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Agreement Document symbol Notifying Member Year Harmonized types of environment-related objectives Harmonized types of measures Harmonized types of sectors subject to the measure Measure description See more information
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/CAN/3 Canada 2016 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Manufacturing
Customs Tariff Date of entry into force: pre-…
Customs Tariff
Date of entry into force: pre- January 1, 1998

QR No. 10: Certain used or second hand aircraft (excluding civil aircraft)

Customs Tariff – Prohibition Provision
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2016/01-99/ch98-2016-eng.pdf
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting certain used or second hand aircraft (excluding civil aircraft)

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Customs Tariff
Date of entry into force: pre- January 1, 1998

QR No. 10: Certain used or second hand aircraft (excluding civil aircraft)

Customs Tariff – Prohibition Provision
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/trade-commerce/tariff-tarif/2016/01-99/ch98-2016-eng.pdf
Certain used or second hand aircraft (excluding civil aircraft)
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
Environment
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/3 Hong Kong, China 2016
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences Other
Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and…
Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, Cap. 586
Date of entry into force: 1 December 2006
Note: Cap. 586 replaced the Animals and Plants (Protection of Endangered Species) Ordinance, Cap. 187 which was in force since 6 August 1976

QR No. 1: Non-automatic licence and inspection for the export of endangered species of animals and plants listed in the three Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

The restriction is administered through an export licensing procedure on an MFN basis to protect endangered species and to prevent them from over-exploitation in accordance with CITES.
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species of animals and plants and to prevent them from over-exploitation in accordance with CITES.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994

Grounds for Restriction: The CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, Cap. 586
Date of entry into force: 1 December 2006
Note: Cap. 586 replaced the Animals and Plants (Protection of Endangered Species) Ordinance, Cap. 187 which was in force since 6 August 1976

QR No. 1: Non-automatic licence and inspection for the export of endangered species of animals and plants listed in the three Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

The restriction is administered through an export licensing procedure on an MFN basis to protect endangered species and to prevent them from over-exploitation in accordance with CITES.
Endangered species of animals and plants listed in the three CITES Appendices, whether alive, dead, parts or derivatives
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): 2016-2018 and relates to restrictions in force as of 7 September 2016
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/3 Hong Kong, China 2016
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
 Export licences, Other environmental requirements Other
Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and…
Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, Cap. 586
Date of entry into force: 1 December 2006
Note: Cap. 586 replaced the Animals and Plants (Protection of Endangered Species) Ordinance, Cap. 187 which was in force since 6 August 1976

QR No. 2: Production of valid CITES export permit or certificate of origin issued by the exporting country, and inspection for the import of CITES Appendix II species other than live specimens of wild origin and CITES Appendix III species

The import requirement is subject to the production of valid CITES export permit or certificate of origin issued by the exporting country and inspection on an MFN basis to protect endangered species and to prevent them from over-exploitation in accordance with CITES.
Environment related objective
To protect endangered species of animals and plants and to prevent them from over-exploitation in accordance with CITES.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994

Grounds for Restriction: The CITES
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Protection of Endangered Species of Animals and Plants Ordinance, Cap. 586
Date of entry into force: 1 December 2006
Note: Cap. 586 replaced the Animals and Plants (Protection of Endangered Species) Ordinance, Cap. 187 which was in force since 6 August 1976

QR No. 2: Production of valid CITES export permit or certificate of origin issued by the exporting country, and inspection for the import of CITES Appendix II species other than live specimens of wild origin and CITES Appendix III species

The import requirement is subject to the production of valid CITES export permit or certificate of origin issued by the exporting country and inspection on an MFN basis to protect endangered species and to prevent them from over-exploitation in accordance with CITES.
CITES Appendix II species other than live specimens of wild origin and CITES Appendix III species, whether alive, dead, parts or derivatives
Type of measure
Production of CITES Export Permit
(or Certificate of Origin)
 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 7 September 2016
Keywords
Endangered
MEAs
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/3 Hong Kong, China 2016 Animal protection Export licences Other
Wild Animals Protection Ordinance, Cap. 170 Date…
Wild Animals Protection Ordinance, Cap. 170
Date of entry into force: 23 January 1976

QR No. 3: Permit for the export of protected wild animals, parts of a protected wild animal killed or taken in Hong Kong, or the nests or eggs of a protected wild animal taken in Hong Kong

The restriction is administered through a special permit system on an MFN basis to conserve protected wild animals in Hong Kong.
Environment related objective
To conserve protected wild animals in Hong Kong.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Wild Animals Protection Ordinance, Cap. 170
Date of entry into force: 23 January 1976

QR No. 3: Permit for the export of protected wild animals, parts of a protected wild animal killed or taken in Hong Kong, or the nests or eggs of a protected wild animal taken in Hong Kong

The restriction is administered through a special permit system on an MFN basis to conserve protected wild animals in Hong Kong.
Protected wild animals, parts of a protected wild animal killed or taken in Hong Kong, or the nests or eggs of a protected wild animal taken in Hong Kong
Type of measure
Special Permit
 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 7 September 2016
Keywords
Conservation
Wildlife
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/3 Hong Kong, China 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Chemicals
Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance, Cap. 595…
Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance, Cap. 595
Import and Export Ordinance, Cap. 60
Date of entry into force of Cap. 595: 1 April 2008

QR No. 7: Permit for exporters of, and licence for the export of non-pesticide hazardous chemicals

The restriction is administered through (i) an export permit system for exporters and (ii) an export licensing system on an MFN basis to protect human health and the environment, including chemicals regulated by the Stockholm Convention and the Rotterdam Convention.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment, including chemicals regulated by the Stockholm Convention and the Rotterdam Convention.

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994

Grounds for Restriction: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants; The Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Hazardous Chemicals Control Ordinance, Cap. 595
Import and Export Ordinance, Cap. 60
Date of entry into force of Cap. 595: 1 April 2008

QR No. 7: Permit for exporters of, and licence for the export of non-pesticide hazardous chemicals

The restriction is administered through (i) an export permit system for exporters and (ii) an export licensing system on an MFN basis to protect human health and the environment, including chemicals regulated by the Stockholm Convention and the Rotterdam Convention.
Non-pesticide hazardous chemicals
Type of measure
Permit; NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation
 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 7 September 2016
Keywords
Hazardous
Environment
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/3 Hong Kong, China 2016 Air pollution reduction Ban/Prohibition Mining
Air Pollution Control Ordinance, Cap. 311 Date of…
Air Pollution Control Ordinance, Cap. 311
Date of entry into force: 4 April 2014

QR No. 8: Prohibition of the import and transhipment of asbestos and asbestos containing materials

The restriction is administered through a prohibition on import of and transhipment of asbestos and asbestos containing materials, except for goods in transit, registered proprietary Chinese medicine or other exempted articles on an MFN basis to protect human health.
Environment related objective
To prevent air pollution

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Air Pollution Control Ordinance, Cap. 311
Date of entry into force: 4 April 2014

QR No. 8: Prohibition of the import and transhipment of asbestos and asbestos containing materials

The restriction is administered through a prohibition on import of and transhipment of asbestos and asbestos containing materials, except for goods in transit, registered proprietary Chinese medicine or other exempted articles on an MFN basis to protect human health.
Asbestos and asbestos containing materials, except for goods in transit, registered proprietary Chinese medicine or other exempted articles
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 7 September 2016
Keywords
Pollution
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/3 Hong Kong, China 2016
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Export licences, Other environmental requirements Chemicals
Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, Cap. 403 and…
Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, Cap. 403 and its subsidiary regulations
Date of entry into force: 1 July 1989

QR No. 12: Registration of exporters and non-automatic licence for the export of scheduled ozone depleting substances

The restriction is administered through (i) an exporter registration system and (ii) an export licensing procedure on an MFN basis to give effect to Hong Kong’s international obligations, to control the exportation of ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer.
Environment related objective
To give effect to Hong Kong’s international obligations, to control the exportation of ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994

Grounds for Restriction: 1985 Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer; 1987 Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Montreal Protocol)
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, Cap. 403 and its subsidiary regulations
Date of entry into force: 1 July 1989

QR No. 12: Registration of exporters and non-automatic licence for the export of scheduled ozone depleting substances

The restriction is administered through (i) an exporter registration system and (ii) an export licensing procedure on an MFN basis to give effect to Hong Kong’s international obligations, to control the exportation of ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer.
Scheduled ozone depleting substances
(please refer to http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/application_for_licences/guidance/wn6_licen1_1.html)
Type of measure
NAL-X: Non-automatic licensing for exportation; Registration
 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 7 September 2016
Keywords
Conservation
MEAs
Soil
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/3 Hong Kong, China 2016
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Ozone Layer Protection (Products Containing…
Ozone Layer Protection (Products Containing Scheduled Substances) (Import Banning) Regulation, Cap. 403C
Date of entry into force: 27 May 1993
Note: While Cap. 403C entered into force on 27 May 1993, the importations of different controlled products were banned on different dates.

QR No. 13: Prohibition of import of controlled products containing ozone depleting substances

The restriction is administered through a global ban of imports on an MFN basis to give effect to Hong Kong’s international obligations, to control the importation of products containing ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer.
Environment related objective
To give effect to Hong Kong’s international obligations, to control the importation of products containing ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994

Grounds for Restriction: Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ozone Layer Protection (Products Containing Scheduled Substances) (Import Banning) Regulation, Cap. 403C
Date of entry into force: 27 May 1993
Note: While Cap. 403C entered into force on 27 May 1993, the importations of different controlled products were banned on different dates.

QR No. 13: Prohibition of import of controlled products containing ozone depleting substances

The restriction is administered through a global ban of imports on an MFN basis to give effect to Hong Kong’s international obligations, to control the importation of products containing ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer.
Controlled products containing ozone depleting substances are banned for import in phases.

Details of the phasing out schedule can be found at http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/air/ozone_layer_protection/wn6_info.html
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 7 September 2016
Keywords
Conservation
MEAs
Soil
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/3 Hong Kong, China 2016
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer…
MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, Cap. 403 and…
Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, Cap. 403 and its subsidiary regulations
Date of entry into force: 1 July 1989

QR No. 14: Prohibition of import and export of scheduled ozone depleting substances from/to non-parties to the Montreal Protocol

The restriction is administered through a global ban of imports and exports of scheduled substances from/to non-parties to the Montreal Protocol on an MFN basis to give effect to Hong Kong’s international obligations, to control the importation and exportation of ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer.
Environment related objective
To give effect to Hong Kong’s international obligations, to control the importation and exportation of ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994

Grounds for Restriction: Montreal Protocol
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, Cap. 403 and its subsidiary regulations
Date of entry into force: 1 July 1989

QR No. 14: Prohibition of import and export of scheduled ozone depleting substances from/to non-parties to the Montreal Protocol

The restriction is administered through a global ban of imports and exports of scheduled substances from/to non-parties to the Montreal Protocol on an MFN basis to give effect to Hong Kong’s international obligations, to control the importation and exportation of ozone depleting substances, and to conserve the ozone layer.
Scheduled ozone depleting substances
(please refer to http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/application_for_licences/guidance/wn6_licen1_1.html)
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 7 September 2016
Keywords
Conservation
MEAs
Soil
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/HKG/3 Hong Kong, China 2016
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Export licences Agriculture, Chemicals
Import and Export (General) Regulations, Cap. 60A…
Import and Export (General) Regulations, Cap. 60A
Pesticides Ordinance, Cap. 133
Date of entry into force of Cap. 133: 25 February 1991

QR No. 15: Non-automatic licence for the export of pesticides and articles/products containing pesticides, which meet the definition of pesticides in Section 2 of Pesticides Ordinance, Cap. 133

The restriction is administered through an export licensing procedure on an MFN basis to protect public health.
Environment related objective
To control exports of hazardous pesticides and to comply with obligations under the Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions

WTO Justification: Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994

Grounds for Restriction: The Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade; The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants
Measure description Coverage of the measure
Import and Export (General) Regulations, Cap. 60A
Pesticides Ordinance, Cap. 133
Date of entry into force of Cap. 133: 25 February 1991

QR No. 15: Non-automatic licence for the export of pesticides and articles/products containing pesticides, which meet the definition of pesticides in Section 2 of Pesticides Ordinance, Cap. 133

The restriction is administered through an export licensing procedure on an MFN basis to protect public health.
Pesticides and articles/products containing pesticides, which meet the definition of pesticides in Section 2 of Pesticides Ordinance, Cap. 133
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): 2016-2018 and relates to restrictions in force as of 7 September 2016
Keywords
Hazardous
Pollution