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Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences Other
Part 13A of the Environment Protection and…
Part 13A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation and Prohibition (QRNo. 13) except under defined conditions for exportation

A plant or animal species that is listed under CITES is subject to an export permit. Restrictions vary according to the CITES appendix listing (I, II or III) . There are some exemptions for exports of personal and household effects (non–live specimens) . The export of Australian native species that are not included on the List of Exempt Native Species require an export permit provided they are from an approved source or they are for a non-commercial purpose as specified in the Act
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with CITES

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Part 13A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation and Prohibition (QRNo. 13) except under defined conditions for exportation

A plant or animal species that is listed under CITES is subject to an export permit. Restrictions vary according to the CITES appendix listing (I, II or III) . There are some exemptions for exports of personal and household effects (non–live specimens) . The export of Australian native species that are not included on the List of Exempt Native Species require an export permit provided they are from an approved source or they are for a non-commercial purpose as specified in the Act
Animal and plant species and all products manufactured from species (including some medicinal products) listed in the appendices to the CITES . Examples include black coral, orchids and ivory products. Australian native animals and plants which are not described in the List of Exempt Native Specimens require an export permit.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation; CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2017
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Export licences Other
The Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and…
The Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 16)

All exports require a permit under the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 which is administered by the Department of the Environment.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating waste and to comply with the Basel Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Basel Convention for the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Waste and their Disposal (the Basel Convention)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 16)

All exports require a permit under the Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act 1989 which is administered by the Department of the Environment.
Waste that is explosive, flammable, poisonous, toxic , exotoxic or infectious substances, clinical waste s, waste oils, waste residue from manufacture or household waste as defined by the Basel Convention.
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2018
Keywords
Hazardous
Waste
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Chemicals
Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment…
Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Regulations 1990

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 18)

To export the chemicals listed in subregulation 11C(1) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Regulations 1990, written permission from the Director, National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is required
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 (the Stockholm Convention); the Rotterdam Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Regulations 1990

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 18)

To export the chemicals listed in subregulation 11C(1) of the Industrial Chemicals (Notification and Assessment) Regulations 1990, written permission from the Director, National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) is required
Polybrominated biphenyls such as hexabromobiphenyl
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2019
Keywords
Organic
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Export licences Chemicals
The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas…
The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989; Regulation 13F of Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

All exporters require a licence (QRNo. 20) prior to exporting bulk gas and products containing these gases. Exporters are also required to report quarterly on exports.
Environment related objective
To protect the ozone layer and to comply with the Montreal Protocol

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the Montreal Protocol); the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
The Ozone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989; Regulation 13F of Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

All exporters require a licence (QRNo. 20) prior to exporting bulk gas and products containing these gases. Exporters are also required to report quarterly on exports.
Ozone depleting substances/Synthetic Greenhouse Gases
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2020
Keywords
MEAs
Soil
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Export licences Chemicals
Regulation 9AD of the Customs (Prohibited Exports…
Regulation 9AD of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 24)

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) issues export permits for the exportation from Australia of high activity radioactive sources under Regulation 9AD of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958. Regulation 9 of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulation is administered by the Department of Industry
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating Radioactive substances

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: International Atomic Energy Agency’s Code of Conduct of the Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 9AD of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 24)

The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) issues export permits for the exportation from Australia of high activity radioactive sources under Regulation 9AD of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958. Regulation 9 of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulation is administered by the Department of Industry
Radioactive substances
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2021
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences Chemicals, Other
Regulation 13G of the Customs (Prohibited Exports…
Regulation 13G of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation (QRNo. 25) for radioactive waste

The following countries are PIDCs for the purposes of the Waigani Convention:
[...]
Radioactive waste exports to a PIDC may only be exported if approved by the Minister for Industry or an authorised person
Environment related objective
To protect the environment through regulating waste and to comply with the Waigani Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Convention to Ban the Importation into Forum Countries of Hazardous and Radioactive Wastes and to Control the Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within the South Pacific Region (the Waigani Convention)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 13G of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation (QRNo. 25) for radioactive waste

The following countries are PIDCs for the purposes of the Waigani Convention:
[...]
Radioactive waste exports to a PIDC may only be exported if approved by the Minister for Industry or an authorised person
Radioactive waste
Type of measure
CP-X: Prohibition except under defined conditions for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2022
Keywords
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/AUS/2 Australia 2015
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Export licences Fisheries
Regulation 6 of the Customs (Prohibited Exports)…
Regulation 6 of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 28)

Exports of toothfish and parts of toothfish whether fresh, frozen, smoked, preserved in containers, or in any other form are prohibited unless a permission in writing has been obtained from the Minister administering the Fisheries Management Act 1991 or an authorised officer from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Regulation 6 of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958.

Non-automatic licensing for exportation (QRNo. 28)

Exports of toothfish and parts of toothfish whether fresh, frozen, smoked, preserved in containers, or in any other form are prohibited unless a permission in writing has been obtained from the Minister administering the Fisheries Management Act 1991 or an authorised officer from the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA)
Toothfish
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2014-2016 and relates to restrictions in force as of 30/09/2023
Keywords
Conservation
Fish
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CHN/1 China 2015
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous…
Animal protection, Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Ban/Prohibition Other
Former Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic…
Former Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC) Announcement 2001 No.19

Importation prohibition (QRNo. 1) on certain toxic substances and wild animal products.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating certain toxic substances and wild animal products

WTO Justification: Article XX of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Former Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC) Announcement 2001 No.19

Importation prohibition (QRNo. 1) on certain toxic substances and wild animal products.
Certain toxic substances and wild animal products
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2012 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 December 2012
Keywords
Wildlife
Hazardous
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CHN/1 China 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), GCA and former…
Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), GCA and former State Environmental Protection: Administration (SEPA) Joint Announcement 2005 No.116

Importation/ Exportation prohibition (QRNo. 3 and 10)on certain hazardous chemicals, pesticides and persistent organic pollutants.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and to comply with the Stockholm Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Rotterdam Convention; Stockholm Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), GCA and former State Environmental Protection: Administration (SEPA) Joint Announcement 2005 No.116

Importation/ Exportation prohibition (QRNo. 3 and 10)on certain hazardous chemicals, pesticides and persistent organic pollutants.
certain hazardous chemicals, pesticides and persistent organic pollutants
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2012 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 December 2012
Keywords
Hazardous
Organic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CHN/1 China 2015
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition Other
Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP),…
Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP), MOFCOM, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), GCA and AQSIQ Joint Announcement 2009 No.36

Importation prohibition (QRNo. 4) on certain solid wastes (also including other solid waste of which tariff lines unspecified).
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by regulating waste and to comply with the Basel Convention

WTO Justification: Article XX of the GATT
Grounds for Restriction: Basel Convention
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP), MOFCOM, National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), GCA and AQSIQ Joint Announcement 2009 No.36

Importation prohibition (QRNo. 4) on certain solid wastes (also including other solid waste of which tariff lines unspecified).
Certain solid waste s (also including other solid waste of which tariff lines unspecified )
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period (e.g. 2012-2014): 2012 and relates to restrictions in force as of 31 December 2012
Keywords
Waste
MEAs