Basic information
Outline of the system
The approval process for hazardous wastes consists of two steps:
- Permits are issued by the Federal Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Nature Management of the Russian Federation;
- Based on permits licenses are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
The List of Goods subject to import/export prohibitions or restrictions in the EAEU applicable to trade with third countries is approved by the EEC Board decision No. 30 of 21 April 2015 (as amended). Annex 2.3. of the document sets out full list of such goods.
Product coverage
The licensing system is applies to hazardous waste as listed in the schedules of the Basel Convention. See Products "Hazardous waste"
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 hazardous waste, the licensing system ensures that Russian Federation’s commitments as a party to the Basel Convention are upheld. To that effect, trans-boundary movements of hazardous wastes and other wastes is to be reduced to the minimum consistent with the environmentally sound and efficient management of such wastes and to be
conducted in such a manner which will protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects which may result from such movement.
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The licensing system secures the commitments undertaken by the Russian Federation as a Party to the Basel Convention. In this case, trans-boundary distribution of hazardous wastes and other wastes should be reduced to the minimum in consistence with the environmentally sound and viable management of such wastes and conducted in a manner that will protect human health and the environment from the adverse effects in the result of that distribution.
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 the Parties to the Basel Convention.
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:
- Annex 7 to the Decision of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission No. 30 "Regulations on the import into the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union and export from the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union of hazardous waste";
- "Protocol on measures of non-tariff regulation in trade with third countries (Appendix No. 7, Treaty on the EAEU (ratified by the Federal Law No. 279-FZ);
- 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. 1113 "On the formation and maintenance of the Federal Bank of licenses (in conjunction with the "Rules for the formation and maintenance of a Federal Bank of Licenses Issued")";
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia No. 2132 "On approval of requirements for the formats of applications and other documents necessary for the provision of public services, in the form of electronic documents and recognition of orders of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia No. 1575 and No. 52";
- 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 of Member States of the Customs Union within the EurAsEC in trade with third countries";
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia No. 135 "On approval of the Administrative Regulations of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for the provision of state and other permits for export and/or import of certain types of goods, which also form and maintain a federal bank issued."
- Order of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia No. 2759 "On the implementation of paragraph 46.2 of the action plan (road map) "Improving Customs Administration"
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?
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 licences
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
Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation; Federal Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Nature Management
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 application form;
- Copy of a contract;
- Copy of the document on registration on tax authority or state registration;
- Permit from the Federal Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Nature Management or data on existence of the license for implementation of the licensed type of activity (http://rpn.gov.ru)
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
The licensing system requires that permits should be obtained before exports/imports of hazardous wastes from and into or transited through the Russian Federation
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
Permits and licences may be issued at any period of the year.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
No. Licenses are issued only after authorisation by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
The maximum processing time to issue permit and licence is 45 day
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
The authorized body responsible for granting or rejecting an application for license is 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 Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Nature Management of the Russian Federation.
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
There are No.conditions attached to the licence issuance
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
Licence application fees are charged.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
Fees are: for permit – 325,000 roubles, for licence – 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 licences.
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 is not 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 in writing.
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
An applicant may submit and application 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 submit and application 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?
Permits and licences may be issued at any period of the year.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Upon importation, an importer is required to submit standard customs documentation along with a valid licence.
Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
In some cases the approval/certification of other agencies is required prior to the issue of a permit. The permit applicant is responsible to obtain all relevant approvals and licenses.
Conditions of licensing
What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?
The license is valid for the certain period of time.
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.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
The license is 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.