Basic information
Outline of the system
Import of used vehicles' tyres is regulated by the Order of the Minister of Environment No. 280 “On Issuing Permits for Import of Used Tyres into the Republic of Lithuania and Procedure of Collection and Inventory of Improper Tyres” of 24 December 1998, and is administered by the Ministry of Environment.
Product coverage
The licensing covers used tyres of vehicles, which are good for exploitation and restoration. The importation of used tyres is subject to non-automatic import licensing.
Nature of licensing
Automatic
If Automatic, administrative purpose
Non-Automatic
If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime
Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
The licensing is intended to protect the environment and human health.
Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports
No quantitative or value restrictions.
The system applies to products originating from which country?
The system applies to the goods originating and coming from all countries.
Expected duration of licensing procedure
Legal requirements
Is the licensing statutorily required?
The licensing of trade in used vehicles' tyres is based and maintained on the Order of the Minister of Environment No. 280 “On Issuing Permits for Import of Used Tyres into the Republic of Lithuania and Procedure of Collection and Inventory of Improper Tyres” of 24 December 1998, published in Official Gazette “Valstybes zinios” No. 1-35, 1999.
The licensing system is not a statutory requirement.
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?
Authority exists to suspend the system whenever it is determined that such action is appropriate.
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, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for import 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
Documentation requirements
What information is required in applications?
The application form contains:
• code, name, address of enterprise;
• data on enterprise of export (country of export, name, address);
• quantity of tyres intended to import (in units);
• intended period of import.
What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
An importer is required to submit the following documents with the application form:
• copy of enterprise’s registration certificate;
• copy of contract with enterprise exporting tyres;
• chart of storage site for tyres;
• chit stating collection of end-of-life tyres;
• copies of acts stating checking of the tyre quality (according to permits issued previously);
• other chits stating collection and recycling of tyres.
Window of submission of an application
How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?
It is up to the applicant to decide when to apply for a licence, knowing that the document will be issued within maximum of 5 day of receipt of the application.
Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain
There are no limitations as to period of the year during which application for licence and/or importation may be made.
Issuing the license
Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence
Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?
An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application, namely the Ministry of Environment.
Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?
An importer has to approach only one administrative organ in connection with an application, namely the Ministry of Environment.
Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?
Fees and other administrative charges
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
There is no licensing fee or administrative charge.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
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 issuance 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?
The issue of authorizations shall be refused if:
• not all the required documents have been presented;
• the presented documents have not been duly executed;
• the imported tyres do not satisfy the technical requirements.
Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?
Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?
In the event of refusal to issue a licence, the applicant has a right of appeal pursuant to the procedure provided by law.
If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
Importation
Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?
There are no limitations as to period of the year during which application for licence and/or importation may be made.
What documents are required upon actual importation?
Upon actual importation, an importer is required to submit the approved import licence along with the general document while conducting customs procedure.
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?
A licence is non-recurrent and valid for one month from the date of issue. The validity can be extended.
Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of it.
Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
Licences 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.