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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/UKR/14 Ukraine 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or…
Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Other
4. Hazardous Waste: Import of hazardous waste is…
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).
Environment related objective

To ensure that hazardous waste is managed in an environmentally sound and efficient manner and that transboundary movements are conducted in a manner that protects human health and the environment against possible adverse effects; comply with Basel Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
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).
Hazardous waste listed in the schedules of the Basel Convention. Accordingly, "Yellow Waste List" and "Green Waste List" is also determined by the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine No. 1120 of 13 July 2000; applies to all transboundary movements of hazardous and other wastes between countries that Parties to the Basel Convention.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/UKR/14 Ukraine 2021
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
Export licences, Import licences, Other…
Export licences, Import licences, Other environmental requirements
 Fisheries
8. Aquatic Bioresources and Products Thereof …
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.".
Environment related objective
To prevent illegal, unregulated and unreported fisheries for toothfish and intended to control fish landed or transhipped to Ukraine.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
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.".
Toothfish. The system applies according to Catch Documentation Scheme for Dissostichus spp.
Type of measure
Import licences; export licences; catch scheme
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Fish
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/UKR/14 Ukraine 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Import licences Agriculture, Chemicals
10. Unregistered Pesticides and Agrochemicals …
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.
Environment related objective
To safely use pesticides and agrochemicals for human health and the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
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.
Unregistered pesticides and agrochemicals, as well as seed (planting) material processed.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/UKR/14 Ukraine 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation
 Import licences Agriculture
11. Unregistered GMOs used for state Approbation …
11. Unregistered 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. (...) GMOs used in an open system must meet the requirements of biological and genetic safety, provided that the intended technology of use is followed. A prerequisite for the use of GMOs in an open system is the availability of methods and methodologies for their identification. It is prohibited to release GMOs into the environment without an environmental impact assessment and prior to their state registration.
Environment related objective
To ensure biological and genetic safety, an appropriate level of protection in safe transfer, handling and use of GMOs derived from modern biotechnology, which may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
11. Unregistered 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. (...) GMOs used in an open system must meet the requirements of biological and genetic safety, provided that the intended technology of use is followed. A prerequisite for the use of GMOs in an open system is the availability of methods and methodologies for their identification. It is prohibited to release GMOs into the environment without an environmental impact assessment and prior to their state registration.
Unregistered GMOs used for state Approbation (Tests)
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Genetic
Sustainable
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/UKR/14 Ukraine 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Other environmental risks mitigation
Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or…
Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Agriculture
12. Transit of Unregistered GMOs: Transit of GMOs…
12. Transit of Unregistered 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.
Environment related objective
To ensure biological and genetic safety, an appropriate level of protection in safe transfer, handling and use of GMOs derived from modern biotechnology, which may have adverse effects on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, taking into account risks to human health and the environment with particular attention to cross-border movement.

Measure description Coverage of the measure
12. Transit of Unregistered 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.
Unregistered GMOs
Type of measure
Import licences; regulation affecting transit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Conservation
Environment
Genetic
Sustainable
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/USA/18 United States of America 2021
Environmental protection from pests and diseases,…
Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Import licences Agriculture, Forestry, Other
1.1 Plants and plant products: Import permits are…
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 (2021).
Environment related objective
To protect against the entry of plant pests and diseases, and to protect endangered plant species listed under CITES.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
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 (2021).
Cut flowers with berries attached; Products associated with the Khapra beetle; Fruits and Vegetables; Foreign Cotton and Covers; Sugarcane Products and by-products; Indian corn or maize, broomcorn, and related plants; Rice and related products; Timber Products: logs, lumber, other unmanufactured wood products; Plant pests and pathogens and host materials including: Pest and Pathogens, Biological control organisms, Bees, Parasitic plants and noxious weeds, Plant Growth enhancers, Soil and quarry products, Federal Noxious Weeds, Plants and plant products regulated under CITES; Plants and plant products in transit through the United States.
Type of measure
Import permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for 2021
Keywords
Bio
Endangered
Forest
MEAs
Soil
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/USA/18 United States of America 2021 Environmental protection from pests and diseases Import licences Agriculture
1.2 Animal and animal products: Import permits…
1.2 Animal and animal products: Import permits are required for the importation of certain animals and animal products/by products, organisms and vectors, and veterinary biological products, to protect U.S. livestock and poultry against the introduction of diseases that do not exist in the United States. (2021)
Environment related objective
To protect U.S. livestock and poultry against the introduction of diseases that do not exist in the United States.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
1.2 Animal and animal products: Import permits are required for the importation of certain animals and animal products/by products, organisms and vectors, and veterinary biological products, to protect U.S. livestock and poultry against the introduction of diseases that do not exist in the United States. (2021)
- Domestic farm livestock and other species that may carry diseases that could affect US livestock and poultry;- certain animal (livestock) derived products for any reason, commercial or research uses;- poultry and hatching eggs and other avian species;- animal and avian specimens, tissues or blood products;- materials that have been exposed to animal products capable of contamination with disease agents;- samples of dairy products, hay, straw, grasses etc. for scientific uses from countries considered to be affected with diseases such as foot and mouth disease (FMD);- germplasm semen and embryos (livestock);- organisms that affect livestock and avian species and various vectors of such organisms; and- veterinary biological products including seeds and substrates
Type of measure
Import permits
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for 2021
Keywords
Bio
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/USA/18 United States of America 2021
Animal protection, Sustainable fisheries…
Animal protection, Sustainable fisheries management
 Export licences, Import licences Other
4.1.1 Fish and wildlife (including endangered…
4.1.1 Fish and wildlife (including endangered species): 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 (2021).
Environment related objective
To assist the Service in its effort to conserve endangered and threatened species and identify species which may be threatened or endangered.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4.1.1 Fish and wildlife (including endangered species): 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 (2021).
Fish and widlife (which mean any wild animal, whether alive or dead, including without limitation any wild mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, mollusc, crustacean, arthropod, coelenterate, or other invertebrate, whether or not bred, hatched, or born in captivity, and including any part, product, egg, or offspring thereof)
Type of measure
Import licences; export licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for 2021
Keywords
Conservation
Endangered
Fish
Wildlife
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/USA/18 United States of America 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Energy, Other
7.1 Nuclear facilities and materials. An NRC…
7.1 Nuclear facilities and materials. An NRC license – either general or specific – is required for imports of production and utilization facilities; special nuclear material; source material and by-product material.
Environment related objective
To protect public health and safety and the environment.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
7.1 Nuclear facilities and materials. An NRC license – either general or specific – is required for imports of production and utilization facilities; special nuclear material; source material and by-product material.
Nuclear facilities and radioactive materials including production and utilization facilities, special nuclear materials, source materials, and by-product materials, including when such materials are contained in radioactive waste.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Notification for 2021
Keywords
Energy
Environment
Hazardous
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AFG/3 Afghanistan 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Environmentally friendly consumption
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Manufacturing
6. Import prohibition of plastic bags…
6. Import prohibition of plastic bags. Ministerial Cabinet Act No 1 of 28 March 2011 (absolute prohibition of plastic bags).
Environment related objective
To protect environment against plastic pollution as under Articles XX(b) and (g) of GATT 1994.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
6. Import prohibition of plastic bags. Ministerial Cabinet Act No 1 of 28 March 2011 (absolute prohibition of plastic bags).
Plastic Bags (Carry bags): Of polymers of ethylene; Polyethylene plastic bags for package of dry and fresh fruits, vegetable and medical plants are exempted from the prohibition pursuant (...).
Type of measure
P. Prohibition.
 ICS - HS Code
3923.21
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 10 December 2020
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Pollution