Basic information
Outline of the system
The List of Goods subject to import/export prohibitions or restrictions within the EAEU applicable to trade with third countries is approved by the EEC under the Decision of the Board No.30, Annex 2.19 of the document sets out relevant for this chapter list of goods.
The approval procedure for importation of encryption devices consists of two steps:
- Permits are issued by the Centre for Licencing, Certification and Protection of State Secret of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation;
- Based on permits licenses are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
Product coverage
The licensing system supervises the turnover of encryption devices including built-in or forming part of other goods.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
In regard to the licensing procedure for encryption devices the use of import licences enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quantities of controlled means imported.
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Import licensing enables the Government to monitor the quantities of controlled means imported. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of imports.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
Not applicable.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The controls on the importation of goods specified in this category are statutorily required under the legislation detailed below:
- "Protocol on measures of non-tariff regulation in trade with third countries (Appendix No.7, Treaty on the EAEU (ratified by Federal Law No.279-FZ)";
- "Instruction for registration of an application for license issuance for exports and/or imports of certain types of goods and for making up these licenses (approved by the EEC under the Decision of the Board No 30)";
- Decision of the Board of the EEC No.30;
- Federal Law No.164-FZ "On the Fundamentals of the State Regulation of Foreign Trade Activity";
- RF Government Resolution No.1567-p "On approving the list of federal executive bodies authorized for approval of applications for licenses to exports and/or imports of goods and execution of other permits in foreign trade in the cases provided for applications on the application of restrictions on goods subject to bans or restrictions on the importation or exportation by Member States of the Customs Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries".
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?
All persons, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.
Is there a registration fee?
Is there a published list of authorized importers?
Contact point for information on eligibility
Ministry/Authority
Address
Telephone
Fax
E-mail address
Website
Contact officer
Submission of an application
Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application
Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation; Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB)
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
Application forms are available on the special website "Support for foreign trade participants" (http://www.non-tariff.gov.ru).
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application:
- Digital copy of an application form;
- Copy of a contract;
- Copy of the document on registration with tax authority or the copy of the document on state registration;
- Permit from FSB or data on existence of the license for implementation of the licensed type of activity (http://clsz.fsb.ru);
- The applicant has the right to submit the documents specified in last two subparagraphs on his own initiative.
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
There is no minimum advance notice required for a license.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
No.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
No.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
Goods arriving at the port without a license cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued. The maximum processing time for permit and license is 37 days.
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
Import licenses are issued by the Department of the State Regulation of the Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
The application must be approved by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB).
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
There are no conditions attached to the license issuance.
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
License application fees are charged.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Fees are 7,500 roubles.
Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licenses.
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?
A license may not be granted if the applicant does not meet ordinary criteria.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
If applications are not granted, applicants will be informed about the reasons for that in writing.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
An applicant may apply to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision not to issue a license.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
An applicant may apply to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision not to issue a license.
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
No.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along with a valid license.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
There are no other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing required prior to importation.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
Licenses are valid for the certain period.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty for the non-utilisation of a license or a portion of a license.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licenses are not transferable between importers.
Foreign Exchange
Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?
Foreign exchange is automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported.