As of 1 January 2020, organisations importing or exporting certain products and substances, are required to comply with import and/or export licencing requirements and/or quotas.
The lists of such products have been adopted by Decree No. 1109 of 24 December 2019.
Products that are subject to quotas include precious metals (silver, gold and platinum) as well as scrap of precious metals.
Substances that are subject to import and export licencing are ozone depleting substances (ODS) regulated by the Montreal Protocol. The list of such substances includes HCFVs, HCFCs and other substances regulated by the Montreal Protocol. Import and export licences are to be issued by the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry.
Products that may contain ODS and the import and export of which is subject to licencing include certain synthetic dyes, varnishes and paints, certain haircare products, oral care products, lubricants, fire extinguishers, etc. The list excludes products imported or exported by private persons for their private needs. Import and export licences are to be issued by the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry.
Products for which an export licence is required include coal (anthracite). The export licences are to be issued by the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry.
Law: Decree No. 1109 of 24 December 2019 on Approval of Lists of Products the Import and Export of Which are Subject to Licencing or Quotas in 2020