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Presidential Decree No. 259 amending Presidential Decree No. 57 validating the Regulation on the procedure for the movement by natural persons across the customs border of the Republic of Belarus of goods not intended for production or other commercial activities.

Country/Territory
Belarus
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Viticulture/oenological practices Agricultural commodities Authorization/permit International trade
Geographical area
CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia
Entry into force notes
This Presidential Decree enters into force 30 days after the date of its official publication.
Abstract

This Presidential Decree establishes that shall be prohibited for movement across the customs territory of the Republic of Belarus without the appropriate permit envisaged by acting legislation by natural persons of the following items: (a) poisonous, radioactive and explosive substances; and (b) specimens of species of wild fauna and flora subject to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora of March 3, 1973. Subject to customs duties and taxes shall be the following items imported by natural persons: alcoholic beverages in quantities over 1 to 10 liters - according to a single rate of 20 euros per 1 liter. Movement of foodstuffs by natural persons from the member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States shall be authorized in the following quantities: (a) from June 1 to October 31, with a total weight of up to 30 kilograms inclusive for one person; (b) from November 1 to May 31, with a total weight of up to 5 kilograms inclusive for one person; and (c) from July 1 to December 31, with a total weight of up to 300 kilograms inclusive, owned and grown (produced) by residents on personal household plots of neighboring states - members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, subject to documentary confirmation of the right of ownership of these persons or members of their families to such plots.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Presidential Decree No. 57 validating the Regulation on the procedure for the movement by natural persons across the customs border of the Republic of Belarus of goods not intended for production or other commercial activities.

Legislation | Belarus | 2001

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Cattle, Meat, Fish products, Milk/dairy products, Apiculture/sericulture, Cereals/grains/rice, Fruits/edible nuts, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Condiments/herbs/spices, Beverages, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Sugar, Vegetables/legumes, Authorization/permit, International trade, Agricultural commodities, Plant variety, Planting material/seeds, Plant production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Presidential Decree No. 503 validating the Regulation on preferential movement across the customs border of goods for personal use.

Legislation | Belarus | 2007

Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Cattle, Meat, Fish products, Milk/dairy products, Apiculture/sericulture, Cereals/grains/rice, Fruits/edible nuts, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Condiments/herbs/spices, Beverages, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Sugar, Vegetables/legumes, Authorization/permit, International trade, Agricultural commodities, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Wildlife products, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX