How to get an import license

To import into the territory of the Russian Federation a number of goods you need to have a license. Obtaining a license for each group of products has its own characteristics. For example, in order to issue a license for the import and export of waste, a preliminary permit of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation is required.

You will need

• - constituent documents;

• - certificate of registration with the tax authority, certificate of state registration of a legal entity;

• - extract from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities (Unified State Register of Legal Entities);

• - Goskomstat codes;

• - An agreement on a foreign trade transaction with the seal and signature of the founder;

• - receipt of license fee payment;

• - codes for the HS;

• - power of attorney.

Instruction manual

1

The import of goods is regulated by the state with the help of licenses - permits for the implementation of foreign trade activities. The list of licensed goods is established by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

2

Licenses are issued by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Russian Federation. In his territorial authority and apply for a license. The procedure for their issuance is regulated by the Regulation on the procedure for licensing the export and import of goods.

3

To obtain a license, write to the representative office of the Ministry of Trade a corresponding application, pay the state fee and attach to the application copies of your registration and founding documents, an extract from the register of legal entities, a receipt on payment of the state fee, permits of various authorities (they depend on the group of goods).

4

If everything is in order, you will soon be given one copy of the license. After receiving, register the license with customs before the actual transit of goods across the Russian border. Present the same license when transporting goods and completing export-import operations.

5

As already mentioned, obtaining a license for specific groups of products has its own characteristics. So for the import and export of hazardous waste, first get permission from the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation. To do this, visit the territorial body of this ministry and write a statement there, enclosing the above documents with a copy of the contract for the transport of hazardous waste and a notification on the transboundary movement of waste.

6

The Ministry of Natural Resources takes a decision on the issue or refusal of permission within 30 days from the date of filing the application and the necessary documents. Please note that the procedure for importing, transit and exporting hazardous waste is strictly regulated, and you cannot do without this permission. Having received permission, go with him to the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of the Russian Federation, which will issue you a license on its basis.

note

For the importation of medicines to medical institutions now it is enough to have only the permission of the Ministry of Health. So when importing or exporting certain types of goods, consult with the Ministry of Trade experts first what specific permissions and documents you will need for further foreign economic activity.

import license in 2018