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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/USA/11 United States of America 2014 Sustainable agriculture management Import quotas, Import tariffs Agriculture
Raw cane sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ)…
Raw cane sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) administration - Additional U.S. note 5 to Chapter 17 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) established by Presidential Proclamation 6763 of December 1994 authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish for each fiscal year the quantity of sugars and syrups that may be entered at the lower tariff rates of tariff-rate quotas. The tariff-rate quotas cover sugars and syrups described in HTS subheadings, 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.90 and 2106.90. This authority was proclaimed to implement the results of the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations as reflected in the provisions of Schedule XX (United States), annexed to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.

Under the raw cane sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) administration, the Secretary of Agriculture establishes the TRQ quantity that can be entered at the lower tier of import duty rates, and the United States Trade Representative (USTR)
Environment related objective
The purpose of the certificate for specialty sugar is to allow entry of certain refined sugars not widely available in the United States at the low-tier tariff rate. These refined sugars fulfil demand in niche markets, such as the ethnic, organic and gourmet markets.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Raw cane sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) administration - Additional U.S. note 5 to Chapter 17 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) established by Presidential Proclamation 6763 of December 1994 authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish for each fiscal year the quantity of sugars and syrups that may be entered at the lower tariff rates of tariff-rate quotas. The tariff-rate quotas cover sugars and syrups described in HTS subheadings, 1701.12, 1701.13, 1701.14, 1701.91, 1701.99, 1702.90 and 2106.90. This authority was proclaimed to implement the results of the Uruguay Round of multilateral trade negotiations as reflected in the provisions of Schedule XX (United States), annexed to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization.

Under the raw cane sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) administration, the Secretary of Agriculture establishes the TRQ quantity that can be entered at the lower tier of import duty rates, and the United States Trade Representative (USTR)
Raw Sugar (organic, ethnic)
Type of measure
tariff-rate quota (TRQ)
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Organic
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/USA/11 United States of America 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, Waste management and recycling
 Import licences Energy
10 CFR Part 110 pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act…
10 CFR Part 110 pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended
Environment related objective
To protect public health and safety and the environment, and maintain the common defense and security of the United States, by exercising prudent controls over the possession, use, distribution, and transport of such items.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
10 CFR Part 110 pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, as amended
Nuclear facilities and most radioactive materials, including radioactive waste
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
Safeguards G/SG/N/8/IDN/4/SUPPL.3; G/SG/N/10/IDN/4/SUPPL.3 Indonesia 2014 Energy conservation and efficiency Safeguard measure / investigation Manufacturing
Investigation findings concerning the extension…
Investigation findings concerning the extension of safeguard measure against the importation of Cotton Yarn Other than Sewing Thread
3. Evidence that the Applicant is adjusting
1) Machinery
The Applicant has done the modernization by replacing old machines with new machines that aims to:
· Efficiency in energy use by using alternative energy other than electricity, such as gas or coal;
Environment related objective
To provide an opportunity for domestic industry to optimize current energy use for energy efficiency purposes
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Investigation findings concerning the extension of safeguard measure against the importation of Cotton Yarn Other than Sewing Thread
3. Evidence that the Applicant is adjusting
1) Machinery
The Applicant has done the modernization by replacing old machines with new machines that aims to:
· Efficiency in energy use by using alternative energy other than electricity, such as gas or coal;
Machinery
Type of measure
Safeguard measure / investigation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2014
Keywords
Energy
Safeguards G/SG/N/8/TUR/13/SUPPL.1; G/SG/N/10/TUR/13/SUPPL.2; G/SG/N/11/TUR/16/SUPPL.1 Türkiye 2014
Energy conservation and efficiency, Waste…
Energy conservation and efficiency, Waste management and recycling
 Safeguard measure / investigation Chemicals
Decision to extend a safeguard measure that is…
Decision to extend a safeguard measure that is being applied against imports of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and non-application of the safeguard measure to developing countries.
- It is expected that the domestic producers perform production in compliance with the legal rules, and in this respect, use recyclable packing materials (RPET) only.
- A firm has carried out a study process at the beginning of the year 2013 to produce the products that have high profit potential and a special intended use, and are mainly considered as export material, however, can be also used in domestic market. As the result of that, this firm has produced PET-resin chips that provides energy saving for user during the preform swelling process and contains re-heat material.
- A firm put the solid waste recycle system into use in September of 2011. Through this system, solid waste s that occur during the production are processed, and afterwards, can be used in the production process again. This process is in progress and a saving in the amount of 200.000 euro per year is expected from it.
Environment related objective
to promote the use of recyclable packing materials; to promote the production of energy saving products for consumers; to promote the use of solid waste recycle system
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Decision to extend a safeguard measure that is being applied against imports of Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and non-application of the safeguard measure to developing countries.
- It is expected that the domestic producers perform production in compliance with the legal rules, and in this respect, use recyclable packing materials (RPET) only.
- A firm has carried out a study process at the beginning of the year 2013 to produce the products that have high profit potential and a special intended use, and are mainly considered as export material, however, can be also used in domestic market. As the result of that, this firm has produced PET-resin chips that provides energy saving for user during the preform swelling process and contains re-heat material.
- A firm put the solid waste recycle system into use in September of 2011. Through this system, solid waste s that occur during the production are processed, and afterwards, can be used in the production process again. This process is in progress and a saving in the amount of 200.000 euro per year is expected from it.
Recyclable packing materials; chips, etc.
Type of measure
Safeguard measure / investigation
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
2014
Keywords
Recycle
Waste
Energy
Customs Valuation G/VAL/N/1/RUS/2/ADD.1 Russian Federation 2014 Animal protection, Plant protection Not specified Not specified
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the…
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the Eurasian Economic Community; and Federal Law No. 5003-1 "On the Customs Tariff" of 21 May 1993: Article 6. Customs authorities and their main tasks
. Customs authorities shall ensure on the customs territory of the Customs Union solution of the following primary tasks: 7) Provision within its competence of mea s ures on protection of the national security of Member States of the Customs Union, life and human health, flora and fauna, environment, as well as in accordance with international agreement of the Member States of the Customs Union - mea s ures to counteract legalization (laundering) of the profits from criminal activities and terrorist financing when providing the control over transfer f currency - the members of the Customs Union, securities, and/or currency values, traveller's checks through the customs border; (As amended by Protocol of 16.04.2010)
Environment related objective
To protect the national security of Member States of the Customs Union, life and human health, flora and fauna, environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the Eurasian Economic Community; and Federal Law No. 5003-1 "On the Customs Tariff" of 21 May 1993: Article 6. Customs authorities and their main tasks
. Customs authorities shall ensure on the customs territory of the Customs Union solution of the following primary tasks: 7) Provision within its competence of mea s ures on protection of the national security of Member States of the Customs Union, life and human health, flora and fauna, environment, as well as in accordance with international agreement of the Member States of the Customs Union - mea s ures to counteract legalization (laundering) of the profits from criminal activities and terrorist financing when providing the control over transfer f currency - the members of the Customs Union, securities, and/or currency values, traveller's checks through the customs border; (As amended by Protocol of 16.04.2010)
Not specified
Type of measure
Customs code
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Customs Valuation G/VAL/N/1/RUS/2/ADD.1 Russian Federation 2014
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management
 Other environmental requirements Not specified
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the…
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the Eurasian Economic Community; and Federal Law No. 5003-1 "On the Customs Tariff" of 21 May 1993: Article 116. Customs examination: The customs authority is entitled to carry out customs examination in the absence of the declarant and other persons having powers in respect of the goods and their representatives in certain circumstances, including in the existence of a threat to national (state) security, human life and health, animals, the emergence of epizootic situation, the environment
Environment related objective
To tackle the threat to human life and health, animals, the emergence of epizootic situation, the environment, preservation of national cultural valuables of Member States of the Customs Union and under other circumstances of urgency
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the Eurasian Economic Community; and Federal Law No. 5003-1 "On the Customs Tariff" of 21 May 1993: Article 116. Customs examination: The customs authority is entitled to carry out customs examination in the absence of the declarant and other persons having powers in respect of the goods and their representatives in certain circumstances, including in the existence of a threat to national (state) security, human life and health, animals, the emergence of epizootic situation, the environment
Goods, particularly inflammable substances, explosion-prone, explosives, poisons, hazardous chemical and biological substances, narcotics, psychotropic, intoxicating, poisonous, toxic, radioactive substances, nuclear materials and other similar goods
Type of measure
Customs code
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Customs Valuation G/VAL/N/1/RUS/2/ADD.1 Russian Federation 2014 Other environmental risks mitigation Regulation affecting movement or transit Not specified
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the…
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the Eurasian Economic Community; and Federal Law No. 5003-1 "On the Customs Tariff" of 21 May 1993: Article 128. Purposes of implementation of the Risk Management System
Environment related objective
To protect life and human health, and the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the Eurasian Economic Community; and Federal Law No. 5003-1 "On the Customs Tariff" of 21 May 1993: Article 128. Purposes of implementation of the Risk Management System
Goods and vehicles of international transportation
Type of measure
Customs code
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Customs Valuation G/VAL/N/1/RUS/2/ADD.1 Russian Federation 2014 Other environmental risks mitigation Other measures Not specified
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the…
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the Eurasian Economic Community; and Federal Law No. 5003-1 "On the Customs Tariff" of 21 May 1993: Article 308. Conditions of placement of goods under the customs procedure of destruction
Environment related objective
To protect the environment and life and health of people
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the Eurasian Economic Community; and Federal Law No. 5003-1 "On the Customs Tariff" of 21 May 1993: Article 308. Conditions of placement of goods under the customs procedure of destruction
Goods under the customs procedure of destruction
Type of measure
Customs code
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Customs Valuation G/VAL/N/1/RUS/2/ADD.1 Russian Federation 2014 General environmental protection Regulation affecting movement or transit Services
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the…
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the Eurasian Economic Community; and Federal Law No. 5003-1 "On the Customs Tariff" of 21 May 1993: Chapter 48 Transportation of international transport vehicles performing international transportation of the goods, passengers and luggage.
This Chapter regulates the procedure of temporary import of the international transport vehicles (including empty) registered in foreign countries into the customs territory of the Customs Union for the purpose of termination or beginning of the international transit operation in this territory or beyond its borders and the procedure of temporary export of the international transport vehicles (including empty) registered in the Member States of the Customs Union from the customs territory of the Customs Union for the purpose of termination or beginning of the international transit operation excluding the means of transport for the personal use.
Environment related objective
To preserve and protect the marine environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs Code of the Customs Unions of the Eurasian Economic Community; and Federal Law No. 5003-1 "On the Customs Tariff" of 21 May 1993: Chapter 48 Transportation of international transport vehicles performing international transportation of the goods, passengers and luggage.
This Chapter regulates the procedure of temporary import of the international transport vehicles (including empty) registered in foreign countries into the customs territory of the Customs Union for the purpose of termination or beginning of the international transit operation in this territory or beyond its borders and the procedure of temporary export of the international transport vehicles (including empty) registered in the Member States of the Customs Union from the customs territory of the Customs Union for the purpose of termination or beginning of the international transit operation excluding the means of transport for the personal use.
Water vessels, used for fishing, exploration and exploitation of mineral and other non-living resources of the seabed and its subsoil, pilotage and ice-breaker escort, search, rescue and towing operations, lifting of sunken property, water, underwater engineering, and other similar works, sanitation, quarantine and other control, protection and preservation of the marine environment, marine scientific research, educational, sporting and cultural purposes, and for other purposes related to merchant shipping
Type of measure
Customs code
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Customs Valuation G/VAL/N/1/RUS/3/ADD.1 Russian Federation 2014 Other environmental risks mitigation Intellectual property measures Other
FEDERAL LAW NO. 98-FZ OF JULY 29, 2004 ON…
FEDERAL LAW NO. 98-FZ OF JULY 29, 2004 ON COMMERCIAL SECRECY (with the Amendments and Additions of 2 February, 18 December 2006, 24 July 2007, 11 July 2011)
Article 5. Data That May Not Constitute a Commercial Secret
The regime of commercial secrecy may not be instituted by persons conducting entrepreneurial activity in respect of the following data: [...] Regarding pollution of the environment, the condition of fire safety, sanitary-epidemiological and radiation situation, safety of food products and other factors adversely affecting the safe functioning of production facilities, security of each citizen and security of the population as a whole
Environment related objective
To ensure free access to data regarding pollution of the environment
Measure description Coverage of the measure
FEDERAL LAW NO. 98-FZ OF JULY 29, 2004 ON COMMERCIAL SECRECY (with the Amendments and Additions of 2 February, 18 December 2006, 24 July 2007, 11 July 2011)
Article 5. Data That May Not Constitute a Commercial Secret
The regime of commercial secrecy may not be instituted by persons conducting entrepreneurial activity in respect of the following data: [...] Regarding pollution of the environment, the condition of fire safety, sanitary-epidemiological and radiation situation, safety of food products and other factors adversely affecting the safe functioning of production facilities, security of each citizen and security of the population as a whole
Certain type of Data
Type of measure
Other
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment