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Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/8 New Zealand 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Other
11. Hazardous Wastes: Imports of waste…
11. Hazardous Wastes: Imports of waste classified as plastic waste, hazardous waste, or waste coming from households under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No. 2) 2004 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. Consent is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order and where proposed imports are in conformity with New Zealand's obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and the OECD Decision C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations.

Environment related objective
To ensure environmentally sound and efficient management of hazardous wastes and that transboundary movements are conducted in a manner which will protect human health and the environmental against the adverse effects which may result; To comply with New Zealand’s obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and OECD Decision.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
11. Hazardous Wastes: Imports of waste classified as plastic waste, hazardous waste, or waste coming from households under the Imports and Exports (Restrictions) Prohibition Order (No. 2) 2004 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority. Consent is obtained through meeting the requirements of the Order and where proposed imports are in conformity with New Zealand's obligations under the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention and the OECD Decision C(2001)107/Final on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Wastes Destined for Recovery Operations.

Plastic waste, hazardous waste, or waste coming from households; applies to goods originating in and coming from countries who are Parties to the Basel Convention, the Waigani Convention or the OECD Decision. Imports from non-Parties are prohibited.
Type of measure
Import licences: export licences: prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Plastic
Recycle
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/8 New Zealand 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition, Import licences Other
13. Imports to Antarctica: Under the Antarctica …
13. Imports to Antarctica: Under the Antarctica (Environmental Protection) Act 1994 and consistent with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol), the importation of certain items into Antarctica is restricted or prohibited.
Environment related objective
To provide comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment and its dependent and associated ecosystems. The above restrictions have been put in place to implement the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
13. Imports to Antarctica: Under the Antarctica (Environmental Protection) Act 1994 and consistent with the requirements of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (the Madrid Protocol), the importation of certain items into Antarctica is restricted or prohibited.
Any species of animal, plant, or micro-organism not native to that area; non-sterile soil, dressed poultry
Type of measure
Ban; Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Eco
Environment
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/8 New Zealand 2021
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and…
Animal protection, MEAs implementation and compliance, Natural resources conservation
 Export licences, Import licences Fisheries, Other
14. Marine Animals: The import and export of…
14. Marine Animals: The import and export of marine mammals (including marine mammal products) is governed by both CITES and the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 (sections 4(2), (5), and (6)). A permit is required to hold any marine mammal (or marine mammal product) except in the circumstances set out in section 4(5) Marine Mammals Protection Act (MMPA), and any institution or individual wishing to export or import such material must apply for a permit from the Department of Conservation to do so. The Marine Mammals Protection Act specifies particular aspects that must be considered when assessing an application for such a permit, which include: - The need to conserve, protect, or manage any marine mammal; - Any international agreement to which New Zealand is a party; - Any submissions received.
Environment related objective
To protect, conserve and manage marine mammals in New Zealand and in New Zealand fisheries waters
Measure description Coverage of the measure
14. Marine Animals: The import and export of marine mammals (including marine mammal products) is governed by both CITES and the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978 (sections 4(2), (5), and (6)). A permit is required to hold any marine mammal (or marine mammal product) except in the circumstances set out in section 4(5) Marine Mammals Protection Act (MMPA), and any institution or individual wishing to export or import such material must apply for a permit from the Department of Conservation to do so. The Marine Mammals Protection Act specifies particular aspects that must be considered when assessing an application for such a permit, which include: - The need to conserve, protect, or manage any marine mammal; - Any international agreement to which New Zealand is a party; - Any submissions received.
All live or dead marine mammals, and all marine mammal products (with the exception of marine mammal material being an ornament (...)).
Type of measure
Import licences; export licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/NZL/8 New Zealand 2021
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs…
Climate change mitigation and adaptation, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Import licences, Import quotas Chemicals
16. Ozone depleting substances: Imports of ozone…
16. Ozone depleting substances: Imports of ozone depleting substances and specified synthetic greenhouse gases controlled under the Ozone Layer Protection Act and Regulations 1996 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). How consent is obtained depends on the substance and/or intended use. (...) A quota system is took effect from 1 January 2020 for imports for domestic use of bulk, new hydrofluorocarbons controlled by the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. (...) Other procedural requirements: The New Zealand Emissions trading scheme was created through the Climate Change Response Act 2002 (the Act). The Act was passed in recognition of New Zealand's obligations under the Kyoto Protocol. It is the primary method for the New Zealand Government to achieve its long-term commitment to reduce (...) greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment related objective
To help protect human health and the environment from adverse effects resulting or likely to result from human activities which modify or are likely to modify the ozone layer by phasing out ozone depleting substances as soon as possible except for essential uses and giving effect to New Zealand's obligations under the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
16. Ozone depleting substances: Imports of ozone depleting substances and specified synthetic greenhouse gases controlled under the Ozone Layer Protection Act and Regulations 1996 require consent from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). How consent is obtained depends on the substance and/or intended use. (...) A quota system is took effect from 1 January 2020 for imports for domestic use of bulk, new hydrofluorocarbons controlled by the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. (...) Other procedural requirements: The New Zealand Emissions trading scheme was created through the Climate Change Response Act 2002 (the Act). The Act was passed in recognition of New Zealand's obligations under the Kyoto Protocol. It is the primary method for the New Zealand Government to achieve its long-term commitment to reduce (...) greenhouse gas emissions.
Ozone depleting substances; applies to goods originating in and coming from countries who are Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and its various amendments.
Type of measure
Import licences; import quota
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Climate
Emissions
Environment
Green
MEAs
Ozone
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/PHL/14/REV.1 Philippines 2021
Alternative and renewable energy, MEAs…
Alternative and renewable energy, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Import licences Energy
4.1 Crude oil and petroleum products: The Oil…
4.1 Crude oil and petroleum products: The Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) issues an Acknowledgement Letter to a Downstream Oil Industry (DOI) Participant who files a notice of crude oil or petroleum products importation and to a Downstream Oil Industry (DOI) Biofuel Participant who will file supplemental bioethanol importation from foreign countries, freeports and economic zones, whether for trade or for his own use and requirement, to ensure effective monitoring by the OIMB and conformance with the Basel Convention.
Environment related objective
To ensure that importation is in accordance with the Basel Convention. Establish guidelines for bioethanol production.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
4.1 Crude oil and petroleum products: The Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) issues an Acknowledgement Letter to a Downstream Oil Industry (DOI) Participant who files a notice of crude oil or petroleum products importation and to a Downstream Oil Industry (DOI) Biofuel Participant who will file supplemental bioethanol importation from foreign countries, freeports and economic zones, whether for trade or for his own use and requirement, to ensure effective monitoring by the OIMB and conformance with the Basel Convention.
Crude oil, petroleum products, and bioethanol.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Bio
Energy
MEAs
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/PHL/14/REV.1 Philippines 2021 Natural resources conservation Import licences Forestry
5.1 Wood materials: DENR Administrative Order No…
5.1 Wood materials: DENR Administrative Order No. 1999-46 (DAO 1999-46) provides for the basic policy, scope and general provision of the regulations that include the persons authorized to import wood materials, the documents required as well as the issuing authorities for the import authority. This policy is issued in order to provide a mechanism to effectively monitor the importation of wood materials, (...)
Environment related objective
To import wood materials, as a stop-gap measure, until such time that local supply from plantation forest can adequately meet the local needs towards economic growth, and to augment indigenous sources in order to utilize existing wood processing plant capacities.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5.1 Wood materials: DENR Administrative Order No. 1999-46 (DAO 1999-46) provides for the basic policy, scope and general provision of the regulations that include the persons authorized to import wood materials, the documents required as well as the issuing authorities for the import authority. This policy is issued in order to provide a mechanism to effectively monitor the importation of wood materials, (...)
Logs, Lumber, Veneer, Plywood, Other wood-based panels, Poles and piles, Pulpwood, Wood chips. Applies to products coming from all countries.
Type of measure
Import permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Environment
Forest
Indigenous
Natural resources
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/PHL/14/REV.1 Philippines 2021 Sustainable forestry management Import licences Forestry
5.2 Chainsaws - Department of Environment and…
5.2 Chainsaws - Department of Environment and Natural Resources: DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-24 (DAO 2003-24) provides for the basic policy, scope and general provisions of the regulations that include the persons authorized to import chainsaws, the documents required to import chainsaws, as well as the issuing authority for the chainsaw import permit.
Environment related objective
To regulate the purchase, ownership, possession, sale, transfer, importation and/use of chainsaws to prevent them from being used in illegal loggings or unauthorized clearing of forests.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5.2 Chainsaws - Department of Environment and Natural Resources: DENR Administrative Order No. 2003-24 (DAO 2003-24) provides for the basic policy, scope and general provisions of the regulations that include the persons authorized to import chainsaws, the documents required to import chainsaws, as well as the issuing authority for the chainsaw import permit.
A permit is required to purchase or import chainsaws in the Philippines; applies to products coming from all countries.
Type of measure
Import permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Conservation
Forest
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/PHL/14/REV.1 Philippines 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or…
Import licences, Regulation affecting movement or transit
 Other
5.3 Recyclable materials containing hazardous…
5.3 Recyclable materials containing hazardous substances: Importation clearance is required for the importation of recyclable materials containing hazardous substances to prevent the entry, and/or transit, as well as keeping for storage and disposal of hazardous waste into the country to protect the environment. It serves as a stop gap measure to support the recycling industry in the Philippines. The importation clearance is only issued to registered importer in the DENR through its Environmental Management Bureau-Central Office (EMB-CO).
Environment related objective
To prevent the entry, and/or transit, as well as keeping for storage and disposal of hazardous waste into the country to protect the environment. To implement the provision of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5.3 Recyclable materials containing hazardous substances: Importation clearance is required for the importation of recyclable materials containing hazardous substances to prevent the entry, and/or transit, as well as keeping for storage and disposal of hazardous waste into the country to protect the environment. It serves as a stop gap measure to support the recycling industry in the Philippines. The importation clearance is only issued to registered importer in the DENR through its Environmental Management Bureau-Central Office (EMB-CO).
Permits are required for scrap metals, solid plastic materials (waste parings and scrap of plastics, polymerized or co-polymerized, resins of condensation products), electronic assemblies and scrap, used oil, fly ash. Applies to recyclable materials containing hazardous substances.
Type of measure
Import permit
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Environment
Hazardous
MEAs
Plastic
Recycle
Waste
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/PHL/14/REV.1 Philippines 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Export licences, Import quotas Chemicals
5.4.1 Chemicals and chemical substances imported…
5.4.1 Chemicals and chemical substances imported and classified under the Chemical Control Order (CCO) - Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Chemicals and chemical substances that are classified under the Chemical Control Order (CCO) must secure CCO Registration prior to the application of the CCO Importation Clearance prior to the release of shipment by the Bureau of Customs (BOC). (...) Quota allocation for the importation of HCFCs has been established based on the Montreal Protocol and the phase out schedule and control of importation of ODS
Environment related objective
To phase out ozone depleting substances (ODS) in compliance to Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
5.4.1 Chemicals and chemical substances imported and classified under the Chemical Control Order (CCO) - Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Chemicals and chemical substances that are classified under the Chemical Control Order (CCO) must secure CCO Registration prior to the application of the CCO Importation Clearance prior to the release of shipment by the Bureau of Customs (BOC). (...) Quota allocation for the importation of HCFCs has been established based on the Montreal Protocol and the phase out schedule and control of importation of ODS
Chemicals and chemical substances imported and classified under the CCO: Mercury, mercury compounds and mercury-added products – to phase out mercury-added products based on schedule; Arsenic and arsenic compounds; Cyanide and cyanide compounds; Asbestos; Lead and lead compounds; Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) - to phase out in compliance to Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Most of the ODS are already phased out/banned to import except for HCFCs and HCFC blends).
Type of measure
Import permit; Import quota
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Ozone
Import Licensing Procedures G/LIC/N/3/PHL/14/REV.1 Philippines 2021 Air pollution reduction Import licences Manufacturing, Other
10.3.1 Certificate of Authority to Import (CAI)…
10.3.1 Certificate of Authority to Import (CAI) for Used Motor Vehicles, Parts and Components: (...) importation of used motor vehicles into the Philippines is prohibited, except those expressly enumerated therein. Those exempted from the prohibition may be imported subject to prior import clearance from the Department of Trade and Industry’s Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB).
Environment related objective
For public safety and protection, protection of the Philippine environment; to promote and protect the environment including its air sheds against pollution from mobile sources, among others; to regulate used motor vehicles and completely knocked down (CKD) parts and components for truck rebuilding to be compliant with Euro 4 emission standards.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
10.3.1 Certificate of Authority to Import (CAI) for Used Motor Vehicles, Parts and Components: (...) importation of used motor vehicles into the Philippines is prohibited, except those expressly enumerated therein. Those exempted from the prohibition may be imported subject to prior import clearance from the Department of Trade and Industry’s Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB).
Used motor vehicles, used engines, parts and components as well as for the importation of government agencies of any goods/commodities.
Type of measure
Import licences
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Keywords
Clean
Emissions
Environment
Pollution