Basic information
Outline of the system
For import/export of aquatic bioresources and products thereof it is necessary to obtain a catch (re-export) registration form for Antarctic and Patagonian Toothfish, which is issued by the State Fisheries Agency, the authorized body for implementing the requirements of the Conservation Measure "Catch Documentation Scheme for Dissostichus spp.".
Product coverage
The system applies according to Catch Documentation Scheme for Dissostichus spp.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Non-Automatic to protect human, animal or plant life and health; protect environment
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The system is based on Ukraine's obligations to prevent illegal, unregulated and unreported fisheries for toothfish and intended to control fish landed or transhipped to Ukraine. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of importation of goods.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
All countries
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Ongoing
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The corresponding legislation includes:
- Law of Ukraine "On Fishery, Industrial Fishery and Protection of Aquatic Bioresources" of 2011;
- Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 760 of 15 August 2012 "On approval of the procedure for issuing catch (re-export) registration forms for Antarctic and Patagonian Toothfish".
Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subject to licensing to administrative discretion?
Is it possible for the government to abolish the system without legislative approval?
This system cannot be abolished without legislative approval
Eligibility of applicants
Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?
What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?
Legal entity or individual entrepreneur (shipowner) whose vessel has caught the specified fish species or importer of Antarctic and Patagonian Toothfish to Ukraine has the right to apply for a catch (re-export) registration form.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
State Fisheries Agency
Address
04053 Kyiv, Sichovyh Streltsiv street, 45-a
Telephone
+38 (044) 272-20-32
Fax
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
State Fisheries Agency
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
The request to obtain a catch (re-export) registration form must be completed as described in Annex to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 760 of 15 August 2012 "On approval of the procedure for issuing catch (re-export) registration forms for Antarctic and Patagonian Toothfish".
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
The request shall be submitted to the State Fisheries Agency before the vessel with the toothfish catch enters the landing port in Ukraine or before the date when the Antarctic and Patagonian toothfish are exported from the territory of Ukraine.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
A catch (re-export) registration form may be obtained in a shorter time frame and depends only on technical capacity of the relevant authority.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
The consideration of the request for obtaining a catch (re-export) registration form shall be made within ten calendar days from the date of receipt of the request.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
The request to obtain a catch (re-export) registration form is considered by the State Fisheries Agency
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
No
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
The issue of a catch (re-export) registration form is free of charge.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
No
Amount or rate?
Is it refundable?
What is the period of retention?
What is the purpose of this requirement?
Refusal of an application
Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?
The grounds for refusal to issue a catch (re-export) registration form include:
- inaccurate information specified in the request;
- negative conclusion on the results of examinations and surveys or other scientific and technical assessments required for the issuance of a catch (re-export) registration form.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
In case of refusal to issue a catch (re-export) registration form, the applicant will be informed about the reasons for that in writing within ten calendar days from the date of receipt of the request
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
The decision on refusal may be appealed to the district administrative court in conformity with provisions of the Code of Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
The decision on refusal may be appealed to the district administrative court in conformity with provisions of the Code of Administrative Proceedings of Ukraine.
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
The request shall be submitted to the State Fisheries Agency before the vessel with the toothfish catch enters the landing port in Ukraine or before the date when the Antarctic and Patagonian toothfish are exported from the territory of Ukraine.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
At the time of actual importation/exportation the catch (re-export) registration form is required along with other necessary customs documents.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
No
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
The catch (re-export) registration form is valid until the foreign trade transactions with the shipment of Antarctic and Patagonian Toothfish are completed
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
No
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
No
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
No