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General Agreement on Trade in Services S/C/N/866 European Union 2016
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy…
Alternative and renewable energy, Energy conservation and efficiency
 Investment measures Services
Regulation (EU) 2015/760 of the European…
Regulation (EU) 2015/760 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 on European long-term investment funds

The new Funds - European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs) will be available to all types of investors across Europe, subject to certain requirements set out in EU law. These requirements include the types of long-term assets and firms that the ELTIFs are allowed to invest in, for example infrastructure, transport, intellectual property and sustainable energy projects; how they have to spread their money to reduce risks and the information they have to provide to investors. There are additional rules for ELTIFs offered to retail investors. Any ELTIF manager will also have to comply with the stringent requirements of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive to provide adequate protection for its investors.
Environment related objective
To promote sustainable energy projects
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation (EU) 2015/760 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2015 on European long-term investment funds

The new Funds - European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs) will be available to all types of investors across Europe, subject to certain requirements set out in EU law. These requirements include the types of long-term assets and firms that the ELTIFs are allowed to invest in, for example infrastructure, transport, intellectual property and sustainable energy projects; how they have to spread their money to reduce risks and the information they have to provide to investors. There are additional rules for ELTIFs offered to retail investors. Any ELTIF manager will also have to comply with the stringent requirements of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive to provide adequate protection for its investors.
Sustainable energy projects
Type of measure
Preferential market access
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Entry into force on 9 June 2015
Keywords
Sustainable
Energy
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AFG/1 Afghanistan 2016 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
Ministerial Cabinet Act No 1 of 28 March 2011 …
Ministerial Cabinet Act No 1 of 28 March 2011 (absolute prohibition of plastic bags)

QR No. 6: Import prohibition

Administered by Afghanistan Customs Department (ACD)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting imports of plastic bags

WTO Justification: GATT 1994 Article XX(b) and (g)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministerial Cabinet Act No 1 of 28 March 2011 (absolute prohibition of plastic bags)

QR No. 6: Import prohibition

Administered by Afghanistan Customs Department (ACD)
Plastic Bags (Carry bags)
--Of polymers of ethylene
- Polyethylene plastic bags for package of dry and fresh fruits, vegetable and medical plants are exempted from the prohibition pursuant to Ministerial Cabinet Act No 12of 7 June 2011
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012 2014): 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 29 July 2016
Keywords
Plastic
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AFG/1 Afghanistan 2016
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences Chemicals
Regulation on Controlling Materials Destructive…
Regulation on Controlling Materials Destructive to the Ozone Layer, Official Gazette No 894 of 6 August 2006, entered into force on 17 July 2006

QR No. 7: Import prohibition, Export Prohibition, and
Non-automatic export licensing of Ozone-depleting substances

Administered by Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) / National
Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA). Pursuant to Article 7 of the Regulation, a license is required for the export of the Ozone Depleting Substances listed in Annex 1 to the Regulation (List of Ozone Depleting Substances
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer and to comply with obligations under theMontreal Protocol

WTO Justification: GATT 1994 Article XX(b)

Grounds for Restriction: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer of 16 September 1987
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation on Controlling Materials Destructive to the Ozone Layer, Official Gazette No 894 of 6 August 2006, entered into force on 17 July 2006

QR No. 7: Import prohibition, Export Prohibition, and
Non-automatic export licensing of Ozone-depleting substances

Administered by Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) / National
Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA). Pursuant to Article 7 of the Regulation, a license is required for the export of the Ozone Depleting Substances listed in Annex 1 to the Regulation (List of Ozone Depleting Substances
Ozone-depleting substances

In particular, Article 11 of the Regulation on Controlling Materials Destructive to the Ozone Layer (the “Regulation”) bans import and export of the following products:
(-) Anti fire equipment (Halons 121-1301-2402
(-) Air conditioning system containing CFCs.
(-) Refrigerator, new and old air conditioners containing CFCs
(-) Compressors consuming CFCs.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition; P-X: Prohibition for exportation; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012 2014): 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 29 July 2016
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AFG/1 Afghanistan 2016 Sustainable forestry management Ban/Prohibition Forestry
Ministerial Cabinet Act No 41 of 16 June 2012,…
Ministerial Cabinet Act No 41 of 16 June 2012, entered into force on 29 January 2012

QR No. 11: Export prohibition

Administered by Afghanistan Customs Department (ACD)
Environment related objective
To conserve exhaustible natural resources

WTO Justification: GATT 1994 XX(g)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministerial Cabinet Act No 41 of 16 June 2012, entered into force on 29 January 2012

QR No. 11: Export prohibition

Administered by Afghanistan Customs Department (ACD)
Timber from Kunar Province
Type of measure
P-X: Prohibition for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012 2014): 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 29 July 2016
Keywords
Forest
Conservation
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AFG/1 Afghanistan 2016
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences Other
The Environmental Law of Afghanistan published in…
The Environmental Law of Afghanistan published in Official Gazette No 912 on 25 January 2007, entered into force on 27 December 2006

QR No. 12: Import prohibition; Export prohibition; and Non-automatic export license of Endangered species listed in Appendix I of
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which includes all species threatened with extinction which are or may be affected by trade

Administered by the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA). Import and export of animals and plants listed in Appendix I to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is prohibited.

An export license from the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) is necessary for the exportation (or re-exportation) of any specimen of any species of fauna or flora contained in the Lists of harvestable and protected species prepared by the NEPA pursuant to Article 47 of the Environmental Law of Afghanistan
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species of animals and plants and to comply with obligations under the CITES

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for Restriction: Convention on
International Trade in
Endangered Species of
Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Environmental Law of Afghanistan published in Official Gazette No 912 on 25 January 2007, entered into force on 27 December 2006

QR No. 12: Import prohibition; Export prohibition; and Non-automatic export license of Endangered species listed in Appendix I of
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which includes all species threatened with extinction which are or may be affected by trade

Administered by the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA). Import and export of animals and plants listed in Appendix I to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is prohibited.

An export license from the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) is necessary for the exportation (or re-exportation) of any specimen of any species of fauna or flora contained in the Lists of harvestable and protected species prepared by the NEPA pursuant to Article 47 of the Environmental Law of Afghanistan
Endangered species listed in Appendix I of Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which includes all species threatened with extinction which are or may be affected by trade
Type of measure
P: Prohibition; P-X: Prohibition for exportation; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012 2014): 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 29 July 2016
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AFG/1 Afghanistan 2016 Natural resources conservation Export licences Mining
Minerals Law, Official Gazette No 1143 of 16…
Minerals Law, Official Gazette No 1143 of 16 August 2014, entered into force on 16 August 2014

QR No. 14: Non-Automatic Export Licensing of All minerals, defined as liquid, solid and gas substances found on surface or beneath surface (excluding water, oil, natural gas and surface earth soil are excluded from this definition).

Export authorization from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum / Cadastre Department.

Pursuant to Article 104 of the Law, export is subject to holding an Exploitation Licence, Small-Scale Mining Licence or Artisanal Mining Licence. For the sale or export of restricted minerals, a special authorization may be required.
Environment related objective
To conserve natural resources

WTO Justification: GATT 1994 Article XX(g)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Minerals Law, Official Gazette No 1143 of 16 August 2014, entered into force on 16 August 2014

QR No. 14: Non-Automatic Export Licensing of All minerals, defined as liquid, solid and gas substances found on surface or beneath surface (excluding water, oil, natural gas and surface earth soil are excluded from this definition).

Export authorization from the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum / Cadastre Department.

Pursuant to Article 104 of the Law, export is subject to holding an Exploitation Licence, Small-Scale Mining Licence or Artisanal Mining Licence. For the sale or export of restricted minerals, a special authorization may be required.
All minerals, defined as liquid, solid and gas substances found on surface or beneath surface (excluding water, oil, natural gas and surface earth soil are excluded from this definition)
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012 2014): 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 29 July 2016
Keywords
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AFG/1 Afghanistan 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
The Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan…
The Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan acceded to the Convention on 2013. The Convention has been published in the Official Gazette No. 1166, 7 March 2015

QR No. 17: Import prohibition and Export Prohibition of Chemical substances stated under article 3(a, ii) of the Stockholm Convention as referenced in the Annex A

Administered by the Custom and Revenue Department and National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with Stockholm Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for Restriction: Stockholm Convention on persistent Organic Pollutants, amended in 2009
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan acceded to the Convention on 2013. The Convention has been published in the Official Gazette No. 1166, 7 March 2015

QR No. 17: Import prohibition and Export Prohibition of Chemical substances stated under article 3(a, ii) of the Stockholm Convention as referenced in the Annex A

Administered by the Custom and Revenue Department and National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA)
Chemical substances stated under article 3(a, ii) of the Stockholm Convention as referenced in the Annex A
Type of measure
P: Prohibition; P-X: Prohibition for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012 2014): 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 29 July 2016
Keywords
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AFG/1 Afghanistan 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences Agriculture, Chemicals
Law on Agricultural Pesticides, published on…
Law on Agricultural Pesticides, published on Official Gazette No. 1190, of 19 October 2015, entered into force on 26 August 2015

QR No. 18: Import Prohibition and Non-Automatic export licensing of Agricultural pesticides (chemical ingredients or substance used to control, prevent or destroy agricultural-related plagues)

Administered by, Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Custom and Revenue Department and Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL).

Pursuant to article 17 of the Law on Agricultural Pesticides, import of agricultural pesticides that are not registered in accordance to the law are prohibited.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with obligations under the Rotterdam Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for Restriction: Rotterdam Convention on The Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemical and Pesticides in International Trade
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Law on Agricultural Pesticides, published on Official Gazette No. 1190, of 19 October 2015, entered into force on 26 August 2015

QR No. 18: Import Prohibition and Non-Automatic export licensing of Agricultural pesticides (chemical ingredients or substance used to control, prevent or destroy agricultural-related plagues)

Administered by, Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
Custom and Revenue Department and Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL).

Pursuant to article 17 of the Law on Agricultural Pesticides, import of agricultural pesticides that are not registered in accordance to the law are prohibited.
Agricultural pesticides (chemical ingredients or substance used to control, prevent or destroy agricultural-related plagues)
Type of measure
P: Prohibition; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012 2014): 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 29 July 2016
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CAN/3 Canada 2016
Air pollution reduction, Waste management and…
Air pollution reduction, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
Customs Tariff Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C…
Customs Tariff
Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C. 1993, c. 16)
Date of entry into force: pre- January 1, 1998

QR No. 2: Prohibition of Used or second-hand motor vehicles

CBSA Memorandum
D9-1-11
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d9/d9-1-11-eng.html
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting used or second-hand motor vehicles

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs Tariff
Motor Vehicle Safety Act (S.C. 1993, c. 16)
Date of entry into force: pre- January 1, 1998

QR No. 2: Prohibition of Used or second-hand motor vehicles

CBSA Memorandum
D9-1-11
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d9/d9-1-11-eng.html
Used or second-hand motor vehicles
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012 2014): 2016-2018 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2016
Keywords
Waste
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CAN/3 Canada 2016
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Other
Customs Tariff: Date of entry into force: pre-…
Customs Tariff: Date of entry into force: pre- January 1, 1998

QR No. 4: Prohibition of Live specimen of the mongoose family and Live birds of the Starling family (Sturnidae)

CBSA Memorandum
D19-7-1
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d19/d19-7-1-eng.html
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species of animals and plants and to comply with obligations under the CITES

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT

Grounds for Restriction: The CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs Tariff: Date of entry into force: pre- January 1, 1998

QR No. 4: Prohibition of Live specimen of the mongoose family and Live birds of the Starling family (Sturnidae)

CBSA Memorandum
D19-7-1
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d19/d19-7-1-eng.html
Live specimen of the mongoose family; Live birds of the Starling family (Sturnidae)
Type of measure
CP: Prohibition except under defined conditions
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012 2014): 2016-2018 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2016
Keywords
MEAs