. 
 
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for license 
and/or importation may be made. 
 
(d) Consideration of license applications is effected by a single administrative authority.  The 
application must not be passed on to other authorities for visa, note or approval.  An importer does not have to approach more than one administrative authority.     
 
8.  Besides a failure by applicant to meet the ordinary criteria for obtaining a license, the application for a license can be refused in case of supply of incorrect and falsified data by the applicant.  The reasons for refusal of issuing a license are provided to the applicant.  The 
applicants have the right to appeal the administrative decisions on refusal to issue a license in the 
court of the Republic of Tajikistan.  
The procedure of appeal is given in paragraph 8 on page 2. 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.  See answers in Section 1 "Tobacco products". 
 Documentation and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  See answer in paragraph 10 on page 3. 
 
11.  See answer in paragraph 11 on page 4.  
12.  The fee for the examination of applications for licenses for import of pharmaceuticals and 
medical goods equals to four calculation indicators, while the fee for issuing import licenses is ten calculation indicators. The calculation indicator is a unit utilized for the calculation of taxes, duties 
and other charges, which is provided in the Law "On the State Budget" and is adjusted annually, G/LIC/N/3/TJK/1 
 
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  taking into account the rate of anticipated inflat ion. For 2012, the calculation indicator for taxes, 
duties and other charges is 40 Somoni, (approximately US$8.40).  13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licenses. 
 
Conditions of licensing 
14.  According to the Article 8 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Licensing of Separate 
Types of Activities (No. 37 of 17 May 2007) the validity of import licenses for import of 
pharmaceuticals and medical goods is not less than five years.   According to the Article 8 paragraph 3 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Licensing of 
Separate Types of Activities (No. 37 of 17 May 2007) the validity of a license can be extended 
prior to its expiry date for the same period if the license holder so requests.  The extension of the validity of a license is carried out through re-issuing of a license.  
 
15.  The legislation does not provide for a penalty for non-utilization or partial utilization of a license.  
 
16.  Licenses are not transferable between importers.   17.  There are no other conditions attached to the issue of a license. 
 
Other procedural requirements 
18.  State registration of pharmaceuticals or medi cal goods is required before obtaining an import 
license. 
 Licensed importers of pharmaceuticals or medical goods must obtain the permission for carrying 
out import operations.  Permission is granted by the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of 
Tajikistan.  19.  See answer in paragraph 19 on page 5. 
 
4  ETHYL ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 
Please note that the Resolution of the Govern ment of the Republic of Tajikistan on the 
Establishment of Provisions on Specificities of Licensing of Separate Types of Activities No. 172 of 
3 April 2007) has been amended by the Government  Resolution No. 368 of 16 July 2012 to abolish 
import licensing for alcohol and alcoholic beverages . Consequently, licenses are not required 
for import and export of alcohol and alcoholic beverages.  
 5  IMPORT OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL 
Outline of System 
1.  The import of radioactive material in the Repu blic of Tajikistan is regulated by the Law of the 
Republic of Tajikistan on Licensing of Separate Ty pes of Activities (No. 37 of 17 May 2007) and the 
Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on the Establishment of Provisions on 
Specificities of Licensing of Separate Types of Ac tivities (No. 172 of 3 April 2007).  The licensing 
authority for import of radioactive material is the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan. 
 
Purposes and coverage of licensing 
2.  The import of radioactive material is subject to import licensing requirements. 
 
3.  The import licensing system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries. 
 4.  The licensing of import of radioactive material does not intend to restrict the quantity or value 
of imports.  The purposes of import licensing measures are:  protection of human health, 
protection of state security and public safety. G/LIC/N/3/TJK/1 
 
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5.  Licensing system for imports of radioactive material is maintained under the following legislative acts:   
- The Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Licens ing of Separate Types of Activities (No. 37 of 
17 May 2007);  
- The Resolution of the Government of the Repu blic of Tajikistan on the Establishment of 
Provisions on Specificities of Licensing of Separate Types of Activities (No. 172 of 
3 April 2007); and 
- The licensing of import of radioactive material is statutorily required in the Republic of 
Tajikistan. 
 
The legislation does not leave designation of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion. 
 
It is impossible for the Government (or the execut ive branch) to abolish import licensing system 
without legislative approval. 
 
Procedures 
6. There are no quantitative restrictions. 
 
7. (a) An application for a license must be made one month prior to the importation.  Legislation 
governing import licensing procedure does not provide for obtaining licenses neither within a shorter time-limit nor in cases when goods arrive at the border without a license. 
(b) A license cannot be granted immediately on request. 
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for license 
and/or importation may be made. 
 (d) Consideration of license applications is effected by a single administrative authority.  The 
application must not be passed on to other authorities for visa, note or approval.  An 
importer does not have to approach more than one administrative authority.   
 8.  Besides a failure by applicant to meet the ordinary criteria for obtaining a license, the 
application for a license can be refused in case of supply of incorrect and falsified data by the 
applicant.  The reasons for refusal of issuing a license are provided to the applicant.  The 
applicants have the right to appeal the administrative decisions on refusal to issue a license in the 
court of the Republic of Tajikistan. 
 The procedure of appeal is given in paragraph 8 on page 2.  
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence 
9.  See answers in Point 1 "Tobacco Products" on first page. 
 
Documentation and other requirements for application for licence 
10.  In addition to the information given in section A.VI.10, the following additional documents 
have to be supplied by applicant for obtaining a license to import radioactive material:  
 
- positive decision of sanitary-hygienic surv eillance body on the relevance of premises, 
communication systems and special transport means used for carrying out the importation; existence of protective means and layers (covers); 
- positive decision of fire surveillance body; 
- copies of conformity certificates issued by the certification authorities; - copies of certificates on state registration of radioactive material; 
- copy of the qualification certificate issued by  the Agency on Nuclear and Radioactive Safety 
of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan; 
- document certifying that in case if import or transit of radioactive material has not been 
accomplished the goods will be returned to the exporter; G/LIC/N/3/TJK/1 
 
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  - copy of certificate of medical institution on psychic condition of persons engaged in those 
activities; and 
- positive decision of internal affairs authorities.  
11.  See answer in paragraph 11 on page 4. 
 12.  The fee for the examination of applications for licenses for import of radioactive material 
equals to four calculation indicators, while the fee for issuing import licenses is ten calculation 
indicators. The calculation indicator is a unit utilized for the calculation of taxes, duties and other charges, which is provided in the Law "On the Stat e Budget" and is adjusted annually, taking into 
account the rate of anticipated inflation. For 2012, the calculation indicator for taxes, duties and 
other charges is 40 Somoni, (approximately US$8.40). 
 13.  There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licenses. 
 
Conditions of licensing 
14.  According to the Article 8 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Licensing of Separate 
Types of Activities (No. 37 of 17 May 2007) the validi ty of import licenses for import of radioactive 
material is not less than five years.   According to the Article 8 paragraph 3 of the Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Licensing of 
Separate Types of Activities (No. 37 of 17 May 2007) the validity of a license can be extended 
prior to its expiry date for the same period if the license holder so requests.  The extension of the validity of a license is carried out through re-issuing of a license.  
 
15.  The legislation does not provide for a penalty for non-utilization or partial utilization of a license.  
 
16.  Licenses are not transferable between importers.   17.  There are no other conditions attached to the issue of a license. 
 
Other procedural requirements 
18.  See answer in paragraph 10 on page 10. 
 
19.  See answer in paragraph 19 on page 5.  
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