Toxic substances except for precursors of the narcotic drugs and substances with psychotropic effects

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Product Category

Basic information

Outline of the system

The List of Goods subject to import/export prohibitions or restrictions within the EAEU applicable to trade is approved with third countries by the EEC Board Decision No.30, Annex 2.13 of the document sets out relevant for this chapter list of goods.

The approval process for the importation of toxic substances except for precursors of the narcotic drugs and substances with psychotropic effects consists of two steps:

- Permits are issued by the Federal Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Nature Managemtn of the Russian Federation;
- Based on permits the Ministry of Industry and Trade issues license.

Product coverage

The licensing system regulates turnover of toxic substances of different origins for protection of human, animal or plant life or health.

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 toxic substances except for precursors of the narcotic drugs and substances with psychotic effects, the use of import licences enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quantities of controlled substances imported. The system is not intended to restrict the quantity or volume of imports.

Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports

The use of import licenses enables the Government to restrict and monitor the quantities of controlled products circulation.

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 is applied to goods originating in and coming from all countries.

Expected duration of licensing procedure

Toxic substances except for precursors of the narcotic drugs and substances with psychotic effects.
There is no minimum advance notice required for a licence. Goods arriving at the port without a licence cannot be imported and retrospective permits cannot be issued.

Legal requirements

Is the licensing statutorily required?

The controls on the imports of goods specified in this category are statutory 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.1113 "On the formation and maintenance of the Federal Bank of licenses (in conjunction with the "Rules for the formation and maintenance of the Federal Bank of Licenses Issued")";
- 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 forapplications 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";
- 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 delivery, in the form of electronic documents and recognition of orders of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia No.1575 and No.52".

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

Ministry of Industry and Trade

Address

Kitaygorodskiy proezd 7, Moscow, Russian Federation 109074

Telephone

8 (495) 539-21-87)

Fax

8 (495) 539-21-72

E-mail address

Website

Contact officer

Submission of an application

Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application

Ministry of Industry and Trade; 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 an application form;
- Copy of a contract;
- Copy of the document on registration with tax authority or on state registration;
- Permit approved by the Federal Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Nature Management or data on existence of the license for licensed type of activity (http://www.rpn.gov.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 45 day.

Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?

The licenses are issued by 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 should be approved by the Federal Service for Supervision in the Sphere of Nature Management.

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 for permit and license are 325,000 and 7,500 roubles, respectively.

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 fails to 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 submit the 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?