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1. Introduction
2. Import and export of chemicals and mineral raw materials:
2.1. State Export Control Service (Derzheksportkontrol) https://www.dsecu.gov.ua
2.2. Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources https://mepr.gov.ua
2.3. State Gemological Centre http://www.gems.org.ua
2.4. Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise (Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise) https://kndise.gov.ua
3. Import of equipment:
3.1. UkrSEPROSERVICE http://ucps.info/ and the Academician L.I. Medved Scientific Centre for Preventive Toxicology, Food and Chemical Safety (NC L.I. Medved) http://medved.kyiv.ua
3.2. National Scientific Center “Institute of Metrology” http://www.metrology.kharkov.ua
Introduction
A fast, non bureaucratised regulatory authority is equal to its absence. Why do we hear so little about the digitalisation of various regulators? Non-tariff regulation of imports and exports of goods is no exception, https://mseiu.ua/customs-broker/. Let’s look at a few examples of such regulation.
State Export Control Service
When importing and exporting dual-use goods, it is necessary to obtain a permit from the State Export Control Service. Whether a product is a dual-use item or not is determined by the customs tariff number.
In my practice, I have twice faced obtaining permits from the State Export Control Service. Once when exporting ammonium nitrate. And the second time when importing additives for the production of paints and varnishes containing ammonium: thickener and dispersant. The customs code of all these goods contained a reference to the State Export Control. Exports of ammonium nitrate and imports of additives required the regulator’s permission. The dual purpose of ammonium nitrate is as a nitrogen fertiliser and a component for the production of explosives. The dual purpose of additives is as a thickener or dispersant and a component for the production of explosives.
The procedure for applying for and obtaining permits is described in detail on the regulator’s website. The first time, the procedure can take up to 3 months, as the regulator has to register the entity. Each subsequent application is reviewed within a month.
The permit is issued for a certain period of time. As a rule, the costs of obtaining such a permit are not directly charged to the cost of exported and imported goods.
Ministry of Environment
Imports or exports of certain chemicals may be subject to obtaining permits from the Ministry of Environment. My experience is in issuing letters in the absence of ozone-depleting substances and precursors for goods of group 3824.
It also has its own appeal procedure.
It may take up to 14 days to receive it again. Letters are issued for a certain period of time. The cost of obtaining them is insignificant, and it is better not to allocate them directly to the cost of goods.
State Gemological Center
I have the opportunity to service the supply chain of mineral raw materials of commodity group 2517. These are raw materials made of natural marble or limestone. The customs tariff number provides for the possibility of obtaining a gemmology certificate. This is a cost estimate of a product that can be made from a gemstone.
This conclusion affects the customs value of imported raw materials. It is obtained for each individual batch within a day. The costs of obtaining it can be allocated to the cost of goods because they relate to a specific imported unit.
Research Institute of Forensic Expertise
The supply of complex chemicals can sometimes be associated with difficulties in determining the product nomenclature. The Central Customs Department of Laboratory Research and Expert Work https://clarity-project.info/edr/23696837, unfortunately, does not always have enough resources to determine the customs tariff number of chemicals. I have faced this situation several times and was forced to look for other options. It should be noted that the authority that will assist you in determining the customs code must be recognised by the customs. In Ukraine, I used the services of the Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise.
It was not always possible to reach an agreement with them. They were more willing to help in cases of legal disputes over the definition of product nomenclature.
The process of obtaining an opinion is time-consuming. Costs are also better classified as conditionally fixed when accounting for economic units.
UkrSEPROSERVICE and the L.I. Medved Research Centre
When importing, for example, a hand tool, its certification in Ukraine is required. This is necessary to confirm the operational and sanitary (hygienic) safety of the hand tools. The product code of hand tools provides for such regulation.
Certificates are issued for a certain period of time, and the costs of obtaining them are usually considered to be conditionally fixed.
Institute of Metrology
Our company supplies mobile container scales https://mseiu.ua/zvazhuvannya-kontejneriv. The supply of imported weighing equipment is always accompanied by certification. In our case, we have received a type conformity certificate for our scales https://mseiu.ua/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/certificate.pdf.pdf. To do this, we applied to the competent authority in Ukraine – the Kharkiv Institute of Metrology.
The procedure and application form are detailed on the Institute’s website. Our certificate was issued for 10 years. Therefore, we did not include the costs of obtaining it in the cost of scales.
Of course, there are many more different regulators. Here is our experience with some of them. Knowing the general principles of interaction with regulatory authorities, we can provide you with support with non-tariff regulation when importing or exporting any goods.
Author: Mykola Soloviov
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