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1. Ozone depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases, goods and equipment that may contain ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases: The import of ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases, goods and equipment that may contain ozone-depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases is subject to licensing. This system for import licensing aims at protecting the environment from ozone depleting substances and fluorinated greenhouse gases to comply with the requirements of the Montreal Protocol on the substances that deplete the ozone layer.

3. Plant and animal species that are subject to the regulation by Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES): Import of species of wild fauna and flora that are subject to the regulation by the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) requires a permission. The Ministry for Protection of Environment and Natural Resources is responsible for permission issuance on importation of wild live animals and certain wild growing plants. For sturgeon species and products thereof only permissions for import are issued by the State Fisheries Agency.

4. Hazardous waste: Import of hazardous waste is regulated by the Law of Ukraine "On Waste" of 1998 and associated regulation in order to ensure prevention of negative impact of waste on the environment and human health on the territory of Ukraine. The regulatory framework implements Ukraine's obligations under the Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (Basel Convention). Import of hazardous waste requires consent from the Ministry for Protection of Environment and Natural Resources. Consent is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1120 of 13 July 2000 "On Approval of the Regulation on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Utilization/Disposal and "Yellow Waste List" and "Green Waste List" (as amended).

8. Aquatic bioresources and products thereof (toothfish): For import/export of aquatic bioresources and products thereof it is necessary to obtain a catch (re-export) registration form for Antarctic and Patagonian Toothfish, which is issued by the State Fisheries Agency, the authorized body for implementing the requirements of the Conservation Measure "Catch Documentation Scheme for Dissostichus spp.".

9. Cigarette tissue and filters for industrial cigarette production: The Law of Ukraine "On state regulation of production and circulation of ethyl, cognac and fruit alcohol, alcoholic beverages, tobacco goods and fuel" contains requirements for obtaining a licence for production of tobacco products and imports of certain products used for cigarette manufacturing.

10. Unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals used for state testing and scientific research: Import of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals used for state testing and scientific research requires a permission. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Recourses is responsible for permission issuance on importation and use of unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals for state testing and scientific research, as well as seed (planting) material processed thereby.

11. Unregistered genetically modified organisms (GMOs) used for state approbation (tests): Prior to state registration, GMOs may be released into the environment only for the purpose of state approbation (testing). State approbation (testing) of GMOs in the open system is carried out solely on the basis of a permission issued by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Recourses. The permission is issued on a one-off basis for state approbation (testing) of particular GMO and only after an assessment of the safety of GMO for human health and the environment being conducted.

12. Transit of unregistered genetically modified organisms (GMOs): Transit of GMOs not registered in Ukraine is carried out on the basis of a permission issued by the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Recourses. The permission for transit of GMOs not registered in Ukraine is issued for each consignment containing one or more genetically modified organisms and intended for simultaneous transit by the same vehicle.

1.1. Plants and plant products: Import permits are required for the importation of most plants and some plant products, to protect against the introduction of pests and diseases. Permits are also required for the import, export or re-export of terrestrial plants that are on the endangered species list. Permits are only issued to a firm or individual resident in the United States.

4.1.1. Fish and wildlife (including endangered species): (...) the Fish and Wildlife Service (the Service) published final rules (...) (Importation, Exportation, and Transportation of Wildlife) to implement provisions of a number of wildlife laws enforced by the Service. (...) As part of that rulemaking and under authority of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), an import/export license is required for any person who engages in business as an importer or exporter of fish or wildlife unless that person imports or exports certain excepted wildlife or falls within one of the categories of persons excepted from the requirement by the rules. The licensing provision (...) provides that it is illegal for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of fish or wildlife (other than certain shellfish or fishery products) without first having obtained permission from the Secretary of the Interior.