| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/CUB/8 |
Cuba |
2016 |
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Agriculture, Other |
Directorate of Animal Health (DSA) |
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Environment related objective
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To protect national territory from the introduction of exotic diseases; prevention and control of animal diseases, including zoonoses; epizootiological monitoring
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Directorate of Animal Health (DSA)
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Imports of the following:
(a) live domestic and wild animals of protected species;
(b) products of animal origin for consumption or for industrial, decorative, experimental or research purposes;
(c) microbial and parasitic agents that affect animal health;
(d) vaccines, strains and other similar products used in veterinary medicine;
(e) culture and diagnostic media with components of animal origin; and
(f) elements, products and packaging of any origin capable of transmitting or carrying animal diseases.
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Type of measure
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Import licences
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ICS - HS Code
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| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/CUB/8 |
Cuba |
2016 |
General environmental protection |
Import licences |
Manufacturing |
Protection Directorate |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure the covered security devices are in compliance with the technical and environmental standards in force in the country
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Protection Directorate
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Analogue and digital closed circuit television (CCTV), cameras, lenses, sequencers, movement controllers, quads, multiplexers, matrices, video and audio signal transmitting equipment, accessories, components and parts, and image processing and management software.
Access control systems (ACS) of the following types: magnetic card, proximity, code, voice recognition, hand geometry, fingerprint, and retina scanner; accessories, components and parts, and information processing and management software.
Intruder alarm systems. Central alarm units; intruder detectors of the following types: magnetic contact, electrical contact, capacitive, radio frequency, infra red, passive infra red, ultrasonic, pressure, vibration, seismic, temperature, and laser; acoustic and visual signalling apparatus.
Central alarm receiving units and remote security system management platforms. Mechanical push button security locks; mechanical security locks; electronic security locks; time control locks; high security padlocks; time locks; reinforced doors; reinforced vault doors; fireproof vault doors; emergency vault doors; explosion resistant doors; fire doors; reinforced windows and glass; bullet proof steel armour plating; day and night deposit boxes; ATMs; panel reinforced rooms or vaults; data storage safes; security doors; value transfers; counter safes and anti theft boxes; gun racks; safety deposit boxes for bank vaults; code reading key copying machines; master key systems including codifiers and decodifiers with software programme; skeleton keys; European Standard high-security safes, grades 1, 2, 3 and 4; high-security safes, grades TL15, TL30, TL15X6, TL30X6, TRTL15X6, TRTL30X6 and TXTL60; high-security coded locks and keys; mechanical combination locks, groups 1, 1R and 2, for use with safes and vault doors; electronic combination locks; electro mechanical locks and keys; electronically controlled code operated safes; encoded electro mechanic transponder systems for motor vehicle security; non copiable security cylinders.
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Type of measure
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Import licences
The product must be approved by the accredited national entity (ACERPROT) on the basis of compliance with the technical and environmental standards in force in the country.
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| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/CUB/8 |
Cuba |
2016 |
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Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To lay down water consumption standards for water intensive sanitation equipment, fittings and furnishings and the energy efficiency ratings required for electric pumps
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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National Hydraulic Works Directorate
Outline of the systems:
Agreement No. 3954 on Administrative Control, adopted by the Executive Committee of the Council of Ministers on 26 March 2001, confers duties and powers on the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INRH) that include the planning, regulation and control of hydraulic resources and the operation, technical oversight and maintenance of hydraulic works and installations.
Agreement No. 5 of 9 July 2005 of the Drought Task Force encharges the INRH with promulgating regulations prohibiting the importation of water intensive sanitation equipment, fittings and furnishings, in line with worldwide trends and existing legislation.
Resolution No. 28 of 28 February 2006 of the President of the INRH lays down the water consumption standards for water intensive sanitation equipment, fittings and furnishings and the energy efficiency ratings required for electric pumps.
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Water intensive sanitation equipment, fittings and furnishings and electric pumps
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Type of measure
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Import licences; Technical standards
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Natural resources
Energy
Water
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| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/CUB/8 |
Cuba |
2016 |
Energy conservation and efficiency |
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Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To establish and control technical requirements relating to the energy efficiency, electrical safety and tropicalization of electrical end-use equipment that is imported, manufactured or assembled in Cuba by national or foreign legal persons, with a view to promoting the rational and efficient use of electricity and ensuring consumer protection through the use of highly energy-efficient and good quality equipment
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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National Office for the Control of the Rational Use of Electricity (ONURE)
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Electrical end-use equipment:
• Household refrigerating appliances classified under tariff subheadings 8418.10, 8418.21, 8418.22, 8418.29, 8418.30 and 8418.40.
• Household electric fans, classified under tariff subheadings 8414.51 and 8414.59.
• Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) classified under tariff subheading 8539.31.10.
• Electric smoothing irons classified under tariff subheading 8516.40.
• Air-conditioning machines classified under tariff subheadings 8415.10 (window or wall types); 8415.82 and 8415.83 (split systems).
• Microwave ovens classified under tariff subheading 8516.50.
• Electric rice cookers classified under tariff subheading 8516.79.
• Electric pressure cookers classified under tariff subheading 8516.79.
• Electric coffee makers classified under tariff subheading 8516.71.
• Household electric washing machines classified under tariff subheadings 8450.11, 8450.12, 8450.19 and 8450.90.
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Type of measure
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Technical authorization apllied to imports
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| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/CUB/8 |
Cuba |
2016 |
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Manufacturing |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure that constructions designed and built in national territory do not compromise the safety of human beings, animals, property or the environment, or other aspects of society in general; To contribute to Cuba's policy on electricity saving
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Directorate of Standardization - Technical suitability document (DITEC) for qualified construction products and systems
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Non-traditional construction products and systems (new products or the new use of a traditional product):
- Industrially manufactured products and systems.
- Perfectly identifiable products and systems.
- Products and systems intended for a specific and unequivocal use.
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Type of measure
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Import licences; Technical certifications
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Environment
Energy
Conservation
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| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/CUB/8 |
Cuba |
2016 |
General environmental protection |
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Manufacturing, Services |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure that assemblies, accessories and parts for motor vehicles, railway vehicles, ships and boats, and workshops, laboratories and other installations engaged in production and in the provision of services in the various transport sectors and in port activities do not compromise the safety of human beings, animals, property or the environment, or other aspects of society in general
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Cuban Ship Registry (RCB) - Approval or certification of assemblies, accessories and parts for motor vehicles, railway vehicles, ships and boats, and of workshops, laboratories and other installations engaged in production and in the provision of services in the various transport sectors and in port activities
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Assemblies, accessories and parts of motor vehicles, railway vehicles, ships and boats, and workshops, laboratories and other installations engaged in production and in the provision of services in the various transport sectors and in port activities
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Type of measure
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Approval or certification for the use, production, importation and marketing of covered products
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| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/CUB/8 |
Cuba |
2016 |
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Import licences |
Other |
National Registry of Cultural Property (RNBC) |
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Environment related objective
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To comply with the CITES
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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National Registry of Cultural Property (RNBC)
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The importation of heritage property which includes any of the species protected under the CITES Convention
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Type of measure
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Import certificate
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ICS - HS Code
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| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/EU/5 |
European Union |
2016 |
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Import licences, Import quotas |
Chemicals |
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Environment related objective
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To protect the ozone layer and comply with the Montreal Protocol
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Ozone-depleting substances – ODS- (CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)
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Ozone-depleting substances (ODS); Mixtures of substances containing ODS; and Products & equipment containing or relying on ODS
Imports for the following uses require quota:
• Essential laboratory and analytical uses;
• Halons for critical uses;
• Feedstock uses;
• Process agent uses.
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Type of measure
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Import licences; Import quotas
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ICS - HS Code
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| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/EU/5 |
European Union |
2016 |
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Other |
Import of waste shipment |
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Environment related objective
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To ensure that trans-boundary movements of hazardous wastes and other wastes is to be reduced to the minimum consistent with the environmentally sound and efficient management of such wastes and to be conducted in such a manner which will protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects which may result from such movement
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Import of waste shipment
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Hazardous wastes and other wastes as listed in the schedules of the Basel Convention
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Type of measure
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Import licences; Transit control
Apart from statutory requirements, there are requirements under the Basel Convention for all States of Transit to control the trans-boundary movement of hazardous waste. Refusal to accept the movement by any such state shall cause the Sta
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Hazardous
Waste
Environment
MEAs
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| Import Licensing Procedures |
G/LIC/N/3/EU/5 |
European Union |
2016 |
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Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences |
Other |
Import of endangered species (CITES) |
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Environment related objective
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To perform the duty of the CITES aiming at protecting endangered species and to prevent them from over-exploitation in accordance with the CITES
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Measure description
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Coverage of the measure
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Import of endangered species (CITES)
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The import and export of endangered species listed in Appendices I, II and III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), whether alive, dead, parts or derivatives, as well as a number of non-CITES species
The EU Regulation lays down different requirements and procedures for each of the groupings of species listed in its Annexes A, B, C and Annex D.
Species listed in Annex A: Any transaction with commercial purposes involving specimens of the species listed in this Annex is prohibited. Exemption from this prohibition can be granted on a case-by-case basis, by issuance of a special certificate by a management authority of the Member State in which the specimens are located, provided the specimens:
a. are captive-born and bred, or artificially propagated; or
b. are required, under exceptional circumstances, for the advancement of science or biomedical purposes; or
c. are intended for breeding or propagation purposes; or
d. are intended for research or education aimed at the preservation of the species.
Species listed in Annex B, i.e. most species concerned by the EU Wildlife Trade Regulations: transaction with commercial purposes involving specimens of the species listed in this Annex are possible under a number of strict conditions. Exemptions from this permit requirement can be granted on a case-by-case basis.
Species listed in Annexes C and D need also to meet a number of documentary requirements.
The EU may determine to prohibit the importation of certain specimens or species, either globally or originating from specific third countries. These suspensions are published periodically and affect imports into all EU Member States. The latest list of restrictions is laid down in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 2015/736 of 7 May 2015 prohibiting the introduction into the Union of specimens of certain species of wild fauna and flora.
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Type of measure
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Export licences; Import licences; Prohibition
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ICS - HS Code
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