Obtaining permits for customs clearance in Ukraine
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In short. Permit documents are the permits, opinions, licences and certificates without which customs will not release certain goods. They reach customs electronically via the “Single Window for International Trade” (Art. 197 of the Customs Code). We check your HS code, list what your goods need, prepare the file and follow it through with the issuing authority. Our fee is quoted once the type of permit is known.
Updated 31.10.2026 · rules — Customs Code of Ukraine (Art. 197, 319, 335); prices — Zakon Lviv price list
What the service includes
HS (UKT ZED) code check
We check the code against the restriction lists published by the State Customs Service and the list of goods subject to official controls.
List of required documents
We set out which permit, who issues it, what to file and the official fee, if any.
File and submission
We prepare the applications and documents, file them with the authority under a power of attorney and answer queries.
Single Window check
We confirm that the permit has reached customs electronically, so the declaration is not held for a missing document.
Non-application statement
If your goods fall under a restriction by HS code but not by their characteristics, we prepare the grounds for the declarant’s statement that the restriction does not apply (Art. 197).
Refusals and disputes
We analyse the grounds for refusal and prepare a new filing, a complaint or a lawsuit.
Permit service fees
| Service | Price | Timeframe |
|---|---|---|
| Obtaining permits for customs clearance | by agreement | depends on the permit and the authority |
| Online lawyer consultation, 30 minutes: which permits your goods need | €100 | by appointment |
| Written opinion | from €200 | by agreement |
| Customs registration (accreditation) of a company or sole trader | 800 UAH | from 3 working days |
| Customs clearance: documents and support | by agreement | after reviewing the shipment |
The official fee for a permit, if any, is paid separately. Timeframes are typical in our experience and depend on the authority, the goods and the documents. Full list — Zakon Lviv price list.
How we obtain permits
- 1Requestphone, Telegram, form
- 2HS codewhich restrictions apply
- 3Fileapplications, documents, samples
- 4Authorityreview and decision
- 5Customspermit in the Single Window
Which permits may be needed
| Goods or situation | What is needed and who issues it |
|---|---|
| Food, feed, animals, plants | Official controls (sanitary, veterinary, phytosanitary) — the State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection. The list of goods is approved by the Cabinet of Ministers (Art. 319 of the Customs Code). |
| Goods subject to licensing and quotas | Export or import licence — the Ministry of Economy; the list of goods and quotas is approved annually by the Cabinet of Ministers. |
| Medicines | Licence to import medicines — the State Service on Medicines and Drugs Control. |
| Dual-use goods | Permit or opinion of the State Service for Export Control. |
| Preferential duty under a free trade agreement | Proof of origin; certificates of origin are issued by chambers of commerce and industry. |
| Alcohol and tobacco | Importer’s licence — see licence for alcohol and tobacco. |
The exact list depends on the HS code, the country of origin and the customs regime, so we prepare it for each shipment.
How permits reach customs
- Issuing authorities send permits to customs electronically via the “Single Window for International Trade” portal; paper copies are used only where the Code provides (Art. 197 of the Customs Code of Ukraine).
- Customs may not demand documents received via the Single Window from the declarant or the carrier (Art. 335).
- The State Customs Service publishes the HS codes of restricted goods on its website and in the Single Window (Art. 197).
- Official controls: at the border crossing point — preliminary documentary control, decision within 2 hours; at the point of destination — within 2 working hours after the documents are entered (Art. 319).
What to prepare for the consultation
- a description of the goods: composition, use, photos or the manufacturer’s specification;
- the HS code, if already determined, and the country of origin;
- the contract or invoice for the shipment;
- permits, certificates and opinions you already have;
- an extract from the Unified State Register or the sole trader record.
Why importers choose Zakon Lviv for permits
- 14 years of group practice: we check the code and restrictions first so you do not obtain permits you do not need;
- one lawyer handles the goods from permit to clearance, together with customs registration and the contract;
- data on your goods and counterparties stays confidential — this is set out in the agreement;
- we work as Legal Solutions LLC, EDRPOU code 39233200; office in Lviv, 2A Tershakovtsiv St., online consultations across Ukraine.
Permits FAQ
Which permits are needed for customs clearance in Ukraine?
How much does obtaining permits cost?
Do I need to bring a paper permit to customs?
How long do official controls at the border take?
How do I find out whether my goods need a permit?
My goods fall under a restriction only by code. What can I do?
What if the permit is refused?
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Not sure which permits your goods need?
Send a description or the HS code — we will tell you which documents are required, who issues them and quote our fee.
