RESTRICTEDWORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONWT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
17 June 2003
(03-3228)
Working Party on the
Accession of UkraineOriginal:  English
ACCESSION OF UKRAINE
Questionnaire on Import Licensing Procedures
Revision
The Governmental Commission on Ukraine's Accession to the WTO have submitted the
following revised information on the Questionnaire on Import Licensing Procedures, with the request
that it be circulated to the members of the Working Party.
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There are the following import licensing systems in Ukraine:
- licensing system for importing goods aimed at protection against low-quality goods, and
protection of the environment against ozone-depleting substances.  The list of goods
importation of which is subject to licensing under the said system (irrespective from the
country of exportation) is approved annually by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine.  The
list of goods, importation of which is subject to licensing in 2003 is approved by theResolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1939 of 25 December 2002; and
- licensing system with quotas applied to imports of goods, aimed at application of
protective measures. Protective measures under this system are determined under special
decision of the Interdepartmental Commission of Ukraine for International Trade.
Licensing System of Imports of Goods, Aime d at Protection against Low-Quality Goods, and
Protection of the Environment against Ozone-Depleting Substances, the List of Which is Approved
Annually by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine
І. OUTLINE OF SYSTEMS
Give a brief description of each licensing system as  a whole and, with respect  to each, reply to the
following questions as relevant, placing all of the material with respect to a given system in
sequence together, and using cross references as appropriate when elements which have already
been described are also p resent in another system.
According to this system, the Cabinet of Ministers annually reviews and approves a list of
goods subject to import licensing.  The list of goods, importation of which is subject to licensing in
2003 is approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1939 of
25 December 2002 with relevant amendments.  Imports are licensed irrespective of the exporting
country.
ІІ. PURPOSES AND COVERAGE OF LICENSING
1. Identify each licensing sy stem maintained and state what products, appropriately
grouped, are covered.
Pursuant to this system, imports of the following goods are subject to licensing in 2003:
Insecticides, rodenticides, fu ngicides, herbicides, anti-
sprouting products and plant-growth regulators3808 10, 3808 20, 3808 30, 3808 90 (except
separate shipments imported free of charge byauthority of the Ministry of EcologicalResources, exceptionally for the State testing,scientific research and demonstrationexperiments – neocidole (3808 10 40 00) and
larinate (3808 90 10 00)
Unused postage, excise labels and similar products being
in circulation or have to be in circulation in the country ofdestination; stamp-impressed paper4907 00 10 00, 4907 00 91 00, 4907 00 99 00
Products, which may contain ozone-depleting substances
and are imported in aerosol package2106, 3208, 3209, 3210 00, 3212, 3214, 3304,
3305, 3306, 3307, 3402, 3403, 3405, 3506 91
00 00, 3808, 3809, 3811, 3812, 3813 00 00 00,3814 00, 3820 00 00 00, 3824 90 70 00 - 382490 95 00, 3910 00 00 (see also Annex 2)
Products which may contain ozone-depleting substances 8415, 8418, 8424 10, 8476 21 00 00, 8476 81
00 00, 9304 00 00 00 (See also Annex 2)
Ozone-depleting substances According to the list of Annex No.1WT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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2. The system applies to goods originatin g in and coming from which countries?
Licensing of imports of goods (except for goods specified in Annexes 1 and 2) is carried out
in line with the requirements of the Montreal Protocol.
3. Is the licensing intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports, and if not, what are
its purposes?  Have alternative methods of  accomplishing the purposes been considered
and if so which?  Why have they not been adopted?
This licensing system  is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.
The purposes of licensing are:
- protection of the market from low-quality products; and
- protection of environment from ozone-depleting substances.
4. Cite the law, regulation and/or admini strative order under which the licensing is
maintained.  Is the licensing statutorily required?  Does the legislation leave designation
of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion?  Is it possible forthe government (or the executive branch) to  abolish the system without legislative
approval?
The Law of Ukraine "On Foreign Economic Activity" No.959-XII of 16 April 1991 stipulates
that licensing and quotas applicable to imports and exports may be introduced independently by state
bodies of Ukraine.
The decision on approval of import licensing regime is made by the Cabinet of Ministers of
Ukraine upon initiation by the Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine.  The latter
annually determines the list and terms of validity of licensing regime for each specific type of goods
that fall under such treatment.  The list of goods, importation of which is subject to licensing in 2003
is approved by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1939 of 25 December 2002"On Lists of Goods Exports and Imports of Which are Subject to Quota Application and Licensing in
2003".
ІІІ. PROCEDURES
1. For products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports (whether applicable
globally or to a limited number of countri es or whether established bilaterally or
unilaterally):
There are no such products under this licensing system.
2. Where there is no quantitative limit on importation of a product or on imports from a
particular country:
(a) How far in advance of importation must application for a license be made?  Can
licenses be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port
without a license (for exampl e, owing to inadvertency)?
(b) Can a license be granted immediately on request?
(c) Are there any limitations as to the period  of the year during which application for
license and/or importation may be made?   If so, explain .WT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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(d) Is consideration of license applications effected by a single administrative organ?
Or must the application be passed on to  other organs for visa, note or approval?
If so, which?  Does the importer have  to approach more than one administrative
organ?
According to the import licensing system:
(a) The importer may file the application for import license of goods subject to licensing
under the system at any time;
The term for receiving a license depends only on the technical abilities of the licensing body.
(b) The maximum possible term during which the license application may be considered
is 15 working days.  The license may be issued in a shortest possible term, which
depends on the technical opportunities of the relevant competent body;
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of a year during which the application for a
license may be made;
(d) Applications for licenses are considered by the Ministry of Economy and European
Integration of Ukraine, or – within powers granted by this Ministry – by the Ministry
of Economy of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, relevant departments of oblast,
Kyiv and Sevastopol City State Administrations that issue export and import licenses
to business entities, registered in the rele vant jurisdictions, and the accounting value
of which under agreements (contracts) does not exceed US$300,000.
The application is not passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval.
To obtain the import license for certain types of goods, the importer – under the licensing
system – has to receive the approval from the relevant administrative body.
Such expert opinions are issued, depending on the type of goods, by the following
institutions:
The Main State Inspection for Plant Protection of
the Ministry of Agrarian Policy of UkraineImport of chemical means for plant protection
(code 3808 10, 3808 20, 3808 30)
The State Technological Center for Protection of
Fertility of Soil of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy
of UkraineImport of agricultural chemicals (plant growth
regulators – code 3808 90)
The State Ecological Inspection of the Ministry of
Ecology and Natural Resources of UkraineImport of ozone-depleting substances and products that
may contain ozone-depleting substances and come inaerosol packaging (code 2106, 3208, 3209, 3210 00,3212, 3214, 3304, 3305, 3306, 3307, 3402, 3403, 3405,3506 91 00 00, 3808, 3809, 3811, 3812, 3813 00 00 00,
3814 00, 3820 00 00 00, 3824 90 70 00 - 3824 90 95
00, 3910 00 00; 8415, 8418, 8424 10, 8476 21 00 00,8476 81 00 00, 9304 00 00 00)
3. Under what circumstances may an applicatio n for a license be refused other than failure
to meet the ordinary criteria?  Are the re asons for any refusal given to the applicant?
Have applicants a right of appeal in the even t of refusal to issue a license and, if so, to
what bodies and under what procedures?WT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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The application may not be considered in case of the inappropriate registration of an
application or non-submission of the complete set of documents.
The import license may be denied:
- in case the set of documents submitted is incomplete;
- in case the submitted documents are not consistent with the current legislation of Ukraine;
and
- in case the business entity violates provisions of the current Ukrainian legislation.
The applicant has the right to appeal a decision refusing the issue of an import license in a
judicial order, according to the provisions of the Civil Procedural Code and the Commercial
Procedural Code of Ukraine.
IV. ELIGIBILITY OF IMPORTERS TO APPLY FOR LICENCE
1.  Are all persons, firms and institutions eligible to apply for licences:
(a) under restrictive licensing systems?(b) under non-restrictive systems?
If not, is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in
importation?  What persons or firms are eligible?  Is there a registration fee?  Is there a
published list of authorized importers?
Any individual or legal entity registered as an agent of entrepreneurial activity in Ukraine,
regardless of its type of ownership, is eligible to apply for an import license for goods.
(а) there is no such list of goods;
(b) any agent of entrepreneurial activity.
VI. DOCUMENTATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR
LICENCE
1. What information is required in applications?  Submit a sample form.  What documents
is the importer required to supply with the application?
- Application for the import license
The information in applications for an import license is required in an established form.  A
sample of such application form is attached (Annex 3).
The following documents, along with the application, are submitted in order to obtain an
import license for goods, the list of which is approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine:
- a request letter regarding the issuance of a license, with guarantee of the payment of the
official fee for the issue of such license;
- copy of the contract, all annexes and specifications thereto certified by the Head of the
agent of entrepreneurial activity;
- copy of state registration certificate certified by the Head of the agent of entrepreneurial
activity;WT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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- confirmation of the relevant institution authorized for such purpose on approving the
import of goods, according to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine,
No. 1939 of 25 December 2002 if required (see answer to question 2d of subsection III of
the said section); and
- certificate of goods examination issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
Ukraine or its regional department, with determination of the code of goods according tothe Commodity Nomenclature.  The certificate of goods examination is issued by the
Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ukraine on the basis of the relevant specification
of the product, with the aim of determining the correspondence of goods to the codes of
commodity classification.  There are no significant reasons to refuse the issue of
certificate of examination.
2. What documents are required upon actual importation?
The following documents are required upon actual importation:
- cargo customs declaration;
- license to import; and
- certificate of product origin.
3. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?  If so, what is the amount of the fee
or charge?
The State fee in the amount UAH255 (about US$45.00), is established for the issue of an
import license, which corresponds to the cost of issuing.
4. Is there any deposit or advance payment requireme nt associated with the issue of licenses?
If so, state the amount or rate, whether it is refundable, the period of retention and the
purpose of the requirement.
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement.  During the submission of an
application for a license, confirmation of the payment of state fee is not required.  A document
confirming the payment of state fee is submitted upon receipt of a license.
VII. CONDITIONS OF LICENSING
1. What is the period of validity of a licence?  Can the validity of a licence be extended?
How?
An import license is issued for the term of validity according to the terms of contract and is
effective for customs processing of products throughout this period up to the end of the current year.
Export and import licenses not used during a relevant previous year shall be effective by 1 March of
the following year.  Such norm is introduced by annual resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers ofUkraine while approving of the list of goods, exports and imports of which is subject to licensing in a
relevant year.
2. Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a license or a portion of a license?
There are no penalties for the non-utilization of a license or a portion thereof.
3. Are licenses transferable between importers?  If so, are any limitations or conditions
attached to such transfer?
Licenses are not transferable between importers.WT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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4. Are any other conditions attach ed to the issue of a licence:
(a)  for products subject to quantitative restriction?  
(b)  for products not subject to quantitative restriction?
Other conditions attached to li cense issuing are the following:
(a) submission of a document, confirming paym ent of the state fee for license issuing;
(b) submission of a power of attorney for the right to obtain a license and a document
identifying a person that obtains a license.
VIII. OTHER PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
1. 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 (and if necessary
prior receiving of approval of relevant administrative bodies), prior to importation.
2. Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be
imported?  Is a license required as a condition  to obtaining foreign exchange?  Is foreign
exchange always available to cover licenses issu ed?  What formalities must be fulfilled for
obtaining the foreign exchange?
Payments for goods imported are effectuated pursuant to the terms and conditions of a foreign
economic agreement (contract) between an agent of foreign economic activity of Ukraine and aforeign agent of business activity.  Payments are conducted only through authorized banks in foreign
exchange.  If the importer does not have a sufficient amount at its authorized bank's account, the bank
– upon importer's authorization – buys currency at the foreign exchange market.
A license does not require obtaining foreign exchange as a pre-condition.  We are not aware
of any circumstances of lack of foreign exchange to utilize the issued licenses.
The following documents are the basis for the purchase of foreign currency on the currency
interbank market of Ukraine in payments with non- residents for commercial transactions, according to
the Resolution of the Board of the National Bank of Ukraine of 18 March 1999, No. 127 "On
Approval of the Procedure for Conducting Transactions at the Currency Interbank Market of
Ukraine":
- contract with the non-resident filled in, according to the current Ukrainian legislation
requirements, or other document which, in line with the current legislation of Ukraine,
has the power of a contract;
- the customs cargo declaration (in a format established by the Resolution of the Cabinet of
Ministers of Ukraine No. 574 of 9 June 1997), with changes, if the product is importedinto the territory of Ukraine;
- a certificate on the completed work (rendered services) or other document certifying the
rendering of services, completion of work;
- documents provided for in the documentary form of calculations (a letter of credit,
collection); and
- a certificate from the State Tax Administration (Inspection) on the registration of the
resident as a tax payer, and providing information about the current foreign currencyaccount.WT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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Special Licensing System with Quotas of Imports  of Goods which are Established under Special
Decisions of the Interdepartmental Committee of Ukraine for International Trade
І. OUTLINE OF SYSTEMS
1. Give a brief description of each licensing sy stem as a whole and, with respect to each,
reply to the following questions as relevant, pl acing all of the materi al with respect to a
given system in sequence together, and using cross references as appropriate when
elements which have already been descri bed are also present in another system.
Special licensing system with quantitative restriction of imports covers import of goods
regarding to which there is a decision of the Interdepartmental Committee of Ukraine for International
Trade on the application of special measures pursuant to the Law of Ukraine "On the Application of
Special Measures as to Imports into Ukraine," No. 332-XIV, dated 22 December 1998.  According to
the Law of Ukraine "On Foreign Economic Activity" No.959-XII of 16 April 1991 quota application
shall be conducted through the introduction of the treatment of individual licenses. At the same timethe total amount of imports under such licenses may not exceed the established quota.
The goods determined by the Decision of the Commission at the results of special
investigations are imported on the basis of special licenses issued by the Ministry of Economy and
European Integration of Ukraine.
ІІ. PURPOSES AND COVERAGE OF LICENSING
1. Identify each licensing sy stem maintained and state what products, appropriately
grouped, are covered .
The said system covers licensing of imports of the following goods:
- cars (code 870322);
- baking soda (code 2836 30);
- plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of polyurethane (code - 3921 13);
- syringes, with or without needles, of plastic materials with 2, 5, 10 and 20 milliliters in
volume
- (code - 9018 31 100);
- concrete (code - 2523 29);
- artificial fur and pile fabrics (4304 00 00, 6001); and
- electrical lamps (8539 10, 8539 22 90, 8539 29 98 00).
2. The system applies to goods originatin g in and coming from which countries?
The system of special import licensing is ap plied to goods, originating from the following
countries:
cars from the Russian Federation – 15777 pcs.
baking soda from the Russian Federation – 2500 tons
plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of
polyurethaneAnnual volume of the special quota - 315,36 tons,
including:
From Lithuania - 92,4 tonsRussia- 22,15 tonsBelarus- 15,06 tonsPoland- 35,95 tonsCzech Republic- 23,65 tons
Hungary - 126,14 tonsWT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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syringes, with or without needles, of plastic
materials with 2, 5, 10 and 20 milliliters involumeAnnual volume of the special quota - 850918,4 kg,
including:from Russia– 68253,4 kg;Slovakia – 113900,6 kg;Belgium– 6896 kg;Poland– 144475,1 kg;
Germany – 44941,1 kg;
Spain- 472452,2 kg.
concrete from Russia– 150 thousand tons
If the quota is distributed between exporting countries, such distribution may be agree upon
with them. If the agreement is not reached, the quota shall be distributed between exporting countriesaccording to their share of imports into Ukraine, wh ich is an object of a special investigation, during
three to five years directly preceding the initiation of investigation, and in consideration of factors that
may influence the trade in the said goods.
3. Is the licensing intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports, and if not, what are
its purposes?  Have alternative methods of  accomplishing the purposes been considered
and if so which?  Why have they not been adopted?
The special licensing system is intended to rest rict the quantity of imports of the determined
goods.  The purpose of licensing is the protection of interests of national goods producers from
growing imports of such goods.
4. Cite the law, regulation and/or admini strative order under which the licensing is
maintained.  Is the licensing statutorily required?  Does the legislation leave designation
of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion?  Is it possible forthe government (or the executive branch) to  abolish the system without legislative
approval?
The system of special licensing is established by the Law of Ukraine "On the Application of
Special Measures to Imports into Ukraine," No. 332-XIV, dated 22 December 1998 and the Law of
Ukraine "On Foreign Economic Activity" No. 959-XII, dated 16 April 1991 with relevant changesand amendments.  Quantitative restrictions of imports under this licensing system are established
according to the Decisions of the Interdepartmental Commission for International Trade and orders of
the Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine.
In particular by the Order of the Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine
No. 369 of 16 December 2002 "On the Application of Special Measures as to Import of New CarsOriginating from the Russian Federation" accord ing to the Decision of the Interdepartmental
Commission for International Trade No. SP-54/2002/52-49 "On the Application of Special Measures
as to Imports into Ukraine of New Cars Originating from the Russian Federation".
By the Order of the Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine No. 234 of
2 August 2002 "On the Application of Special Measur es as to Imports of Baking Soda Originating
from the Russian Federation" according to the Decision of the Interdepartmental Commission for
International Trade No. SP-44/2002/52-46 of 5 July 2002 "On the Application of Special Measures as
to Imports into Ukraine of Baking Soda" originating from the Russian Federation".
By the Order of the Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine No. 48 of
18 February 2002 "On Licensing of Imports into Ukraine of Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip ofPolyurethane Originating from the Russian Federation, Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic
and Hungary" according to the Decision of the Interdepartmental Commission for International TradeWT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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No. SP-2/2000 of 2 March 2000 "On the Application of Special Measures as to Imports into Ukraine
of Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Polyurethane Originating from the Russian Federation,
Belarus, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic and Hungary" with changes and amendments made by the
decision of the Interdepartmental Co mmission No. SP-31/2002/52- 42 of 29 January 2002.
By the Order of the Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine No. 200 of
5 July 2002 "On the Application of Special Measures as to Imports into Ukraine of Syringes, with orwithout Needles, of Plastic Materials, Originating in the Russian Federation, Slovakia, Belgium,
Ireland, Poland, Germany and Spain" and No. SP-40/2002/52-44 of 19 June 2002 "On Liberalization
of Special Measures Applied according to the Decision of the Interdepartmental Commission for
International Trade No. SP-17/ 2001/52-44 of 8 June 2001".
By the Order of the Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine No. 296 of
23 October 2002 "On the Application of Special M easures as to Importing Concrete into Ukraine"
according to the Decision of the Interdepar tmental Commission for International Trade
No. SP-49/2002/52-48 of 7 October 2002 "On the Applic ation of Special Measures as to Imports into
Ukraine of Concrete Originating From the Russian Federation"-
The Decision of the Interdepartmental Committe e for International Trade determines the
products subject to licensing.  The Government may not cancel the special licensing system without a
legislative approval.
ІІІ. PROCEDURES
1. For products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports (whether applicable
globally or to a limited number of countri es or whether established bilaterally or
unilaterally):
(a) Is information published, and where, concerning allocation of quotas and
formalities of filing applications for licenses?  If not, how is it brought to the
attention of possible importers?  Of governments and export promotion bodies of
exporting countries and their trade representatives?  Is the overall amount
published?  The amount allocated to goods from each country?  The maximum
amount allocated to each importer?  Ho w to request any exceptions or derogations
from the licensing requirement?
(b) How is the size of the quotas determined:  on a yearly, six-monthly or quarterly
basis?  Are there cases where the size of quo ta is determined on a yearly basis but
licences are issued for imports on a six-mo nthly or quarterly basis?  In the latter
case, is it necessary for importers to apply for fresh licence on a six-monthly or
quarterly basis?
(c) Are licences allotted for certain goods partly  or only to domestic producers of like
goods?  What steps are taken to ensure that  licences allocated are actually used for
imports?  Are unused allocations added to quotas for a succeeding period?  Are
the names of importers to whom licences  have been allocated made known to
governments and export promotion bodies of exporting countries upon request?
If not, for what reason?  (Indicate products to which replies relate.)
(d) From the time of announcing the opening of quotas, as indicated in I above, what
is the period of time allowed for the submission of applications for licences?
(e) What are the minimum and maximum lengths of time for processing
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(f) How much time remains, at a minimum, between the granting of licences and the
date of opening of the period of importation?
(g) Is consideration of licence applications e ffected by a single administrative organ?
Or must the application be passed on to  other organs for visa, note or approval?
If so, which?  Does the importer have  to approach more than one administrative
organ?
(h) If the demand for licences cannot be fully sa tisfied, on what basis is the allocation
to applicants made?  First come, first served?  Past performance?  Is there a
maximum amount to be allocated per appl icant and, if so, on what basis is it
determined?  What provision is made for new importers?  Are applications
examined simultaneously or on receipt?
(i) In the case of bilateral quotas or ex port restraint arrangements where export
permits are issued by exporting countries, are import licences also required?  If so,
are licences issued  automatically?
(j) In cases where imports are allowed on the basis of export permits only, how is the
importing country informed of the effect given by the exporting countries to the
understanding between the two countries?
(k) Are there products for which licenses are issued on condition that goods should be
exported and not sold in  the domestic market?
According to the special import licensing system, which envisages quota allocation, the lists
of products are determined by the decisions of the Interdepartmental Committee for International
Trade:
(a) Decision of the Interdepartmental Committ ee for International Trade regarding the
application of special measures as to imports of certain goods with allocation of
quotas is published in the official publication of Ukraine, in particular:  "Uruadoviy
Courier" (Governmental Courie r) newspaper. Orders of the Ministry of Economy and
European Integration of Ukraine, which are registered with the Ministry of Justice of
Ukraine and published in the official publication of Ukraine, in particular:"Offitsiyniy Visnyk Ukrainy" (Official Bulletin of Ukraine), determine allocation of
quotas by countries of origin. In addition, information on daily balance of quotas
under the said licensing system is placed at the special page of the web-site of the
Ministry of Economy and European Integration www.me.gov.ua .  The Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Ukraine notifies governmental organs of exporting countries.  To
prevent monopolization of the market the total number of applications from the same
importer to obtain special licenses within the established quotas may not exceed
35 per cent of the size of the quota period or such other period envisaged by the
relevant decision of the Commission.  Any exceptions or deviations from the
requirements of special licensing are not allowed without amendments of normative
and legislative acts.
(b) The size of the quotas is determined for a one-year period, and according to the
decision of the Interdepartmental Commission for International Trade is allocated by
relevant six or three-month periods. Special licenses are issued for a period of
90 days.
(c) Special licenses are not allotted between importers or producers of like goods.  A
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semiannual period is added to quota of the second semiannual period.  In this case,
however, semiannual quota may not exceed 60 per cent of the special quota.
Information on a recipient of a special license is not confidential.  Therefore, this
information can be disclosed upon request.
(d) There are no restrictions as to period of time allowed for the submission of
application.
(e) The length of time for processing applications is 15 working days.
(f) The applications for import licenses are accepted starting from 14 days prior to the
first day of the relevant quota period.
(g) The Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine considers license
applications.  There is no necessity to pass applications to other organs for visa, note
or approval.  The importer has to approach one administrative organ only.
(h) If the demand for a license cannot be fully satisfied, then a license is issued for a part
of the demand, i.e., for amount of quota left.  Applications for special licenses are
considered in the order of their submission, pursuant to dates of registration with the
Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine.  To prevent
monopolization of the market the total number of applications from the same
importer to obtain special licenses within the established quotas may not exceed35 per cent of the size of the quota period or such other period if envisaged by the
relevant decision of the Commission.  A maximum amount to be allocated per
applicant is not determined.  All importers differ only by date of the submission of
the application.  Applications are considered in the order of their receipt (not
simultaneously).
(i) Issue of special licenses under this scheme does not depend on availability of bilateral
quotas or arrangements.  Special licenses are not issued automatically.
(j) There are no such cases.
(k) There are no such products.
2. Where there is no quantitative limit on importation of a product or on imports from a
particular country:
(a) How far in advance of importation must application for a license be made?  Can
licenses be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port
without a license (for exampl e, owing to inadvertency)?
(b) Can a license be granted immediately on request?(c) Are there any limitations as to the period  of the year during which application for
license and/or importation m ay be made?  If so, explain.
(d) Is consideration of license applications effected by a single administrative organ?
Or must the application be passed on to  other organs for visa, note or approval?
If so, which?  Does the importer have  to approach more than one administrative
organ?WT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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(а) Acceptance of import license applications starts 14 days prior to the first day of the
relevant quota period.  The term of obtaining license depends only on the technical
capabilities of the licensing body.
(b) The maximum possible term during which the license application may be considered
is 15 working days.  The license may be issued in a shortest possible term, which
depends on the technical opportunities of the relevant competent body.
(с) The license application may be denied providing the amount of quota established for
the relevant period is exhausted.
(d) The Ministry of Economy and European Integration of Ukraine, considers license
applications.  There is no necessity to pass applications to other organs for visa, note
or approval.  The importer has to approach one administrative organ only.
3. Under what circumstances may an applicatio n for a license be refused other than failure
to meet the ordinary criteria?  Are the re asons for any refusal given to the applicant?
Have applicants a right of appeal in the even t of refusal to issue a license and, if so, to
what bodies and under what procedures?
A special license application is accepted in all cases except for cases of inconsistency of the
filed application with provisions of the contract, submission of the application in an inappropriate
form, or submission of incomplete set of required documents.
License may be denied due to the following reasons:
- the submitted documents are inconsistent with current Ukrainian legislation;
- the amount of the special quota is exhausted; and
- the agent of entrepreneurial activity violates provisions of Ukrainian legislation.
The applicant has the right to appeal a decision refusing the issue of a special import license
in court, according to the norms of the Civil and Procedural and the Economic and Procedural Codes
of Ukraine.
IV. ELIGIBILITY OF IMPORTERS TO APPLY FOR LICENCE
1.  Are all persons, firms and institutions eligible to apply for licences:
(a) under restrictive licensing systems?(b) under non-restrictive systems?
If not, is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in
importation?  What persons or firms are elig ible?  Is there a registration fee?  Is there a
published list of authorized importers?
Any individual or legal entity registered as an agent of entrepreneurial activity registered in
Ukraine, regardless of its ownership types, is eligible to apply for the special import license.
VI. DOCUMENTATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION FOR
LICENCE
1. What information is required in applications?  Submit a sample form.  What documents
is the importer required to supply with the application?WT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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The established application form determines the information required in such applications.  A
sample of such application form is attached (Annex 4).
The following documents, along with the application, are submitted in order to obtain a
license:
- a request letter regarding the issue of a license, with guarantee of the payment of the
official fee for the issue of such license;
- a copy of the contract, all annexes and specification thereto certified by the Head of the
agent of entrepreneurial activity;
- a copy of state registration certificate certified by the Head of the agent of entrepreneurial
activity;
- a copy of the certificate for attributing an identification number of a taxpayer;
- the original a certificate of origin of foreign goods issued by the authorized body of
foreign country of origin and its copy; and
- a certificate of goods examination issued by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of
Ukraine or its regional department, with determination of the code of goods.
The applicant – upon submission of the documents – is notified that he/she may be granted an
import quota in the size specified in the special license application.
2. What documents are required upon actual importation?
The following documents are required upon actual importation:
- special license original;
- certificate of origin of goods; and
- cargo customs declaration.
3. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?  If so, what is the amount of the fee
or charge?
State fee in the amount of 255 Ukrainian Hryvnias (about US$45.00), is established for the
issue of a special import license, which corresponds to the cost of issuing.
4. Is there any deposit or advance payment requireme nt associated with the issue of licenses?
If so, state the amount or rate, whether it is refundable, the period of retention and thepurpose of the requirement.
There is no deposit or advance payment requirement.  During the submission of an
application for a license, confirmation of the payment of state fee is not required.  A document
confirming the payment of state fee is submitted upon receipt of a license.
VII. CONDITIONS OF LICENSING
1. What is the period of validity of a licence?  Can the validity of a licence be extended?
How?
Validity term of a special license is 90 days.
If the amount of the established quota for relevant goods is not exhausted, the importer may
file an application for a new license.  Normative and legislative acts do not provide for the extension
of validity of a special license.WT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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2. Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a license or a portion of a license?
There are no penalties for the non-utilization of a license or a portion thereof.
3. Are licenses transferable between importers?  If so, are any limitations or conditions
attached to such transfer?
Licenses are not transferable between importers.
4. Are any other conditions attach ed to the issue of a licence:
(a) for products subject to quantitative restriction?
(b) for products not subject to quantitative restriction?
Other conditions attached to li cense issuing are the following:
(a) submission of a document, confirming paymen t of the state fee for license issuing with
the original stamp of the bank;
(b) submission of a power of attorney for the right to obtain a license and a document
identifying a person that obtains a license.
VIII. OTHER PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
1. 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 and similar
administrative procedures, prior to importation.
2. Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be
imported?  Is a license required as a condition  to obtaining foreign exchange?  Is foreign
exchange always available to cover licenses issu ed?  What formalities must be fulfilled for
obtaining the foreign exchange?
Please refer to the information provided under th is point in Section I, "Licensing System of
Imports of Goods the List of Which is Approved by the Ca binet of Ministers Annually."WT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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ANNEX 1
The List of Ozone-Depleting Substances, Exports and Imports of which are
Subject to Licensing in 2003
Article Description Code under UCC FEA
Carbon tetrachloride or tetramethane 2903 14 0000
Methylchloroform or 1, 1, 1-chloroethane 2903 19 1000
Methyl bromide 2903 30 3300
Trichlorofluoromethane 2903 41 0000
Dichlorodifluoromethane 2903 42 0000
1, 1, 2-trichlorotrifluoroethane 2903 43 0000
Chloropentafluoromethane 2903 44 9000
Chlorotrifluoromethane 2903 45 1000
Tetrachlorodifluoroethane 2903 45 1000
Heptachlorofluoropropane 2903 45 2500
Hexachlorodifluoropropane 2903 45 3000
Pentachlorotrifluoropropane 2903 45 3500
Tetrachlorotetrafluoropropane 2903 45 4000
Trichloropentafluoropropane 2903 45 4500
Dichlorohexafluoropropane 2903 45 5000
Chloroheptafluoropropane 2903 45 5500
1, 1, 2, 2-Dichlorotrifluoroethane 2903 44 10 00 
Tetrachlorodifluoroethane 2903 45 90 00 
Bromochlorodifluoromethane (Gallon 1211) 2903 46 10 00 
Bromotrifluoromethane (Gallon 1301) 2903 46 20 00 
1, 1, 2, 2- Dibromotetrafluoromethane (Gallon 2402) 2903 46 90 00 
Dichlorofluoromethane, chlorodiflouromethane, chloroflouromethane,
tetrachlorofluoroethane, trichlorodifluoroethane, dichlorotrifluoroethane,
chlorotetraflouroethane, trichlorofluoroethane, dichlorotrifluoroethane,
chlorotriflouroethane, dichlorofluoroethane, 2-dichlorofluoroethane,chlorodifluoroethane, chlorodifluoroethane, chlorofluoroethane,hexachlorofluoropropane, pentachlorodifluoropropane, tetrachlorotrifluoropropane,trichlorotetrafluoropropane, dichloropentafluoropropane, І-trifluoro-2-difluoro-3-
dichloropropane, 1-chlorodifluoro-2-difluoro-3-chlorofluoropropane,
chlorohexafluoropropane, pentachlorofluoropropane, tetrachlorodifluoropropane,
trichlorotrifluoropropane, dichlorotetrafluoropropane, chloropentafluoropropane,tetrachlorofluoropropane, trichlorodifluoropropane, dichlorotrifluoropropane,chlorotetrafluoropropane, trichlorofluoropropane, dichlorodifluoropropane,chlorotrifluoropropane, dichlorofluoropropane, chlorodifluoropropane,chlorofluoropropane2903 49 10 00 
Dibromofluoromethane, bromodifluoromethane, bromofluoromethane,
tetrabromofluoroethane, tribromodifluoroethane, dibromotrifluoroethane,
bromotetrafluoroethane, tribromofluoroethane, dibromodifluoroethane,bromomtrifluoroethane, dibromofluoroethane, bromodifluoroethane,bromofluoroethane, hexabromofluoropropane, pentabromodifluoropropane,tetrabromotrifluoropropane, tribromotetrafluoropropane,dibromopentafluoropropane, bromohexafluoropropne, pentabromofluoropropane,
tetrabromodifluoropropane, tribromotrifluoropropane, dibromotetrafluoropropane,
bromopentafluoropropane, tetrabromofluoropropane, tribromodifluoropropane,dibromotrifluoropropane, bromotetrafluoropropane, tribromofluoropropane,dibromodifluoropropane, bromotrifluoropropane, dibromofluoropropane,bromodifluoropropane, bromofluoropropane2903 49 30 00 
Chemical substances or products of chemical production or related productions, not
included into other categories:3824 710000 
mixtures with content of perhalogen derivatives of acyclic carbons with two or
more different halogens: WT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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Article Description Code under UCC FEA
with content of acyclic carbonhydrates, perhalogen only with fluorine and chlorine   
Chemical substances or products of chemical production or related productions, not
included into other categories:  3824 909500 
other WT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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ANNEX 2
The List of Products which may Contain Ozone -Depleting Substances and Exports and Imports
of which are subject to Licensing in 2003
Description of Goods Code under UCC FEA
Products shipped in spray packaging 2106, 3208, 3209, 3210 00,
3212, 3213, 3214, 3304, 3305,3306, 3307, 3402, 3403, 3405,3506 91 00 00, 3808, 3809,3811, 3812, 3813 00 00 00,
3814 00, 3820 00 00 00,
3824 90 70 00, 3824 90 95 00,3910 00 00 
Products not included into other categ ories, with 70% content of petroleum
or petroleum product oils: 
- oils and lubes, other 2710 009800 
Air conditioning machines comprising motor-driven fans and devices forchanging the air temperature and humidity, including conditioning machinesin which humidity is not separately regulated8415 
Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment,
electric or other types; heat-pumps, except devices for air conditioning,
goods pos ition 84158418 
Fire extinguishers, charged 8424 10 
Automatic goods-vending machines, incorporating heating or refrigerating
devices8476 21 00 00
8476 81 00 00 
Weapons and devises of personal protection in spray packaging 9304 00 00 00 WT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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ANNEX 3
Application For Import License No.
Valid till ___ ___ ___ (incl.)
1. Applying organization, location                        Code under EDRPOU ( Unified State Register of 
Enterprises and Organizations of Ukraine )
Telephone                                                Fax
Current accountCurrent account in foreign currency2. Incoming number                                    Date of registration
3. Purchaser of goods, location 4. Seller, location
5. Code under
Commodity
Nomenclature ofForeign EconomicActivity6. Unit of
measure-
ment7.Quantity 8. Value
(in thousands
US$)9. Value
(currency of the
contract)10. Additional
name
11. Country of destination
12. Country of the seller
13. Country of origin14. Delivery terms
15. Currency of the contract
16. Currency of the payment
17. Customs office 18. Nature of the agreement
19. Grounds to ask for a license 20. Approved
Surname, name and patronymic
Position
Signature
Place of Stamp                                    Date
21. Surname, name and patronymic of the Head of the applying organizationPosition
                     Place of Stamp                                         Signature                                 Date
22. Special conditionsWT/ACC/UKR/99/Rev.1
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ANNEX 4
Application for Special License No.
1. Applicant, location                                  Code under EDRPOU ( Unified State Register of
Enterprises and Organizations of Ukraine )
Telephone                                              Fax
Current account
Current account in a foreign currency2. Incoming number                                                        Date of registration
3. Purchaser of goods, location
 4. Seller, location
5. Code under the
UkrainianClassification ofCommodities ofForeign Economic
Activity or
CommodityNomenclature ofForeign EconomicActivity6. Unit of
measure-ment7. Quantity 8. Value
(inthousandsUS$)9. Value
(currency ofthe contract)10. Additional
name
      
11.Country of destination    code _______
12. Country of export           code _______
13. Country of origin            code _______14.Delivery terms
15. Currency of the contract         code _______
16. Currency of the payment        code _______
17. Customs office                   code _______ 18. Nature of the agreement
19. Grounds to ask for a special license
  
20. Surname, name and patronymic of the Head of the applicant
Position
Place of Stamp
SignatureDate
21. Special conditions
__________