License
for import of radio-electronic means and high-frequency devices
License on the import of REMs and HFDs

When importing particular types of radio-electronic means (REMs) and high-frequency devices (HFDs) on the customs territory of the EAEU, there is a need to issue a corresponding License for the import.

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License for import of radio-electronic means and high-frequency devices

Radio-electronic means and high-frequency devices are restricted to import into the territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

Permits for importation of radio-electronic means and high-frequency devices on the customs territory of EAEU will be required, if the goods are:

  • included in Section 2.16 of Annex No. 2 to the Decision of the Board of ECE dated April 21, 2015 No. 30;
  • absent in the List of exceptions to licensing

Export of the radio-electronic means and high-frequency devices is not limited. It is not required to provide customs with any permits, including a License.

  • Radio-electronic means are technical means intended for transmitting and (or) receiving radio waves, consisting of one or more transmitting and (or) receiving devices or a combination of such devices, including auxiliary equipment.

Examples: cell phones, wireless routers, radio stations etc.

  • High-frequency devices are the equipment or devices designed to generate and use radio frequency energy for industrial, scientific, medical, household or other purposes, except for applications in the field of telecommunications.

Examples: Microwave ovens, induction devices.

When importing certain types of radio-electronic means or high-frequency devices into the customs territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan, it will be necessary to issue an Import License.

How to get the Import License for radio-electronic means and high-frequency devices?

Registration of a license for goods is a multi-stage procedure:

1. Obtaining the Decision of the National Security Committee

A mandatory document for obtaining a license is to provide an Opinion of the National Security Committee of Kazakhstan on whether or not the encryption functions are contained in the product.

2. Registration of notification

If the product contains encryption functions and the National Security Committee concludes in its Decision that the registration of notification is required, then before submitting documents for a license, you will have to go through the Notification registration procedure.

3. Obtaining a Decision on the attribution (non-attribution) of the goods to the radio-electronic means and/or high-frequency devices

Another mandatory document for issuing a license is a conclusion of the competent authority on a classification (non classification) of the imported goods as the radio-electronic means and high-frequency devices. The authorized body must first conduct an examination and determine that the goods really belong to the radio-electronic means and/or high-frequency devices, and an Import License is required.

4. Issue of a TR EAEU Declaration or Certificate of compliance

When applying for a license, you must provide a copy of the Declaration or Certificate of conformity with the technical regulations of the EAEU. The document of conformity can be issued for a batch of goods (one-time supply), on a serial products for a period of one to five years or for a single products.

5. Obtaining of a license

To obtain a License, you must submit the following documents:

  • Application for a License;
  • A copy of the contract (with annexes, additions to it);
  • A copy of the Decision of the National Security Committee;
  • A copy of the Decision on the assignment (not assignment) of the goods to the radio-electronic means and high-frequency devices;
  • A Copy of the Notification;
  • A copy of the Certificate or Declaration of Conformity;
  • Information about payment of the state fee.

It is easy to issue a License with us:

  1. Send us the available product description, its technical characteristics and Customs Commodity Code (if available)
    We will analyze the characteristics of the product and make sure that:
    — the product is the radio-electronic means and (or) high-frequency devices;
    — the products are subject to licensing upon import (is absent in the List of exceptions).

    We will also check whether the product contains encryption functions and whether notification will be required.
  2. We will process all the preliminary documents
    In particular, we will receive for you the Opinion of the National Security Committee, the Conclusion of the attribution (non-attribution) to the radio-electronic means and (or) high-frequency devices, the TR EAEU Declaration or Certificate of conformity.

    If the product is encrypted, we will issue a notification.
  3. We will prepare and submit a full package of documents to the state body
    We will prepare an application and all the necessary supporting documents and submit a set of documents.

    The term of issue of the license is 8 working days.
  4. We will help to deliver the goods and carry out customs clearance
    We are also ready to provide you with services for delivery and customs clearance of your products. We are ready to provide turnkey services for you.

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