Hazardous waste

Basic information

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Outline of the system

The Kyrgyz Republic manages its obligations for hazardous waste controlled by the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-Boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention) through the Common List of Goods that are Subject to Non-Tariff Measures in Trade with Third Countries (Decision of the Collegium of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 30 "On Measures of Non-Tariff Regulation" of 21 April 2015, Annex 2.3).

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Product coverage

In accordance with the Kyrgyz Republic's obligations under the Basel Convention, the licensing system applies to hazardous wastes as listed in the Schedules to the Basel Convention.
See Products "Hazardous waste"

Nature of licensing

Automatic

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If Automatic, administrative purpose

Non-Automatic

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If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime

Non-automatic licensing to protect human health; protect environment; pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other international treaties (i.e. CITES, Basel Convention, Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)

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Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports

Import licensing is for the purpose of administering import restrictions maintained to protect human, animal or plant life or health. Importation of plant protection products is subject to non-automatic import licensing.

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Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports

Not applicable.

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The system applies to products originating from which country?

The system applies to hazardous wastes originating in and coming from all countries that are Parties to the Basel Convention.

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Expected duration of licensing procedure

Ongoing

Eligibility of applicants

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Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?

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What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?

All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for licences.

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Is there a registration fee?

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Is there a published list of authorized importers?

Contact point for information on eligibility

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Ministry/Authority

Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic

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Address

720002, Bishkek, Chui Avenue, 106

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Telephone

(0312)-62 05 35

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Fax

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E-mail address

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Contact officer

Submission of an application

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Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application

Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic

Documentation requirements

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What information is required in applications?

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What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?

Application forms are available at: http://mineconom.gov.kg/ru/direct/13/74 with the application for licence:

- An electronic copy of application;
- An electronic copy of a foreign trade contract;
- A copy of document on registration with tax authority or a copy of document on the state registration;
- A copy of the activity licence for the use of waste;
- A copy of contract (agreement) on transportation;
- A copy of the conclusion of the state ecological examination;
- A copy of the contract (agreement) between importer and person responsible for the disposal of waste, which sets out ecological safe use of this waste;
- Notification of transboundary transportation of hazardous waste in accordance with the Basel Convention;
- Information on the availability of technical (technological) possibilities for the use of hazardous waste;
- A copy of document certifying coverage by insurance, bond or other guarantee during the transboundary movement.

Window of submission of an application

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How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?

Application should be filed in advance of arrival of the goods.

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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

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Can a licence be granted immediately on request?

No.

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Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence

The maximum processing time for licence is 15 working days.

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Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?

Yes, a licence application is considered by a single administrative body – the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic.

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Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?

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Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?

There are no conditions attached to the issuance of a licence.

Fees and other administrative charges

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Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?

The license application fee is ten Monthly Calculated Indices for a legal entity and 5 MCI for an individual.

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What is the amount of the fee or charge?

The amount of one monthly calculated index is 100 soms.

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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 licences.

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Amount or rate?

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Is it refundable?

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What is the period of retention?

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What is the purpose of this requirement?

Refusal of an application

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Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?

Part II of the Appendix to Annex No. 7 "Rules of the Issuance of Licences and Permits to Export and/or Import Goods" to the EAEU Treaty establishes the grounds for refusing licences: (i) incomplete or inaccurate information in the documents submitted by the applicant to obtain a licence; (ii) non-compliance with the requirements stipulated in the Appendix to Annex No. 7 to the EAEU Treaty; (iii) termination or suspension of one or more documents that served as the basis for issuance of a licence; (iv) violation of international obligations of an EAEU member State, which may occur as a result of performance of the contract which requires a licence; (v) exhaustion of quota (in the case of registration of a licence for goods subject to quotas).

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Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?

The decision to refuse a licence has to be justified and presented by the authorized body to the applicant in writing.

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Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?

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If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?

Importation

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Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?

No.

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What documents are required upon actual importation?

Upon importation, an importer must present standard customs documentation along with a valid licence.

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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

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What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?

Licences are valid for the licence period.

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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 licence or a portion of a licence.

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Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?

Licences are not transferable between importers.

Foreign Exchange

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Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?

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Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?

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Is foreign exchange always available to cover licences issued?

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What formalities must be fulfilled for obtaining the foreign exchange?