WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/LIC/N/3/EST/1
10 November 2000
(00-4765)
Committee on Import Licensing Original:  English
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES1
Notification under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures
ESTONIA
The following notification, dated 5 October 2000, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Estonia.
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Table of Contents
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1. FOODSTUFFS................................................................................................................... .......2
2. ANIMAL FEED .................................................................................................................. ......3
3. SEEDS AND PROPAGAT ING MATE RIAL ........................................................................5
4. BREEDING MA TERIAL ........................................................................................................7
5. PLANT-PROTECTION  PRODUCTS....................................................................................8
6. SPECIES AND HUNT ING TROP HIES ..............................................................................10
7. OZONE LAYER DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND THE PRODUCTS
THEREOF........................................................................................................................ .......11
8. MEDICINAL PRODUCTS....................................................................................................12
9. COSMETICS .................................................................................................................... ......17
10. PRECIOUS METALS, STONES AND GOODS PRODUCED OF PRECIOUS
METALS, PRECIO US STONES ..........................................................................................19
11. RADIO-TRANSMISSION  EQUIPMENT ...........................................................................21
12. FUEL AND EN ERGY ............................................................................................................2 2
13. TOBACCO AND TOB ACCO PRO DUCTS .........................................................................24
14. ALCOHOL..................................................................................................................... .........26
15. STRATEGIC GOODS............................................................................................................2 7
16. WEAPONS AND A MMUNITION........................................................................................29
17. EXPLOSIVES AND PYRO TECHNIC G OODS .................................................................31
                                                     
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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1. FOODSTUFFS
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of imports of foodstuffs is regulated by the Regulation of the Minister of
Agriculture No. 1 of January 19, 2000, and is administered by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of foodstuffs are subject to automatic licensing.3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is needed for the purposes of consumer protection.
5. The licensing in imports of foodstuffs is based on the Foodstuffs Act and is maintained under
the Regulation which has been published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  2000 No. 207.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the
document will be issued within a maximum of  10 working days of receipt of the application.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative body in connection with an
application.
8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event ofrefusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided bylaw.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for the licence should contain the name, address and telephone, fax
number of the applicant, the number of commercial register or non-profit associations andfoundations register or identity code, the name and official title of the person responsible for thegiven activity.  An importer is required to submit the  following documents with the application:
- A copy of commercial register card in the case of an operating company;
- A copy of memorandum of association and the articles of association in the case of a
company and non-profit association or foundation being founded;G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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- A copy of the articles of association and register card in the case of non-profit association
or foundation;
- A certificate from the local tax board affirming registering in the case of a sole
proprietor;
- A copy of a payment receipt of a state fee.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
  
12. There is a state fee of  25 000 EEK (Estonian kroons)1, in the case of the renewal of the
licence 2000 EEK.
 
 13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is valid for two years.
  
15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
2. ANIMAL FEED
 Outline of system
 
 1. Importers of animal feed are required to register the goods at the Plant Production
Inspectorate before actual imports. Authorisation for import is given only to the registered feed. Theregistering of feed is regulated by the Feed Act and the Regulation of the Government of Estonia No.248 of November 5, 1998, and is administered by the Plant Production Inspectorate.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. Feed, feed supplements, primary mixes and mixed feed are subject to registering.
  
3. The requirement applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The registration is intended to protect the animal’s and peoples’ health.
 
                                                     
1 The current exchange rate is 1$ = 18.3 EEKG/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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 5. The registration of feed is based on the Feed Act and is maintained under the Regulation of
the Government of Estonia No. 248 of November 5, 1998, published in Riigi Teataja I  1998 No. 100.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for the registering.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
registration and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
 
 8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. In the event of refusal to register a product, the applicant has a right of appealpursuant to the procedure provided by law.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for registration.
  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
  
10. A free-form application for registration should contain the name, address and the number of
commercial register of the importer, the name and country of the producer of feed, feed supplements,
primary mixes and mixed feed, the names, telephone numbers, fax numbers, e-mails of the directorand a contact person. An importer is required to submit the certificate of conformity and otherrelevant documents about imported feed with the application.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the copy of certificate of
registration.
 
 12. There is a state fee of 500 EEK for registration.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A good is registered for unlimited period of time.
  
15. There is no penalty for non-importing the registered feed.
  
16. Not applicable.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the registration of a good.
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 Other procedural requirements
 
 18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
3. SEEDS AND PROPAGATING MATERIAL
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing in imports of seeds and propagating material is regulated by the Seed and Plant
Propagating Material Act and the Regulations of the Minister of Agriculture No. 11, 12, 14, 15, 16,17, 18 of April 20, 1999, No. 20 of June 3, 1999, the Regulation of the Minister of Environment No.68 of July 7, 1999 and is administered by the Plant Production Inspectorate and the National ForestryBoard.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. The licensing covers the seeds and propagating material of agricultural and horticultural
plants, the seed and plant material of forestry plants. The imports of the goods are subject to non-automatic licensing.
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to assure the minimum quality of the seed and propagating material
of species of agricultural and horticultural plants and the cultivating material of forestry plants.
 
 5. The licensing of trade in seeds and propagating material is based on Seed and Plant
Propagating Material Act and is maintained under the Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture No.11, 12, 14, 15, of April 20, 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 93, the Regulation of the
Minister of Agriculture No. 16, 17, 18 of April 20, 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999 No.
100; the Regulation of the Minister of Agricu lture No. 20 of June 3, 1999, published in Riigi Teataja
Lisa 1999 No. 101 and the Regulation of the Minister of Environment No. 68 of July 7, 1999,
published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 114  and Riigi Teataja Lisa  2000 No. 30.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the
document will be issued within a maximum of  1 month.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
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 8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event ofrefusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided bylaw.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences .
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. Sample application forms are available for refere nce in the Secretariat.  An importer is required
to submit the following documents with the application:
- In the case of plant species subject to certification, the imported seed lots and lots of
propagating or cultivating material shall be supplied with a certificate of the International
Seed Testing Association (ISTA), an OECD certificate or a document attesting
certification issued by the authority exercising state supervision in the exporting country;
- In the case of other plant species, with a document attesting quality issued by the
authority exercising state supervision in the exporting country;
- The plant health certificate, plant passport or a copy thereof issued by the authority
exercising state supervision in the exporting country.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence.
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.Conditions of licensing
14. The period of validity of a licence is established by the administrative organ.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between persons.17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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4. BREEDING MATERIALOutline of systems
1. The licensing in imports of breeding material is regulated by the Regulation of the
Government of Estonia No. 332 of October 13, 1995, and is administered by the Estonian AnimalBreeding Inspection.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of breeding material are subject to non-automatic licensing.3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The purpose of the licensing is to regulate the breeding of farm animals in order to improve
their genetic merit and performance ability, retain gene pools, increase the economic efficiency ofanimal husbandry and obtain quality products.
5. The licensing in imports of breeding material is based on the Farm Animal Breeding Act and
is maintained under the Regulation of the Gove rnment of Estonia No. 332 of October 13, 1995,
published in Riigi Teataja I  1995 No. 81, 1998 No. 33, 1998 No. 2.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appealpursuant to the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for licence should contain the name, address and telephone, fax
number of the importer, the list, ENC2 codes and quantity of imported breeding material, the border
station of transportation. Imported breeding material shall be accompanied by pedigree certificates or
certificates of parentage and veterinary certificates.
                                                     
2 ENC - Estonian Nomenclature of CommoditiesG/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is a nonrecurrent certificate issued for a certain period.15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
5. PLANT-PROTECTION PRODUCTS
Outline of systems
1. The licensing in imports of plant-protection products is regulated by the Regulation of the
Minister of Agriculture No. 37 of December 14, 1999, and is administered by the Plant ProductionInspectorate. Accordingly to the Regulation of the Government of Estonia No. 103 of March 18,1999, only the plant protection products registered by the Plant Production Inspectorate can beimported.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of plant-protection products are subject to automatic licensing.3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is intended to provide the consumers who use the goods covered by the
Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture No. 37 of December 14, 1999, with quality plant-protection
products harmless to health.
5. The licensing in imports of plant-protection products is based on the Plant-Protection Act, the
Customs Act and is maintained under the Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture No. 37 ofDecember 14, 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 11, the Regulation of the Government
of Estonia No. 103 of March 18, 1999, published in Riigi Teataja I  1999 No. 32.
ProceduresG/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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6. No quantitative restrictions.
7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the
document will be issued within a maximum of  3 working days of receipt of the application.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appealpursuant to the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions registered in the Plant Production Inspectorate as importers
are eligible to apply for import licences.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for the licence should contain a name of imported plant-protection
products, its active substance agent, its ENC code a nd quantity.  An importer is required to submit a
quality certificate of the product issued by the producer with the application.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is a nonrecurrent certificate issued for a certain period.15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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6. SPECIES AND HUNTING TROPHIES
Outline of systems
1. The licensing in trade in species and hunting trophies is regulated by the Regulation of the
Minister of Environment No. 50 of October 12, 1994, and is administered by the Department ofConservation and Exploitation of Nature of the Ministry of Environment, the National ForestryBoard, and the Centre of Geology.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing covers the species covered by annexes of the Convention on International
Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and hunting trophies. They aresubject to non-automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to items originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is intended to conserve the nature and the endangered species of fauna and flora
and to implement international agreements.
5. The licensing in trade in species and hunting trophies is based on Nature Conservation Objects
Act and is maintained under the Regulation which has been published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1994 No.
51/52, Riigi Teataja Lisa  1995 No. 26, and  Riigi Teataja Lisa  1998 No. 110/111.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appealpursuant to the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences .
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for the licence should specify the name of the species of flora or
fauna or hunting trophies that are imported, the owner of the good, the receiver of the good, thedeliverer, the point of origin and destination, the probable time of crossing border.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is nonrecurrent permit.15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
7. OZONE LAYER DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND THE PRODUCTS THEREOF
Outline of systems
1. The licensing in imports of substances which deplete the ozone layer and products which
contain such substances is regulated by the Regulation of the Minister of Environment of Estonia No.43 of April 13, 1999, and is administered by The Environment Department of the Ministry ofEnvironment.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of substances, which deplete the ozone layer, and products, which contain such
substances, are subject to non-automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is intended to protect the environment and the human health.
5. The licensing of trade in substances which deplete the ozone layer and products which contain
such substances is based on the Ambient Air Protection Act and is maintained under the Regulation ofthe Minister of Environment of Estonia No. 43 of April 13, 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa
1999 No. 71.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the
document will be issued within a maximum of  60 days of receipt of the application.G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appealpursuant to the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences .
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A sample application form is available for refe rence in the Secretariat. An importer is required
to submit a copy of commercial register card with the application.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.Conditions of licensing
14. The period of validity of a licence is established by the issuer.15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
8. MEDICINAL PRODUCTS
Outline of systems
1. The licensing of imports of medicinal products is regulated by the Regulation of the Minister
of Social Affairs No. 28 of April 9, 1998, and No. 17 of April 29, 1996, and is administered by StateAgency of Medicines. The licensing does not cover goods under HS headings 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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and 3006 which are used only in veterinary medicine, and goods under HS heading 3002 which are
used in controlling sterilisation.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. In accordance with the Regulation No. 28 of April 9, 1998 the licensing covers:
Product HS code
Leaves of coca; opium poppy straw, and home-made products thereof 1211 90 95
Hemp and products processed of it 1301 90 90
Opium 1302 11 00
Hemp and products processed of it 1302 19 91
Hemp and products processed of it 1302 19 99
Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) 2806 10
Sulphuric acid 2807 00 10
Potassium permanganate 2841 61
Toluene 2902 30 90
Etachlorvinyl 2905 50 20
Diethyl ether 2909 11
Acetone 2914 11
Butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) 2914 12
Phenylacetone (phenylpropan-2-one) 2914 31
Acetic anhydride 2915 24
Phenylacetic acid and its salts 2916 34
Sodiumoxybutyrate 2918 19 99
Propylhexedrine 2921 30 99
Amphetamine, benzphetamine, dexamphetamine, eticyclidine (PCE),
etilamfetamine, fenfluramine, fencamfamin, phentermine, lefetamine(SPA), levamphetamine, levomethamphetamine, mefenorex2921 49 90
Alphamethadol, acetylmethadol, betacetylmethadol, betamethadol,
dextropropoxyphene, dimepheptanol, dimenoxadol, noracymethadol2922 19 90
Brolamfetamine 2922 29
Amfepramone, isomethadone, cathinone, cethamine, methadone,
methadone intermediate, normethadone2922 30
Anthranilic acid and its salts 2922 43
Tilidine 2922 49 70
Alphamethylaminoethylketone, STP (DOM), tramadol 2922 50
Meprobamate 2924 10
2-Acetamidobenzoic acid 2924 22
Ethinamate, diapromide,
Hexapropymate2924 29 90
Glutethimide 2925 19 80
Fenproporex 2926 90 99
Isosafrole 2932 91
1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)propan-2-one 2932 92
Piperonal 2932 93
Safrole 2932 94
Tenamfetamine 2932 99
DMHP, 1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propanamine, N-ethyl-1-(3,4- 2932 99 80G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propanamine, N-ethyl-1-(3,4-
methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanamine (MDP-2-EB), N-ethyl-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-3-butanamine (MDP-3-EB), N-hydroxyl-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanamine (MDP-2-OHB), N-hydroxyl-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-3-butanamine (MDP-3-OHB), N-methyl-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propanamine, N-methyl-1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanamine (MDP-2-MB, MBDB), N-methyl-1-(3,4- methylenedioxyphenyl)-3- butanamine (MDP-3-MB, MBDB),N,N-dimethyl-1-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2- propanamine, N,N-dimethyl-1-(3,4- methylenedioxyphenyl)-2- butanamine (MDP-2-MMB), N,N-dimethyl-1-(3,4- methylenedioxyphenyl)-3- butanamine (MDP-3-MMB),parahexyl, tetrahydrocannabinol, its isomers and derivatives,1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-2-butanamine (MDP-2-B),1-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-3-butanamine (MDP-3-B)
Piperidine and its salts 2933 32
Alphameprodine, alpha-methylfentanyl, alphaprodine, alfentanyl,allylprodine, anileridine, acetyl-alpha-methylfentanyl, beta-hydroxyfentanyl, beta-hydroxymethylfentanyl, betameprodine,betaprodine, benzethidine, bezitramide, bromazepam, difenoxin,diphenoxylate, dipipanone, etoxeridine, phenampromide, phenazocine,phenoperidine, fentanyl, fentcyclidine (PCP), hydroxypethidine,ketobemidone, metazocine, methylfenidate, methylfentanyl,norpipanone, para-fluorofentanyl, pentazocine, PEPAP, pethidine,pethidine intermediate A, B, C, piminodine, pipradrool, piritramide,proheptazine, properidine, propiram, remifentanyl, trimeperidine2933 39 95
Drotebanol, phenomorphan, levophenacylmorphan, levomethorphan,
levorphanol, norlevorphanol, racemethorphan, racemorphan2933 40 90
Barbital, phenobarbital 2933 51 20
Allobarbital, amobarbital, aprobarbital, butalbital, butobarbital,
hexobarbital, heptabarbital, methohexital, methylphenobarbital,pentobarbital, secbutabarbital, secobarbital, thiopental, cyclobarbital,vinbarbital, vinylbital2933 51 90
Mecloqualone, methaqualone, loprazolam, zipeprol 2933 59 70
Clobazam, methyprylon 2933 79
Chlordiazepoxide 2933 90 40
Alprazolam, delorazepam, diazepam, dipotassiumclorazepate,
estazolam, ethyl loflazepate, fenazepam, fludiazepam, flunitrazepam,flurazepam, halazepam, camazepam, clonazepam, clorazepate,lorazepam, lormetazepam, medazepam, medazepam, midazolam,nimetazepam, nitrazepam, nordazepam, oxazepam, pinazepam,prazepam, temazepam, tetrazepam, triazolam2933 90 60
Etonitazene, etryptamine, clonitazene, mazindol, pyrovalerone,
rolicyclidine (PHP, PCPY)2933 90 95
Clometiazole 2934 10
Alpha-methylthiofentanyl, aminorex, brotizolam, dextromoramide,
diethylthiambutene, dimethylthiambutene, dioxaphetyl butyrate,ethylmethylthiambutene, phenadoxone, phendimetrazine, phenmetrazine,flurethidine, haloxazolam, ketazolam, cloxazolam, clotiazepam,levomoramide, mesocarb, methylthiofentanyl, moramide intermediate,morpheridine, oxazolam, pemoline, racemoramide, sufentanil,2934 90 96G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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tenocyclidine (TCP)
Hormones, natural or reproduced by synthesis; derivatives thereof, used
primarily as hormones; other steroids used primarily as hormones2937
Glycosides, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers,
esters and other derivatives2938
Vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts,
ethers, esters and other derivatives2939
Acetorphine, acetyldihydrocodeine, buprenorphine, benzylmorphine,
desomorphine, dihydrocodeine, dihydromorphine, etorphine,ethylmorphine, pholcodine, heroin (diatsetylmorphine), hydrocodone,hydromorphinol, hydromorphone, codeine, codoxime, metopon,methyldesorphine, methyldihydromorphine, morphine, morphinemethobromide and other pentavalent nitrogen morphine derivatives,morphine-N-oxide, myrophine, nicodicodine, nicocodine, nicomorphine,norcodeine, normorphine, oxycodone, oxymorphone, opium, thebaine,thebacon2939 10
Ephedrine and its salts 2939 41
Pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts 2939 42
Ephedrone (methcathinone), cathine 2939 49
Fenetylline 2939 50
Ergometrine (INN) and its salts 2939 61
Ergotamine (INN) and its salts 2939 62
Lysergic acid and its salts 2939 63
Cocaine 2939 90 19
DET, dimethoxyamphetamine (DMA), DOET, DMT, ecgoine and its
esters and derivatives, mescaline, metamphetamine racemate, MMDA,MDMA, MPPP, N-ethyl-MDA (MDE, MDEA), N-hydroxy-MDA,PMA, psilocine, psilocybine , TMA, 4-methylaminorex2939 90 90
Antibiotics 2941
Glands and other organs for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, whether or
not powdered; extracts of glands or other organs or of their secretions fororgano-therapeutic uses; heparin and its salts; other human or animalsubstances prepared for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not elsewherespecified or included3001
Human blood; animal blood prepared for therapeutic, prophylactic or
diagnostic uses; antisera and other blood fractions and modifiedimmunological products, whether or not obtained by means ofbiotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms(excluding yeasts) and similar products3002
Medicaments (excluding goods of heading No  3002, 3005 or  3006)
consisting of two or more constituents which have been mixed togetherfor therapeutic or prophylactic uses, not put up in measured doses or informs or packings for retail sale3003
Medicaments (excluding goods of heading No  3002, 3005 or  3006)
consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylacticuses, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale3004
Opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations; diagnostic reagents
designed to be administered to the patient3006 30
Chemical contraceptive preparations based on hormones or spermicides 3006 60G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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Imports of medicinal products are subject to automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is intended to protect the consumers who use the goods covered by the
Regulation of the Minister of Social Affairs No. 28 of April 9, 1998.
5. The licensing of trade in medicinal products is based on Medicinal Products Act and is
maintained under the Regulation No. 28 of April 9, 1998, which has been published in Riigi Teataja
Lisa 1998 No. 153/154, 1998 No. 218/219, 1999 No. 109 and the Regulation of the Minister of
Social Affairs No. 17 of April 29, 1996, which has been published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1996 No. 56.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7. (a)-(b) Application for a licence must be made  at least five working days in advance of
importation.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appealpursuant to the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions, which have an activity licence issued by the Ministry of
Social Affairs of Estonia, are eligible to apply for import .
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. An importer is required to submit the  following information with the application:
- The brandname of medicinal product;
- The form of medicinal product;
- Active substance(s) and its content;
- Size of package;
- The manufacturer;
- ATC code of medicinal product;
- The number of packages;G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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- The exporter and the importer;
- The border station and mode of transportation.
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
 
 12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
 
 13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is a nonrecurrent certificate issued for a certain period.
  
15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
9. COSMETICS
 Outline of system
 
 1. Importers of cosmetics are required to register the goods in the Health Protection Inspection
before actual imports. The registration of cosmetics is regulated by the Regulation of the Governmentof Estonia No. 228 of November 26, 1997, and is administered by the Health Protection Inspection.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. Only registered goods could be imported.
  
3. The requirement of registration applies to goods  originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to protect the consumers’ health and prevent harmful effects of the
goods covered by the Regulation.
 5. The registration of cosmetics is based on the Public Health Act and is maintained under the
Regulation which has been published in Riigi Teataja I  1997 No. 84, 1999 No. 37.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
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 7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a registration.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
registration and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
 
 8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. In the event of refusal to register a product, the applicant has a right of appealpursuant to the procedure provided by law.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for registration.
  
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
  
10. A free-form application for registration should contain a list of imported cosmetics.  An
importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:- Information on ingredients of the cosmetic in percentage terms;
- A document proving the safety of the cosmetic;
- Information on material of the package;
- User instructions in Estonian.
 
 11. Not applicable.
  
12. There is no state fee or administrative charge.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with registration.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A good is registered for unlimited period of time
  
15. There is no penalty.
  
16. Registration of cosmetics is a general system.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the registration of a good.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
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10. PRECIOUS METALS, STONES AND GOODS PRODUCED OF PRECIOUS
METALS, PRECIOUS STONES
 Outline of systems
 
 1. An importer of precious metals, stones and the goods thereof shall have an activity licence in
accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Finance No. 54 of July 3, 1996. Imports ofprecious metals, stones and the goods thereof are regulated by the Regulation of the Minister ofFinance No. 56 of July 15, 1999, and are administered by the Ministry of Finance. The licensing doesnot cover non-commercial imports of a single product and estate.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. The licensing covers precious metals, stones and goods produced of precious metals, stones.
Imports of precious metals, stones and the goods thereof are subject to non-automatic licensing.
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to serve the purposes of consumer protection and to maintain
control over technical characteristics of the materials.
 5. The licensing of trade in precious metals, stones and the goods thereof is based on the
Precious Metal Products Assay Act and is maintained under the Regulation No. 54 of July 3, 1996,published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1994 No. 85/86 and the Regulation No. 56 of the Minister of Finance
of July 15, 1999, published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 115, 2000, No. 28.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
 
 8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event ofrefusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided bylaw.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All legal persons registered in accordance with Estonian law and having Estonian Assay
Office register certificate are eligible to apply for licences .
 
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 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. A free-form application for registration should contain the name, address and telephone, fax
number of the applicant, fields of activities, th e name, position and signature of the person who made
the application. An applicant is required to submit the following documents with the application:
- In the case of a company: a copy of the memorandum of association or partnership
agreement and the articles of association and the list of shareholders;
- In the case of a sole proprietor – the business name of undertaking, the identity code and
address;
- A copy of Estonian commercial register card;
- A copy of the Assay Office register certificate;
- A payment receipt of a state fee.
 An applicant is required to submit the following documents with the renewal application:
- A copy of commercial register card;
- A copy of the Assay Office renewed register certificate;
- A tax record from the local tax board;
- A payment receipt of a state fee.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence.
  
12. There is a state fee of 4000 EEK.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is valid for one year from the date of issue.  The validity can be extended if the
applicant so requests.
 
 15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between persons.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
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 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
11. RADIO-TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing in imports of radio-transmission equipment is regulated by the Regulation of the
Minister of Transport and Communication of Estonia No. 51 of September 10, 1999, and isadministered by National Board of Communication.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. The licensing covers:
 Product  HS code
 Transmission apparatus (the subgroup in the lump)  8525 10
 Transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus, except
 - GSM and DIS1800 mobile telephones which are marked under EU
rules with conformity certification (CE) labels 8525 20
 8525 20 91
 Line telephone sets with cordless handsets, except
  - DECT line telephone sets with cordless handsets which are markedunder EU rules with conformity certification (CE) labels 8517 11 00 00
 Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remotecontrol apparatus  8526, except
 8526 91 11 00
 
 Imports of radio-transmission equipment are subject to automatic licensing.
  
3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to assure that the imported goods are suitable for the national
communication system.
 
 5. The licensing of imports in radio-transmission equipment is based on the Customs Act and is
maintained under the Regulation of the Minister of Transport and Communication published in Riigi
Teataja Lisa  1999 No. 130.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the
document will be issued within a maximum of  1 day of receipt of the application.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
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 8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appealpursuant to the procedure provided by law.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences .
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. A sample application form is available for reference in the Secretariat.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
  
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is nonrecurrent and valid for 1 month from the date of issue.
  
15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
12. FUEL AND ENERGY
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing in trade of fuel and energy is regulated by the Regulation of the Government of
Estonia No. 195 of September 10, 1998, and is administered by Energy Market Inspection. Inaccordance with the Energy Act, the Regulation does not cover timber, turf, and biological fuel.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. Imports of fuel and electric energy are subject to non-automatic licensing.
  
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
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 4. The licensing is intended to protect the consumers who use the goods covered by the
Regulation.
 5. The licensing in trade in fuel and energy is based on the Energy Act and is maintained under
the Regulation, which has been published in Riigi Teataja I  1998 No. 79.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the
document will be issued within a maximum of 15 days of receipt of the application in
case of starting the activities, and within a maximum of 60 days of receipt of the
application in the case of the continuation of the activities.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
 
 8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event ofrefusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided bylaw.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licences except:
 
- Market licences for the import of liquid fuel are issued to traders who have been
engaged in the sale or storage of fuel in Estonia for at least one year and who are
entered in the commercial register.
- The financial soundness of traders and national economic policy interests are
taken into account when issuing market licences to traders for the import of energy or
network gas.
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
  
10. A sample application form is available for reference in the Secretariat.  An importer is
required to submit the following documents with the application:- Exemplification of memorandum of association or partnership agreement or certified
copies of commercial register card and a decision on entry;
- Exemplification of the articles of association;
- A short description of the importer;
- The annual report of the previous year approved by the general meeting;
- The list and turnover of goods and services for which a licence is applied;
- A conceptual design and description of activity area of network operator;
- A tax record from the local tax board;
- A tax record from the National Customs Board;
- Report on contract made under Art. 13 of the Regulation.
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 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
 
 12. There is a state fee of 20000 EEK per year.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is valid for a maximum of twelve years. The validity can be extended if the
applicant so requests.
 
 15. In case an importer has not engaged in the activities licensed during 12 months, a licence will
be revoked.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
13. TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of trade in tobacco and tobacco products is regulated by the Regulation of the
Government of Estonia No. 327 of October 26, 1999, and is administered by the Ministry ofEconomic Affairs.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. Imports of tobacco and tobacco products are subject to non-automatic licensing.
  
3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to maintain state control in the area covered by the Regulation.
 5. The licensing of trade in tobacco and tobacco products is based on the Consumer Protection
Act and is maintained under the Regulation of th e Government of Estonia No. 327 of October 26,
1999, published in Riigi Teataja I  1999 No. 81.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
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 7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the
document will be issued within a maximum of 30 days of receipt of the application.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
 
 8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appealpursuant to the procedure provided by law.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions, who have been entered in the commercial register, are
eligible to apply for import licences .
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
  
10. A free-form application for licence should contain the name, address, telephone and fax
number of the importer, the addresses of the storehouses.  An importer is required to submit thefollowing documents with the application:- A copy of commercial register card or notarially attested copies of  foundation
documents;
- A tax record from the local tax board and the National Customs Board;
- A copy of the purchase agreements of tobacco and tobacco products, binders, trust deeds
or other purchase documents, also, if applicable, copies of  agreements of therepresentation of foreign companies.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
  
12. There is a state fee of 20 000 EEK.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is valid for one year from the date of issue.
  
15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
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 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
14. ALCOHOL
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing in trade in alcohol is regulated by the Regulation of the Government of Estonia
No. 319 of October 26, 1999, and is administered by the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. Imports of alcohol are subject to non-automatic licensing.
  
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to maintain state control in the area covered by the Regulation.
 5. The licensing of trade in alcohol is based on the Alcohol Act and is maintained under the
Regulation of the Government of Estonia No. 319 of October 26, 1999 published in Riigi Teataja I
1999 No. 81, 2000 No.7.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the
document will be issued within a maximum of 30 days of receipt of the application.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
 
 8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event ofrefusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided bylaw.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions, who have been entered into commercial register, are
eligible to apply for import licences .
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
  
10. A free-form application for licence should set out, among other things, the address of each
place of business, and the name, o fficial title and details  of the person responsible for the given
activity.  An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:- A copy of commercial register card;G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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- A certificate issued by a local Tax Board Office concerning the absence of tax arrears;
- A certificate issued by the Customs Board concerning the absence of tax arrears;
- Copies of agreements which prove the origin of the alcohol to be handled and copies of
authorisation documents or other similar documents.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence.
  
12. There is a state fee of 150 000 EEK, in the case of low-alcohol beverages 90 000 EEK.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is valid for a maximum of three years from the date of issue.
  
15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
 
 16. Licences are not transferable between importers.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
15. STRATEGIC GOODS
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of imports of strategic goods is regulated by the Strategic Goods Import, Export
and Transit Act and the Regulation of the Govern ment of Estonia No. 218 of September 28, 1999,
and is administered by The Strategic Goods Import, Export and Transit Control Commission.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. The licensing covers goods used for military purposes, which means corresponding
substances, materials, devices, equipment, systems and components thereof, know-how and
technology, and goods used for both civil and military purposes (dual-use goods). Imports of thegoods are subject to non-automatic licensing.
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to assure the national security.
 
 5. The licensing of trade in strategic goods is based on the Strategic Goods Import, Export and
Transit Act and is maintained under the Regulation of the Government of Estonia No. 218 ofSeptember 28, 1999, which has been published in Riigi Teataja I  1999 No. 72.G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the
document will be issued within a maximum of 30 days of receipt of the application.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
 
 8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event ofrefusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided bylaw.
 
 Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import licence .
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. An importer is required to submit the followi ng documents with the free-form application:
- A legitimisation or a copy of commercial register card;
- An activity  licence in the case of licensed activity;
- Documents which prove the origin of strategic goods;
- Documents which describe the quality and techni cal characteristics (in case of chemicals –
the formula of composition and if applicable  CAS register number) of strategic goods;
- An agreement between exporter and importer or a copy of it.
 
 11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence.
  
12. There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
  
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.
  
Conditions of licensing
  
14. A licence is valid for a maximum of one year from the date of issue. The validity can be
extended if the applicant so requests.
 
 15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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 16. Licences are not transferable between persons.
  
17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.
  
Other procedural requirements
  
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
 
 19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
 
16. WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION
 Outline of systems
 
 1. The licensing of imports of weapons and ammunition is regulated by the Weapons’ Act and
the Regulation of the Government of Estonia No. 379 of December 21, 1995 and is administered bythe National Police Board.
 
 Purposes and coverage of licensing
  
2. The licensing covers the following goods.
 Product  HS code
 Revolvers and pistols with 9 mm calibre and higher  9302 00 100
 Revolvers and pistols with smaller than 9 mm calibre  9302 00 100
 Muzzle-loading firearms  9303 10 000
 Single-barrelled sporting and hunting shotguns  9303 20 100
 Double-barrelled sporting and hunting shotguns and combination shotgun-
rifles 9303 20 950
 Single-barrelled sporting and hunting rifles with small calibre  9303 30 000
 Full-calibered single-barrelled sporting and hunting rifles  9303 30 000
 Cartridge firing gas guns and pistols  9303 90 000
 Truncheons  9304 00 000
 Air guns and pistols with 4,5 mm calibre and higher  9304 00 000
 Barrels of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Frames of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Adapters of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Trigger and firing mechanisms of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Cylinders of revolvers  9305 10 000
 Magazine of pistols  9305 10 000
 Silencers of revolvers or pistols  9305 10 000
 Shotgun barrels  9305 21 000
 Barrels of rifles  9305 29 950
 Chambers of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Bolts of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Trigger and firing mechanisms of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Frames of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Bolt chambers of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950G/LIC/N/3/EST/1
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 Magazines of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Adapters of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Silencers of shotguns or rifles  9305 29 950
 Nightsights  9013 10 000
 Optical sights  9013 10 000
 Laser sights  9013 10 000
 Shotgun cartridges  9306 21 000
 Air gun pellets with 4,5 mm calibre and higher  9306 29 700
 Tin shots  9306 29 700
 Cartridges of revolvers or pistols  9306 30 100
 Cartridges of full-calibered sporting and hunting rifles  9306 30 910
 Cartridges of sporting and hunting rifles with small calibre  9306 30 930
 Cartridges of gas guns and pistols  9306 30 930
 Shells of cartridges  9306 30 980
 Percussion caps  9306 30 980
 Bullets  9306 30 980
 Swords, cutlasses, bayonets, lances and similar arms and parts thereof and
scabbards and sheaths therefor 9307 00 000
 Handcuffs  8301 40 900
 Crossbows with a draw weight over 43 kg  9506 99 900
 Imports of the goods are subject to non-automatic licensing.
 
 3. The system applies to the goods originating in and coming from all countries.
 
 4. The licensing is intended to assure the national security.
 5. The licensing in trade of weapons and ammunition is based on the Weapons’ Act and is
maintained under the Regulation of the Government of Estonia No. 379 of December 21, 1995,published in Riigi Teataja I  1995 No. 97, Riigi Teataja I  1996 No. 26, Riigi Teataja I  1997 No. 56,
Riigi Teataja I  1998 No. 22 and Riigi Teataja I  1999 No. 61.
 
 Procedures
  
6. No quantitative restrictions.
 
 7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
 (c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
 
 (d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
 
 8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. The reasons for any refusal are given to the applicant in writing. In the event ofrefusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided bylaw.
 
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 Eligibility of Importers to apply for licence
  
9. All persons, firms and institutions, which have an activity licence or acquisition licence issued
by the National Police Board, are eligible to apply for import licence .
 
 Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
 
 10. A free-form application for a licence should contain the name and address of the consignee
and consignor, the name, HS code of good, the number of units, information about the person who is
responsible for the transportation of the good, in the case of firearms and ammunition – calibre, makeand quantity, in the case of a registered gun – the register number and owner. An importer is required
to submit the following documents with the application:
- A payment receipt of a state fee;
- In case of import for own necessity – an acquisition licence and certificate of weapon and
ammunition;
- In case of importing according to an activity li cence – a copy of the activity licence, a copy
of the agreement between the exporter and importer or a statement of the exporter about the
existence of the latter.
11. Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved licence.12. The state fees – 500 EEK per weapon for the Estonian citizens, 10 00 EEK per weapon for
non-citizens; 8000 EEK per first 10 weapons a nd thereafter 10000 EEK  plus 500 EEK per 10
weapons for legal persons, 50 EEK per 1000 cartridges.
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is a nonrecurrent certificate issued for a certain period.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
17. EXPLOSIVES AND PYROTECHNIC GOODS
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1. The licensing in explosives and pyrotechnic goods is regulated by the Regulation of the
Minister of Economic Affairs No. 21 of June 16, 2000, and is administered by the National Board ofTechnical Inspection. The Regulation covers only the goods used in civil industry and households.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The licensing covers propellent powders (HS heading 3601), prepared explosives, other than
propellent powders (HS heading 3602), safety fuses; detonating fuses; percussion or detonatingcaps; igniters; electric detonators (HS heading 3603), fireworks, signalling flares, rain rockets, fogsignals and other pyrotechnic articles (HS heading 3604). Imports of explosives and pyrotechnicgoods are subject to non-automatic licensing.
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
4. The licensing is intended to protect national security and public safety.
5. The licensing in explosives and pyrotechnic goods is based on the Explosive Substances Act
and is maintained under the Regulation which has been published in Riigi Teataja Lisa  2000 No. 73.
Procedures
6. No quantitative restrictions.
7. (a)-(b) It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for
licence and/or importation may be made.
(d) An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an
application.
8. Under no circumstances other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria may an application for
a licence be refused. In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appealpursuant to the procedure provided by law.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions that have been issued a procurement permit  or activity
licence by National Police Board are eligible to apply for import licences .
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A free-form application for registration should contain the name, the number of commercial
register, address and telephone, fax number of the importer, the list, quantities and HS codes of the
imported goods and exporting country.
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12. There is a state fee of 500-1500 EEK, in the case of imports over 1000 t the fee of 1000 EEK
per every 1000 t is added.
13. There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issuance of licences.Conditions of licensing
14. A licence is a nonrecurrent permit.15. There is no penalty for the non-utili zation of a licence or a portion of it.
16. Licences are not transferable between importers.17. There are no other conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.Other procedural requirements
18. There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to
importation.
19. Foreign exchange is automa tically provided by the banking authorities for the goods to be
imported.
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