Azerbaijan

Distributing a product

Organizations in the retail sector

Market access procedures

International Conventions

Non tariff barriers

The Decree on Further Development of Foreign Trade Regulation constitutes the legal framework of foreign trade. It touches four reference fields: import, export, compensation, control and authorisations.
Every import that is not submitted to a special authorisation is cleared through customs by means of a declaration made by the local Customs office and must take into account the general regulation of import prices. Imports of radioactive equipment, narcotics and psycho-pharmaceutic products is prohibited. Imports of firearms, explosives, radioactive equipment meant for petroleum industry requires the possession of a license.
Goods can be exported only in exchange for cash payment made for the following products: petroleum, petroleum products, electricity, non-ferrous metals and cotton. The other goods can't be exported on credit terms or as a consignment except after registration with the Ministry of Foreign Trade (MFER/MFT) or with the local Customs Office.

Customs classification

All the goods since July 1997, have been subject to an entry fee of 15%. A limited number of goods is, however, exempted from the entrance fee (5% preferential tariff).
As for excise duties on wine and beer, the government levies 90% excise duty, on other alcoholic drinks 65% and on tobaccos 50%.
Azerbaijan levies export duties at the rate of 70% on certain products.

Import procedures

All the goods since July 1997, have been subject to an entry fee of 15%. A limited number of goods is, however, exempted from the entrance fee (5% preferential tariff).
As for excise duties on wine and beer, the government levies 90% excise duty, on other alcoholic drinks 65% and on tobaccos 50%.
Azerbaijan levies export duties at the rate of 70% on certain products.

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Organizing goods transport

Ports

The airport of Baku
The civil aviation
The plan of the subway of Baku

Airports

Sea transport organizations

Air transport organizations

Road transport organizations

Rail transport organizations