Non-tariff regulation measures

Non-tariff regulation in the EAEU member states, including Belarus, is carried out at the supranational level in accordance with the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union of May 29, 2014.

Article 46 of the Treaty defines the unified non-tariff regulation measures applied by the Union in trade with third countries:

♦ prohibition of import and/or export of goods;

♦ quantitative restrictions on import and/or export of goods;

♦ exclusive right to export and/or import of goods;

♦ automatic licensing (monitoring) of export and/or import of goods;

♦ authorisation-based procedure for import and/or export of goods.

Annex 7 to the Treaty defines the procedure for introducing and applying non-tariff regulation measures by the Union.

Article 47 of the Treaty and Annex 7 to the Treaty define the procedure of unilateral introduction of non-tariff regulation measures by the EAEU member states.

More details on the application of non-tariff regulation measures is available on the Eurasian Economic Commission website.

The agency handling licensing for export and/or import of goods in the Republic of Belarus is the Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade. More details on licensing can be found here.

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Выступление Министра М.Рыженкова на открытых дебатах Совета Безопасности ООН // Statement by Minister M.Ryzhenkov at the open debate of the UN Security Council