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Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/2 Seychelles 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals 47. Prohibition of the imports of Toxic Chemicals
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting toxic chemicals under Article XX(b) of the GATT 1994 and the Stockholm convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
47. Prohibition of the imports of Toxic Chemicals
Chemicals and Pesticides containing Organochlorine banned under the Stockholm Convention, including Aldrin, Toxaphene, Dichloro diphenyl trichloro ethane (DDT), Chlordane, Dieldrin, Endrine, Hexachlorobenzene (HCB), Heptachlor, Mirex, Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB); Asbestos; Leaded gasoline sludges and leaded anti-knock compound sludges; Anti-knock preparations based on lead compounds; Articles of asbestos-cement; Fabricated asbestos fibres; mixtures with a basis of asbestos or with a basis of asbestos and magnesium carbonate (for example clothing, paper and blankets including fire blankets)
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
25241000
26202100
38111100
68114000
68128000
25242000
25243000
25244000
25245000
25246000
25247000
25248000
25249000
6812990
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 8 February 2021
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/2 Seychelles 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Ozone layer protection
 Ban/Prohibition Chemicals
49. Prohibition for the imports of CFC Gas and…
49. Prohibition for the imports of CFC Gas and Equipment Dependent on CFC and Hydro-Chloro Carbon (HCFC). In accordance with the Montreal Protocol and the Stockholm Convention and the Environment Protection Act, 2010 (Cap 71)
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting CFC Gas and Equipment Dependent on CFC and Hydro-Chloro Carbon (HCFC) under Article XX(b) and XX(g) of the GATT; Montreal Protocol and Stockholm Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
49. Prohibition for the imports of CFC Gas and Equipment Dependent on CFC and Hydro-Chloro Carbon (HCFC). In accordance with the Montreal Protocol and the Stockholm Convention and the Environment Protection Act, 2010 (Cap 71)
Gas with CFC Component, Halon extinguishers, methyl bromide and methyl chloroform; All hydro chloro-floro carbon (HCFC) of component of HCFC or equipment dependent on HCFC.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 8 February 2021
Keywords
Environment
Green
Hazardous
MEAs
Ozone
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/2 Seychelles 2021 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Other
50. Prohibition for the imports of waste or waste…
50. Prohibition for the imports of waste or waste product or both of any kind. The importation of waste or waste product or both of any kind is prohibited on an MFN basis to protect human, animal or plant life or health.
Environment related objective
To protect the environmnt by prohibiting waste under Article XX (b) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
50. Prohibition for the imports of waste or waste product or both of any kind. The importation of waste or waste product or both of any kind is prohibited on an MFN basis to protect human, animal or plant life or health.
Waste pharmaceuticals; Residual products of chemical or allied industries not elsewhere specified or included; municipal waste; sewage slugged; other waste specified in Note 6 of this same chapter; Waste of had rubber; ;Waste and scrap of cast iron; Waste and scrap of alloy steel of stainless steel; Lead waste and scrap; Zinc waste and scrap; Tin waste and scrap; Waste (other base metals; cements; articles thereof) and any other waste and waste products) under the Custom Management (Tariff Classification of Goods) Regulations, 2018; Waste of synthetic fibres: Waste of artificial fibres
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
30069200
38251000
38259000
55051000
55052000
72041000
72042100
78020000
79020000
80020000
81
40170000
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 8 February 2021
Keywords
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/2 Seychelles 2021 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Chemicals, Other
56. Prohibition for the imports of Plastic Straws…
56. Prohibition for the imports of Plastic Straws. The restriction is administered through an import certificate on an MFN basis for Environmental Protection.
Environment related objective
To protect the environmnet by prohibiting plastic straw under Article XX (b) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
56. Prohibition for the imports of Plastic Straws. The restriction is administered through an import certificate on an MFN basis for Environmental Protection.
Plastic Straws
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
392410
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 8 February 2021
Keywords
Environment
Plastic
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/SYC/2 Seychelles 2021 Waste management and recycling Ban/Prohibition Other
57. Prohibition for the import of Balloons. The…
57. Prohibition for the import of Balloons. The restriction is administered through an import certificate on an MFN basis for Environmental Protection.
Environment related objective
To protect the environment by prohibiting balloons under Article XX (b) of the GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
57. Prohibition for the import of Balloons. The restriction is administered through an import certificate on an MFN basis for Environmental Protection.
Restriction on manufacturing, importation, distribution and sale of Balloons
Type of measure
P: Prohibition
 ICS - HS Code
39269040
40169510
95059010
95030010
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period 2018-2020 and 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 8 February 2021
Keywords
Environment
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/TON/1 Tonga 2021
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance, Waste management and recycling
 Ban/Prohibition, Import quotas Other
7. Import prohibition or quota on toxic or…
7. Import prohibition or quota on toxic or hazardous wastes
Environment related objective
To protect the environment from hazardous waste under Article XX (b) of GATT and
Basel Convention.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
7. Import prohibition or quota on toxic or hazardous wastes
All toxic or hazardous wastes.
Type of measure
P: Prohibition; GQ: Global quota
 ICS - HS Code
2824
3825
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 22 September 2020.
Keywords
Hazardous
MEAs
Waste
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/TON/1 Tonga 2021
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable…
Natural resources conservation, Sustainable forestry management
 Export licences, Import licences Forestry
15. Non-automatic import licensing of Sandalwood…
15. Non-automatic import licensing of Sandalwood. A person who intends to export sandalwood from Tonga shall first apply for a Sandalwood Export License from the Chief Executive Officer except in situations there is a written directive by Cabinet in relation to the sustainable management of the sandalwood resource in Tonga or of its export the export license will not be granted.
Environment related objective
To protect the natural resources by regulating sandalwood under Article XX(g) of GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
15. Non-automatic import licensing of Sandalwood. A person who intends to export sandalwood from Tonga shall first apply for a Sandalwood Export License from the Chief Executive Officer except in situations there is a written directive by Cabinet in relation to the sustainable management of the sandalwood resource in Tonga or of its export the export license will not be granted.
Sandalwood
Type of measure
NAL: Non-automatic licensing
ICS - HS Code
12119030
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 22 September 2020.
Keywords
Forest
Natural resources
Sustainable
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/TON/1 Tonga 2021
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources conservation
 Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Other
16. Non-automatic import licensing of wild live…
16. Non-automatic import licensing of wild live rock. The export of live rock shall only be permitted for artificially manufactured and seasoned live rock. An export permit and other relevant documentation issued by Ministry of Fisheries is required for lawful export.
Environment related objective
To protect natural resources by regulating rocks under Article XX(g) of GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
16. Non-automatic import licensing of wild live rock. The export of live rock shall only be permitted for artificially manufactured and seasoned live rock. An export permit and other relevant documentation issued by Ministry of Fisheries is required for lawful export.
Coral and similar articles, other; Other natural abrasives; Other artificial stone
Type of measure
P-X: Prohibition for exports; NAL -X: Non-automatic licensing
ICS - HS Code
05080019
25132000
68109900
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 22 September 2020.
Keywords
Conservation
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/TON/1 Tonga 2021 Animal protection, Natural resources conservation Ban/Prohibition, Export licences, Import licences Fisheries, Other
17. Non-automatic import licensing of wild giant…
17. Non-automatic import licensing of wild giant clam. Harvesting and/ or export of wild giant clam is prohibited. The export of giant clams is permitted for specimens that were grown from brood stock (i.e. grown-out spat obtained from brood-stock) from registered aquaculture operations. An export permit and other relevant documentation issued by Ministry of Fisheries is required for lawful export.
Environment related objective
To protect natural resources by regulating clams under Article XX(g) of GATT.
Measure description Coverage of the measure
17. Non-automatic import licensing of wild giant clam. Harvesting and/ or export of wild giant clam is prohibited. The export of giant clams is permitted for specimens that were grown from brood stock (i.e. grown-out spat obtained from brood-stock) from registered aquaculture operations. An export permit and other relevant documentation issued by Ministry of Fisheries is required for lawful export.
Wild giant clam
Type of measure
P-X: Prohibition for exports; NAL -X: Non-automatic licensing
 ICS - HS Code
16055600
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 22 September 2020.
Keywords
Conservation
Natural resources
Quantitative Restrictions G/MA/QR/N/TON/1 Tonga 2021
Animal protection, Natural resources conservation…
Animal protection, Natural resources conservation, Sustainable fisheries management
 Ban/Prohibition Fisheries, Other
18. Export prohibition of cetaceans and products…
18. Export prohibition of cetaceans and products thereof. Harvesting of cetaceans as per section 16 of the Fisheries (Conservation) Regulations 2008 (the Conservation Regulations) is prohibited. The export of these species is also prohibited.
Environment related objective
To protect natural resources by prohibiting the export of cetaceans under Article XX(g) of GATT
Measure description Coverage of the measure
18. Export prohibition of cetaceans and products thereof. Harvesting of cetaceans as per section 16 of the Fisheries (Conservation) Regulations 2008 (the Conservation Regulations) is prohibited. The export of these species is also prohibited.
Cetaceans; Cetaceans meat and edible offal, salted, in brine, dried or smoked; edible flours and meals of meat or meat offal
Type of measure
P-X: Prohibition for exports
 ICS - HS Code
01061200
02109200
Subsidy amount Implementation period
Information for the following biennial period: 2018-2020 and 2020-2022 and relates to restrictions in force as of 22 September 2020.
Keywords
Conservation
Natural resources