RESTRICTED  WORLD TRADE  
ORGANIZATION  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
15 February 2007 
 (07-0654) 
Working Party on the 
Accession of Montenegro Original:   English 
 
 
 
ACCESSION OF MONTENEGRO 
 
Information on Import Licensing Procedures  
 
 
 The following submission, dated 11 February 2007,  is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of the Republic of Montenegro.   
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 WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  The Ministry for Economic Development
 
I. OUTLINE OF SYSTEM 
1. Give a brief description of each licensing sy stem as a whole and, with respect to each, 
reply to the following questions as relevant, placing all of the material with respect to a 
given system in sequence together, and using cross references as appropriate when 
elements which have already been descri bed are also present in another system. 
Answer:  
Import licenses are required for the importation of explosive, pyrotechnic products, precious metals 
and metals clad with precious me tal, TV apparatus and sound reco rders and reproducers, arms and 
ammunition in accordance with the Decision on Contro l List for Export, Import and Transit of Goods 
(RM OG No. 19/06). 
II. PURPOSES AND COVERAGE OF LICENSING 
1. Identify each licensing system maintain ed and state what products, appropriately 
grouped, are covered. 
Answer:  
Licenses are required for: 
− derivatives containing only nitro or only nitro's groups (1 tariff item in Chapter 29) 
− porous aluminium nitrate for explosives (1 tariff  item in Chapter 31) 
− explosive and pyrotechnic products (6 tariff items in Chapter 36) 
− polycarbonates (1 tariff item in Chapter 39) 
− precious metals and metals clad with preci ous metal (15 tariff items in Chapter 71) 
− TV apparatus and sound recorders and re producers (25 tariff items in Chapter 85) 
− tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles (1 tariff item in Chapter 87) 
− warship (1 tariff item in Chapter 89) 
− lasers and other optical appliances and instru ments (2 tariff items in Chapter 90)   
− arms and ammunition tariff items in Ch apter (28 tariff items in Chapter 93). 
2. The system applies to goods originat ing in and coming from which countries? 
Answer:  
The import licensing system applies to goods originating in, and coming from all countries.   
3. Is the licensing intended to restrict the quantit y or value of imports, and if not, what are 
its purposes?  Have alternative methods of accomplishing the purposes been considered 
and if so which?  Why have they not been adopted? 
Answer:  
Licenses are not intended to restrict the quantity or  value of imports. In accordance with the current 
Law on Foreign Trade, the purpose of import licenses issued by the Ministry for Economic 
Development is to: 
− protect human, animal or plant life or health;  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  − protect national security; 
− protect environment or exhaustible natural resources; 
− protect public morals; 
− protect intellectual property rights; or 
− enforce any special rules related to trade in gold and silver.  
4. Cite the law, regulation and/or admini strative order under which the licensing is 
maintained.  Is the licensing statutorily required?  Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion?  Is it possible for 
the government (or the executive branch) to  abolish the system without legislative 
approval? 
Answer:
 
The following laws and legal acts regulate issu ance of licenses by the Ministry for Economic 
Development: 
− The Foreign Trade Law (RM OG No. 28/04); 
− The Decree on Implementation of Foreign Trade Law (RM OG No. 52/04) 
− The Decision on Control list for Export, Import and Transit of Goods (RM OG No. 19/06); 
− The Law on Foreign Trade in Arms, Military Equipment and Dual Use Goods (S&M OG No. 
7/05, 8/05) 
− The Decree on Taking Over Responsibilities from the Law on Foreign Trade in Arms, 
Military Equipment and Dual Use Goods (RM OG No. 40/06) 
− The Law on Administrative Procedure (RM OG No. 60/03) 
− The Law on Administrative Dispute (RM OG No. 60/03). 
III. PROCEDURES 
1. For products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports (whether 
applicable globally or to a limited number of countries or whether established bilaterally or unilaterally): 
Answer:
 
Not applicable.  
2. Where there is no quantitative limit on im portation of a product or on imports from a 
particular country: 
(a) How far in advance of importation must a pplication for a licence be made?  Can licenses 
be obtained within a shorter time limit or for goods arriving at the port without a 
licence (for example, owing to inadvertency)? 
Answer:  
In accordance with the Foreign Trade Law, licen ses are issued in a period not exceeding 30 days 
provided all required documents are submitted. Licen ses could be obtained in a shorter period than 30 
days.  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  (b) Can a licence be granted immediately on request? 
Answer:
 
Yes.   
(c) Are there any limitations as to the period  of the year during which application for 
licence and/or importation may be made?  If so, explain. 
Answer:  
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for Licence and/or 
importation may be made.  
(d) Is consideration of licence applications effected by a single administrative organ?  Or 
must the application be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?  If so, 
which?  Does the importer have to approach more than one administrative organ? 
Answer:  
Applicants must only approach one single administrative organ. The Ministry for Economic 
Development if there is a need receives opinion from  the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Public 
Administration, the Ministry of Defence, the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Protection, the 
Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Welfare a nd the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Media for 
issuance of licenses depending upon type of  a good for which Licence is required. 
3. Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure 
to meet the ordinary criteria?  Are the reasons  for any refusal given to the applicant?  
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence and, if so, to what bodies and under what procedures? 
There are no circumstances where an application fo r a licence may be refused other than failure to 
meet the ordinary criteria.  Reasons for refusals ar e always provided in writing.  Applicants have the 
right to lodge an complaint against the decision of the ministry to the Administrative Court of 
Montenegro, as prescribed by the Law on Administrative Dispute Procedure (RM OG No. 60/03) and 
the Law on Administrative Dispute (RM OG No. 60/03). 
IV. ELIGIBILITY OF IMPORTERS TO APPLY FOR LICENCE 1. Are all persons, firms and institutions eligible to apply for licenses: (a) Under restrictive licensing systems? 
(b) Under non-restrictive systems? 
 If not, is there a system of registration of persons or firms licensed to engage in 
importation?  What persons or firms are e ligible?  Is there a registration fee?  Is there a 
published list of authorized importers? 
Answer:
 
According to the Law on Foreign Trade in Arms, Military Equipment and Dual Use Goods (S&M OG 
No. 7/05, 8/05) and the Decree on Taking Over Responsibilities from the Law on Foreign Trade in 
Arms, Military Equipment and Dual Use Goods (R M OG No. 40/06), in order to be engaged in  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  importation of arms, military equipment and dual u se goods, natural and legal persons have to be 
registered within the Ministry for Economic Develo pment. In other cases, all persons having the right 
to engage in import activities are eligible to appl y for licenses which are issued by the Ministry for 
Economic Development.  There is no published list of importers, with  exception of the register of 
importers of weapon kept within the Ministry for Economic Development. 
VI. DOCUMENTATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR 
LICENCE 
1. What information is required in applicatio ns?  Submit a sample form.  What documents 
is the importer required to supply with the application? 
Answer:  
Requirements are not prescribed in legislation.  Please see Exhibit I. 
2. What documents are required upon actual importation? 
Answer:  
The importer must only provide a copy of a Licen ce or approval upon actual importation along with 
other required customs documents (declaration, invoice, Bill of Lading, certificates and, where 
required, other certificates - origin, conformity, veterinary, health, quality, phytosanitary).  
3. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?  If so, what is the amount of the fee 
or charge? 
Answer:  
Yes, there is a Licence fee.  In accordance with  the Law on Administrative Fees (RM OG No. 55/03, 
46/04, 81/05, 2/06) for every Licence issued by the Ministry for Economic Development € 60 fee is 
charged.  
4. Is there any deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of 
licenses?  If so, state the amount or rate, wh ether it is refundable, the period of retention 
and the purpose of the requirement. 
Answer:  
There is no deposit or advance payment requireme nt associated with the issue of licenses.  
VII. CONDITIONS OF LICENSING 
1. What is the period of validity of a licence?  Can the validity of a licence be extended?  
How? 
Answer:  
Licenses are valid up to one year from the date of issuance.  2. Is there any penalty for the non-utilizatio n of a licence or a portion of a licence? WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Answer:
 
No, there is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a Licence.   
3.  Are licenses transferable between importers?   If so, are any limitations or conditions 
attached to such transfer? 
Answer:  
Licenses (or other similar measures) are not transferable between importers.  
4. Are any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence: 
(a) For products subject to quantitative restriction? 
(b) For products not subject to quantitative restriction? 
Answer:  
There are no other conditions attach ed to the issue of a Licence. 
VIII. OTHER PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS 
1. Are there any other administrative procedu res, apart from import licensing and similar 
administrative procedures, required prior to importation? 
Answer:  
None other than those mentioned under Section IV.1 in Memorandum on Foreign Trade Regime of 
the Republic of Montenegro (WT/ACC/CGR/3). 
2. Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be 
imported?  Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?  Is foreign 
exchange always available to cover licenses is sued?  What formalities must be fulfilled 
for obtaining the foreign exchange? 
Answer:  
The banking authorities automatically provide foreig n exchange for goods to be imported as well as to 
cover import licenses.  A Licence is not required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange.  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  The Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Protection  
I. OUTLINE OF SYSTEMS 
1. Give a brief description of each licensing sy stem as a whole and, with respect to each, 
reply to the following questions as relevant, placing all of the material with respect to a 
given system in sequence together, and using cross references as appropriate when 
elements which have already been descri bed are also present in another system. 
Answer:  
Import licenses are required for the importation of w astes, endangered  and protected species of wild 
flora and fauna, substances damaging the ozone laye r, sources of ionizing radiation  and protected 
rare, rarefied, endemic and endange red plant and animal species in  accordance with international 
agreements: the Law on Confirmation of the Base l Convention on the Control of Transboundary 
Movements of Dangerous Waste and Their Disposal  (FRY OG, International agreements, No. 2/99), 
the Law on Confirmation of the CITES Convention on  International Trade of Endangered Species of 
Wild Fauna and Flora (FRY OG, International ag reements, No. 11/01), the Law on Ratification of 
Vienna Convention on Protection of  Ozone Layer, Law on Ratifica tion of Protocol on Substances 
Damaging the Ozone Layer and na tional legislation: the Law on Environmental Protection (RM OG 
No. 12/96; 55/00), the Foreign Trade Law (RM OG No.28/04), the Law on the Basis of Environment Protection (FRY OG No. 24/98), the Law on Protection from Ionizing Radiation (FRY OG No. 46/96), the Law on Transportation of Hazardous Substances (FRY OG No. 27/90). 
II. PURPOSES AND COVERAGE OF LICENSING 
1. Identify each licensing system maintain ed and state what products, appropriately 
grouped, are covered. 
Answer:
 
Licenses are required for: 
− uranium and thorium ores and concentr ates (4 tariff items in Chapter 26), 
− natural uranium (25 tariff items in Chapter 28), 
− nuclear reactors (4 tariff items in Chapter 84), 
− apparatus based on the use of X-rays or of alpha , beta or gamma radiations (3 tariff items in 
Chapter 90), 
− wastes, endangered and protected sp ecies of wild flora and fauna,  
− substances damaging the ozone layer, and 
− protected rare, rarefied, endemic and endangered plant and animal species. 
2. The system applies to goods originat ing in and coming from which countries? 
Answer:  
The import licensing system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.  
3. Is the licensing intended to restrict the quantit y or value of imports, and if not, what are 
its purposes?  Have alternative methods of accomplishing the purposes been considered 
and if so which?  Why have they not been adopted? WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Answer:
 
The licensing system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports. The purpose of 
licenses issued by the Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Protection is related to environment protection. 
4. Cite the law, regulation and/or admini strative order under which the licensing is 
maintained.  Is the licensing statutorily required?  Does the legislation leave designation 
of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion?  Is it possible for 
the government (or the executive branch) to  abolish the system without legislative 
approval? 
Answer:
 
The following laws and legal acts regulate licensing: 
− The Foreign Trade Law (RM OG No. 28/04); 
− The Decision on Control list for Export, Import and Transit of Goods (RM OG No. 19/06); 
− The Environmental Protection Law (RM OG No. 12/96; 55/00);  
− The Law on the Basis of Environment Protection (FRY OG No. 24/98); 
− The Law on Transportation of Hazardous Substances (FRY OG No. 27/90); 
− The Law on Production and Circulation of W aste Substances (FRY OG No. 15/95; 28/96; 
37/02); 
− The Law on Protection from Ionizing Radiation (FRY OG No. 46/96); 
− The Decision on Placement under Protection of Specific Plant and Animal Species (RM OG 
No. 76/06); 
− The Law on Administrative Procedure (RM OG No. 60/03); 
− The Law on Administrative Dispute (RM OG No. 60/03). 
III. PROCEDURES 
1. For products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports (whether 
applicable globally or to a limited number of countries or whether established bilaterally or unilaterally): 
Answer:
 
Not applicable.  
2. Where there is no quantitative limit on im portation of a product or on imports from a 
particular country: 
(a) How far in advance of importation must a pplication for a licence be made?  Can licenses 
be obtained within a shorter time limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence (for example, owing to inadvertency)? 
Answer:
 
In accordance with the Foreign Trade Law, licen ses are issued in a period not exceeding 30 days 
provided all required documents are submitted. Licen ses could be obtained in a shorter period than 30 
days.   WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  (b) Can a licence be granted immediately on request? 
Answer:  
Yes.  
(c) Are there any limitations as to the period  of the year during which application for 
licence and/or importation may be made?  If so, explain. 
Answer:  
No. 
(d) Is consideration of licence applications effected by a single administrative organ?  Or 
must the application be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?  If so, which?  Does the importer have to approach more than one administrative organ? 
Answer:
 
Applicants must only approach one single administrative organ.  The Ministry of Tourism and 
Environmental Protection issued licenses for import,  export and transit of endangered and protected 
species of wild flora and fauna after receiving opinion from the Republic Bureau for Environmental 
Protection and the Bureau for Biology of the Sea.  
3. Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure 
to meet the ordinary criteria?  Are the reasons  for any refusal given to the applicant?  
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence and, if so, to what bodies and under what procedures? 
Answer:
 
There are no circumstances where an application for a Licence may be refused other than failure to 
meet the ordinary criteria. Reasons for refusals ar e always provided in writing. Applicants have the 
right to lodge an complaint against the decision of the ministry to the Administrative Court of 
Montenegro, as prescribed by the Law on Administrative Procedure (RM OG No. 60/03) and the Law 
on Administrative Dispute (RM OG No. 60/03). 
IV. ELIGIBILITY OF IMPORTS TO APPLY FOR LICENCE 
1. Are all persons, firms and institutions eligible to apply for licenses: 
(a) Under restrictive licensing systems? 
(b) Under non-restrictive systems? 
 If not, is there a system of registration of persons or firms licensed to engage in 
importation?  What persons or firms are e ligible?  Is there a registration fee?  Is there a 
published list of authorized importers? 
Answer:  
All persons having the right to engage in import activ ities are eligible to apply for licenses.  There is 
no published list of importers. WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  VI. DOCUMENTATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR 
LICENCE 
1. What information is required in applicatio ns?  Submit a sample form.  What documents 
is the importer required to supply with the application? 
Answer:
 
Requirements are not prescribed in legislation.  Please see Exhibit II. 
2. What documents are required upon actual importation? 
Answer:  
The importer must only provide a copy of a licen ce upon actual importation along with other required 
customs documents (declaration, invoice, Bill of Lading, certificates and, where required, other 
certificates - origin, conformity, veterinary, health, quality, phytosanitary).  
3. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?  If so, what is the amount of the fee 
or charge? 
Answer:  
License fee for: 
− import of waste is € 60; 
− import of endangered  and protected speci es of wild flora and fauna is € 100; 
− import of substances which deplete ozone lawyer is € 150; 
− import of source ionizing radiation is € 500. 
4. Is there any deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of 
licenses?  If so, state the amount or rate, wh ether it is refundable, the period of retention 
and the purpose of the requirement. 
Answer:  
There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issue of licenses. 
VII. CONDITIONS OF LICENSING 1. What is the period of validity of a licence?  Can the validity of a licence be extended?  
How? 
Answer:
 
Licenses are valid for one year.  
2. Is there any penalty for the non-utilizatio n of a licence or a portion of a licence? 
Answer:  
There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence.    WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  3.  Are licenses transferable between importers?   If so, are any limitations or conditions 
attached to such transfer? 
Answer:  
Licenses are not transferable between importers.  
4. Are any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence: 
(a) For products subject to quantitative restriction? 
(b) For products not subject to quantitative restriction? 
Answer:  
There are no other conditions attach ed to the issue of a licence. 
VIII. OTHER PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS 
1. Are there any other administrative procedu res, apart from import licensing and similar 
administrative procedures, required prior to importation? 
Answer:  
None other than those mentioned under Section IV.1 in Memorandum on Foreign Trade Regime of 
the Republic of Montenegro (WT/ACC/CGR/3). 
2. Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be 
imported?  Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?  Is foreign 
exchange always available to cover licenses is sued?  What formalities must be fulfilled 
for obtaining the foreign exchange? 
Answer:  
The banking authorities automatically provide foreig n exchange for goods to be imported as well as to 
cover import licenses.  A licence is not required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange. WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  The Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Welfare
 
I. OUTLINE OF SYSTEMS 
1. Give a brief description of each licensing sy stem as a whole and, with respect to each, 
reply to the following questions as relevant, placing all of the material with respect to a 
given system in sequence together, and using cross references as appropriate when 
elements which have already been descri bed are also present in another system. 
Answer:  
Import licenses are required for the importation of narcotics and precursors in accordance with the 
Decision on Control List for Export, Import and Tr ansit of Goods (RM OG No. 19/06) and the Law 
on Production and Circulation of Narc otics (FRY OG No. 46/96 and 37/02). 
II. PURPOSES AND COVERAGE OF LICENSING 1. Identify each licensing system maintain ed and state what products, appropriately 
grouped, are covered. 
Answer:
 
Licenses are required for: 
− arsenic (1 tariff item in Chapter 28); 
− narcotics – including derivates and salts (48 tariff items in Chapter 12, 13 and 29); 
− precursors (22 tariff items in Chapter 28 and 29). 
2. The system applies to goods originat ing in and coming from which countries? 
Answer:  
The import licensing system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.   
3. Is the licensing intended to restrict the quantit y or value of imports, and if not, what are 
its purposes?  Have alternative methods of accomplishing the purposes been considered 
and if so which?  Why have they not been adopted? 
Answer:  
Licenses are not intended to restrict the quantity or  value of imports.  The purpose of licenses issued 
by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Welfare is to administer the import of narcotics (for statistical purposes and tracking the quota allocated in accordance with the Vi enna Narcotics Control 
Board).  
4. Cite the law, regulation and/or admini strative order under which the licensing is 
maintained.  Is the licensing statutorily required?  Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion?  Is it possible for 
the government (or the executive branch) to  abolish the system without legislative 
approval?  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Answer:  
The following laws and legal acts regulate issued licenses by Ministry of Health, Labour and Social 
Welfare: 
− The Foreign Trade Law (RM OG No. 28/04); 
− The Decision on Control list for Export, Import and Transit of Goods (RM OG 
No. 19/06); 
− The Law on Production and Circulation of Na rcotics (FRY OG No. 46/96 and 37/02); 
− The Law on Administrative Procedure (RM OG No. 60/03); 
− The Law on Administrative Dispute (RM OG No. 60/03). 
III. PROCEDURES 
1. For products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports (whether 
applicable globally or to a limited number of countries or whether established bilaterally or unilaterally): 
Answer:
 
Not applicable. 
2. Where there is no quantitative limit on im portation of a product or on imports from a 
particular country: 
(a) How far in advance of importation must a pplication for a licence be made?  Can licenses 
be obtained within a shorter time limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence (for example, owing to inadvertency)? 
Answer:
 
Licenses could be obtained within 15 days.   
(b) Can a licence be granted immediately on request? 
Answer:  
Yes. (c) Are there any limitations as to the period  of the year during which application for 
licence and/or importation may be made?  If so, explain. 
Answer:
 
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or 
importation may be made.  
(d) Is consideration of licence applications effected by a single administrative organ?  Or 
must the application be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?  If so, 
which?  Does the importer have to approach more than one administrative organ? WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Answer:
 
Applicants must only approach one single administra tive organ.  The Ministry of Health, Labour and 
Social Welfare if there is a need receives opinion  from institution for control of quality or other 
institutions. 
3. Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure 
to meet the ordinary criteria?  Are the reasons  for any refusal given to the applicant?  
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence and, if so, to what bodies and under what procedures? 
Answer:
 
There are no circumstances where an application fo r a licence may be refused other than failure to 
meet the ordinary criteria. Reasons for refusals ar e always provided in writing. Applicants have the 
right to lodge an complaint against the decision of the ministry to the Administrative Court of 
Montenegro, as prescribed by the Law on Administrative Procedure (RM OG No. 60/03) and the Law 
on Administrative Dispute (RM OG No. 60/03). 
IV. ELIGIBILITY OF IMPORTS TO APPLY FOR LICENCE 
1. Are all persons, firms and institutions eligible to apply for licenses: 
(a) Under restrictive licensing systems? 
(b) Under non-restrictive systems? 
 If not, is there a system of registration of persons or firms licensed to engage in 
importation?  What persons or firms are e ligible?  Is there a registration fee?  Is there a 
published list of authorized importers? 
Answer:  
All persons having the right to engage in import activ ities are eligible to apply for licenses.  There is 
no published list of importers. 
VI. DOCUMENTATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR 
LICENCE 
1. What information is required in applicatio ns?  Submit a sample form.  What documents 
is the importer required to supply with the application? 
Answer:  
Requirements are not prescribed in legislation.  Please see Exhibit III. 
2. What documents are required upon actual importation? 
Answer:  
The importer must only provide a copy of a licence or approval upon actual importation along with 
other required customs documents (declaration, invoice, Bill of Lading, certificates and, where required, other certificates - origin, conformity, veterinary, health, quality, phytosanitary).  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  3. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?  If so, what is the amount of the fee 
or charge? 
Answer:  
The licenses fee is € 30.  
4. Is there any deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of 
licenses?  If so, state the amount or rate, wh ether it is refundable, the period of retention 
and the purpose of the requirement. 
Answer:  
No deposit or advance payment is required in  connection with the issue of licence.  
VII. CONDITIONS OF LICENSING 
1. What is the period of validity of a licence?  Can the validity of a licence be extended?  
How? 
Answer:  
The licenses are valid from one to four months.  
2. Is there any penalty for the non-utilizatio n of a licence or a portion of a licence? 
Answer:  
There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence.    
3.  Are licenses transferable between importers?   If so, are any limitations or conditions 
attached to such transfer? 
Answer:  
Licenses are not transferable between importers.  4. Are any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence: (a) For products subject to quantitative restriction? 
(b) For products not subject to quantitative restriction? 
Answer:
 
There are no other conditions attach ed to the issue of a licence. 
VIII. OTHER PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Are there any other administrative procedu res, apart from import licensing and similar 
administrative procedures, required prior to importation? WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Answer:
 
None other than those mentioned under Section IV.1 in Memorandum on Foreign Trade Regime of 
the Republic of Montenegro (WT/ACC/CGR/3). 
2. Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be 
imported?  Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?  Is foreign 
exchange always available to cover licenses is sued?  What formalities must be fulfilled 
for obtaining the foreign exchange? 
Answer:  
The banking authorities automatically provide foreig n exchange for goods to be imported as well as to 
cover import licenses.  A licence is not required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange.  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management  
I. OUTLINE OF SYSTEMS 
1. Give a brief description of each licensing sy stem as a whole and, with respect to each, 
reply to the following questions as relevant, placing all of the material with respect to a 
given system in sequence together, and using cross references as appropriate when 
elements which have already been descri bed are also present in another system. 
Answer:  
Import licenses are required for the importation of  fertilizers and pesticides in accordance with 
Decision on Control List for Export, Import and Transit of Goods (RM OG No. 19/06).1  
II. PURPOSES AND COVERAGE OF LICENSING 
1. Identify each licensing system maintain ed and state what products, appropriately 
grouped, are covered. 
Answer:  
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management2 issues licenses for following: 
− fertilizers (37 tariff items in Chapter 31); and 
− pesticides (21 tariff items in Chapter 38). 
2. The system applies to goods originat ing in and coming from which countries? 
Answer:  
The import licensing system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.   
3. Is the licensing intended to restrict the quantit y or value of imports, and if not, what are 
its purposes?  Have alternative methods of accomplishing the purposes been considered 
and if so which?  Why have they not been adopted? 
Answer:  
The import licensing system is to ensure health  and quality control of products on the domestic 
market and to ensure that only authorized im porters are importing fertilizers and pesticides. 
4. Cite the law, regulation and/or admini strative order under which the licensing is 
maintained.  Is the licensing statutorily required?  Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion?  Is it possible for 
                                                     
 
1 The Law on Plant Protection (FRY OF No. 24/98, 26/98) has been abolished with the Law on Plant 
Health Protection (RM OG No. 28/06) except in part relate d to pesticides and fertilizers. New laws on pesticides 
and fertilizers which are drafted curren tly will abolish import licenses for pesticides and fertilizers. According to 
new laws, pesticides and fertilizers may be imported by le gal persons who are registered for trade in pesticides 
or fertilizers. New Law on Pesticides and new Law on Fertilizers will enter into force by the end of June 2007. 
Therefore, import licenses for fertilizers and pesticides will be abolished with these two laws entering into force. 
2 The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management is in charge for issuance of these 
licenses until establishment of administration for plant protection. WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  the government (or the executive branch) to  abolish the system without legislative 
approval? 
Answer:
 
The following laws and legal acts regulate licensing on fertilizers and pesticides: 
− The Foreign Trade Law (RM OG No. 28/04); 
− The Decision on Control List for Export, Import and Transit of Goods (RM OG No. 19/06); 
− The Law on Administrative Procedure (RM OG No. 60/03); 
− The Law on Administrative Dispute (RM OG No. 60/03). 
III. PROCEDURES 
1. For products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports (whether 
applicable globally or to a limited number of countries or whether established bilaterally or unilaterally): 
Answer:
 
Not applicable. 
2. Where there is no quantitative limit on im portation of a product or on imports from a 
particular country: 
(a) How far in advance of importation must a pplication for a licence be made?  Can licenses 
be obtained within a shorter time limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence (for example, owing to inadvertency)? 
Answer:
 
In general, in accordance with the Foreign Trade La w, licenses and approvals are issued in a period 
not exceeding 30 days provided all required documen ts are submitted. Licenses and approvals could 
be obtained in a shorter period than 30 days.  Th e Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water 
Management shall decide on application for issuin g licence within seven days from the receipt of 
application (in practice it is 24–48 hours).  
(b) Can a licence be granted immediately on request? 
Answer:  
Yes.   
(c) Are there any limitations as to the period  of the year during which application for 
licence and/or importation may be made?  If so, explain. 
Answer:  
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or 
importation may be made.   WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  (d) Is consideration of licence applications effected by a single administrative organ?  Or 
must the application be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?  If so, which?  Does the importer have to approach more than one administrative organ? 
Answer:
 
Applicants must only approach one single administrative organ.   3. Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure 
to meet the ordinary criteria?  Are the reasons  for any refusal given to the applicant?  
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence and, if so, to what bodies and under what procedures? 
Answer:
 
There are no circumstances where an application fo r a licence may be refused other than failure to 
meet the ordinary criteria. Reasons for refusals ar e always provided in writing. Applicants have the 
right to lodge an complaint against the decision of the ministry to the Administrative Court of 
Montenegro, as prescribed by the Law on Administrative Procedure (RM OG No. 60/03) and the Law 
on Administrative Dispute (RM OG No. 60/03). 
IV. ELIGIBILITY OF IMPORTS TO APPLY FOR LICENCE 1. Are all persons, firms and institutions eligible to apply for licenses: (a) Under restrictive licensing systems? 
(b) Under non-restrictive systems? 
 If not, is there a system of registration of persons or firms licensed to engage in 
importation?  What persons or firms are e ligible?  Is there a registration fee?  Is there a 
published list of authorized importers? 
Answer:
 
According to the Law on Plant Protection (FRY OG No. 24/98, 26/98) only legal persons may import 
pesticides and they are eligible to  apply for licenses.  All persons ha ving the right to engage in import 
activities are eligible to apply for licenses for import of fertilizers and pesticides.  
VI. DOCUMENTATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR 
LICENCE 
1. What information is required in applicatio ns?  Submit a sample form.  What documents 
is the importer required to supply with the application? 
Answer:  
Requirements are not prescribed in legislation.  Please see Exhibit IV. 2. What documents are required upon actual importation? WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Answer:
 
The importer must only provide a copy of a licence or approval upon actual importation along with 
other required customs documents (declaration, invoice, Bill of Lading, certificates and, where required, other certificates - origin, conformity, veterinary, health, quality, phytosanitary). 
3. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?  If so, what is the amount of the fee 
or charge? 
Answer:
 
The licence fee is € 70. 
4. Is there any deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of 
licenses?  If so, state the amount or rate, wh ether it is refundable, the period of retention 
and the purpose of the requirement. 
Answer:  
No deposit or advance payment is required in  connection with the issue of licence.  
VII. CONDITIONS OF LICENSING 
1. What is the period of validity of a licence?  Can the validity of a licence be extended?  
How? 
Answer:  
The licenses issued Ministry of Ag riculture, Forestry and Water Management are valid for 60 days.  
This period can be extended.  
2. Is there any penalty for the non-utilizatio n of a licence or a portion of a licence? 
Answer:  
There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence.   
3.  Are licenses transferable between importers?   If so, are any limitations or conditions 
attached to such transfer? 
Answer:  
Licenses (or other similar measures) are not transferable between importers.  4. Are any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence: (a) For products subject to quantitative restriction? 
(b) For products not subject to quantitative restriction? 
Answer:
 
There are no other conditions attach ed to the issue of a licence.  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  VIII. OTHER PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS 
1. Are there any other administrative procedu res, apart from import licensing and similar 
administrative procedures, required prior to importation? 
Answer:  
None other than those mentioned under Section IV.1 in Memorandum on Foreign Trade Regime of 
the Republic of Montenegro (WT/ACC/CGR/3). 
2. Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be 
imported?  Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?  Is foreign 
exchange always available to cover licenses is sued?  What formalities must be fulfilled 
for obtaining the foreign exchange? 
Answer:  
The banking authorities automatically provide foreig n exchange for goods to be imported as well as to 
cover import licenses. A licence is not required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange. WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Veterinary Administration
 
I. OUTLINE OF SYSTEMS 
1. Give a brief description of each licensing sy stem as a whole and, with respect to each, 
reply to the following questions as relevant, placing all of the material with respect to a 
given system in sequence together, and using cross references as appropriate when 
elements which have already been descri bed are also present in another system. 
Answer:  
Licenses are required for the importation of live animals, live aquaculture, products of animal origin, 
embryo and fertilization ovum cellules, seeds for arti ficial insemination, animal feed, medicines and 
vitamins used in veterinary medicine, to protect health of people and animals3.  
II. PURPOSES AND COVERAGE OF LICENSING 1. Identify each licensing system maintain ed and state what products, appropriately 
grouped, are covered. 
Answer:
 
Veterinary Administration issues licenses for following: 
− live animals; 
− live aquaculture; 
− products of animal origin; 
− embryo and fertilization ovum cellules; 
− seeds for artificial insemination; 
− animal feed; 
− medicines and vitamins used in veterinary medicine.  
2. The system applies to goods originat ing in and coming from which countries? 
Answer:  
The import licenses apply to goods origina ting in and coming from all countries.   
3. Is the licensing intended to restrict the quantit y or value of imports, and if not, what are 
its purposes?  Have alternative methods of accomplishing the purposes been considered 
and if so which?  Why have they not been adopted? 
Answer:  
The purpose of licenses issued by the Veterinary Ad ministration is related to health protection of 
people and animals, as well as insurance of quality of products and health saf ety of products on the 
market.  
4. Cite the law, regulation and/or admini strative order under which the licensing is 
maintained.  Is the licensing statutorily required?  Does the legislation leave designation 
                                                      
3 Please note that Veterinary Administration is aw are that these licenses are not fully WTO compliant 
and the plan is to ab olish these licenses prior to WTO Accession.   WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion?  Is it possible for 
the government (or the executive branch) to  abolish the system without legislative 
approval? 
Answer:  
The following laws and legal acts regulate i ssued licenses by Veterinary Administration: 
− The Foreign Trade Law (RM OG No. 28/04); 
− The Decision on Control List for Export, Import and Transit of Goods (RM OG No. 19/06); 
− The Veterinary Law (RM OG No. 11/04); 
− The Law on Administrative Procedure (RM OG No. 60/03); 
− The Law on Administrative Dispute (RM OG No. 60/03). 
III. PROCEDURES 
1. For products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports (whether 
applicable globally or to a limited number of countries or whether established bilaterally or unilaterally): 
Answer:
 
Not applicable. 
2. Where there is no quantitative limit on im portation of a product or on imports from a 
particular country: 
(a) How far in advance of importation must a pplication for a licence be made?  Can licenses 
be obtained within a shorter time limit or for goods arriving at the port without a 
licence (for example, owing to inadvertency)? 
Answer:  
Licenses are issued in a period not exceeding 30 days  provided all required documents are submitted. 
Licenses could be obtained in a shorter period than 30 days (in practice it is seven days).  
(b) Can a licence be granted immediately on request? 
Answer:  
Yes.    
(c) Are there any limitations as to the period  of the year during which application for 
licence and/or importation may be made?  If so, explain. 
Answer:  
There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or 
importation may be made.  
(d) Is consideration of licence applications effected by a single administrative organ?  Or 
must the application be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?  If so, which?  Does the importer have to approach more than one administrative organ? WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Answer:
 
Applicants must only approach one single admini strative organ.  Licenses for import certain live 
animal species are issued by the Veterinary Admini stration upon opinion of the Ministry of Tourism 
and Environmental Protection. 
3. Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure 
to meet the ordinary criteria?  Are the reasons  for any refusal given to the applicant?  
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence and, if so, to what bodies and under what procedures? 
Answer:
 
There are no circumstances where an application fo r a licence may be refused other than failure to 
meet the ordinary criteria. Reasons for refusals ar e always provided in writing. Applicants have the 
right to appeal against the decision of the Veterina ry Administration to the Ministry of Agriculture, 
Forestry and Water Management. Against second instance decision, a complaint can be lodged to the Administrative Court of Montenegro, as prescribed  by the Law on Administrative Procedure (RM OG 
No. 60/03) and the Law on Administrative Dispute (RM OG No. 60/03). 
IV. ELIGIBILITY OF IMPORTS TO APPLY FOR LICENCE 1. Are all persons, firms and institutions eligible to apply for licenses: (a) Under restrictive licensing systems? 
(b) Under non-restrictive systems? 
 If not, is there a system of registration of persons or firms licensed to engage in 
importation?  What persons or firms are e ligible?  Is there a registration fee?  Is there a 
published list of authorized importers? 
Answer:
 
All persons having the right to enga ge in import activities are eligible to apply for licence.  There is 
no published list of importers. 
VI. DOCUMENTATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR 
LICENCE 
1. What information is required in applicatio ns?  Submit a sample form.  What documents 
is the importer required to supply with the application? 
Answer:  
Requirements are not prescribed in legislation.  Please see Exhibit V. 
2. What documents are required upon actual importation? 
Answer:  
The importer must only provide a copy of a licen ce upon actual importation along with other required 
customs documents (declaration, invoice, Bill of Lading, certificates and, where required, other 
certificates - origin, conformity, veterinary, health, quality, phytosanitary).  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  3. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?  If so, what is the amount of the fee 
or charge? 
Answer:  
The fee for issued licence is €60. 
4. Is there any deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of 
licenses?  If so, state the amount or rate, wh ether it is refundable, the period of retention 
and the purpose of the requirement. 
Answer:  
No deposit or advance payment is required in  connection with the issue of licence.  
VII. CONDITIONS OF LICENSING 
1. What is the period of validity of a licence?  Can the validity of a licence be extended?  
How? 
Answer:  
The licenses are valid for three months.  
2. Is there any penalty for the non-utilizatio n of a licence or a portion of a licence? 
Answer:  
There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence.   
3.  Are licenses transferable between importers?   If so, are any limitations or conditions 
attached to such transfer? 
Answer:  
Licenses are not transferable between importers.  4. Are any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence: (a) For products subject to quantitative restriction? 
(b) For products not subject to quantitative restriction? 
Answer:
 
There are no other conditions att ached to the issue of a licence 
VIII. OTHER PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Are there any other administrative procedu res, apart from import licensing and similar 
administrative procedures, required prior to importation? WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Answer:
 
None other than those mentioned under Section IV.1 in Memorandum on Foreign Trade Regime of 
the Republic of Montenegro (WT/ACC/CGR/3). 
2. Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be 
imported?  Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?  Is foreign 
exchange always available to cover licenses is sued?  What formalities must be fulfilled 
for obtaining the foreign exchange? 
Answer:  
The banking authorities automatically provide foreig n exchange for goods to be imported as well as to 
cover import licenses.  A licence is not required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange.  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Exhibit I – Licenses Issued by the Mi nistry for Economic Development  
For licenses issued by the Ministry for Economic Development importers must submit: 1. Request for a licence of import of goods, according to the type of goods, accompanied with 
the following data: 
− Title and type of goods; 
− Tariff reference; 
− Quantity of goods (in the units of measure); 
− Value of goods; 
− Importing country (the country from which the goods is imported); 
− Country of the origin of goods; 
− Importer of goods (title, address); 
− User of goods (title, address). 
2.  Invoice of goods  3.  A proof that an administrative fee has been paid.   Below is the form of licenses issued by the Ministry for Economic Development: 
Republic of Montenegro 
Government of the Republic of Montenegro 
Ministry for Economic Development 
Number: Podgorica 
In according to Article 19 and Article 22 of the Foreign Trade Law (RM OG No. 28/04) the Ministry 
for Economic Development upon receiving opini on from the Ministry___ ______________ ______, on 
request of company __________________________________, issued 
Licence for import of goods 
1.  Company______________________________________________, 
 Register number: ___________________  May enact to import:  title and type of goods _ ____________________ _______________ 
 tariff number ___________________________________________ 
 quantity of goods ________________________________________  value of goods __________________________________________  importing country _______________________________________  country of the origin of the goods ___________________________ 
 Importer of goods _______________________________________ 
 User of goods __________________________________________ 
2.  Import of goods may enact  3.  In case that company gives up of approval business, is obligate trough eight days inform the 
Ministry for Economic Development and in  the same time back issued licence.  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Argumentation 
Company_______________________________ submit a request ________year, which request that 
issued licence for import of goods specify in this licenses. 
The Ministry for Economic Development is cons ider submit request and opinion from the Ministry 
________________________ as well as all documents in this case, how is estimate that is request 
justification. 
Fee for this licence was paid according to the law.                                                                                                                                                                                     Minister 
                                                                                          Branimir Gvozdenovic   WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Exhibit II – Import Licenses Issued for Environmental Protection by the Ministry of Tourism and 
Environmental Protection  
Licence for import/export/re-export of wild flora and fauna  
The request for the issuance of licenses for the im port/export /re-export of enda ngered species of wild 
flora and fauna is submitted to the Ministry of To urism and Environmental Protection, along with the 
required documents listed in the request. The licen ses are issued on the form specified by the CITES 
Convention. 
A) Request for Issuing a Licence for Import/Export/Re-export of Endangered Species of 
Wild Flora and Fauna 
Request No.  
Received on:  
 
The Republic of Montenegro  The Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Protection PC Vectra, 81000 Podgorica 
Tel. +381 81 482169, Fax. +381 81 234 183 
REQUEST FOR ISSUING A LICENCE  
(import/export/re-export of endangered species an d the protected species of the wild flora and 
fauna) 
 Import  Export  Re-export  Transit  Other 
 
A submitter of a request for issuing the licence  
Name and last name (name of the company) 
Address: 
Phone/fax Exporter/Importer 
Name and last name (name of the company) 
Address: 
Phone/fax 
State the purpose of import/export/re-export (e.g. comm ercial, for the Zoo or botanical garden, circuses, 
travelling exhibitions, scientific purposes, hunting troph y, personal (pet), biomed ical research, educational 
purposes, re-introduction or introduction into the wilderne ss, breeding in captivity or artificial breeding, etc.) 
 
Type of transportation means: Border crossing (custom house): Date of crossing the 
border (approximate): 
Quantity: Number of 
the Annex 
(Appendix I, II, III)  
Country of origin: Scientific or a common name of 
an animal or a plant: 
 Description of the specimen (please state 
whether live animals or plants, body parts 
or products are in question. For live specimen, please state sex, age and identify 
the sign and the number) 
Number of the licence and 
the date of issuing: 
Quantity: Number of 
the Annex 
(Appendix I, 
II, III) 
Country of origin: Scientific or a common name of an animal or a plant: Description of the specimen (please state 
whether live animals or plants, body parts 
or products are in question. For live 
specimen, please state sex, age and identify the sign and the number) 
Number of the licence and 
the date of issuing: WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  The following items are to be submitted together with this request: 
(a)  A proof that administrative fee has been paid in amount of the € 100 
(b)  For export:  
 - Import licence; 
 - Opinion of the scientific-professional  institution th at the export will not threaten the survival of the 
species;  
 - Opinion of the scientific-professional  institution that specimen does not procure  against state laws  
 - Information about mean of transport and supply;  
 - Statement of the exporter which is the purpose using specimen of the specie. 
 (c)  For import:   - Export licence;  
 - Opinion of the scientific-professional  institution th at the import will not threaten the survival of the 
species;  
 - Opinion of the scientific-professional institution that specimen will be adequately take care; 
 - Statement of the importer which is th e purpose using specimen of the specie. 
(d)  For re-export and transit:   - In the case that specie does not have origin  from our country than there are necessary for 
export/import licence; 
 - Opinion of the scientific-professional  institution th at the export will not threaten the survival of the 
species;   
 - Opinion of the scientific-professional  institution that specimen does not procure  against state laws  
 - Confirmation that specie does not have origin from Montenegro (export licence issued by competent 
authorities from county of origin); 
 - Information about mean of transport and supply. 
(e)  Other documents according to the Foreign Trade Law   
I hereby state that all the data given in this request  and all the submitted documents are true and that I am 
ready to make possible for the competent authorities to check the data. I also state that the licence and the 
certificate obtained based on this request will be used only for the purposes and for the specimen that this 
document has been issued for.  
Date and place: __________________________                             Signature    _______________________ 
  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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   B) CITES Document on Circulation of Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna 
Montenegro 
Number of 
Licence 
                                               
                                                       
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora 
and Fauna                                                                                                     □ Export 
□ Import 
□ Re-Export 
□ Other Valid until: 
 
3. Importer (name, address, country) 4.Exporter (name, address, country) 
5. Special conditions 
5a.Purpose of the transaction 
and number of the operation * 
or date of acquisition** 5b. Security stamp 
 Country Management Authority 
Republic of Montenegro 
Ministry of Tourism and Environmental Protection  
PC Vektra, 81000 PODGORICA, Montenegro 
Phone +381 81 482169, Fax. +381 81 234183 
7/8. Scientific 
name 
(genus end 
species) and 
common 
name of 
animal or 
plant 9. Description 
of 
specimens 
(age/sex if 
live) 10.  Appendix 
number 
and 
source 11. Quantity 11a. Total 
exported/ 
Quota 12.  Country 
of 
origin**
* 
number 
and date 
of issue 
of  
licence 12a. Country 
of last 
re-
export, 
number 
and date 
of issue 
of  
licence 
       
*Only for specimens of Appendix I species bred in cap tivity of artificially propagated for commercial processes 
** For pre-Convention specimens 
*** Only in case of re-export 
13. This licence is issue               
_________________              __________________                ______________________                                                      
           Place                                     Date                                    Signature                                  Official seal 
14. Export endorsement:                                                          Bill of landing 
                   
     ________________          _______________________                _______________________ 
            Port                                            Date                                        Signature                               Official seal 
 
The codes to be used for box 5a are as follows: 
T Commercial 
Y Zoos 
G Botanical gardens 
Q Circuses and travelling exhibitions 
S Scientific 
H Hunting trophies 
P Personal 
M Biomedical research 
E Educational 
N Reintroduction or introduction into the wild  
B Breeding in captivity or artificial propagation  See block 7 Quantity 
A   
B  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  The codes to be used for box 10 are as follows: 
W Specimens taken from the wild 
R Specimens originating from ranching operation 
D Appendix I animals bred in captivity for commercial pur pose, or Appendix I plants artificially propagated for 
commercial purpose as well as part of product thereof, e xported under the provisions of Article VII paragraph 4, of 
the Convention 
A Plants that are artificially propagated in accordance with Resolution Conf. 9.18. (Rev), as well as parts and 
products thereof, exported under provisions of Article VII,  paragraph 5 of the Convention (specimens of species 
included in Appendix I if they are not reproduced artif icially for commercial purpose and specimens of species 
included in Appendix II and III) 
C Animals bred captivity in accordance with Resolution C onf. 10.16., as well as parts of product thereof, exported 
under the provisions of Article VII, paragraph 5, of the Convention (specimens of speci es included in Appendix I 
if they are not bred in captivity for commercial purpose and specimens of species included in Appendix 11 and III) 
F Animals born in captivity (FI or subsequent generati ons) but which do not fulfil the definition of "bread of 
captivity" in resolution Conf. 10.16., as  well as parts and products thereof 
U Source unknowns (must be justified) 
I Confiscated or seized specimens 
Licenses for import of waste 
A written request for a licence for the import of waste is submitted along with the documentation 
listed below. The form of the licence for the import of waste is not prescribed.  
1. Information (notification) about trans-border movement of the waste; 
2. Document about the waste movement; 
3. Certificate of characterization (description) of the waste; 
4. A contract between the waste importer and exporter; 
5. A contract between a waste importer and a processor4, in case the importer is not the 
processor; 
6. Proof that the importer, exporter and transporte r of waste are registered for conducting those 
activities; 
7. Statement of the waste importer about the type, quantity and ingredients of the waste, place 
and technological process from which the waste was obtained, as well as the reasons for its 
export; 
8. The program for ecological management of the waste–safe for the entity registered for waste 
disposal;  
9. The statement of the processor that the imported waste of a particular quality does not exist in 
the domestic market circulation in the required quantities; 
10. The statement and the proof of the processor about  the type of waste that will be produced by 
its processing, and about the methods of its disposal; 
11. Data about the tariff number of the customs tariff, way of transportation and delivery of the 
waste (one or more shipments); 
12. Data about the border crossing where the import will be performed, time of arrival of the 
waste to the border crossing and the waste m ovement routs from the border crossing to the 
customs house and further to the processor; and 
13. A proof that the administrative tax has been paid. 
                                                      
4 A person or company processing the waste.  WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Licenses for import of substances which deplete ozone lawyer 
The form of the licence for the import of substances which deplete ozone lawyer is not prescribed. 
Necessary documents for issuing licenses for import of substances which deplete ozone lawyer are: 
1.  A written request for import of substances which deplete ozone lawyer; 
− Date about importer/exporter of goods  (name, address, register number) 
− Name and type of goods 
− Tariff number 
− Quantity of goods in unit of measure  
− Importing country (the country from which the goods is imported)  
− Border crossing 
2.  Invoice of goods; and 3.  Proof that administrative fee has been paid. WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Exhibit III - Licenses issued by the Ministry  of Health, Labour and Social Welfare
 
Necessary documents which submitter must submitted for issued import licensees are: 
− Request for issued licence for import on memorandum of importer 
− Name and type of products  
− Quantity of goods in unit of measure 
− Value of goods in Euros 
− Indicate country of origin, producer of goods and exporter of goods 
− Invoice of goods 
− Statement of final user  
− Appropriate certificate of products 
A) Form of licence for import of goods  
Republic of Montenegro 
Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Welfare  
Number: 02/50- Podgorica, Date: __________ 
In according to the Article 11 and 22 of the Fo reign Trade Law (RM OG No.28/04), and the Decision 
on Control list for Export, Import and Transit of Goods (RM OG No. 19/06), pursuant request number 
______________from ___________ the Ministry of H ealth, Labour and Social Welfare issue  
LICENCE FOR IMPORT OF GOODS 
1. __________________________ may import following goods: 
 
Tariff item Quantity Unit of 
measure Name of article, form and 
packaging Price Total value 
      
      
      
      
      
      
 
Total value of import ________________Euros 
2. Importer of goods: ______________________________ 
3. Producer of goods: ______________________________ 4. Exporter of goods: ______________________________ 5. User of goods: _______________________________ 
This licence can use in period of four months from day of  issuing, but latest to the end of current year.  
Minister 
Dr Miodrag Radunovic   WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Exhibit IV – Import Licenses Issued by the Minist ry of Agriculture Forestry and Water Management  
Necessary documents for issu ing licenses for import of pesticides and fertilizers are: 
1.  A written request for import; 
− Importer of goods (name, address, register number) 
− Country of origin 
− Quantity of goods in unit of measure  
− Mean of transport  
− The purpose of import 
− Border crossing 
2.  Invoice of goods; 
3.  Registration of firm; and 
4.  Proof that administrative fee has been paid. WT/ACC/CGR/18 
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  Exhibit V – Licenses issued by the Veterinary Administration
 
A written request for a licenses for the import of live animals, live aquaculture, for import of products 
animal origin, embryo and fertilization ovum cellu les, seeds for artificial insemination, food for 
animals, medicines and vitamins is submitte d along with the documentation listed below: 
− Proof that submitter of a request is registered for foreign trade activities  
− Record of competent veterinary inspector with  precise data about current available capacity 
which is made 72 hours before request has been submitted.    
− Invoice of goods  
− Proof that administrative fee has been paid 
− Decision on fulfilment of veterinary–sanitary conditions for quarantine (for import of live 
animals) 
Form of the Request for Issuing Licenses by the Veterinary Administration 
_____________________ 
Name of the organization 
Address:_______________ ______________________ 
Phone:_________________ Fax:___________________ Date:__________________ E-mail_________________ 
Veterinary Administration of Montenegro 
Podgorica 
Subject: Request for issuing licence on fulfilment of veterinary-sanitary conditions for import of 
goods which are subject veterinary-sanitary control on border   
Type of goods and tariff number: _____________________ 
Quantity of goods: _____________ ___________ 
Country of origin: ______________________ 
Exporting country_______________________ Title of company which was produ ce of goods _________ ____________________ 
Exporter control number of producer _________________________ Title of company which is  delivers goods _________ __________ 
Importer of goods ____________________ 
User of goods ___________________ 
The purpose of import ____________________ Border crossing __________________ Place and address border st orehouse _______ ____________ 
Place and address of quarantine (fo r live animals) ______________ __________ 
Official seal 
Submitter of Request  _____________ __________ 
 
__________