Special devices intended for unauthorised obtaining of information

Basic information

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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 2.17 of the document sets out relevant for this chapter list of goods.

The approval process for special devices intended for unauthorised obtaining of information 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 issed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

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Product coverage

The licensing system supervises the turnover of special devices intended for unauthorised obtaining of information including built-in or forming part of other goods.

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

In regard to the licensing procedure for special devices intended for unauthorized obtaining of information , for encryption devices office and for civil weapon, its main parts and cartridges the use of import licences enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quantities of controlled means imported. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of imports.

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Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports

The use of import licenses enables the Government to monitor the quantities of controlled means imported. The system does not intend to restrict the quantity or volume of imports.

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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 goods originating in and coming from all countries.

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Expected duration of licensing procedure

Special devices intended for unauthorized obtaining of information
The maximum processing time for permit is 10 days.
The maximum processing time for licence is 15 days.

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, entities and institutions are eligible to apply for licenses.

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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 Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation

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Address

Kitaygorodskiy proezd 7, Moscow, Russian Federation 109074

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Telephone

8 (495) 539-21-87)

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Fax

8 (495) 539-21-72

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E-mail address

NA

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Website

NA

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Contact officer

NA

Submission of an application

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Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application

Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation; Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation (FSB)

Documentation requirements

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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).

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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

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

There is no minimum advance notice required for a license.

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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

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.

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Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?

Import licenses are issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

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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).

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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

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Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?

License application fees are charged.

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What is the amount of the fee or charge?

Fees are 7,500 roubles.

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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?

A license may not be granted if the applicant fails to meet ordinary criteria.

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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.

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

An applicant may submit an application to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision not to issue a license.

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If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?

An applicant may submit an application to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation for a review of the decision not to issue a license.

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 is required to submit standard customs documentation along with a valid license.

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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?

Licenses are valid for a certain 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 license or a portion of a license.

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

Licenses 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?

Foreign exchange is 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?